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June 2009

Dayton-area wine shops pop their corks

By Mark Fisher | Friday, June 26, 2009, 07:16 AM

Many fine wine events on tap for this weekend and beyond, and you can read about them here thanks to the Dayton-based wine listserv that compiles the region’s tastings and dinners into one glorious list. Check out the appearance tonight (Friday, June 26) by Charles and Molly Meeker at Taste of Wine in Miamisburg and David Winch’s unveiling of wines from Sun Wine Imports tomorrow afternoon (6-27) at Arrow Wine & Spirits Far Hills Avenue store.

Continuing evidence that it’s great to be a wine lover in Dayton, don’t you think?

Jay’s Kitchen Door

Friday, Jun 26, 2009 4-8 pm Joe will be back from Camp Emmanuel and ready to open five special wines! Stop by and taste his choices.

Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 1-6 pm Joe will be ready to open a few more wines!

Arrow Far Hills - Kettering

Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 11-4 pm Julie and David Winch of Sun Wine Imports with special guests, Mario Sangalli and Pietro Pellegrini from Petrognano Vineyards. Local author Dr. Peter Carusone will be here with his book entitled “Where’s The Minestrone? An Italian American Eplores Italy” N.V. Alice “OSE” Sparkling Italian Rose 2007 Alice Prosecco Extra Dry 2007 Petrognano Bianco 2003 Petrognano Vigna Santa Chianti Reserva 2003 Petrognano Monte Vago 2006 Petrognano Chianti

Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood

Friday, Jun 26, 2009, 5:00-8:00 pm Fondreche L’ Instant Rose 2008 Morgan Mettalico Chardonnay 2006 Penley Estate Condor 2006 Chartron LaFleur Bordeaux 2006 Bodegas Atteca Old Vines 2007 Martin Ray Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Brown Bag

Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 2-6 pm Lamberti Prosecco Hanna Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Gregory Graham Viognier 2006 Luigi Bosca Gala-2 2005 Torres Gran Sangre De Toro Reserva 2004 Frogs Leap Merlot 2003 Uccelliera Rosso Di Montalcino 2005 Bonus Bottle!

DLM Washington Square

Thursday, Jun 25, 2009 5-8 pm Jules Bertier Brut Minet Pouilly -Fume Vielles Vignes 06’ Rosso Vina Da Tavola 07’ Anne Gros Hautes -Cotes de Nuits 06’ Gevrey-Chambertain Bourgone 06’ Encore Wine!

Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 12-5 pm 07’Chehalem Inox 08’ Gregory Graham Crimson Hill Rose 07’Tamari Malbec reserve 05’Rombauer Merlot 05’Brideshead Red Wine 05’Lagier Meredith Syrah Encore Wine!

Dorothy Lane Springboro

Friday, Jun 26, 2009, 3:00-7:00 pm 2008 Gregory Graham Rose 2007 Gregory Graham Viognier 2005 Gregory Graham Syrah 2006 Shypoke Cabernet 2001 Lealtanza Rioja 2006 Chappellet Signature Cabernet

Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 12-5 pm 2007 Gregory Graham Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Vevi Verdejo/Viura 2008 Domaine Lafond Rose 2006 Owen Roe Pinot Noir 2002 Twomey Merlot 1999 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet

Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161 Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday noon - 7:30 pm, Friday noon - 8 pm www.cuveewinebar.net

Wines for Friday, Jun 26 - July 2, 2008

La Spinetta 2008 Moscato d’Asti Vevi 2008 Verdejo TYDY 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Pietra Santa Master’s Red Blend Villa Cafaggio 2005 Chianti Classico

Beer: Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen Food: Italian Chicken Melt

Focused Tasting: Tuesday Jun 30, 5-7 pm Syrah: from France to Cali to Aussie Shiraz Cheese and meat small plates will be available

Wednesday Sandwich Night, July 1, 2009 California Turkey Sandwich

Arrow Centerville

Friday, Jun 26, 2008 5-7 pm Beer Tasting Brewery Ommegang Dubbel Ale Brewery Ommegang Hennepin Whit Brewery Ommegang Three Philosophers Quad Duvel - Belgian Golden Ale Rogue - Somer Orange Honey Ale

Saturday Jun 27, 2009 11 am - 5pm Wine Tasting! 2007 Simi Sonoma Chardonnay. 2008 Roogle Pink Grenache Rose. 2007 Strong Arms Shiraz. 2004 Red Head Ranch Red Blend. 2004 Columbia Crest Walter Clore Reserve Red. 2004 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro. 2007 Cono Sur Riesling

Rue Dumaine www.ruedumainerestaurant.com

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 5-7 pm

SPANN VINEYARDS wines 2007 Betsy’s Backacher “Bottle Blond” 2006 Mo Zin 2005 Mo Jo

The Wine Gallery and Cafe, Corner of 3rd and Wayne

Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 11-4 pm

Castle Rock Sauvignon Blanc Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, Ca Lonen Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Ca.

Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2007 Notro Torrontes 2006 Stellar, Organic NSA Merlot 2007 Terre di Epicuro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2007 Campus Oaks, Old Vine Syrah 2004 HUGO Shiraz

Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM Beer Tasting Vieille Provision Saison Dupont Beligium Farmhouse Ale Dark Horse Brewing Raspberry Ale Lagunitas Maximus Weyerbacher Double Simco IPA

The Wine Gallery Outlet, at the 2nd Street Farmers Market Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 8am - 2 pm Rosenblum Zinfandel North Coast Leonard Kreusch Spatlese Stonehaven White Shiraz

Trader Joe’s in Kettering.

Tastings Thursday 6:00-8:00 and Sunday 4:00-7:00

Vin Koru Sauvignon Blanc (2008) Marlborough, New Zealand. Chariot Gypsy (2007) California. Aquila d’Oro (2008) DOCG Chianti, Italy. Trentatre Rosso (2007) IGT Salento, Italy.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 937-320-9548

Wine Wednesdays in the bar. July 1, 2009 4-8 pm

gilles noblet White Burgundy , Macon-Fuisse, 2007 barnett vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley , 2007 chateau ste. michelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley , 2006 kokomo Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley , 2006

A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247-1120 www.atasteofwine.org

This week’s wines:

The Spanish Quarter D’Arie Sauvignon Blanc Meeker Vineyard Pink Elephant Rose Argento Bonarda ESCA Zinfandel DiStefano Cabernet Sauvignon

June 25 - ZINtastic Wine Tasting - red zinfandel tasting June 26 - 6:30 - 8:30pm Meet the MEEKERS, Charlie & Molly Meeker’s will discuss the wines from The Meeker Vineyard.

