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August 2008 Wine Tasting
Elena has put together a classy line up of 18 wines for our wine tasting event this coming Friday, August 15th, from 6-8:00 pm. I am sure everyone will be able to find something they enjoy.
Entrees will include Haddock Cakes, made from fresh New Bedford haddock; corn fritters, made from freshly picked (same day) local corn; and autumn pork, slow-roasted in Pinot Noir served with fresh peach compote. There will also be some interesting cheeses and desserts to try. Cost will be $15 and there will be a 15% discount on wine purchases of 12 bottles or more. Here are the wines:
Table One: Matthew Brooks, Touton Selections
Italy, Tre Fili, 2007 Pinot Grigio
California, Stevenot, 2006 Chardonnay
California, Stevenot, 2005 Merlot
California, Ashby Vineyards, 2006 Pinot Noir
California, Stevenot, 2005 Orange Muscat
Spain, Taja, 2003 Reserva
Table Two: Kathleen Held, Violette Imports
Oregon, Foris, 2006 Pinot Blanc
California, Fenestra, 2006 Chardonnay
Italy, Corte Marzago, 2007 Bardolino
France, Chateau Tour Grise, 2003 Saumur
France, Chateau Peybonhomme, 2005 Cotes de Blaye
California, Ramspeck, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Table Three: Tom Brown, Classic Wine Imports
Italy, Barbi, 2007 Orvieto Classico
Oregon, King Estate, 2007 Pinot Gris
France, Domaine Talmard, 2007 Macon Villages
France, Saint Cosme, NV Little James Basket Press
California, Pedroncelli, 2005 Mother Clone Zinfandel
Australia, Lengs & Cooter, 2005 The Victor Shiraz
June 2008 Wine Tasting
Please join us this Friday evening, June 27th, from 6-8:00, to sample a nice array of fine wines from twelve (12) distinct wine regions representing six (6) countries. We will also be grilling Asado Beef (Argentina style) Korean Beef and Pork Tenderloin. Of course, Elena will have a nice variety of cheeses, dips and sweets. Here is the line up of wines:
Table One: Andrew Cadrin, Ruby Wines Inc.
California , Pine Ridge, 2007 Chenin Blanc, $12.95
Italy , Planeta, 2006 La Segreta, $15.95
Washington, Stonecap, 2006 Riesling, $11.95
California , Huntington , 2004 Merlot, $11.95
Italy , Hofstatter, 2006 Pinot Nero, $25.95
Australia , Razors Edge, 2006 Shiraz , $11.95
Table Two: Kathleen Held, Violette Imports Inc.
California , Sierra Vista , 2006 Fumé Blanc, $11.95
France, Domaine De Roquefort, 2005 Clairette, $13.95
California , Verdad, 2007 Rosé, $14.95
France, Domaine De Roquefort, 2005 Gueule De Loup, $13.95
California , Fenestra, Lot 21 True Red, $12.95
California , Coturri, 2006 Albarello, $21.95
Table Three: Shaun Green, Boston Wine Company Ltd.
Chile , Terranoble, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, 8.95
Italy , Tasca D’Almerita, 2007 Regaleali, $13.95
France, Domaine Michelot, 2006 Bourgogne Blanc, $24.95
France , Tortoise Creek, 2007 Pinot Noir, $9.95
France, Domaine De La Guicharde, 2006 Cotes Du Rhone, $12.95
Spain , Labastida, 2004 Rioja, $14.95
Cost is $15 and guests receive a 15% discount on all purchases of 12 bottles or more.
Friday, January 11th, 5:00-8:00
In order to thank you in a small way for your business this past year, we are hosting a Customer Appreciation Celebration on Friday, January 11th, from 5:00-8:00 pm. This is a complimentary, unadvertised event. There will be plenty of food (smoked turkey, imported ham, roast beef), as well as a nice selection of red and white wines, to include a plump, spicy, scrumptious Rutherford Ranch Zinfandel that I think you will love. I will also open a 1897 bottle of Madeira (yes, 110 years old). This will be a once-in-a-lifetime event that you will not want to miss.
