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May we all have 80th birthday celebrations like this one
Famed British wine writer Michael Broadbent celebrated his 80th birthday with some old friends — such as Chateau Lafite and a Cockburn Port from his birth year of 1927, Decanter.com reports this morning.
The story linked to above is a fine read. You’ve got to love the quote from Broadbent’s fellow author Hugh Johnson, who sent a ‘96 Lafite to the party: “I couldn’t bear to think of Michael celebrating his 80th birthday without Lafite.”
How true. How very true.
But why wait until we’re 80 to enjoy an incredible bevy of fine wines? In the Miami Valley, every weekend is a celebration. Just click on the “Continue reading” link to see what I mean, while I give silent and reverent thanks to the Dayton-based listserv that compiles and shares this list of wine tastings, dinners, and other celebratory events. Cheers!
AIWF The American Institute of Wine and Food - BIG REDS Event Friday, May 11th, 7:00-9:30, Wright Patterson Club, WPAFB, $75 Members, $85 Non-members. For more information, contact: Jim Jordan: (937) 609-2915 VERY Important - RSVP by May 4th!
Jay’s Kitchen Door Friday, May 4, 2007 4-8 pm 2005 Chateau d’Orschwihr Gewurztraminer 2005 Domaine de Cabriac Pinot Noir 2001 Chateau Colombier Monpelou 2001 Pavillon Rouge 2002 Pavillon Rouge
Saturday, May 5, 2007 1-6 pm 2005 Rosenblum Viognier 2003 E.Guigal Croze Hermitage Red 2002 Chappellet Cabernet 2003 Chateau Giscours
Arrow Wine & Spirits - Kettering Saturday, May 5, 2007 11-5 pm 2006 chateau ste. michelle dry Riesling 2005 chateau ste. michelle chardonnay, indian wells 2004 columbia crest merlot 2005 santa barbara zcs 2004 domaine la boussiere vacqueyras 2005 sineann cabernet sauvignon, napa, lazare vineyards
Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) The Chemistry of Food and Wine Class Wednesday, May 23 6-9 p.m. $65.00 Matt Citriglia, Master Sommelier
DLM Oakwood Friday, May 4, 2007 5-8pm Michael Pozzan Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Mommessin Pouilly-Fusse 2004 Bellerouche Cotes-du-Rhone 2005 Domaine Notre Dame des Pallers Gigondas 2003 Chateau LaGarde Pessac-Leognon 2003 Brown Bag
Saturday, May 5, 2007 1-6 pm Come Celebrate Cinqo de Mayo With some Great Spanish Wines Apriori Colet Brut NV Con Olegario Albarino 2005 Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva Rioja 1998 Ramirez Piscina Gran Reserva Rioja 1998 Cenit 2004 Clio 2004 Numanthia (Magnum) 2003 Bonus Bottles
Beers: Magic Hat Circus Boy Hefeweizen Magic Hat #9 Not Quite Pale Ale
DLM Washington Square Thursday, May 3, 2007 5-8 pm 2006 Sauvignon Republic Cellars Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Natura Chardonnay 2004 Masi Modello 2003 Domaine des Pallieres Gigondas 2001 Altun Rioja Reserva
Saturday, May 5, 2007 12-5 pm “Cinco de Mayo Fifi’s Way” 2005 E Q Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Casa Lapostolle “Cuvee Alexandre” Chardonnay 2005 Natura Carmenere 2004 Clos de los Siete 2005 Erales Malbec Mystery Wine!
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, May 4, 2007 3-7pm 05 Ca’Tullio Pinot Grigio 04 Hill of Gold Chardonnay 99 Bettinelli Merlot 00 Richard Perry Cabernet
Saturday, May 5, 2007 12-5 pm 06 Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc 05 Backsberg Chenin Blanc 04 Whitehall Lane Merlot 01 Ladera Cabernet
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 - 7 pm Friday and Saturday 11:30 - 8 pm www.cuveewinebar.net Wine Tasting Menu Friday, May 4 -Thursday, May 10, 2007 Pike’s Riesling The Tryst White Godwin Chardonnay Urano Syrah Lauzeraies Lirac Foppiano Petite Sirah Delectus Argentum Draft Beer: Pyramid Brewery Curve Ball Kolsch Saturday Snacks: Duck Mousse with Port, Blue Cheese Spread with Crackers, Marinated Shrimp Salad Sunday, May 13 11:00-6:00 Mother’s Day Brunch: Chef Chris Cavender will team up with Chef Francesco for a Bari-Puglia Mother’s Day Brunch at Trattoria Da’Francesco, 3 East Market Street, Germantown 45327 Call Francesco’s (937-855-2111) for reservations. Menu: Chicken Rollotino, Osso Bucco with Orrechetti, Gnocchi Besciamella, Stuffed Eggplant Ricottaro, Italian Stuffed Toast with Berries and Walnuts, Frittata Francesco, Eggs Cristo, Penne Quattro Formaggi, Pasta Ragu, Puglia Fisherman’s Stew Bring your own Wine
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Saturday, May 5, 2007 11 am - 5 pm Gruet Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine… 2005 Domaine de Menard Colombard/Sauvignon Blanc… 2004 Mas Donis Garnacha/Syrah… 2004 Mas de Gourgonnier… 2002 Havens Napa Valley Merlot… 2004 Snowden Lost Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Trader Joe’s, Town & Country at Stroop and Far Hills Tastings Thursday 6-8 and Sunday 4-7. This week - Spring Flyer wines. Panilonco Chardonnay-Viognier (2005) Colchagua, Chile. Panilonco Malbec-Merlot (2005) Colchagua, Chile. Panilonco Carmenère (2005) Colchagua, Chile.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (at The Greene) 937-320-9548 Wine Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm in the bar. There will be four different two ounce tastes every week and will provide different appetizers through out the night to pair with these wines. Features for Wednesday May 9, 2007 5pm to 7pm KIM CRAWFORD Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand, 2006 GARGiulo Aprile Super Oakville, 2003 JC CELLARS Syrah Rockpile Rockpile Vineyard Haley’s Reserve 2003 Hess Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Allomi, 2004
Pacchia Thursday May 3, 2007, from 6pm to 8pm “Wines from South Africa”. Eventide Viognier, Wellington 2006 Eventide Cabernet Sauvignon, Wellington 2004 Eventide Shiraz, Wellington, 2004 Lynx Shiraz. Franschhoek 2005 Sign up for a taste of a Buller Shiraz Calliope, Australia 2002 complimented with a Hand Rolled Chocolate Truffle.