Savona

Wednesday, Jul 8, 2009 5-8 pm Chilean Wines of the Montes Winery. Chardonnay, Malbec, Cabernet, Rose and Sauv. Blanc

Bruning’s Wine Cellar

Schug Carneros Estate wines! Saturday, Jun 27, 2008 3-6 PM 2007 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2007 Carneros Chardonnay 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007 Carneros Pinot Noir
Ommegang Hennepin is this week’s featured beer!

Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009 5-8 PM 2006 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Fume Blanc 2006 Paraiso Riesling 2006 Paraiso Pinot Noir 2005 Genesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Rosenblum Snows Lake Zinfandel

The Culinary Company Cross Pointe Center

Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 12-6 pm

Wines and Beers Imagine Chardonnay from the Chalk Hill Winery Imagine Cabernet Sauvignon from the Chalk Hill Winery Clean Slate Riesling Red by St. Francis Winery

Cork and Vine, York Commons Blvd

Week of Jun 26, 2009

White Flight Biltmore White Montevina Pinot Grigio Fumaio Sauv. Blanc Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay

Red Flight Villa M Rosso Rosenblum Zinfandel North Coast Greg Norman Shiraz Raymond Res. Cabernet -92 points WS

The Winds Cafe

July 10, 2009 7:00 pm $50 Rosé Tasting and Dinner RSVP 937-767-9441

Bella Vino Wine Merchant & Bar, Springboro, OH 45066 937-748-3807

Thursday 6pm - 8pm and Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Bortolotti Processo Gini Souva Classico Piazzano Chianti Clerico Dolecatto Azelia Borolo

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, Jun 26, 4:30-7:30 pm & Saturday, Jun 27, 3-6 pm

“P” Squared ~ Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris

Jungle Jim’s RSVP 513 674 6008 Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 1 - 3 pm $30 Battle of the Bands This is the Big Boy tasting of the season. Ten suppliers are vying for the wine of the year at Jungle Jim’s.

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Oakwood exec launches second career — in Italian wines

By Mark Fisher | Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 08:09 AM

David Winch already has one career: he is part of the fifth generation of his family to operate The Minster Machine Co., which sells metal stamping presses from its Auglaize County headquarters.

Yet the 44-year-old Oakwood resident also has decided the wine business would be “a great business to be in.”

Now, it’s probably no coincidence that Winch reached that conclusion while he was sitting in a trattoria in Northern Italy having long, leisurely lunch and a glass of fine Barbaresco with an Italian friend with whom he had done business.

That friend suggested they form a partnership to import Italian wine into the United States. And from that lunch, Sun Wine Imports was born, with Winch and his wife Julie as co-owners. For Winch, the new venture is a win-win: It will give him a good excuse to get together and do business more often with two men he considers good friends — his business partners Mario Sangalli and Pietro Pellegrini — while also introducing Dayton-area wine enthusiasts to what Winch calls “small, high-quality, estate-grown wines and to the families that grow them.”

Winch said he first traveled to Italy when he was a student at the University of Dayton enrolled in a one-month study-abroad program in Rome. “That’s when I fell in love with the country,” he said. So much so that when he married Julie — whom he met at UD — the couple honeymooned in Italy. In recent years, he has sold some metal stamping presses to Italian companies, necessitating — of course — even more business trips there.

So far, the portfolio of the fledgling wine-importing company consists of a grand total of nine wines — mostly Prosecco and other sparklers, along with a Tuscan cabernet sauvignon and a Chianti — but the portfolio is expected to grow, starting with a Barbaresco (nebbiolo-based red wine grown in one of Italy’s most prestigious wine-producing regions) this fall.

Winch’s Italian partners are in town this week for a handful of events to officially launch Sun Wine Imports’ offerings. They’ll pour several of those wines from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, June 25) at the Cork & Vine Wine Market & Lounge on York Commons Blvd. near Miller Lane, and again from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at Arrow Wine & Spirits’ Far Hills Avenue store in Kettering, including the 2007 Alice Prosecco Extra Dry, 2007 Petrognano Bianco, 2003 Petrognano Vigna Santa Chianti Reserva, 2003 Petrognano Monte Vago and 2006 Petrognano Chianti.

For more information, go to www.sunwineimports.com.

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Indy International Wine Competition announces medal-winners

By Mark Fisher | Monday, June 22, 2009, 10:53 AM

The 2009 Indy International Wine Competition, which drew 3,000 entries and was held June 16-18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, has announced the winners. Here’s an excerpt sent by the Indiana Wine Grape Council:

Rancho Zabaco Winery of Healdsburg, California was awarded the Wine of the Year award for its 2007 Reserve Zinfandel. White Wine of the Year honors went to Stone Hill Winery of Hermann, Missouri for their 2008 Vignoles. Barrel Oak Winery of Delaplane, Virginia won Red Wine of the Year for their 2008 Norton. Rosé Wine of the Year was awarded to Butler Winery of Bloomington, Indiana for their 2008 Chambourcin Rose.
The Sparkling Wine of the Year was awarded to Chateau Frank of New York for their 2002 Brut and Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery of Canada took the Dessert Wine of the Year honors for their 2007 Minus Nine Icewine.
Ertel Cellars of Batesville, Indiana won Fruit Wine of the Year for their Strawberry. The last two categories, Honey Wine of the Year and Honey Wine Blend of the Year were awarded to Winehaven Winery & Vineyard of Minnesota and to Oliver Winery of Bloomington, Indiana, respectively.
E&J Gallo Winery of Modesto, California was awarded the Winery of the Year Trophy, sponsored by the Leisure Family. The Pacesetter Trophy honors the Best International Brand of the entire competition. E&J Gallo Winery won two double gold, 17 gold, 38 silver and 32 bronze medals.
Huber Orchard & Winery of Starlight, Indiana won the Winemaker of the Year Trophy, honoring the winery that wins the most gold medals by brand at the competition.
The Indiana State Fair Wine Competition began in 1973 as an Indiana-only event. The competition began admitting entries from across the world in 1992 …

I am not as familiar with Indiana wines as I should be. Do any of my fellow Ohioans have any Indiana favorites?

And as for Gallo: They have always known how to make great zinfandel, haven’t they? I can recall enjoying their zins in the mid-1980s … great bargains.

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Father’s Day wine tastings and beyond

By Mark Fisher | Friday, June 19, 2009, 07:10 AM

What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than to sample some of the world’s best wines (and beers), brought to you my the Dayton area’s finest wine retail shops, grocers and restaurants? Let this wine tastings and events list — which comes to Uncorked via the Dayton-based wine listserv that compiles it — be your guide. And don’t confine your Father’s Day festivities to Sunday only. Celebrate all week.

Lord knows, we’ve earned it.

