Beltramo's Saturday Tasting

Northwest Wines
June 4th, 2005 2:30-5:30pm

2004 Elk Grove Pinot Gris bottle $11.99 taste $1.00
2004 Syncline Grenache Rosé bottle $17.99 taste $2.00
2004 Soter Pinot Noir Rosé “Firefly” bottle $19.99 taste $2.00
2002 Ancien Pinot Noir “Willamette Valley” bottle $34.99 taste $3.00
2003 Syncline Syrah “Milbrandt Vineyards” bottle $20.99 taste $2.00
2003 Soter Pinot Noir “North Valley” bottle $24.99 taste $3.00
2002 DeLille “Chaleur Estate” bottle $52.79 taste $5.00
2000 Cayuse “Camaspelo” bottle $57.99 taste $6.00
2002 Reininger Carmenère bottle $37.99 taste $4.00

Taste all nine wines for $28.00

1540 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-2806
888-710-9463
1 ½ miles north of the Stanford Shopping Center

The Jug Shop Wine Bar
Late breaking tasting!
Tim Adams at The Jug Shop
Saturday, June 4th, 2.00 to 4.30p

"Very few wineries in Australia, large or small, offer the genuine quality, year after year, at such an affordable price as Tim Adams. More admirably still, it's Tim's ambition to maintain his present production, keep his prices where they are, and to improve quality as his new vineyards come on stream.

Stylistically, his whites are fragrant, taut and trim, his reds deeply aromatic and concentrated, but restrained and linear." Jeremy Oliver, Australian Wine Annual 2004
Our good friend Tim Adams from Australia's Clare Valley rang up today asking if we had some space for him to pour at our wine bar on Saturday.  He must have been half-mad to think we might turn down the opportunity!  Come meet Tim and taste the latest releases, including his Cabernet and Shiraz, an absolutely top-notch 2004 Riesling, the world-renowned Fergus Grenache and Aberfeldy Shiraz, along with some cellar selections from our stocks.  Due to Tim's late-afternoon flight, this tasting will be held between 2.00 and 4.30 pm rather than at our usual Saturday time.
Learn more about Tim Adams at TimAdamsWines.com.au

The Jug Shop | 1567 Pacific Avenue | San Francisco

Dashe Cellars and JC Cellars
joint open house.

Sunday June 12th, 2005
Noon until 5pm

$15 entrance fee includes a Riedel wine glass, great wines, food and Zydeco music.

55 4th Street in Oakland (near Jack London Square)
www.dashecellars.com
www.jccellars.com

Super Spanish Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents
When: Friday june 3@4-7pm
Cost: $30
2001 Capcanes Costers del Gravet

2003 J. Palacios Descendentes Petalos de Bierzo

2003 Castano Hecula

2001 Remirez de Ganuza Rioja
94pts Parker & Tanzer

2001 Lan Rioja
95pts Wine Enthusiast

2001 Abel Mendoza Rioja
91pts Parker & Tanzer

2001 San Vincente Rioja
93pts Tanzer

2001 Emilio Morro Malleolus Ribera del Duero
94pts Tanzer

2002 Cellars Ripoll Sans Closa Battlet Priorat

2002 Flor de Pingus
92-93pts Tanzer

2002 Moncayo Aquilon Garnacha
94pts Tanzer

2002 Moncayo alto Moncayo
90pts Tanzer

Tuscan Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents
When: Sat June 4@1-5pm
Cost: $20
1998 Castello di Meleto Fiore

2000 Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva
91pts Wine Spectator

2000 Molino di Grace Gratius

2000 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva
90pts Wine Spectator

2000 Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo

2001 Ruffino Romitorio
94pts Wine Spectator

2001 Del Cerro Poggio Golo
91pts Parker

2001 Terrabianca Campaccio
91pts Wine Spectator

2001 Ruffino Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva

2001 Fontodi Flaccinello
97pts Wine Spectator

2002 Sette Ponti Crognolo
90pts Wine Spectator

2002 Gaja Promis

This Wednesday, we are welcoming two new wineries to the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant tasting series. We’ve been watching Realm and Relic, a couple of exciting new producers, and we’re thrilled to have them present the second vintage of their limited release wines to you from 4:30 to 7:30 in our Wine Bar.

