Director’s Cut: Up and Coming Regions, 2/15/08
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Back To The Future: Campania
Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina, 2005
Aminea Fiano di Avellino, 2005
East Of Reisling: Austria
Weingut Hofer Gruner Veltliner, 2005, Neiderosterreich
J. Pockl Zweigelt “Monchof”, 2004, Burgenland
Northwest Iberia
Quinta de Ventozelo Cistera da Ribeira, 2003, Douro, Portugal
J. Palacios Bierzo “Petalos”, 2005, Galicia, Spain
Cape of South Africa: Stellenbosch
Bilton Shiraz-Merlot “Matt Black”, 2004
Jardin Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004
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Wine 101 at Jack’s 2/16/08
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Meulenhof Riesling Kabinett, 2005, Mosel (GER)
Mastroberardino Sannio Falanghina, 2004, Campania (IT)
Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc “Beyond”, 2006 (S. AF.)
Simi Russian River Chardonnay, 2004, Sonoma (US)
Roaring Meg Pinot Noir, 2006, Central Otago (NZ)
Las Rocas Garnacha, 2005, Calatayud (SP)
Craneford Shiraz “Allyson Parsons”, 2005, Barossa Valley (AU)
Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, Barossa Valley (AU)
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Intermediate Class: France 2/13/08
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Sauvignon Blanc
Ch. Cantelys 2003 Pessac-Leognan (Bordeaux)
Regis Manet 2005 Pouilly Fume (Loire)
Blanc de Bourgogne
Simmonet-Febvre 2005 Chablis “Vaillons”
Vins Eouges du Nord
Ch. Chandon de Brialles 2002 Pernand-Vergelesses (Burgundy)
Cave de Saumur Saumur Reserve (Loire)
La Rive Gauche)
Ch. Greysac 2003 Medoc (Bordeaux)
The Rhone: South to North
Dom. Mas du Bouquet 2004 Vacqueyras
Alain Paret 2000 Saint-Joseph “Rochecourbe”
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French Wines For Less, 2/01/08
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Dom. Bernard Defaix Chablis “Cote de Lechet”, 2005, Burgundy
Southern Whites
Ch. Grande Cassagne Costieres de Nimes, 2005, Languedoc-Roussilon
J. Vidal-Fleury Cotes du Rhone Blanc, 2005
Middle Ground
Dom. du Granit Moulin-a-Vent, 2004, Burgundy
Rhone Reds
Arnoux “Vieux Clocher” Vacqueyras, 2004
Calvet-Thunevin “Cuvee Constance”, 2005, Cotes de Catalanes
The Powerhouse:Bordeaux
Ch. Haut Nadeau Bordeuax Superiore
Ch. Tour de Guiet Cotes de Bourg, 2003
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, January 25th
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First Flight
1. Von Hovel Estate 2004 Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR)
Second Flight
1. Buitenverwachting 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SA)
2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH)
Third Flight
1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
2. Graham Beck 2001 Syrah “The Ridge,” Robertson (SA)
Fifth Flight
1. Chateau Haut Nadeau 2005 Bordeaux Superieur (FR)
2. Wolf Blass 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon “Gold Label,” Coonawarra (AS)
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, January 16th
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First Flight
1. Von Hovel Estate 2004 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR)
Second Flight
1. Buitenverwachting 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SA)
2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH)
Third Flight
1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
2. Thorn-Clarke 2005 Shiraz “Shotfire,” Barossa (AS)
Fifth Flight
1. Chateau Haut Nadeau 2005 Bordeaux Superieur (FR)
2. Wolf Blass 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon “Gold Label,” Coonawarra (AS)
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The Money Class: How to Buy Wisely, January 18th
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First Flight: Bubbly
1. Juve y Camps Cava of Pinot Noir (SP)
Second Flight: Surprising Bargains
1. Faiveley 2003 Bourgogne Blanc (FR)
2. Chateau Cantelys 2003 Bordeaux Blanc, Pessac-Leognan (FR)
Third Flight: Piemonte on a Budget
1. Alario Claudio 2005 Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba, Piemonte (IT)
2. Fontanafredda 2006 Barbera “Briccotondo,” Piemonte (IT)
Fourth Flight: Age and Vintage
1. Bodegas Montecillo 1998 Rioja Gran Reserva (SP)
2. De Lozar 2004 Ribera del Duero (SP)
Fifth Flight: The Producer, and Old Vines
1. Tablas Creek Vineyard 2005 Cotes de Tablas, Paso Robles (CA)
2. Ross Estate 2002 Old Vine Grenache, Barossa Valley (AU)
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, January 16th
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First Flight
1. Kreydenweiss 2004 Pinot Blanc, Alsace (FR)
Second Flight
1. Omaka Springs 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ)
2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH)
Third Flight
1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
2. Chapel Hill 2005 Shiraz, McLaren Vale (AU)
Fifth Flight
1. Chateau Haut Nadeau 2005 Bordeaux Superieur (FR)
2. Cousino Macul 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley (CH)
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Bachelorette Party Wine Tasting, January 19th
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First Wine
Marc Kreydenweiss 2004 Pinot Blanc, Alsace (FR)
Second Wine
Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH)
Third Wine
Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ)
Fourth Wine
Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT)
Fifth Wine
La Rocas de San Alejandro 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP)
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How to Throw a Wine Tasting: Part of the How-To Series, January 12th
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First Flight: A Bit of Bubbly
1. Riondo NV Prosecco, Veneto (IT)
Second Flight: Chard Around the World
1. Domaine Bernard Defaix 2005 Chablis 1er Cru (FR)
2. Bonneau 2005 Chardonnay “Private Reserve,” Carneros (CA)
Third Flight: We’re Drinking What?
1. Azienda Agricola Brovia 2004 Freisa “La Villerina Secca,” Langhe (Piemonte) (IT)
2. Saladini Pilastri 2004 Rosso Piceno, Marches (IT)
Fourth Flight: How Similar Are They?
1. Saint Cosme 2005 Cotes du Rhone “Les Deux Albion” (FR)
2. Domaine Courbis 2001 Saint-Joseph (Northern Rhone) (FR)
Fifth Flight: Priming the Palate
1. Cascinetta Vietti 2006 Moscato d’Asti, Piemonte (IT)
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