Of course, there will be great camaraderie and a festive atmosphere to help ward off the frigid January blues. We know you have lots of options on your wine purchases and very much appreciate your loyalty
Sunday afternoon, October 14th, from 3-5:00
Dear Customer,
Even though we only do four wine tasting events a year, it is still a challenge to continuously find a spectrum of new and exciting wines to serve, and also an ever-changing menu of enticing foods. The primary purpose of this email is to inform you of our wine selections for our final event of 2007, but I am so excited about the food that I want to tell you about that as well. We will begin with the wines we will be pouring this coming Sunday afternoon.
Ruby Wines Inc, Andrew Cadrin
California, Clayhouse Vineyard, 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, $12.95
France, Chateau de La Chaize, 2006 Brouilly, $17.95
California, Clayhouse Vineyard, 2005 Syrah, $14.95
South Africa, Graham Beck, 2006 Gamekeeper's Cabernet Sauvignon, $14.95
California, Clayhouse Vineyard, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, $14.95
Australia, Old Codger, NV Tawny Port, $16.95
Classic Wine Imports, Thomas Brown
Argentina, Toso, NV Sparklng Brut, $10.95
Oregon, King Estate, 2006 Pinot Gris, $17.95
California, Ferrari Carano, 2005 Chardonnay, $32.95
California, Paraiso, 2004 Pinot Noir, $22.95
California, Burgess, 2003 Zinfandel, $9.95
France, Chateau d' Aussières, 2004 Corbières, $17.95
Martignetti Companies, Susan Nordberg
France, Domaine Pichot, 2006 Vouvray, $14.95
Italy, A Mano, 2006 Bianco Puglia, $10.95
Italy, San Felice, 2005 Chianti Classico, $14.95
Italy, A Mano, 2005 Primitivo, $10.95
Spain, Loriñon, 2003 Rioja, $15.95
You will notice that in addition to several domestics from California and Oregon, we will be pouring wines from France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Australia and South Africa--made from over a dozen different grapes and several blends. We have included a number of wines that we think will match up very well with Turkey and Cranberry Sauce.
Now for the food. As I mentioned in my last email, the theme for our event is a football tailgate party, in honor of the Patriots being on their way to a 19-0 season. In that spirit, I am making Sirloin Steak Tip Chili; Italian Sausages (from Romano's) fried with sweet red peppers and onions (both from Gove Farm); and Porcini, Portabello, Crimini, Shitake, and Oyster Mushrooms sautéed with a little fresh garlic in olive oil. I will also have some tomato sauce (made from all fresh local vegetables), in case you like to swash a little on top of your sausages. Elena has some new cheeses for you to sample, and we will serve something sweet to have with your Tawny Port.
Cost will be $15. The event starts at 3:00, and the forecast is for 60 degrees and sunny, so bring a sweater. The Patriots/Dallas game starts at 4:00, which means you can come to the event, try all the wines, have plenty to eat, and still get home in time for the second half. The Red Sox are idle. Come early; stay late; bring your friends.
Friday, August 24th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
We only do 3 or 4 wine tasting events a year, and we try to make each of them fun, educational, and a good value for those who attend. The wines we feature are representative of a broad spectrum of varietals and styles from around the world. For Friday's event, we have wines from Italy, France, Argentina, Spain, Portugal and California. Some of these may be blends of familiar grapes (e.g. a Malbec, Cabernet, and Merlot blend from Argentina), and others will be varietals that are specific to a particular region, like those from Portugal. Even if you prefer one style over another, part of the fun of drinking wine is being able to recognize and appreciate these differences.
We also endeavor to serve foods that are different and enticing. As usual, Elena has planned a nice array of cheeses and hors d'oeuvres, and I am doing pulled pork--a.k.a. old-fashioned southern barbeque. Having been raised here in Massachusetts, neither Elena nor I had ever heard of pulled pork until my first military assignment stationed us in Georgia. In the Southern US, people eat pulled pork (or barbeque as it is often called) more frequently than the Japanese eat sushi. And it is delicious. There will be plenty for everyone, and a copies of the recipe available for anyone who is interested. I have added a New England touch by infusing it with some fresh squeezed apple cider. You really don't want to miss this.
The event will be this Friday, August 24th, from 6-8:00 p.m. Come early; come hungry; bring your friends; stay late; have a good time. Here is our line of wines for the event.