When winemaker Mike Hirby and Proprietors Wendell Laidley and Juan Mercado talk about their projects, the one thing that sticks out is how proud they are of their vineyard sources. In fact, they each site the fact that they were able to buy fruit from some of the most renowned vineyards as the reason that they began the labels, not the other way around. Perhaps that takes some explaining…usually, a producer gets together some people and hatches the idea of starting a label first, and then they go about finding fruit sources that are suitable for their project.

The first vintages of these wines were real crowd-pleasers, and we are looking forward to tasting the next vintages with you…some of these haven’t even been released yet, so in true Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant style, this is a real sneak preview!


We'll be pouring the following wines:

2003 Relic Pinot Noir, Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino
retail: $38
2003 Relic Syrah, Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino
retail: $57
2003 Realm Cellars, The Bard, Napa Valley
retail: $77
2003 Realm Cellars, Beckstoffer, Napa Valley
retail: $87
2003 Realm Cellars, The Tempest, Napa Valley
retail: $67

The cost of the flight will be $45…there me some bottles available for retail sale if supply allows.


Next Up: Wednesday, June 22, from 4:30-7:30pm: Laurie & Tom Clark: A Clark-Claudon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical


Debbie, Peter, Bo, John and the entire FPWM team

If I wasn't leaving for Europe I'd be there. Eric, make sure to take some notes!! When I tasted the Realm 03s from barrel they were out of this world.

London, Dublin, Paris, Sarlat, Tours. Gone until the 26th, but should have some internet access.

Friday Tasting, European Whites!
The Wine Club Santa Clara
6/10/2005, 4-7pm
Cost : $25

Prager 01 Riesling Federspiel Weissenkirchen Steinriegl, 90WS
Schloss Gobelsburg 04 Gruner Veltliner Gobelsburger
Brundlmayer 03 Gruner Veltliner Alte Reben, 90WS, 2StarsST
Kracher 99 #4 Muscat Ottonel TBA, WA95
Kracher 95 #12 Grand Cuvee TBA, WA96-98
Jean-Claude Chatelain 02 Pouilly Fume
Seguin 02 Pouilly Fume, 90WA
Bertrand Ambroise 01 Corton Charlemagne, 94WA
Domaine Schlumberger 03 Pinot Blanc Princes Abbes
Domaine Schlumberger 01 Riesling Saering Grand Cru
Weinbach 03 Reisling Schlossberg Grand Cru
Weinbach 03 Gewurztraminer Reserve Personel
Weinbach 03 Gewurztraminer Furstentum VT

Vin, Vino, Wine
437 California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
http://www.vinvinowine.com/

1998 RED BURGUNDIES: CÔTE DE NUITS THURSDAY 6/9
Many 1998s were very impressive right after their arrival, but then entered a phase where they were quite closed and structured. Let's check in on this highly promising vintage, now approaching its seventh birthday, and see if they are emerging from their shells.

1. 1998 Gevrey-Chambertin "Vieilles Vignes" (Girardin) $38.00/btl $5.75/taste
2. 1998 Chambolle-Musigny "Les Veroilles" (Bruno Clair) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
3. 1998 Gevrey-Chambertin "En Pallud" (Maume) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
4. 1998 Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Chênes Cartaux" (Gouges) $50.00/btl $7.50/taste
5. 1998 Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Damodes" (Girardin) $55.00/btl $8.25/taste
6. 1998 Vougeot "Les Cras" (Mongeard-Mugneret) $55.00/btl $8.25/taste
7. 1998 Vosne-Romanée "Les Malconsorts" (Nicolas Potel) $75.00/btl $10.50/taste
8. 1998 Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Vaucrains" (Chevillon) na $12.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $31.00
Full Series (1-8) $59.00
SOUTHERN RHÔNE REDS FRIDAY 6/10 & SATURDAY 6/11
This exciting flight will show off both the greatness and the diversity of the southern Rhône Valley, with thrilling wines from four recent vintages. Each wine promises to make an impression, but special pricing on the 2001 Les Pallières and the debut of Cristia's incredible "Renaissance" Châteauneuf-du-Pape should be of particular interest.