Little Sonoma, 6078 West Chester Road, West Chester, OH 45069. 513-942-9463. Located two blocks north of Union Centre Blvd. at the corner of Muhlhauser and West Chester Roads www.LittleSonomaWines.com Friday, May 4, 7 pm - Oregon Tasting, six Oregon wines. Reservations recommended.
Sat, May 5, 3-6 pm - Five Cabernets from Around the World
Grapes of Ruth Tuesday, May 8, 6-8pm Winemaker Charles Coniglio will sample his Napa Valley wines.
Serendipity Wine Store Columbus, Ohio, has been forced to cancel the event it had planned for Thursday, May 10, at the Refectory featuring Dr. Dirk Richter. Dr. Richter’s mother passed away, forcing him to cancel his trip to the U.S., according to the wine shop’s web site. Call 614-451-9774 for more information.
La Petite France 3177 Glendate-Milford Road Cincinnati, Ohio www.lapetitefrance.biz Call 513-733-8383
Australian Wine and French Dinner Tasting Friday, May 18, 2007 at 6:30 pm $60 per person
The restaurant presents a “Taste of France” featuring gourmet specialties from seven different regions of France on the last Friday of each month, they will offer a special three course dinner from the Alsace, Bordeaux, Brittany, Dijon, Normandy, Provence, and Toulouse regions of France.
The Winery at Versailles (937) 526-3232 www.wineryatversailles.com May 19 Steak Fry including steak, a buffet, dessert, coffee and a bottle of wine from selected list. Reservations required.
“Pasta Night” Wine Tasting on May 25th, from 7 to 9 p.m
Inn at Versailles Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet from 11am to 3pm
Ventana Vineyards Wine Dinner Friday, May 11, 2007 7:30 pm $75.00 per person Ventana “Gewurztraminer” - Smoked Albacore Tuna & Salmon Appetizer Ventana “Chardonnay” - Tomato, Goat Cheese & Grilled Sweet Onion Salad with Basil - Black Olive Tapenade Ventana “Pinot Noir” - Potato Gnocchi with Fresh Tomatoes, Green Olives, and Fresh Mozzarella Ventana “Beaugravier” - Wild Mushroom Bisque Ventana “Due Amici” - Sliced Smoked Beef Tenderloin with a Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon Porcini Sauce and Arborio Wild Rice Risotto Green Mountain Organic French Roast Green Mountain Organic French Roast - Blue Berry Gelato Martin
FLEURS DE FETE DONATIONS needed!!! Fleurs de Fete, Sunday, May 20th from
1-4pm at Carillon Historical Park:
Fleurs de Fete is actively seeking donations from private individuals for the live auction. Enjoy a tax-deduction and recognition in the program booklet at the event (if desired.) Contact Laura Lanier (Wellness Connection) at 223-4117 ext. 112. Fleurs de Fete will feature over 300 wines and food samples from Dayton’s finest restaurants with the proceeds benefiting the Wellness Connection of the Dayton Region.
Wine Tasting at the Dayton Philharmonic Show House by Sip’s Cafe Thursday May 10 - 6:00 - 7:30 Thursday May 17 - 6:00 - 7:30 www.dpva.org You must purchase a show house ticket - wine tasting is a $3.00 donation. Parking is at Sugar Camp on W Schantz Avenue. Free shuttles will run all evening. www.dpva.org
Wine tasting to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be on Thursday, May 31st from 5:00- 8:00 p.m. at Packy’s (Hope Hotel). The cost for a ticket is $25.00. Tickets are purchased the night of the event. Hope Hotel is not on base. At Gate 12A, you make an immediate right so you do not approach the guard shack.
Sips Cafe and Bar Wine Dinner May 7, 2007, Cocktail Hour: 5-6pm Dinner: 6pm Reservations Required: [937] 434-7477 Cost: $60 per person
Thomas Hyland Chardonnay Bay Scallops and Maryland Crab Cakes w/ a Citrus Cream Sauce
Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon Smoked Regional Cheeses, Meats & Sweet Dried Fruits
Bin 138 Grenache/Shiraz/Mouvedre Blend Great Barrier Oysters “Rockafeller” w/ a Roasted Bell Pepper & Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
RWT Shiraz Aussie Peppered Bone-In Lamb
Tawny Port Queensland Triple Dark Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries & White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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