Wine School and Di Bruno Bros. French Wine and Cheese Class, March 26th
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Triple Crème—Barthe René 2005 Muscat, Alsace (FR)
Selles sur Chere—Marc Deschamps 2005 Pouilly-Fumé “Les Porcheronnes,” Loire Valley (FR)
Morbier—Saint Cosme 2006 Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc, Rhone Valley (FR)
Beaufort—Faiveley 2003 Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy (FR)
Roquefort—Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne 2003 Sauternes (FR)
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Wines by Region Series: French Wine for Less, March 28th
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First Flight
1. Etienne Daulny 2005 Sancerre “Le Clos de Chaudennay,” Loire Valley (FR)
2. Domaine Philippe Gilbert 2005 Menetou-Salon, Loire Valley (FR)
Second Flight
1. Chateau La Garde 2001 Pessac-Leognan, Graves (FR)
2. Chateau Haut Nadeau 2005 Bordeaux Superieur (FR)
Third Flight
1. Cave de Saumur 2005 Saumur Champigny “Lieu-dit Les Vignoles,” Loire Valley (FR)
2. Domaine de Nizas 2004 Carignan “Vieilles Vignes,” Vin de Pays de Caux (FR)
Fourth Flight
1. Chapelle-St.-Arnoux 2003 Gigondas “Cuvee Non Filtree,” Rhone Valley (FR)
2. Heart of Darkness 2003 Madiran (FR)
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, March 27th
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First Flight
1. Gunderloch 2005 Dry Riesling, Rheinhessen (GR)
Second Flight
1. Spy Valley 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ)
2. Cousiño-Macul 2006 Chardonnay “Antiguas Reservas,” Maipo Valley (CH)
Third Flight
1. Coldstream Hills 2006 Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley (AS)
2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Las Rocas de San Alejandro 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
2. Graham Beck 2001 Syrah “The Ridge,” Robertson (SA)
Fifth Flight
1. Falesco 2005 Merlot, Umbria (IT)
2. Jardin 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch (SA)
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, March 14th
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First Flight
1. Meulenhof 2005 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel (GR)
Second Flight
1. Beyond 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region (SA)
2. Flora Springs 2006 Chardonnay, Napa Valley (CA)
Third Flight
1. Hill of Content 2004 Pinot Noir, Victoria (AS)
2. La Carraia 2005 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Atteca 2005 Garnacha “Old Vines,” Catalyud (SP)
2. Craneford 2005 Shiraz, Barossa Valley (AS)
Fifth Flight
1. Gonzaga 2002 Merlot di San Lorenzo (IT)
2. Earthworks 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley (AS)
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, March 22nd
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First Flight
1. Meulenhof 2005 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR)
Second Flight
1. Beyond 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region (SA)
2. Step Road 2005 Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills (AS)
Third Flight
1. Kim Crawford 2006 Pinot Noir, Marlborough (NZ)
2. Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese, Molise (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Atteca 2005 Garnacha “Old Vines,” Catalyud (SP)
2. Craneford 2005 Shiraz, Barossa Valley (AS)
Fifth Flight
1. Gonzaga 2002 Merlot di San Lorenzo (IT)
2. Earthworks 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley (AS)
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, March 12th
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First Flight
1. Meulenhof 2005 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel (GR)
Second Flight
1. Sauvignon Republic 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley (CA)
2. Flora Springs 2006 Chardonnay, Napa Valley (CA)
Third Flight
1. Hill of Content 2004 Pinot Noir, Victoria (AS)
2. La Carraia 2005 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Yonna 2004 Garnacha, Campo de Borja (SP)
2. Craneford 2005 Shiraz, Barossa Valley (AS)
Fifth Flight
1. Chateau Haut Nadeau 2005 Bordeaux Superieur (FR)
2. Earthworks 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley (AS)
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B. Levet 2003 Cote Rotie “La Chavaroche”
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Typical of the hot 2003 vintage, the nose here is all raisin-y black currants, cherry liquour, and high-toned spice, as well as a pronounced black peppercorn bite. It actually reminds me, oddly enough, of a fresh-baked pappadum. On the palate, the tannins are brilliantly integrated, and there’s definitely more fresh fruit here than the nose lets on. It’s a beautiful wine right now, though those tannins and the balancing acidity promise a long life ahead.
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Wine by Season: Wines for Winter, March 8th
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First Flight
1. La Pisara 2004 Primitivo, Salento (IT)
2. Schulz 2002 Zinfandel “Johann,” Barossa Valley (AS)
Second Flight
1. Terre del Nero d’Avola 2005, Sicily (IT)
2. Crios de Susanna Balbo 2005 Bonarda, Mendoza (AR)
Third Flight
1. M. Cosentino 2005 Shiraz (CA)
2. Eskadale Vineyards 2006 Shiraz “The Winner’s Tank,” Langhorne Creek (AS)
Fourth Flight
1. Courtney Benham Winery 1997 Merlot, Napa Valley (CA)
2. William Hill Estate 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (CA)
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, February 29th
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First Flight
1. Meulenhof 2005 Riesling Kabinett Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR)
Second Flight
1. Sauvignon Republic 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley (CA)
2. Cousino Macul 2006 Chardonnay, Maipo Valley (CH)
Third Flight
1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Atteca 2005 Garnacha “Old Vines,” Catalyud (SP)
2. Craneford 2005 Shiraz, Barossa Valley (AS)
Fifth Flight
1. Gonzaga 2002 Merlot di San Leonardo, Dolomiti (IT)
2. Earthworks 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley (AS)
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Wine 101: Vino for Valentine’s Day, February 9th
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First Flight: Oysters!
1. Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut NV (CA)
2. Fox Creek 2004 Verdelho South Australia (AU)
Second Flight: For Whatever You’re Eating
1. Mastroberardino 2005 Lacrimarosa, Campania (IT)
2. Domaine Laurent Chatenay 2002 Montluis sur Loire “La Vallee,” Loire Valley (FR)
Third Flight: Because it Smells Like Roses
1. Te Kairanga 2004 Pinot Noir, Martinborough (NZ)
Fourth Flight: French Wine and Drama
1. Chateau la Garde 2001 Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux (FR)
2. Ravenswood 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi (CA)
Fifth Flight: Dessert
1. Hardy’s “Whiskers Blake” NV Tawny, South Australia (AU)
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