1. 2003 Côtes-du-Rhone "Les Garrigues" (Richaud) $20.00/btl $3.50/taste
2. 2001 Gigondas (Les Pallières) $25.00/btl $4.00/taste
3. 2003 Vacqueyras "Azalais" (Sang des Cailloux) $28.00/btl $4.50/taste
4. 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pegau) $35.00/btl $5.50/taste
5. 2001 Gigondas (La Bouissière) $32.00/btl $5.00/taste
6. 2000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape "La Crau" (Vieux Télégraphe) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
7. 2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Les Hautes Brusquières" (La Charbonnière) $58.00/btl $8.75/taste
8. 2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Renaissance" (Cristia) $65.00/btl $9.75/taste
Short Series (1-5) $21.00
Full Series (1-8) $43.00
FRENCH ROSÉ TUESDAY 6/14 & WEDNESDAY 6/15
Is there any more refreshing wine in hot weather than a bottle of chilled French rosé? Here are some zesty 2004s.

1. 2004 Coteaux Varois Rosé (Routas) $11.00/btl $2.25/taste
2. 2004 Bordeaux Rosé (Tour de Mirambeau) $11.00/btl $2.25/taste
3. 2004 Corbières Rosé "Gris de Gris" (Fontsainte) $12.50/btl $2.50/taste
4. 2004 Côteaux du Languedoc Rosé (L'Hortus) $12.50/btl $2.50/taste
5. 2004 Chinon Rosé (Charles Joguet) $15.00/btl $3.00/taste
6. 2004 Côtes du Luberon Rosé (La Canorgue) $15.00/btl $3.00/taste
7. 2004 Les Baux de Provence Rosé (Terres Blanches) $16.00/btl $3.25/taste
8. 2004 Bandol Rosé (Tempier) $26.00/btl $4.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $11.00
Full Series (1-8) $21.00
CALIFORNIA RARITIES THURSDAY 6/16
Here is a flight of exuberant, show-stopping, expensive California rarities, one white and five reds.

1. 2003 Chardonnay "Belle Cote" (Peter Michael) $68.00 NET $10.00/taste
2. 2003 Zinfandel "Napa Valley" (Brown Estate) $36.00/btl $5.50/taste
3. 2002 Syrah "Roll Ranch" (Ojai) $48.00 NET $7.25/taste
4. 2002 Merlot "Napa Valley" (Pahlmeyer) $90.00/btl $12.75/taste
5. 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley Reserve" (Lewis) $100.00/btl $13.75/taste
6. 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon "Les Pavots" (Peter Michael) $135.00 NET $18.50/taste
Short Series (2, 3 & 5) $24.00
Full Series (1-6) $61.00
2002 WHITE BURGUNDIES: CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET FRIDAY 6/17 & SATURDAY 6/18
We are more convinced than ever that 2002 is the best recent vintage for White Burgundy. We still have a broad inventory of the best wines. This flight showcases four of the best producers of Chassagne-Montrachet, featuring two wines from each. These vibrant, mouthwatering Chardonnays will make a believer out of you as well.

1. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet "La Maltroie" (Bernard Morey) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
2. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Chaumes" (Jean-Marc Pillot) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
3. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Chaumées" (Colin-Deléger) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
4. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet "Morgeot" (Vincent Girardin) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
5. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet "Morgeot" (Colin-Deléger) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
6. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet "Morgeot" (Bernard Morey) $65.00/btl $9.25/taste
7. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet "La Romanée" (Vincent Girardin) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
8. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Caillerets" (Jean-Marc Pillot) $90.00/btl $12.50/taste
Short Series (1-4) $29.00
Full Series (1-8) $65.00
AUSTRIA'S GRÜNER VELTLINER TUESDAY 6/21 & WEDNESDAY 6/22
Grüner Veltliner, Austria's indigenous white, is an excellent summertime wine. Generally unoaked and bone dry, expect Grüner Veltliner to be vigorous, engaging and snappy. Here are eight 2003s, representing a diverse spectrum of prices and styles.

