Cantina Parroco Barbera d'Alba, Clos du Tue-Boeuf Cheverny, Thierry et Pascale Matrot Meursault, Donna Laura Sangiovese, Bogel Phantom

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We have a tasty line up for Friday night. The list is just below a few items of news and interest.


• Thanks everyone that came out to support the Books, Brushes, Jazz & Blues weekend -
We were lucky enough to host a performance by Andre, Eddie, & Friends.
Andre Danford, Mary & Eddie Alida, and Phil the "horn doctor" - played a marvelous two hour show that filled the air with beautiful music.
Thanks for a great performance.

• We will begin taping all new episodes of our WineRadio show this week - as we enter the new season we have a great line up of guests and as requested we will be adding more "food guru's" to the line up. All of our shows are available on iTunes - and remember you can watch these shows on any computer - it works with Macs & PC's - and there is no charge to watch. And our video is enhanced for this new season - "High Res" and they say. We have also gotten a few requests to make our shows available on DVD's - we are looking into it - stay tuned.

• Our Burgundy Dinner is set - Tuesday October 2 - 6 p.m.
The menu will feature Beef Bourgogne -
AND just look at the wines that we have in store for you.
Reserve early - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3

WHITES
Francine et Oliver Savary Chablis V.V. 2004
Domaine Francois et Antoine Jobard Meursault 200
Domaine Francois et Antoine Jobard Meursault-Poruzots 1er cru 2004
Domaine Bouchard Pere & Fils Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 1999

REDS
Paul Pernot et ses Fils Pommard "Noizons" 2005
Bruno Colin Chassagne-Montrachet La Boudriotte 1er Cru 2004
Bruno Colin Chassagne-Montrachet En Remilly 1er Cru 2004
Domaine Bouchard Pere & Fils Le Corton grand Cru 2002


• Guest Chef Jina Taylor returns to guide us on another tour of Asian Cuisine.
Mark your calendars for SATURDAY September 29 - 6 p.m. - 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3
This is a very popular dinner - please call to reserve your seats early.
$75 plus tax & service - Wine will be served with each course.
And as many of you know - there may be a surprise or two.
The menu will include:

Appetizer
Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Roll w/ Dipping Sauce
Salad
Spring mix & Grilled Scallion w/ Korean Fusion Dressing
Entrée
Bul-go-gi Seasoned Grilled Flank Steak
Soba Noodle (Buck Wheat Noodle) with Cucumber
Asparagus with Black Bean Sauce
Dessert
Poached Asian Pears

***Vegetarian Option Available***
BUT We must know in advance -



• Dave's Fave
Monday Wine Tasting - No Charge
Dave says:
Cantina Parroco Barbera d'Alba $16
"This rustic, affordable Barbera is a bottle I've been enjoying all summer. I love this wine. I lurve it. I blurve this wine. This is one of those treasures that we always are seeking out - made traditionally, in this case by Italians for Italians, and by a small co-op of farmers and wine artisans. I sip this and marvel at how well it was made, with pleasant spices mingling with dark fruit, a long finish, and some smokiness. If you come in Monday afternoon maybe we can dwell on it together, this is truly one of my personal favorites."


Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday September 14 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge


1 - Clos du Tue-Boeuf Cheverny 2005 $15
This is one of the most affordable and drinkable wines that we have had all summer. It is currently a staff favorite and we have all be drinking it with great abandon. Sauvignon Blanc from one of the lesser known villages of the Loire. This wine has all of the lime zest and minerality you would expect from Sancerre or Pouilly Fume at $8-$10 a bottle less. Organic and Biodynamic this wine is bottled unfiltered and has a slight cloudiness that adds to it's character and charm. Please try this on Friday night - it will find a place in your heart from the first sip.

2 - Thierry et Pascale Matrot Meursault 2005 $17 -(half bottles 375ml)
This White burgundy from the great 2005 vintage was rated 86 points by Wine & Spirits Magazine. Wine matures faster in smaller bottles so the 375 ml should give us some insight into where this great vintage will take us. This wine has a bright citrus nose and a lip-smacking crispness that is wonderful with food - and the small bottles are fun.

3 - Donna Laura Sangiovese di Toscana "Ali" 2004 $12
Very approachable and forward little sangiovese from Tuscany. A blend of two clones, one providing fruit the other structure. The wine captures terroir, yet is lush and affordable. This wine has aromas of juicy red berry fruit. Medium-bodied and soft on the palate, with balanced acidity and ripe tannins. Delicious with pastas and grilled meats, yet also very drinkable without food -

4 - Bogel Phantom 2004 $24
We have just one case of this wine -
People that have discovered this wine, wait for it all year long.
Here are the winemaker's notes for this vintage:
"The black magic is back…Phantom. Three unique varietals combine lush berry and fierce spice into a full-bodied wine. Intensely fruit forward on the entry, this deep ruby apparition begins with aromas of blueberries, violets and chocolate-covered cherries, dusted with touches of black pepper. From the deep dark depths, subtle notes of spice, clove and mocha emerge and compliment the concentrated fruit characters of this wine. Aging for two years in 1, 2 and 3 year-old American oak barrels has yielded a vexing array of toasty oak aromas to Phantom. Though this wine is remarkable now, age in the bottle will only integrate the three distinct varietals more. Welcome the winery ghost into your home again with this latest vintage, and enjoy with full-flavored and hearty meals…before it vanishes again."


We hope to see you this week. Thanks for all of the emails, comments, suggestions, and for your support. We appreciate it.


Please join us. It's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.



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