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How full is thy weekend? Let me count the ways …
A full slate of weekend wine tastings AND the Fleurs de Fete on Sunday? Ay, Carumba!
Those of you planning to attend the Fleurs de Fete: Log onto Uncorked Sunday night or Monday morning and give us your opinion of the event. How were the wines? Which restaurant brought your favorite food?
Click on “Continue reading” to view the list of wine tastings and events, which is heroically compiled by a Dayton-based wine listserv. For tastings and events in the Cincinnati area, check out Michelle’s blog at My Wine Education.
Enjoy, and cheers!
Mark Fisher
Fleurs de Fete, Sunday, May 20th from 1-4pm at the Carillon Historical Park will feature over 300 wines and food samples from Dayton’s finest restaurants with the proceeds benefiting the Wellness Connection of the Dayton Region.
Jay’s Kitchen Door Friday, May 18, 2007 4-8 pm 2006 Angoves Nine Vines Rose 2003 Chalone Syrah 2003 Marchesi Frescobaldi Nipozzano 2000 Chateau Maucaillou (Moulis Medoc) 2003 Chateau Fontenil
Saturday, May 19, 2007 1-6 pm 2005 Cinnabar Monterey Chardonnay 2004 Etude Pinot Noir Carneros 2003 Chalone Syrah 2003 Franciscan Magnificant
Copper River Luncheon Saturday, June 2, 2007 $65 Coconut Shrimp served with Copper River Salmon Tartare with Sesame Won Ton Crackers and Spicy Aioli, Pinot Poached Copper River Salmon with Wild Mushroom Ravioli in a light Basil Sauce, Smoked Copper River Salmon Salad with Strawberries, Spinach, toasted Almonds and Poppy Seed Vinaigrette, Grilled Copper River Salmon with Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables with a reduction of Cabernet and Roasted Garlic, Braised Apples, Pears and Blackberries in a Dark Rum Reduction with Frozen Yogurt
Crabfest Saturday, August 11, 2007 $65
Lobsterfest Saturday, September 22, 2007 $65
Arrow - Kettering Saturday, May 19, 2007 11-5 pm 2005 foley, pinot noir, rancho santa rosa 2005 jaffurs, viognier, santa barbara 2003 jaffurs syrah, santa ynez, larner vineyard 2004 domaine de la royere, cotes du luberon, l’oppidum 2004 chateau ste. michelle, cabernet sauvignon, indian wells 2005 bon anno, sauvignon blanc, lake county
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 18, 2007 5-8pm Jacob Creek Shiraz Rose 2006 Tangent Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Directors Cut Dry Creek Zinfandel 2005 Miller Syrah 2004 Brown Bag
Saturday, May 19, 2007 1-6 pm Domaine Guidon Muscadet 2005 La Noblie Chardonnay 2005 Belle Vallee Pinot Noir 2005 Foley Charbono 2005 Tandem Sangiovese 2002 Destino Napa Cabernet 2001 Bonus Bottles!
Beers: Plank Hefeweizen Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye
DLM Washington Square Thursday, May 17, 2007 5-8 pm 2005 Vinum Cellars CNW Chenin Blanc 2005 Belle Vallee Pinot Noir 2005 Xavier Besson Givry 1er Cru le Petit Pretan 2004 Ciacci Piccolomini Toscana Rosso 2005 Mad Dogs & Englishmen Mystery wine!
Saturday, May 19, 2007 12-5 pm “Treasures from Napa” 2006 Hendry Rose 2005 Volker Eisele Gemini 2002 Havens Merlot 2005 Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc 2003 Volker Eisele Terzetto Mystery Wine!
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, May 18, 2007 3-7pm 05 Barnett Chardonnay 05 Santa Barbera Pinot Noir 05 Argyle Pinot Noir 05 Talley Pinot Noir
Saturday, May 19, 2007 12-5 pm 05 Darioush Chardonnay 05 Z-D Res. Pinot Noir 04 ABC “Isabelle Morgan” Pinot Noir 05 Beaux Freres Pinot Noir
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 18 -Thursday, May 17, 2007 Ca Montini 2004 Pinot Grigio Catalina Sounds 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Gianluca Viberti 2004 Chardonnay Protocolo 2004 Tempranillo La Fond 2005 Pinot Noir Enzo Boglietti 2005 Dolcetto d’Alba
Beer: Pyramid Brewery Curveball Kölsch
Saturday Snacks: Duck Confit Provencale Sandwich, Pate Maison
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Saturday, May 19, 2007 11 am - 5 pm 2005 Leone Rosso Toscana 2004 Toad Hollow Zinfandel Cacophony 2005 Steltzner Napa Valley Claret 2004 Red Mud Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Castello di Montespertoli 2006 Montaribaldi Moscato d’Asti
Trader Joe’s, Town & Country at Stroop and Far Hills Tastings Thursday 6-8 and Sunday 4-7. Woodsman White Cserszegi Fuszeres (2005) Neszmely, Hungary — Cserszegi Fuszeres is a spicy Gewurztraminer hybrid. Familia Sanchez Tempranillo-Syrah (2005) DO Valencia, Spain. Pont du Rhone Prestige (2005) AOC Cotes du Rhone, France.
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 23, 2007 5pm to 7pm D’ARENBERG Viognier-Marsanne McLaren Vale The Hermit Crab Australia, 2005 CUVAISON Chardonnay Carneros, 2005 SCHILD Shiraz Barossa Australia, 2005 SWANSON Alexis Napa Valley, 2003
Villa di Giovanni’s Wine Tasting! Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 1100 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd. 5-7 p.m. Bookwalther NV #21 Montepuliciano D’ Abruzzo Miracoli 2000 Mezzo Giorno Insolia Chardonnay Chianti Colli Sensi Vitae Nero D’ Avola mezzo Giorno
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 18th, 7 pm - Wine Trends FAVE Five (no six!), reservations recommended.
Saturday, May 19, 3-6 pm ~ Little Sonoma New Finds!
— Just a note that the Buckhorn Tavern will be doing wine tastings occasionally. The first tasting was last night at 6:30 pm.
La Petite France 3177 Glendate-Milford Road Cincinnati, Ohio www.lapetitefrance.biz Call 513-733-8383
Awesome 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 May 25, 2007 dinner includes - Kir, Tarte a l’oignon, Canard (duck) a l’orange and Crepe aux chocolat with creme Anglaise and mixed berries. Reservations are required
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
Wine Tasting at the Dayton Philharmonic Show House by Sip’s Cafe 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.
Kinkead Ridge Winery re-opens for the summer season on Saturday May 26 and Monday May 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinkead Ridge Winery 904 Hamburg Street Ripley OH 45167 937-392-6077 www.KinkeadRidge.com VINEYARD TOUR, May 26 and May 28 SUMMER HOURS Saturday from Memorial Day through mid-September, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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