1. 2003 Grüner Veltliner "Hochterrassen" (Salomon) $12.50/btl $2.75/taste
2. 2003 Grüner Veltliner "Veltliner #1" (Hirsch) $16.00/btl $3.25/taste
3. 2003 Grüner Veltliner "Loss" (Hiedler) $16.00/btl $3.25/taste
4. 2003 Grüner Veltliner "Heiligenstein" (Hirsch) $22.00/btl $3.75/taste
5. 2003 Grüner Veltliner "Hefeabzug" (Nikolaihof) $25.00/btl $4.00/taste
6. 2003 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel "Frauenweingarten" (Alzinger) $32.00/btl $5.25/taste
7. 2003 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd "Weingarten" (Alzinger) $40.00/btl $6.00/taste
8. 2003 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd "Im Weingebirge" (Nikolaihof) $60.00/btl $9.00/taste
Short Series (1-5) $16.00
Full Series (1-8) $34.00
2003 NORTHERN RHÔNE SYRAHS THURSDAY 6/23
The early word is that 2003 is an epochal vintage in the Northern Rhône, a small crop of incredible intensity and style. Here is our first tasting, showing early arrivals from Auguste Clape, Chante Perdrix and Pièrre Gaillard.

1. 2003 Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes (Chante Perdrix) $12.50/btl $2.50/taste
2. 2003 Vin des Amis (Auguste Clape) $20.00/btl $3.50/taste
3. 2003 Saint Joseph (Chante Perdrix) $22.50/btl $4.00/taste
4. 2003 Saint Joseph "La Madone" (Chante Perdrix) $30.00/btl $4.75/taste
5. 2003 Côtes-du-Rhône (Auguste Clape) $35.00/btl $5.50/taste
6. 2003 Saint Joseph "Côte Belley" (Gaillard) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
7. 2003 Côte-Rôtie "Les Viallières" (Gaillard) $95.00/btl $13.25/taste
8. 2003 Côte-Rôtie "Côte Rozier" (Gaillard) $95.00/btl $13.25/taste
Short Series (1-5) $18.00
Full Series (1-8) $48.00
2002 RED BURGUNDIES: CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY FRIDAY 6/24 & SATURDAY 6/25
Only time will tell whether 2001 or 2002 was the greatest recent vintage in Chambolle-Musigny, but it is very evident that both were superb. Here is a collection of excellent 2002, five village wines and three Premier Crus, exciting, classy Pinot Noirs in the way only Burgundy can produce them.

1. 2002 Chambolle-Musigny (Confuron-Cotetidot) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
2. 2002 Chambolle-Musigny "Vieilles Vignes" (Vincent Girardin) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
3. 2002 Chambolle-Musigny (Michel Gros) $50.00/btl $7.50/taste
4. 2002 Chambolle-Musigny (Bertheau) $55.00/btl $8.25/taste
5. 2002 Chambolle-Musigny "Les Veroilles" (Bruno Clair) $55.00/btl $8.25/taste
6. 2002 Chambolle-Musigny "Premier Cru" (Drouhin) $55.00/btl $8.25/taste
7. 2002 Chambolle-Musigny "Les Cras" (Ghislaine Barthod) $98.00/btl $13.50/taste
8. 2002 Chambolle-Musigny "Les Amoureuses" (Vincent Girardin) $110.00/btl $15.25/taste
Short Series (1-5) $34.00
Full Series (1-8) $67.00
1999 RED BURGUNDIES: CÔTE DE BEAUNE TUESDAY 6/28 & WEDNESDAY 6/29
1999 was an exceptional year for the reds of the Côte de Beaune. Here is a chance to gauge their development, a survey that runs from Maranges in the south to Corton in the north, and includes seven different appellations.

1. 1999 Maranges "La Fussière" (Bernard Morey) $25.00/btl $4.00/taste
2. 1999 Chassagne-Montrachet (Henri Germain) $28.00/btl $4.50/taste
3. 1999 Meursault (Matrot) $36.00/btl $5.50/taste
4. 1999 Santenay "Les Gravières" (Colin-Deléger) $36.00/btl $5.50/taste
5. 1999 Chassagne-Montrachet "Clos St. Jean" (Bernard Morey) $38.00/btl $5.75/taste
6. 1999 Volnay (Jean-Marc Boillot) $38.00/btl $5.75/taste
7. 1999 Pommard "Les Vignots" (Vincent Girardin) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
8. 1999 Corton "Les Renardes" (Prince de Merode) $58.00/btl $8.75/taste
Short Series (1-5) $22.00
Full Series (1-8) $42.00
2002 MÉO-CAMUZET BURGUNDIES THURSDAY 6/30
A superb producer in a great vintage. Very limited availability, except for the Bourgognes and the Marsannay.

