Bistro At Maumee Wines Features Fattoria Rodano Wines, Special Guest At March 15 Wine Dinner

The new Bistro at Maumee Wines, 2556 Parkway Plaza, Maumee, (419) 893-2525, is hosting Enrico Pozzesi, owner of Fattoria Rodano Winery, Thursday, March 15, at 6:30 PM. Fattoria Rodano is a small boutique winery in Tuscany that is rich in the Italian traditions of growing and producing world class wines.

Six wines will be paired with six gourmet appetizers. Cost is $48 per person. For reservations, call (419) 893-2525. Seating is limited.

Joining Enrico on the Toledo trip is Blair Taylor, owner of Enotec Imports.

Flickr photo by roblisameehan

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Lone Oak Vineyard Estate To Celebrate 10th Anniversary on March 3

Lone Oak Vineyard Estate, 8400 Ann Arbor Rd., Grass Lake, Michigan, (517) 522-8167, is celebrating its 10th anniversary Saturday, March 3, 4:00 to 8:00 PM and all are invited.

No reservations are needed for this open house event hosted by owners Kip and Dennise Barber to thank everyone for the support over the years. Live music by Dr. Gunn will be featured from 4:00 to 8:00 plus free nibbles, wine tasting and more. The tasting room is being rearranged to give everyone a little boogie space. 

Chef Ken Veenstra will be on the deck, grilling Pesto Pizza, Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas, and Marinated Tenderloin of Beef Tips. These delicious plates will be available for a nominal charge of $5-6.

Take advantage of the spring-like weather to visit this great regional winery!

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Josef Leitz 2010 Dragonstone Riesling

We became acquainted with this friendly dragon at a recent Riesling tasting at Aficionado. Of the four Rieslings in the tasting flight, two crash landed. One was semi-sweet with no complexity and the other was an overly sweet Lake Erie style Riesling (not that there’s anything wrong with that!).

The Leitz Dragonstone Riesling hit just the right note with our band of TWAV tasters. Sax Man was immediately charmed with the wine.

The wine retails for about $20 and has to be one of the top values in German Riesling. This wine is from the Rheingau region which lies along the northern bank of the Rhine River. Eighty-percent of Germany’s is Riesling, most of it coming from small vineyards where the grapes are handpicked.

For me, balance is the key with Riesling. I’m a fan of dry Riesling, but some sweetness is okay as long as it is balanced with acidity. The Dragonstone is balanced indeed with flavor notes of lime and peach. It has a nice round flavor, but stops short of being overly sweet. This is low in alcohol with a mere 9.5%. You get refreshment without regret.

It is a popular wine, so you should pick up a bottle when you see it. This dragon disappears quickly.

Rating: 3.5 of 5  Value: 4 of 5

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Toledo Area Wine Tastings & Events: February 29–March 3, 2012

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Wednesday, February 29
The Andersons, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Ken’s Picks: 1. Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad Cava, 2. Michael David Petite Petit, 3. Marchesi Biscardo Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, 4. Terra d’Oro Zinfandel “Deaver Vineyard.” $10 per flight or nominal fee per sample.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-9 PM. Red Wine Blends. $15.

Thursday, March 1

The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. The battle of the California Reds: Napa Valley vs. Sonoma County: 1. St. Supery - Merlot – Napa versus Ferrari-Carano - Merlot – Sonoma. 2. Stratton Lummis - Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa versus Rodney Strong - Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma. $8 per flight or nominal fee per sample.

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Our Annual Wine And Meatloaf Night  with Meatloaves from the House of Meats
(since meatloaf is an inexpensive blend of ingredients, all of the wines for this tasting are inexpensive). 1. Tangent Ecclestone, 2. Maryhill White, 3. Louis Chavy Bourgogne Ordinaire, 4. Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cote du Rhone, 5. Lenotti Rosso Passo, 6. Relative Red, 7. Ironberry, 8. Rosa Ridge Road Market Red. Nominal fee per sample.

The Andersons, Woodville Mall. 5-7 PM. Four New Reds in the Wine Shop: 1. Zin Your Face Zinfandel, 2. “Heavyweight Purple” Petite Sirah, 3. Temperamento Bobal, 4. Palama Arcanglo Red. $2.50 per flight or nominal fee per sample.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-9 PM. Red Wine Blends. $15.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. Nominal fee per sample.

TREO Wine Bar, 5703 Main St., Sylvania, (419) 882-2266. Wine & Cheese Thursday. Explore the wonderful world of wine and cheese. Try four different wines with a sample platter of the day’s cheese.