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out the Home Builders Association of Dayton’s Questival, which is held both this weekend and next weekend at two new-home developments south of Dayton.

Beer enthusiasts should take particular note of tonight’s AleFest, as well as the “Chef’s Challenge” events this Saturday and next Saturday. I’ll be serving as a judge for the Chef’s Challenge both Saturdays, so I’ve got to keep may palate in good shape …

If the wine-tastings list doesn’t appear immediately below, click on the “continue readinig” link.

Jay’s Kitchen Door

Friday, Jun 19, 2009 4-8 pm 2007 Gilles Noblet Pouilly Fuisse 2001 Chateau Maucaillou 2003 Lisini Brunello 2000 Chateau L’Hermitage St Emilion

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 1-6 pm 2005 L’Ecole Semillion 2002 Domaine Arlaud Santennay Les Millandes 2003 D’AlessandroCortona Syrah 2004 Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere

Arrow Far Hills - Kettering

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 11-4 pm 2006 Gini Contrada Salvarenza Soave Classico 2008 Summers “La Nude” Chardonnay N.V. J Cuvee 20 Sparkling 2007 Paolo Scavino Vino Da Tavola Rosso 2007 Walnut City Wine Works Pinot Noir 2007 Conn Valley Vineyards Napa Valley Prologue

Saturday June, 27 11-4 pm Special Italian Importer Tasting Julie and David Winch of Sun Wine Imports with special guests, Mario Sangalli and Pietro Pellegrini from Petrognano Vineyards. Local author Dr. Peter Carusone will be here with his book entitled “Where’s The Minestrone? An Italian American Eplores Italy” N.V. Alice “OSE” Sparkling Italian Rose 2007 Alice Prosecco Extra Dry 2007 Petrognano Bianco 2003 Petrognano Vigna Santa Chianti Reserva 2003 Petrognano Monte Vago 2006 Petrognano Chianti

Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood

Friday, Jun 19, 2009, 5:00-8:00 pm Kinkead Ridge ‘08 Revelation Macon Les Morizottes ‘07 Pretty Sally ‘04 Shiraz Le Machioche ‘05 Rosso Joel Gott ‘07 Zinfandel Freemark Abby ‘04 Cabernet Brown Bag

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 2-6 pm Black Bart ‘05 Marsanne Clos du Val ‘06 Chardonnay Mitolo G.A.M. ‘06 Shiraz Collosorbo ‘05 Rosso Domaine Pierre Usseglio ‘06 Chateauneuf du Pape Groth ‘05 Cabernet Bonus Bottle!

Beer Tasting, Thursday, June 18 with guest, Tony Gallo, from Warbird Brewery, Ft Wayne, Indiana.

DLM Washington Square

Thursday, Jun 18, 2009 5-8 pm Domaine Poujol Rose 2007 Chateau de la Greffiere Macon 2007 Louis Chavy Nuits St George 2005 Domaine du Poujol Proteus 2007 TBD

Encore Wine!

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 12-5 pm Sahrose Rose 2008 TBD White Luigi Borgia Pinot Noir 2006 Luigi Borgia Cabernet 2005 Kathyrn Kennedy Lateral 2005 TBD Red Encore Wine!

Dorothy Lane Springboro

Friday, Jun 19, 2009, 3:00-7:00 pm 2008 Charles and Charles Rose NV Jean Louis Brut Rose 2006 Calistoga Cellars Chardonnay 2006 Fumac Red Blend 2005 Vill Cafaggio Chianti 2004 Rapture CaberneSaturday, Jun 20, 2009 12-6 pm

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 12-5 pm 2007 Poujol Rose 2007 Kathryn Kennedy Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Heitz Cellars Chardonnay 2007 Belle Gros Meiomi Pinot Noir 2005 Kathryn Kennedy Lateral 2005 Gala 1 Malbec

Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161 Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday noon - 7:30 pm, Friday noon - 8 pm www.cuveewinebar.net

Wines for Friday, Jun 19 - June 25, 2008

Claude Branger 2007 Muscadet Charles Krug 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Heuriger 2008 Zweigelt Borra Vineyards 2005 Merlot Alta Vista 2005 Cabernet

Beer: Anchor Steam Ale Food: TBA

Focused Tasting: Tuesday Jun 23, 5-7 pm Merlot Cheese and meat small plates will be available

Wednesday Sandwich Night, June 24, 2009 Chicken Cacciatore Sandwich

Arrow Centerville

Friday, Jun 19, 2008 5-7 pm Beer Tasting Great Lakes Brewery - The Glockenspiel - Weizenbock Troegs - Sunshine Pilsner North Coast Brewery - Red Seal Ale North Coast Brewery - Acme IPA North Coast Brewery - Scrimshaw Pilsner Style

Saturday Jun 20, 2009 11 am - 5pm Wine Tasting! Join Fatima Lange, Ohio Manager for Beringer Wine Estates, (Beringer, Chateau St. Jean, Etude, Chateau Souverain, Stag’s Leap Winery…) and sample and learn about the following wines: 2006 Chateau St. Jean La Petite Etoile Fume Blanc… 2007 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay… 2005 Etude Pinot Noir Carneros… 2005 Stag’s Leap Winery Petite Sirah… 2006 Beringer Knight’s Valley Cabernet Sauvignon… 2004 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages Cabernet Sauvignon… 2004 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon… 2007 Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Riesling

Rue Dumaine www.ruedumainerestaurant.com

Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009 5-7 pm

DE BORTOLI Emeri Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, NV ROBERT HALL Viognier Paso Robles, 2007 BORRA VINEYARDS Old Vine Zinfandel Clement Hills Lodi, 2005

The Wine Gallery and Cafe, Corner of 3rd and Wayne

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 11-4 pm Time change!

Featuring Cleebough Pinot Blanc and Klingenfus Pinot Noir

Wednesday, Jun 24, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

2008 Darioush Signature Viognier 2005 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Row Eleven Vinas 3, Pinot Noir 2007 Row Eleven Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007 Row Eleven Santa Barbara, Pinot Noir

Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM Beer Tasting Vieille Provision Saison Dupont Beligium Farmhouse Ale Dark Horse Brewing Raspberry Ale Lagunitas Maximus Weyerbacher Double Simco IPA

The Wine Gallery Outlet, at the 2nd Street Farmers Market

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 8am - 2pm

Value wines!

Trader Joe’s in Kettering.

Tastings Thursday 6:00-8:00 and Sunday 4:00-7:00

Chateau des Cleons (2006) AOC Muscade de Sevre-et-Maine, France. Villa Sonia Pinot Grigio (2007) IGT Delle Venezie, Italy. Aquila d”Oro (2005) IGT Toscana, Italy. Oreana Project Happiness Syrah (2006) California.

