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Friday, August 31, 2007
‘Big Business is screwing the wine consumer’
Yes, we have the Labor Day weekend tastings list today (just click “continue reading” below), but we also have much more, in the form of a detailed comment from Uncorked reader Tony to yesterday’s entry about portions of Indiana’s wine shipping laws being ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.
Tony begins his comment with, “Big Business is screwing the consumer!” and goes on to ask what on its face appears to be a very simple question: “Why can’t we buy any wine from any place in the world?”
He says he’d welcome suggestions on how to start a movement to change Ohio’s wine laws. “I still believe that wine stores, restaurants and consumers alike will benefit,” Tony says.
What do you think? And what about Tony’s fundamental question of why there needs to be any laws that restrict us from buying wine from any place, anywhere? As long as we can prove we’re 21, that is.
(Click on “continue reading” to view the Labor Day weekend wine-tastings list, which comes to Uncorked courtesy of a Dayton-based wine listserv…)
Jays Kitchen Door Friday, August 31, 2007 4-8 pm 2005 Alpha Domus Viognier 2004 Westwind Jesse’s Grove Zinfandel 2003 Dare Cabernet Franc 2001 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello 2004 Chateau Batailley Pauillac
Saturday, September 1, 2007 1-6 pm NV Veuve Clicquot Rose 2003 Vieux Telegraphe 2003 Rombauer Cabernet 2003 Chateau La Grange
Burgundy Dinner, Thursday, September 20, 2007 7:00 pm
Lobsterfest Saturday, September 22, 2007 $65 Steamed Mussels, Shrimp and Lobster in a Garlic-White Wine Broth, Lobster Apple Slaw, While Steamed Maine Lobster with Buttered Potatoes, Green Beans and Sweet Corn Pudding, Berry Basket
Arrow - Kettering Saturday, September 1, 2007 11-5 pm 2005 pierre andre bourgone rouge reserve, vieilles vignes 2004 columbia crest cabernet sauvignon, grand estates 2004 bon anno sangiovese, napa 2003 ramey red wine, diamond mountain district, napa 2006 vega sindoa chardonnay, spain 2005 jaffurs viognier, santa barbara
Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood Friday, August 31, 2007 5-8pm Pegasus Bay Riesling 2005 Pepper Tree Chardonnay 2004 Whitehaven Pinot Noir 2004 Helix Merlot 2004 Croix de Beaucaillou St Julien 2004 Brown Bag
Saturday, September 1, 2007 1-6 pm Pegasus Bay Sauvignon/Semillon 2006 Desert Wind Viognier 2006 Domaine Bouchard Aloxe-Corton 2005 Sassetti Rosso Montalcino 2005 Easterlina Zinfandel 2003 Sarria Reserva Especiale 2001 Bonus Bottles!
Beers: Stiegl Pils, New Holland Dragon’s Milk
DLM Washington Square Thursday, August 30, 2007 5-8 pm 2005 Pegasus Bay Riesling (New Zealand) 2006 Danie de Wet “Limestone Hill” Chardonnay (South Africa) 2004 Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir (New Zealand) 2004 Shooting Star Zinfandel (California) 2003 Capitoso Rioja (Spain) Mystery Wine!
Saturday, September 1, 2007 12-5 pm “What’s Going on in Washington” Fifi is featuring the Longshadow’s project from Washington. Allen Shoup, a pioneer of Washington wines and the former CEO of Chateau Ste. Michelle, put together renowned winemakers to make wines for Chateau Ste. Michelle. 2005 Poet’s Leap Riesling made with Armin Diel of Schlossgut Diel 2004 Pedestal Merlot made with Michel Rolland, Pomerol vintner 2004 Sequel Syrah made with John Duva, Penfold’s Grange 2005 Desert Wind Viognier 2004 Chateau Ste. Michelle Orphelin Mystery Wine!