Table One: Shawn Greene, Boston Wine Company
Italy, Regaleali, 2006 Tenuta Sicilia, $10.95
California, Heron, 2005 Chardonnay, $9.95
Spain, Mano A Mano, 2005 Tempranillo, $9.95
Spain, Atteca, 2005 Old Vine Garnacha, $17.95
Argentina, Senetiner, 2003 Don Nicanor Red, $17.95
Table Two: Wayne Glaser, Arborway Imports
Italy, Gasparini, NV Prosecco Brut, $13.95
France, Hugg, 2006 Pinot Blanc, $14.95
Italy, Aglianico, 2006 Albarosa Rosé, $12.95
France, Sarrazin, 2005 Pinot Noir, $29.95
Argentina, Bousquet, 2005 Tupungato Merlot, $11.95
Table Three: Tony Branco, Grape Moments
Portugal, Quinta da Murta, 2006 Bucelas White, $9.95
Portugal, Dona Maria, 2006 White Blend, $15.95
Portugal, Quinta da Alorna, Vinho Rosé, $9.95
Portugal, Castello D’Alba, 2004 Reserva Red, $12.95
Portugal, Quinta da Côa, 2004 Tinto Red, $15.95
Cost is $15 and there is a 15% discount on all purchases of twelve (12) bottles or more. There will be plenty of food.
Hope you can make it.
Friday, 29 June, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Planning and putting together a wine tasting at Elena's is a lot of fun and a lot of work. The first one we did this year (8 weeks ago), focused primarily on mid-priced French and Italian wines. Since then, we have tried dozens of different wines, looking for ones that are of good quality, affordable, and different from the mass-produced, ubiquitous grocery store stuff that all taste pretty much the same.
This time, we will be pouring 15 different wines made from 10 different varietals, as well as two blends, and a sparkling blanc de blanc from the Alsace region. These wines come from Australia, California, France, Italy, New Zealand, Oregon, South Africa, and Spain. I have tried all of them individually, and I am excited about the opportunity to taste them side-by-side with other wines.
As usual, we will have a nice a variety of gourmet foods in sufficient quantities for everyone. Elena has asked me to make copious quantities of Maryland Crab Cakes as a hors d'oeuvre, and I heard her ordering a large quantity of extra-large shrimp. (Is "large shrimp" an oxymoron?) I know she has other treats in store as well.
Table One: Andrew Cadrin, Ruby Wines Inc.
South Africa, Sincerely, 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, $9.95
Australia, Razor's Edge, 2006 Chardonnay, $9.95
California, Ten Mile, 2005 Broken Road Red, $12.95
California, Summers, 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, $19.95
Australia, Brown Brothers, 2006 Moscato, $12.95
Table Two: Tom Brown, Classic Wine Imports
France, Lucien Albrecht, NV Cremant Blanc de Blanc, $16.95
New Zealand, Dog Point, 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, $19.95
California, Bouchaine, 2005 Chardonnay, 19.95
Italy, St. Michael-Eppan, 2004 Pinot Noir, $13.95
Australia, 2006 Pillar Box Red, $10.95
Table Three: Sue Nordberg, Martignetti Companies
Italy, Teruzzi & Puthod, 2005 Terre di tufi, $14.95
Oregon, Montinore Estate, 2006 Pinot Gris, $12.95
France, Mas St. Berthe, 2006 Passe-Rose, $15.95
Spain, Glorioso, 2003 Rioja, $10.95
Italy, Einaudi, 2005 Dolcetto di Dogliani, $19.95
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Dear Customer,
Even though Elena and I always personally taste each of the wines we select to feature at our wine tastings (as well as dozens more that we reject), I still look forward to each event because it gives me a chance to taste these wines side-by-side with other good choices. Tasting wines side-by-side is absolutely the best way to make informed choices.
Our first wine tasting since last October is scheduled for Sunday, May 6th, from 3-5:00 pm.
At Table One you will have the opportunity to try two Burgundies from great vintages, as well as a Rhone, a Bordeaux, and two outstanding German Rieslings--all imported by Lunenburg's own David Raines, owner of Vineyard Research. David spends many weeks in France and Germany each year personally selecting the wines he imports. He has a superb palate and is the most knowledgeable wine expert I have ever met.
At Table Two, Wayne Glaser of Arborway Imports will show Chardonnays from Argentina and California, three classic Italian reds, and an outstanding Argentinian Malbec. Arborway specializes in wines made by small boutique, family-run vineyards, and they are always well-made, small production offerings. We have found some superb values through this distributor.