The Culinary Company Cross Pointe Center

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 12-6 pm Wines and Beers

Wines: Rocca delle Macie Orvieto Classico Good Pinot Grigio Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose Veramonte

Beer from the Ommegang Brewery in Cooperstown, NY: Rare Vos Three Philosophers Abbey Ale Hennepin

Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 4-10pm

Cork & Vine, York Commons Blvd

Week of Jun 19, 2009

White Flight Jekel Riesling Vincent Pouilly Fuisse Mas Carlot Rose from Kacher Toasted Head Russian River Chardonnay

Red Flight Blackstone Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir Simi Merlot Borgeri 2006 Brothers In Arms Shiraz Cab

Friday June 19, 2009 6pm Tasting with 5 Samuel Smith beers

The Winds Cafe in Yellow Springs

Robert Sinskey Vineyards Tasting/Dinner Tuesday, June 23, 2009 6:30 pm $65 RSVP 937-767-9441 Mark Neville, National Sales Representative, will be discussing the wines and philosophy of the winery.

Bella Vino Wine Merchant & Bar, Springboro, OH 45066 937-748-3807

Thursday 6pm - 8pm and Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Vina’s 3 Pinot Noir Grapes for 3 California Appletation Santa Maria Pinot Noir Russian River Pinot Noir Civello Pinot-Gris Stratton Lummis Chardonnay

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, Jun 19, 4:30-7:30 pm & Saturday, Jun 20, 3-6 pm

Warm Weather Whites

Jungle Jim’s RSVP 513 674 6008

Friday, June 19, 2009 7 -9 pm $30

FOURTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BEERFEST

Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 1 - 3 pm $30 Rhone Style Wines from Around the World

La Petit France (Evendale, OH) www.lapetitefrance.biz

Friday, Jun 19, 2009 6:30 pm “Fabulous FrenchDinner” $60 RSVP 513-733-8383 Wines from the Rhone Valley, Burgundy. Pays d’Oc and Bordeaux paired with a four course dinner menu which includes southern French roasted leg of lamb with potatoes.

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Winery’s ‘dream job’ sends blogger over the rainbow

By Mark Fisher | Monday, June 15, 2009, 07:21 AM

My Cincinnati-area friend and blogging colleague Michelle Lentz, who writes the My Wine Education blog, has entered the Murphy-Goode Winery “Really Goode Job” contest.

The winner of the contest will be paid a nifty $10,000 per month for six months to blog, Twitter, Facebook and use whatever other means that the technology and social-media gods can come up with to tell the world about Murphy-Goode and Sonoma Wine Country.

The contest was an utterly brilliant marketing move: the winery has reaped a ton of free publicity as reporters, columnists and wine bloggers weighed in about its significance. The application deadline is later this week. The top 50 candidates will be announced on June 26, and 10 finalists will begin interviews in mid-July.

Several wine bloggers have entered the contest (not me — I already have the perfect job, and why would anyone leave the paradise that is Dayton, Ohio for crummy ol’ California, anyway?), and they’re exhorting their readers for votes. MIchelle, however, was first and closest, so …

To view and to vote for Michelle’s Wizard of Oz-themed contest entry in which she goes “over the rainbow” for the really Goode job, click on this link.

I hope Michelle wins. Then, at the end of the stint, she can click together her ruby red slippers and repeat, “There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.”

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Wine (and beer) tastings as far as the eye can see

By Mark Fisher | Friday, June 12, 2009, 06:53 AM

This wine tasting list that comes to Uncorked via the positively heroic efforts of the Dayton-based wine listserv of sorts that compiles it just keeps getting more impressive. Really, who needs NCR?

Amelia’s Bistro in Bellbrook makes a debut this week with a wine dinner on Tuesday, June 16. And has anyone else noticed that this list also features some absolutely kick-ass beer tastings as well as wine events? We are indeed blessed.

Why would anyone want to leave Dayton?

Special Wine Tasting to Benefit the Oakwood Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society The Wine Gallery and Cafe, Corner of 3rd and Wayne Sunday June 14, 2009 5 - 8:30 pm $35 in advance, $50 at the door Six wines, appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

Jay’s Kitchen Door RSVP (937)222-2892

Friday, Jun 12, 2009 4-8 pm 2007 Elk Cove Pinot Gris 2005 Tammarack Merlot 2003 Chateau La Pierriere 2004 Seghesio Barolo 2003 Pietranera Brunello di Montalcino

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 1-6 pm 2006 Zaca Mesa Chardonnay 2002 Chateau Clerc-Milon 2003 Chateau Ormes De Pez 2006 Quintessa Cabernet

Arrow Wine & Spirits Far Hills - Kettering

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 11-4 pm 2008 Alta Vista Torrontes 2008 Vevi Rueda Verdeho Viognier 2006 Fusion Red 2008 Belle Eaux Rose 2005 San Juliette Cabernet Blend 2006 Renwood Zinfandel

Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood

Friday, Jun 12, 2009, 5:00-8:00 pm Montevina ’07 Pinot Grigio Brocard ’07 Petit Chablis Campus Oaks ’06 Old Vine Syrah Enzo Boglietti ’07 Barbara D’Alba Decero ’07 Malbec Bennett Lane ’05 Maximus

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 2-6 pm Nicolas Feuillatte ’00 Champagne Boutari Moschofilero ‘05 Ben Marco ’07 Malbec Sottimano ’02 Barbaresco La Storia ’04 Petite Sirah Chateau Montelena ’05 Cabernet

Beer Tasting, Thursday, June 18 with guest, Tony Gallo, from Warbird Brewery, Ft Wayne, Indiana.

DLM Washington Square

Thursday, Jun 4, 2009 5-8 pm Lenz Moser Grune Veltliner 2008 Jardin Cote du Rhone Blanc 2008 Domaine Anne Gros Bourgogne 2006 Tenuta di Blasig Refesco 2005 Chateau Haut-Monplaisir Prestige Cahors 2005 Encore Wine!

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 12-5 pm Mas Carlot Rose 2008 Errazuri Wild Fermented Chardonnay 2007 Dobbs Pinot Noir Meyer Vineyard 2006 Ravenswood Big River Zinfandel 2006 Errazuri Single Vineyard Carmenere 2007 Big Wine TBD Encore Wine!