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, August 31, 2007 3-7pm 05 Macon-Lugny Chardonnay 06 Coldsteam Hills Pinot Noir 04 Hare’s Chase 00 Richard Perry Cabernet
Saturday, September 1, 2007 12-5 pm 05 Everett Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 06 Simi Chardonnay 05 Plump Jack Merlot 03 WhiteHall Lane 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 Tasting from Friday, August 31 -Thursday, September 6, 2007 Fattoria Laila Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Red Dot Penny’s Hill Chardonnay/Viognier Waterford Sauvignon Blanc Senorio de Sarria Vinedo no. 7 Graciano Morgan Cotes du Crows Passopisciaro Rosso Sicilia Beer: Kronenbourg 1664 Food: TBA
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville Saturday, September 1, 2007 11 am-5 pm 937-433-6778 Gazela Vinho Verde… 2005 Finca Flichman Barrancas… 2005 Finca Flichman Tupangato… 2003 Claudius Merlot… 2005 Lyeth Zinfandel
Trader Joe’s, Town & Country at Stroop and Far Hills Tasting Thursday 6:00-8:00, Sunday 4:00-7:00. Novella Chardonnay (NV) AVA Paso Robles, California. Black Mountain Pinot Noir (2006) California. Thunder Moon Petite Sirah (2003) California. And beer too: Trader Joe’s Bohemian Lager
The Wine Gallery and Cafe, Corner of 3rd and Wayne Saturday, September 1, 2007 2 - 9 pm 2005 White Rock Chardonnay 2005 Ventana Pinot Noir 2004 St Supery Cabernet Sauvignon
Wednesday, September 5, 2007, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Ventisquera Gran Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Ventisquera Gran Reserve Chardonnay Ventisquera Gran Reserve Merlot Ventisquera Gran Reserve Carmenere Ventisquera Gran Reserve Sauvignon Cabernet
MARKET WINE IMPORTS (2nd Street Market) Saturday September 1, 2007 10AM to 1:30PM McManis Sauvignon Blanc McManis Chardonnay
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 937-320-9548 Wine Wednesdays 5pm to 7pm in the bar. Wednesday, September 5, 2007 WATTLE CREEK Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County, 2004 CAMBRIA Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley Julia’s Vineyard, 2005 O’BRIEN FAMILY Merlot Napa Valley, 2003 O’BRIEN FAMILY Seduction Napa Valley, 2004
O’BRIEN FAMILY WINE DINNER WITH BART O’BRIEN SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 7:00PM PESTO, MARGHERITA, AND SOUTHWESTERN FLATBREADS SCHRAMSBERG, Mirabelle Rose Napa Valley NV
MESCLUM GREENS MIXED WITH AN APPLE WALNUT-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE ACCENTED WITH A PARMESAN CHARD O’BRIEN FAMILY, Chardonnay Napa Valley, 2005
BREAST OF DUCKLING WITH CHERRY COMPOTE OVER A CREAMY HERB RISOTTO O’BRIEN FAMILY, Merlot Napa Valley, 2003
CARMELIZED LOIN OF VENISON WITH A BARLEY MUSHROOM PILAF O’BRIEN FAMILY, Seduction Napa Valley, 2004
CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH A BLUEBERRY CUSTARD SAUCE MEEKER, Zinfandel Fro Zin Mendocino County, 2004
Pacchia Wine Tasting, 410 East Fifth Street Thursday, September 5, 2007 6-8 pm The wines of M. Chapoutier, Rhone icon and biodynamic pioneer
Therapy Cafe, 452 E. Third St., Therapy-cafe.com Sunday,September 2nd, from 4-8 pm Complimentary cheese, fruit, tapas and deserts will be provided. Moreson Cuvee Cape Brut NV Eroica Rielsing Zolo Torrontes Cave de’Tain Crozes Hermitage Woop Woop Shiraz Ponzi Pinot Noir Abadia Retuerta selection especial Terrunyo Carmenere The Winds Wine Cellar Yellow Springs, OH September 14, 2007 7:00 pm 2005 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tasting
October 5, 2007 7:00 pm Burgundy Tasting with David Schildknecht
Cork-N-Vine, Troy Tuesday, September 4th, from 6 until 9 meet winemaker Bart O’Brien from O’Brien Estate and taste his wines September 6th Anne Markovich-Girard from Robert Kacher Selections featuring some of the Kacher wines.
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, August 31, Drop-in 5-8 pm “Stellar 90 Pointers”
Saturday, September 1st, 3-6 pm, Casual Tasting of More High Scoring Wines
Harmony Hill Vineyards is producing a new dessert wine for release by their Thanksgiving Weekend Barrel Sampling Event. They are delegating the naming of this new release to the faithful supporters of Harmony Hill Vineyards. So submit your ideas to Harmonyhillfarm@aol.com
La Petite France 3177 Glendate-Milford Road Cincinnati, Ohio www.lapetitefrance.biz Call 513-733-8383
Kinkead Ridge Winery 904 Hamburg Street Ripley OH 45167 937-392-6077 www.KinkeadRidge.com Saturday, September 1 and Monday, September 3, 10 am -6 pm is the Kinkead Ridge red wines release and vineyard tours! Last Day for the public is September 8, 2007 11 - 5 Reopening for a special barrel tasting the Saturday after Thanksgiving!
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