Table Three will be manned by Paul Lapenas of Touton Selections who will be pouring a Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc; a Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon; and a lovely dessert wine--all from California. Touton is famous for offering wines that are great values across a spectrum of price ranges. Paul owned a retail wine store for many years and is also a very knowledgeable person with whom to discuss wine.
These are all lovely, well-made wines--some suitable for cellaring.
As usual, we will have copious amounts of great food. Cost is $15. A complete list of the wines and prices is listed below. Come early; stay late; bring a good appetite and a friend. paul@elenas.org
Elena’s Gourmet Grocery
Sunday, May 6, 2007, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Table One: David Raines, Vineyard Research
France, Mont Tauch Chasse Gardée, 2005 Fitou, $9.95
France, Château Penin, 2003 Grande Selection, $18.95
France, Domaine de la Feuillarde, 2005 Bourgogne Rouge, $15.95
France, Château de la Velle, 2003 Beaune Vielles Vignes Rouge, $34.95
Germany, Weingut August Perll, 2005 Riesling Kabinett, $12.95
Germany, Weingut Familie Rauen, 2006 Spâtlese, $15.95
Table Two: Wayne Glaser, Arborway Imports
Argentina, Domaine Jean Bousquet, 2005 Chardonnay, $11.95
California, Mount Eden Vineyards, Edna Valley 2004 Chardonnay, $17.95
Italy, Renato Corino, 2005 Barbera d’Alba, $15.95
Italy, Fulignano, 2001 Chianti Classico Riserva, $14.95
Italy, Zaccagnini, 2002 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva, $15.95
Argentina, Saurus, 2004 Patagonia Select Malbec, $14.95
Table Three: Paul Lapenas, Touton Selection, Ltd.
California, Liparita, 2004 Sauvignon Blanc, $14.95
California, Stevenot, 2005 Chardonnay, $12.95
California, Stevenot, 2004 Syrah, $12.95
California, Liparita, 2001 Merlot, $29.99
California, Edge, 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, $20.95
California, Stevenot, Orange Muscat, $15.95
15% discount on all purchases of 12 bottles or more.
Previous Wine Tasting Events
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Table One: Paul Lapenas, Touton Selection, Ltd.
• France, Laporte, 2004 Le Petit Duc, $9.95
• Spain, Zagalón Oro, 2005 Chardonnay, $8.99
• France, Chapelle-St-Arnoux, 2003 Gigondas, $16.95
• Chile El Toqui, 2002 Prestige Cabernet Sauvignon, $14.95
• Canada, Neige, Apple Ice Cider, $24.95
Table Two: Tom Brown, Classic Wine Imports
• California, Honig, 2005 Saugnon Blanc, $14.95
• California, Burgess Cellars, 2001 Zinfandel, $9.95
• California, Cline, 2003 Ancient Vines Mourvedre, $14.95
• Australia, 2005 Pillar Box Red, $9.95
• California, Guenoc, 2002 Petite Syrah, $15.95
• Portugal, Dow’s Tawny Port, $12.95
Table Three: Sue Nordberg, Martignetti Companies
• Italy, Di Batasiolo, 2005 Moscato d’Asti, $10.95
• Italy, Di Lenardo, 2005 Tocai “Toh”, $9.95
• Italy, Di Batasiolo, 2004 Barbera d’Alba, $11.95
• Italy, Di Batasiolo, 2004 2004 Dolcetto d’Alba, $11.95
• Italy, Terrabianca, 2003 Campaccio, $32.95
August 5, 2006
Table One: Andrew Cadrin, Ruby Wines, Inc.
• Italy, Rocca delle Macie, 2004 Orvieto Classico, $10.95
• Italy, Rocca delle Macie, 2004 Vernaccia San Gimingnamo, $12.95
• Italy, Rocca delle Macie, 2003 Chianti Classico, $14.95
• California, Jesse's Grove, 2005 Lodi Zinfandel, $12.95
• California, Turnbull, 2005 Old Bull Red, $21.95
Table Two: Wayne Glaser, Arborway Imports
• France, Sylvain Bailly, 2004 La Galette Sancerre, $12.95
• France, Vins Auvigue, 2004 M?con Davay?, $14.95
• France, Jean-Paul Thibert, 2004 Pouilly-Fuiss?, $24.95
• South Africa, Bellevue Estate, 2001 Umkhulu Tian, $21.95
• Washington, Amavi, 2003 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet, $24.95
Table Three: Sue Nordberg, Martignetti Companies
• Italy, Adriano Adami, NV Garb?l Prosecco, $12.95
• Germany, Dr. Fischer, 2004 Riesling Kabinett, $16.95
• Australia, Penfolds Koonunga Hill, 2004 Chardonnay, $9.95
• Italy, Masi, 2002 Capofiorin, $14.95
• Australia, Wynns, Coonawarra Cabernet, $15.95
June 9, 2006
Table One: Paul Lapenas, Touton Selection, Ltd.