Dorothy Lane Springboro

Friday, Jun 12, 2009, 3:00-7:00 pm NV Emeri Sparkling 2005 Three Saints Chardonnay 2008 Di Stefano Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Di Stefano Meritage 2004 Di Stefano Cabernet 2004 Di Stefano Domenica

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 12-6 pm 2006 Normand Pouilly-Fuisse 2007 Errazuriz Cabernet 2004 Santa Rita Floresta Syrah 2006 Summers Cabernet 2006 Ravens Wood Big River Zinfandel 2006 Paloma Merlot

Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161

Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday noon - 7:30 pm, Friday noon - 8 pm www.cuveewinebar.net

Wines for Friday, Jun 12 - June 18, 2008

Verdemar Albarino Emeri Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc Il Cuore Chardonnay Austrian Red Grab Bag Schultz Red Table Wine

Beer: Anchor Steam Ale Food: Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Focused Tasting: Tuesday Jun 9, 5-7 pm Gewurztraminer Cheese and meat small plates will be available

Wednesday Sandwich Night, June 17, 2009 Softshell Crab Sandwich

Thursday, Jun 11, 2009 5:00-7:30 Borra Vineyards

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 1:00-3:00 Campo di Borja represented by David Gimeno Regular tasting menu will be available before and after this Spanish tasting!

Arrow Centerville

Friday, June 12, 2008 5-7 pm Beer Tasting Flying Dog - Canis Major Series Kerberos - Belgian Style Tripel Double Dog - Double Pale Ale Horn Dog - Barley Wine Gonzo - Imperial Porter

Saturday Jun 13, 2009 11 am - 5pm Wine Tasting! 2006 Yalumba Viognier. 2007 Parducci Sustainable White. 2005 Parducci Sustainable Red. 2003 St. Supery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. 2006 Ravenswood Big River Vineyard Zinfandel. Canella Rossini Strawberry Bellini

Rue Dumaine www.ruedumainerestaurant.com

Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 5-7 pm

Join JONAH BEER, General Manager of FROG’S LEAP WINERY, Napa’s first organic winery. Tasting wines: 2008 SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007 CHARDONNAY 2006 ZINFANDEL 2006 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The Wine Gallery and Cafe, Corner of 3rd and Wayne

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 10-2 pm

Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Emeri Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc Hunnicutt Cabernet Sauvignon Jocelyn Lonen Cabernet Sauvignon Stephen Vincent Crimson Pina, Buckeye, Cabernet Sauvignon

The Wine Gallery Outlet, at the 2nd Street Farmers Market Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 8am - 2pm Value wines!

Trader Joe’s in Kettering.

Tastings Thursday 6:00-8:00 and Sunday 4:00-7:00 Louise d’Estree Brut (NV) France. Panilonco Chardonnay-Viognier (2006) Colchagua, Chile. Abrazo del Toro Tinto (2006) DO Carinena, Spain.

Plus Sangria!

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 937-320-9548

Wine Wednesdays in the bar. Jun 17, 2009 4-8 pm

Zilliken Butterfly Riesling, Germany, 2007 geyser peak Merlot, Alexander Valley, 2005 newton Red Wine, Napa Valley, 2006 angeline Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2007

A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247-1120 www.atasteofwine.org This week’s wines:

French Colombard Clean Slate Riesling Berger Gruner Veltliner Grenache Noir Bianchi Malbec The Crusher Cabernet Sauvignon

June 11 - WineKnow class with Sommelier Brandon Monroe. Old World vs New World Wines 7 - 9pm $20. June 12 - Sierra Nevada Beer Tasting June 25 - ZINtastic Wine Tasting - red zinfandel tasting June 27 - All American Tasting - featuring Great Lakes Independence Beer

Bruning’s Wine Cellar in Beavercreek

Saturday, Jun 13, 2008 3-6 PM 2007 Tangent Albarino 2006 Tangent Ecclestone 2005 Midnight Full Moon Red 2005 Midnight Nebula Cabernet 2006 Midnight Estate Zinfandel

Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009 5-8 PM 2007 Peirano Viognier 2006 Peirano “The Other” White 2007 Peirano “The Other” Red 2006 Peirano “Six Clones” Merlot 2006 Peirano Cabernet Sauvignon

The Culinary Company Cross Pointe Center Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 12-6 pm Wines and Beers Beer: Schneider Weisse Aventinus La Chouffe Belgian Golden Ale Wild Blue Blueberry Lager Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA Hoegaarden White Beer

Wine: Gnarly Head Zinfandel Folie a Deux Cabernet Sauvignon J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon ) Ménage a Trois Red Firelands Pinot Grigio

Fifth Street Wine and Deli in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District

Beer: Buckeye Beer Weyerbacker Fireside Cherry Saison Festina Peche Southern Tier IPA

Wine: Chateau Lamothe Bordeaux Trapiche Broquel Malbec Vina Alarba Grenache Firelands Pinot Noir Sky Dog White

L’Auberge in Kettering

Tuesday June 16th, 6:30 P.M. A Taste of Italy $110 RSVP Josef, Chef Romy Jung and GM/ Sommelier Brian DeMarke with Gordon Hullar & Doris Holzheimer - Proprietors of Vintner Select Amuse Bouche

First Course Bay Scallop Ravioli, Green Onion, Spaghetti Squash, Mascarpone Buerre Blanc Wine: Colli di Lapio Fiano di Avellino 2007

Second Course Summer Truffle Risotto, Fresh Shaved Italian Black Summer Truffles Wine: Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino 2006

Third Course Guinea Fowl, Tarbais White Bean Marmalade, Golden Raison, Sage, Foie Gras Wine: La Spinetta Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina 2003

Fourth Course Prime Rib Eye, Truffle Sticks, Polenta Fries, Red Cabbage, Shallot Marmalade, Beef Jus Wine: Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2003, Elio Altare Barolo Brunate 2003, Pira Barolo Marenca 2003

Fifth Course Vanilla Panna Cotta, Berry Coulis Wine: Piazzano Vin Santo, Bianco Dell’Emolese Tuscany 2001

Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees in front of the Dayton Mall

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 4-10pm Desert and Ice Wine Tasting Inniskillin - Riesling Ice Wine Inniskillin - Vidal Ice Wine Covey Run - Semillon Ice Wine MonteVina - Zinfandel Port Harveys - Briston Cream Sherry Harveys - Amontillado Medium Dry Sherry

The Winds Cafe in Yellow Springs

Robert Sinskey Vineyards Tasting/Dinner Tuesday, June 23, 2009 6:30 pm $65 RSVP 937-767-9441 Mark Neville, National Sales Representative, will be discussing the wines and philosophy of the winery.

Bella Vino Wine Merchant & Bar, Springboro, OH 45066 937-748-3807

Thursday 6pm - 8pm and Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Dusted Valley Wines Pinot Gris Chardonnay Syrah Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

Amelia’s Bistro in Bellbrook

Tuesday June 16, 2009 6pm Wine Dinner RSVP 310-3042

Wines from TrincheroFamily Estates, Napa Cellars and Folie a’ Deux.