Friday, March 2
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Spanish Reds: 1. Evodia Garnacha, 2. Altos Almanzora Este, 3. Volver Tempranillo, 4. Can Blau. $15 tasting.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. Century Club Wine tasting. We will taste two bottles totaling $100 or more. Tasting will begin promptly at 6:30pm. Cost per individual will be based on how many people attend each tasting. Please RSVP by March 2nd @ 12:00pm to Matt : 419-351-3335.

Saturday, March 3
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Spanish Reds: 1. Evodia Garnacha, 2. Altos Almanzora Este, 3. Volver Tempranillo, 4. Can Blau. $15 tasting.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM. New Discoveries and Closeouts. We are always looking for something new and exciting for the wine shop. Nominal fee per sample.

Walt Churchill's Market, 26625 Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg, (419) 872-6900. Wine Tasting. 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Nominal fee per sample.


AREA WINE BARS

• The Bistro at Maumee Wines, (419) 893-2525, 2556 Parkway Plaza, Maumee.
• Tres Belle Wine and Martini Lounge, (419) 874-4555, 3145 Hollister Lane, Perrysburg (Levis Commons).
• Zinful Wine Bar & Restaurant, (419) 878-9463, 7541 Dutch Road, Waterville.

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Toledo Museum of Art Schedules EpiCuratorial Wine Dinner on March 22

The Toledo Museum of Art will kick off a new series of art-themed wine dinners this spring. The EpiCuratorial Art Dinner in the Peristyle on March 22 will have the theme of Roman antiquities. A sumptuous Roman feast with paired Italian wines will be accompanied by lively presentations about some of the works in TMA's ancient art collection.

At this special dinner, learn about some of the ancient Roman artwork in the TMA collection while savoring a Roman-inspired meal paired with authentic Italian wines. Afterward, enjoy a sneak peek of the newly reinstalled Classic Court not yet open to the public.

Carolyn Putney, director of collections, and Andrea Mall, associate registrar, share their knowledge of Roman culture and antiquities. TMA Executive Chef Drew Ruiz has put together a sumptuous six-course menu, each course paired with a different red or white wine.

Seating is limited; reservations are required. Tickets ($100 members/$115 nonmembers) can be purchased March 2–8, and include presentation, dinner, wine, tax and gratuity. Call 419-255-8000 ext. 7432. Click here for the menu and other details: http://www.toledomuseum.org/events/romanwinedinner

Flickr photo by Renegat

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Atlántico Sur 2006 Single Vineyard Tannat

We usually celebrate Mardi Gras even though we are typically in the midst of a nasty Northwest Ohio winter. It started many years ago with a trip to New Orleans. We loved the vibe of the city, the people’s joie de vivre, the richness of the culture and the great music. (I’m a big Zydeco fan.) Since then we’ve typically hosted a Mardi Gras party.

This year it snuck up on us. I drove home from work sort of bummed that we didn’t have anything special planned.

All that changed when I walked inside the house. The sounds of Rockin’ Sidney performing Don’t Mess With My Toot Toot was blaring forth, the house was decked out with streamers and decorations in gold, green and purple and Green Dragon was cooking up some delicious red beans and rice.

She asked me to pick out a wine and I grabbed a bottle of 2006 Atlántico Sur 2006 Single Vineyard Tannat. We’ve enjoyed getting to know this national red grape from Uruguay. I thought it might be a great match with our Creole dish.

One thing I’ve learned is that there is a spectrum of quality for Tannat. The inexpensive Tannat doesn’t compare to the more elegant mid-range and premium bottles.

The Atlántico has a very smooth approach, showing just what winemakers can do with this grape. The tannins are very light and the alcohol is 13%. The mid-palate has delicate raspberry and blackberry chords. The medium-duration finish has a puckering berry flavor. We both enjoyed this wine but wished for a touch more body and complexity.

It’s a very enjoyable wine, probably the best Tannat I have had in my limited experience. This comes from the Paysandú Region in Uruguay which has a terrain of rolling hills with clay and loamy soils.

This wine has a single vineyard designation. It would have been nice to know the name of the vineyard, or perhaps in Uruguay they do not follow the American practice of naming specific vineyards.

Our trip to the “South Atlantic” was an enjoyable one. Could wines like this make Tannat the next Malbec? We encourage you to pick up a bottle and judge for yourself.

Full disclosure: We received this wine as a sample.

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