• France, Domaine du Tariquet, 2004 C?tes de Gascogne Blanc, $7.99\
• France, Laporte, 2004 Le Petit Duc, $9.99
• France, Ch?teau Peyfol, 2003 C?tes De Castillon, $16.99
• Italy, Poggio Al Tufo, 2004 Rompicollo, $14.99
• Chile, 2003 Almaviva, $62.00 (sorry, no discounts on this wine)
Table Two: Paul Christopher, House Selections
• Oregon, A to Z, 2005 Ros?, $12.99
• Oregon, A to Z, 2005 Pinot Gris, $12.99
• California, Kali Hart, 2004 Pinot Noir, $15.99
• California, Cartlidge & Browne, 2005 Pinot Noir, $13.99
• Oregon, A to Z, 2004 Pinot Noir, $17.99
• California, Rosenblum, Vinters Cuvee Zinfandel, $12.99
Table Three: Sue Nordberg, Martignetti Companies
• Italy, di Lenardo, 2004 Pinot Grigio, $9.99
• Washington, Hedges Cellars, 2004 CMS White, $11.99
• California, Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve, 2004 Chardonnay, $17.99
• Spain, Lori?on, 2002 Crianza, $15.99
• Italy, Canella, NV Bellini Prosecco, $12.99
April 9. 2006
Table One: Shawn Greene, Boston Wine Company
• Spain, 2004 Lasbriscas, $11.99
• California, Heron, 2004 Chardonnay, $10.99
• France, E. Guigal, 2002 Cotes du Rhone, $10.99
• California, Cartledge & Browne, 2004 Rapid Red Blend, $15.99
• California, Novelty Hill, 2002 Merlot, $16.95
Table Two: Paul Christopher, House Selections
• France, Chateau Haut Nadeau, 2004 White Bordeaux, $10.99
• Germany, Weingut August Perll, 2004 Riesling Kabinett, $11.99
• France, Josephine Dubois, 2002 Pinot Noir, $9.99
• Italy, Morando, 2001 Barbaresco, $17.99
Table Three: Debra Knotek, Classic Wine Imports
• Italy, Salvalai, 2004 Pinot Grigio, $6.99
• Washington, Barnard Griffin, 2003 Chardonnay, $12.99
• France, Chateau Bonnet, 2003 Bordeaux Rose, $11.99
• France, Clos Des Papes, NV LePetit Vin d'Avril, $14.99
• California, Clos La Chance, 2003 Ruby-Throated Cab, $14.99
• Argentina, Pascual Toso, 2004 Malbec. $9.99
February 12, 2006
Table One - Paul Lapenas, Touton Selections
• Italy, Catina Gabriele, 2004 Moscato, $9.99
• Spain, Castillo DeAnna, 1999 Valencia, $10.99
• Italy, Tomaiolo, 1995 Chianti Classico Riserva, $14.99
• Chile, El Toqui, 2004 Syrah, $10.99
• France, Chateau Miselle, 2004 Sauternes, $9.99
Table Two - Fred Ramseyer, Ruby Wine Company
• California, Luna, 2004 Pinot Grigio, $18.99
• California, McManis, 2004 Chardonnay, $11.99
• California, McManis, 2004 Petite Syrah, $12.99
• Washington, Roza, 2002 Syrah, $15.99
• Argentina, Ben Marco, 2003 Malbec, $19.99
Table Three - Sue Nordberg, Martignetti Companies
• Spain, Oroya, 2004 De Castilla Blanca, $8.99
• California, Rutherford, 2004 Chardonnay, $11.99
• California, Gloria Ferrer, 200 Pinot Noir, $20.99
• Australia, Nines Stones, Barossa Shiraz, $11.99
• California, Terra d'Oro, 2002 Zinfandel, $21.99
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