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, Jun 12, 4:30-7:30 pm & Saturday, Jun 13, 3-6 pm Chillin’ & Grillin - Wines to Celebrate Summer

Jungle Jim’s RSVP 513 674 6008

Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 1 - 3 pm $30 France vs. USA Wine Tasting

June 19, 2009 7 -9 pm $30 FOURTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BEERFEST

La Petit France (Evendale, OH) www.lapetitefrance.biz

Friday, Jun 19, 2009 6:30 pm “Fabulous FrenchDinner” $60 RSVP 513-733-8383 Wines from the Rhone Valley, Burgundy. Pays d’Oc and Bordeaux paired with a four course dinner menu which includes southern French roasted leg of lamb with potatoes.

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Wine dinners? Oh HECK yes, we’ve got wine dinners

By Mark Fisher | Thursday, June 11, 2009, 07:42 AM

Wine dinners come in all shapes and sizes, as evidenced by the following short list of special events next week that is scheduled to run in Friday’s Dayton Daily News Go! section:

L’AUBERGE TO HOST ITALIAN WINE DINNER

KETTERING — L’Auberge, 4120 Far Hills Ave., will host a an Italian Wine Dinner featuring Gordon Hullar and Doris Holzheimer, owners of Mason-based wine importer and distributor Vintner Select, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. The menu features five courses and five wines, and includes: Bay Scallop Ravioli with Zucchini, Spaghetti Squash, Mascarpone Buerre Blanc; Summer Truffle Risotto with Fresh Shaved Italian Black Summer Truffles; Guinea Fowl with Tarbais White Bean Marmalade, Sage and Foie Gras; Prime Rib Eye with Truffle Sticks, Polenta Fries, Red Cabbage and Shallot Marmalade; and Vanilla Panna Cotta with Berry Coulis. The cost of the dinner is $110, not including tax and tip. (NOTE: for a full list of the wines to be served with each course, click on this l’Auberge link.) For more information or to make reservations, call (937) 299-5536.

MAMMA DISALVO’S EVENT TO FOCUS ON NORTHERN ITALY

KETTERING — Mamma DiSalvo’s Italian Ristorante, 1375 E. Stroop Road, will host a wine dinner as part of its 30th anniversary celebration featuring wine importer and distributor Ardie Bonanno with dishes and wines of northern Italy at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18. The cost is $60. For more information or to make a reservation by June 16, call (937) 299-5831.

FLEMING’S TO HOST FRENCH WINE DINNER

BEAVERCREEK — Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4432 Walnut St. at The Greene, will host a French wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 19. The menu includes Crepes with Champagne-infused Cheese and a Fresh Blueberry Reduction; Tuna Nicoise salad with Fingerling Potatoes and Dijon Vinaigrette; Duck a l’Orange with Grilled Seasonal Vegetables; Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Au Poivre served with Parsnip Puree and Raspberry Demi-glace; and Fraise Court Gateau “Strawberry Shortcake.” The cost is $65. Reservations are required and may be made at (937) 320-9548.

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Fleurs et Vin: your thoughts, our photos from Dayton’s wine-and-food festival

By Mark Fisher | Monday, June 8, 2009, 07:25 AM

The first Fleurs et Vin food-and-wine festival — a successor event to the Fleurs de Fete — drew several hundred people yesterday (Sunday, June 7) in near-perfect weather at Dayton’s Carillon Park.

Click here to view a photo gallery of the festival. I recognize a few faces!

The attendance figures are not yet available, but the opening-bell line certainly seemed as long as usual, and the auction results seemed quite robust. Lisa Grigsby — special events manager for Culture Works, one of two non-profit organizations to benefit from this year’s Fleurs et Vin — said this morning that the silent auction generated more than $10,000, and the live auction $12,000 — believed to be record-breaking numbers.

The addition of the second tent and of more tables outside the tents seemed to spread out the crowd, which helped resolve some of the gridlock that can occur around the wine-tasting tables and the most popular restaurants. Savvy move.

My “research assistant” was called away at the last minute to visit my father-in-law in Columbus, so the customary rundown of the food served ain’t happenin’ this year. So I turn to you: What did you like? What tickled your palate, either on the food or the wine side?

My general impression is that the quality of the wine served this year was very strong — as good as if not better than any I can remember.

What did you think?

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Wine festivals, tastings, dinners & more

By Mark Fisher | Friday, June 5, 2009, 06:33 AM

One lingering look at this lovely list of wine tastings and dinners available below (or with a click on the “continue reading” link) will convince you: It’s not all about a single festival — even if the Fleurs et Vin is shaping up to be a good one..

This list comes to Uncorked courtesy of a Dayton-based wine listserv that compiles it and emails it to subscribers every Thursday — although this week, I did add, wayyyy at the end, information regarding a wine dinner next week at El Meson featuring the Veleta wines of Dr. Juan Palomar. See you at Carillon on Sunday!

Fleurs et Vin

Daytons Premier Wine & Gourmet Food Festival Featuring More Than 300 Wines Gourmet Food Offerings From 25 Of Dayton’s Finest Restaurants Sunday June 7, 2009 1-4p.m. Carillon Park Tickets On Sale Now $60 In Advance $70 At The Gate

Jay’s Kitchen Door

Friday, Jun 5, 2009 4-8 pm NV Paul Bard Brut Grand Cru 2004 Peter Holland Parsons Shiraz 2004 Domaine De La Charbonnier Chateaunuf 2004 Chateau Clos Les Lunelles 2003 Chateau Goulee Medoc

Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 1-6 pm NV J. Lassalle Brut 2002 North Star Merlot 2005 Chateau Brauda 2004 Bond Melbury

Arrow Far Hills - Kettering

Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 11-4 pm 2008 Vega Sindoa Rose 2006 Dona Paula “Naked Pulp” Viognier 2006 Rosenblum North Coast Zinfandel 2006 Codice Spanish Red 2006 Ben Glaetzer “Anaparenna” Barossa Shiraz-Cab

Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood

Friday, Jun 5, 2009, 5:00-8:00 pm Marques Gelida ’04 Cava Chateau Guiot ’08 Rose King Estate ’07 Pinot Noir Wakefield ’06 Shiraz Chateau Montelena ’06 Zinfandel Newton ’06 Claret

Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 2-6 pm Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern ’07 Riesling Chateau Calabre ’08 Rose Bocquenet ’05 Nuits St. Georges Cuve du Vatican ’06 Chateauneuf du Pape Giorgio Moletti ’06 Cavallari Michael David ’05 Lust Zinfandel

Beer Tasting, Thursday, June 18 with guest, Tony Gallo, from Warbird Brewery, Ft Wayne, Indiana.

DLM Washington Square

Thursday, Jun 4, 2009 5-8 pm Bouchard Bourgogne Blanc 2007 Bouchard Beaune Du Chateau 1er Cru Blanc 2004 Bouchard Mersault 1er Cru Genevries 2005 Bouchard Bourgogne Rouge 2006 Bouchard Beaune Du Chateau Rouge 2006 Bouchard Beaune Clos de la Mousse 2006

Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 12-5 pm Tariquet Rose 2008 Maryhill Winemakers White 2006 Domaine Anne Gros Bourgogne Rouge 2006 Maryhill Winemakers Red 2007 Charles Krug Generations Red 2005 Milzaide de Antano Sagrantino 2004 Encore Wine!

Dorothy Lane Springboro

Friday, Jun 5, 2009, 3:00-7:00 pm 2008 Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Joel Gott Chardonnay 2007 Joel Gott Zinfandel 2006 Produttori del Barbaresco 2006 Cuvee du Vatican ChateauNeuf Du Papes Mystery Wine

Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 12-6 pm 2008 Mas Carlot Rose 2008 Domaine Petit Cassagne Rose 2007 Rochioli Chardonnay 2004 Buoncristiani Claret 2005 Beau Vigne Cabernet

Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161 Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday noon - 7:30 pm, Friday noon - 8 pm www.cuveewinebar.net

Wines for Friday, Jun 5 - June 11, 2008

Clos du Bois 2007 Chardonnay Taft Street Gewurztraminer Capitoso Rioja Bianchi Zinfandel Mulderbosch Rose of Cabernet

Beer: Anchor Steam Ale Food: TBA

Focused Tasting: Tuesday Jun 9, 5-7 pm Pinot Noir, 5 wines Cheese and meat small plates will be available

Wednesday Sandwich Night, June 10, 2009 Lambwich

Thursday, June 4, 2009 5-7:30 pm Drop in tasting with winemaker from C.G. DaiArie Zins, Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera, Petit Sirah

Arrow Centerville

Saturday Jun 6, 2009 11 am - 5pm Wine Tasting! Chandon California Brut… 2008 Voga Pinot Grigio… 2005 Zaccagnini Montepulciano… 2003 Borga Scopeto Chianti Classico… 2006 Rosenblum Noarth Coast Zinfandel… 2006 Bouchaine Syrah… 2005 B. V. Dulcet… 2007 Columbia Cellarmaster’s Riesling

Rue Dumaine www.ruedumainerestaurant.com

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 5-7 pm

DOMAINE DU TARIQUET Rosé Vin Des Pays Des Côtes De Gascogne, 2008 WILLIAM FEVRE Chablis Champs Royaux, 2007 CONCANNON Petite Syrah Central Coast, 2005

The Wine Gallery and Cafe, Corner of 3rd and Wayne

Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 10-2 pm

2005 Lapis Luna Chardonnay 2003 Lacour-Peyrade Bergerac 2004 Teatown Cellars Merlot 2004 Three Saints Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 River Village Cellars Syrah

Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2008 D’Arie Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Peirano Estates Red Shorts Red 2003 Medlock Ames Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 McManis Pinot Noir 2006 Estampa Reserve Cabernet, Carmenere, Petit Verdot Blend

Special Wine Tasting, Sunday June 14, 2009 to Benefit Relay for Life

The Wine Gallery Outlet, at the 2nd Street Farmers Market

Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 8am - 2pm

Featuring: 2006 Rosenblum Zinfandel and Cantaletto 2004 Primativo

Trader Joe’s in Kettering . Tastings Thursday 6:00-8:00 and Sunday 4:00-7:00 Raymond Hill Chardonnay (2007) California. Raymond Hill Merlot (2007) California. Raymond Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (2007) California. Gold Rush Red (NV) AVA Sierra Foothills, California.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 937-320-9548 Wine Wednesdays in the bar. Jun 10, 2009 4-8 pm

A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247-1120 www.atasteofwine.org

This week’s wines:

Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc Babich Chardonnay Muga Rose Red Truck Red Wine Peirano Estates Petite Sirah Lonen Cabernet Sauvignon

June 11 - WineKnow class with Sommelier Brandon Monroe. Old World vs New World Wines 7 - 9pm $20. June 12 - Sierra Nevada Beer Tasting June 25 - ZINtastic Wine Tasting - red zinfandel tasting June 27 - All American Tasting - featuring Great Lakes Independence Beer

Savona Restaurant & Wine Bar, Centerville

Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 5-8 pm

Wine tasting with Michael Brown from Vitner Select

Bruning’s Wine Cellar

Saturday, Jun 6, 2008 3-6 PM 2006 Enotria Arneis 2007 Enotria Dolcetto Rosato 2006 Enotria Dolcetto 2005 Monte Volpe Sangiovese 2002 Monte Volpe Peppolino

Wednesday, Jun 10 5-8 PM and Saturday, Jun 13 3-6 PM: 2007 Tangent Albarino 2007 Tangent Ecclestone 2005 Midnight Nebula Cabernet 2006 Midnight Full Moon Red 2006 Estate Zinfandel

The Culinary Company Cross Pointe Center

Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 12-6 pm Wines and Beers

Spanish Wines: Carro Rioja Cortijo Ludovicus Terra Alta Conclass Verdejo

Beer: Avery Salvation Belgian Style Golden Ale Avery The Reverend Belgian Style Quadrupel Ale Boulder Beer Company Mojo Risin’ Double IPA Boulder Beer Company Obovoid Empirical Stout

L’Auberge in Kettering

Tuesday June 16th, 6:30 P.M. A Taste of Italy $110 RSVP 937-299-5536

Josef, Chef Romy Jung and GM/ Sommelier Brian DeMarke with Gordon Hullar & Doris Holzheimer - Proprietors of Vintner Select

Amuse Bouche

First Course Bay Scallop Ravioli, Green Onion, Spaghetti Squash, Mascarpone Buerre Blanc Wine: Colli di Lapio Fiano di Avellino 2007

Second Course Summer Truffle Risotto, Fresh Shaved Italian Black Summer Truffles Wine: Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino 2006

Third Course Guinea Fowl, Tarbais White Bean Marmalade, Golden Raison, Sage, Foie Gras Wine: La Spinetta Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina 2003

Fourth Course Prime Rib Eye, Truffle Sticks, Polenta Fries, Red Cabbage, Shallot Marmalade, Beef Jus Wine: Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2003

Fifth Course Vanilla Panna Cotta, Berry Coulis Wine: Piazzano Vin Santo, Bianco Dell’Emolese Tuscany 2001

Cork and Vine, York Commons Blvd

Week of Jun 5, 2009

White Flight Trinchero Riesling Simi Sauv. Blanc Murrietta’s Well White Meritage Franciscan Chardonnay

Red Flight Toasted Head Untamed Red Red Diamond Merlot Concannon Pet. Syrah Clos Du Bois Res. Merlot

Mr. Lee’s Fine Dining & Sushi Bar 7580 Poe Ave, Dayton OH 45414

Monday, Jun 8, 2009 7 pm $48 RSVP 937-898-3860

Spanish Wines - 4 or 5 wines pairing with 4 course meal

Miami Valley Wine & Spirits 943 W. Main St. Tipp City 667-3614

Friday June 5, 2009 5-9pm Beer Tasting

A VARIETY OF BEERS TO BE TASTED

Bella Vino Wine Merchant & Bar, Springboro, OH 45066 937-748-3807

Thursday 6pm - 8pm and Saturday 12pm - 5pm

SIMI Wines Simi Sauvignon Blanc Simi Chardonnay Simi Merlot Simi Alexander Cabernet Sauvignon Simi LandSlide

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, Jun 5, 4:30-7:30 pm & Saturday, Jun 6, 3-6 pm

d’Arenburg Lightly Wooded Chardonnay Gerard Bertrum Sauvignon Blanc Kings Ridge Riesling Trace Merlot d’Arenburg The Stump Jump Red A to Z Night & Day Red Blend Sangria

La Petite France

Friday, Jun 19, 2009 6:30 pm “Fabulous French Dinner” $60 RSVP 513-733-8383 Wines from the Rhone Valley, Burgundy. Pays d’Oc and Bordeaux paired with a four course dinner menu which includes southern French roasted leg of lamb with potatoes.

Inn of Versailles

Friday, Jun 5 Tasting some summer wines and sparklers

El Meson West Carrollton

Tuesday June 9, 2009

7:00 pm $65 per person Veleta Spanish wines matched with Paella and Tapas Dr. Juan Palomar

Make your reservations 937-859-8229

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A change at the top — and in the glass — for sauvignon blanc

By Mark Fisher | Thursday, June 4, 2009, 07:30 AM

Decanter.com is reporting this morning that a New Zealand wine has dislodged venerable Kendall-Jackson as America’s top-selling brand of sauvignon blanc.

But I’ll tell you the wine that became MY favorite sauvignon blanc last weekend and again last night, and it too is from Down Under (Australia, not NZ): the Emeri Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc from Debortoli that costs $11.99 in Ohio.

Yes, a sparkling sauvignon blanc — the first such wine I’ve tried. It was the hit of last weekend’s Super Saturday wine tasting at Arrow Wine & Spirits’ Far Hills Avenue store, where it sold out halfway through the tasting. And its distributor’s rep, Mel Bonie, who poured samples of the wine last night at Bruning’s Wine Shop in Beavercreek, said the wine is available at several other local wine shops as well. It’s a perfect summer sparkler — fruity but with a dry, refreshing finish that begs the next sip. Great price, too.

Back to America’s favorite sauvignon blanc: Is anyone else surprised at both names at the top of that list? I wouldn’t have guessed K-J to be the dominant sauvignon blanc brand — perhaps it’s not here in the Dayton area — and I don’t recall seeing the Nobilo sauvignon blanc prominently displayed on local wine lists or shelves. Perhaps I haven’t been paying attention. I would have guessed perhaps Beringer or even Dry Creek.

Or maybe someday, Emeri.

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Ohio winery relieved after near-miss with tornado

By Mark Fisher | Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 09:56 AM

I received the following email from Bill Skvarla at Harmony Hill Winery in Bethel, Ohio — a winery about 30 miles east of Cincinnati that we told you all about a couple of years ago :

Hello all. Patti and I are beginning to believe that there is never a dull moment on ‘The Hill’. For those of you who witnessed it, the core of that rotating cloud that we all stared into of as it passed over the winery was indeed a tornado. It touched down minutes later about 3/4 mile northeast of the farm in the baseball fields on Fossyl Drive. That’s as close to a tornado as I ever want to be. Thank you to all of those who helped usher our guests into the wine cave, and helped secure the winery furniture and umbrellas…….. ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW ON THE HILL!

Who knew that wine cave that Bill built would also double as a tornado shelter? Scary stuff …

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Troy wine bar closes

By Mark Fisher | Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 09:50 AM

TROY — Cork-N-Vine, a wine bar and retail wine shop at 1737 W Main St. in Troy, has closed.

A deli affiliated with the wine shop, Dagwood’s Deli, 1741 W Main St., also closed.

The Troy Cork-N-Vine’s closing has no impact on the Cork & Vine Wine Market & Lounge at 3452 York Commons Blvd. near Miller Lane in northern Montgomery County, according to Shawn Grow, co-owner of the Butler Twp. business who was involved initially with the Troy wine bar.

Angela Crespo, who co-owned the two Troy businesses, said the closing had “a lot to do with the economy.” Of the wine bar, Crespo said, “I tried to hold onto it as long as I could … I love the area, love the people — our regulars were great.”

Crespo said she couldn’t comment in detail about the businesses because of legal issues, but she said there is a “possibility of Cork-N-Vine reopening sometime in the future.”

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Ohio wineries soak up fame of governor’s proclamation

By Mark Fisher | Monday, June 1, 2009, 03:26 PM

Allow me to pass along this news release from the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, chaired by the Ohio Department of Agriculture:

Governor Declares June Ohio Wine Month

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (June 1, 2009) - Governor Ted Strickland declared June “Ohio Wine Month” in honor of the state’s knowledgeable winemakers, fertile soils, and temperate growing climate that produces some of the best wines in the country. With an emphasis on excellence, Ohio grape growers work to harvest only the highest quality of wine grapes.
“Ohio’s wine industry is flourishing with an average of 1.5 new wineries opening their doors every month,” said Ohio Agriculture Director Robert Boggs. “Ohio Wine Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate our wine industry and highlight its contribution to the state’s agricultural success.”
The Ohio Grape Industries Committee, chaired by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, works to create viable, income-producing grape enterprises in the State of Ohio by providing marketing and promotion efforts to generate and expand new markets for grapes and grape products and research to improve the quality of grapes and profitability of grape growing as an agribusiness.
The Ohio Grape Industries Committee has planned several events throughout the month to offer Ohioans the opportunity to experience Ohio wines, including the following wine tastings:
Cotters Restaurant at the Arena June 4, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus
Meza June 5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 48 N. State St., Westerville
Bexley Monk June 18, 6 - 8 p.m. 2232 E. Main St., Bexley
Cotters Restaurant at the Arena June 25, 6 - 8 p.m. 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus
For more details about these events, or for more information about Ohio Wines, visit www.tasteohiowines.com .

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