1. 2002 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc "Clos St. Philibert" (Méo-Camuzet) $32.00/btl $5.00/taste
2. 2002 Bourgogne Rouge (Méo-Camuzet) $38.00/btl $5.75/taste
3. 2002 Marsannay (Méo-Camuzet) $42.00/btl $6.25/taste
4. 2002 Côte de Nuits Villages (Méo-Camuzet) $58.00/btl $8.75/taste
5. 2002 Fixin (Méo-Camuzet) $58.00/btl $8.75/taste
6. 2002 Vosne-Romanée "Chaumes" (Méo-Camuzet) $135.00 NET $18.50/taste
7. 2002 Nuits-Saint-Georges "Murgers" (Méo-Camuzet) $135.00 NET $18.50/taste
8. 2002 Nuits-Saint-Georges "Boudots" (Méo-Camuzet) $135.00 NET $18.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $30.00
Full Series (1-8) $79.00

Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Saturday June 11@1-5pm
Cost: $20

2003 St Innocent White Rose

2002 Domaine Serene Evenstead Reserve

2002 Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill

2000 Domaine Serene Mark Bradford

2002 Daedalus Labyrinth

2002 Chehalem Stoller

2002 Chehalem Ridgecrest

2003 Bethel Heights

2002 McKinlay Special Selection

2003 La Bete Selection du Cave

2003 Argyle Reserve

2003 Hamacher "H"

2003 Siduri Willamette Valley

Rosenblum Reds Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Sunday June 12@1-5pm
Cost: $20

2002 Rosenblum Zinfandel Hendry Vineyard Napa

2002 Rosenblum Zinfandel Harris Kratka Vineyard Alexander Valley

2003 Rosenblum Zinfandel Aparicio Amador Valley

2003 Rosenblum Zinfandel Carla's Vineyard SF Bay

2003 Rosenblum Zinfandel Planchon Vineyard SF Bay

2002 Rosenblum Zinfandel Allegria Russian River

2002 Rosenblum Zinfandel Cullinane Sonoma

2003 Rosenblum Petite Sirah Pickett Road Napa

2003 Rosenblum Petite Sirah Heritage Clones SF Bay

2003 Rosenblum Late Harvest Zinfandel Rosie Rabbit California

2002 Rosenblum Zinfandel Port Caraphina Vineyard SF Bay

Lavanda, Palo Alto - Thursday June 16th tasting with Josh Jensen of Calera Winery

Josh Jensen's winemaker mentors in Burgundy were adamant that Pinot Noir and Chardonnay must be grown in limestone-rich soils, as present in the Côtes d’Or, to make great wines. Upon his return from France in 1971 he spent two years searching throughout California to find limestone before finally purchasing, in early 1974, a high-elevation parcel with a limestone deposit of several million tons. Located 90 miles south of San Francisco and about 25 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, Calera Winery lies near Mt. Harlan in San Benito County. Its elevation is 2,200 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest and coldest vineyard properties in California.

In 1975, Josh planted his first 24 acres of Pinot Noir in three separate parcels. In the Burgundian tradition, he named each parcel individually to emphasize the fact that each would produce a distinct wine. The original plantings are the Selleck Vineyard (5 acres), Reed Vineyard (5 acres), and Jensen Vineyard (14 acres). These vineyards produced their initial tiny crop in 1978.

This Thursday, Lavanda guests will be tasting a sampling of Josh's four vineyards-- Jensen, Reed, Selleck and Mills--all from the 2000 vintage, as well as a very rare flight of '84 and '85 Jensen and '86 Reed.

Bruce will also have on-hand four hard copies of the classic "Heartbreak Grape" which chronicles Josh's search for the perfect Pinot Noir. The book, which is now out of print, will be signed by Josh.

Pricing
2000 flight -- $20
80's flight -- $20
Signed copy of "Heartbreak Grape" -- $35

The tasting is from 6 to 8 PM.

2000 Piedmont Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Friday June 17@4-7pm
Cost: $30
2000 La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina
96pts Wine Spectator

2000 La Spinetta Barbaresco Starderi
94pts Tanzer, 93pts Parker

2000 La Spinetta Barbaresco Valeriano
93pts Wine Spectator

2000 La Spinetta Barolo Vigneto Campe
98pts Wine Spectator

2000 Gaja Costa Russi
100pts Wine Spectator

2000 Gaja Conteisa
97pts Wine Spectator

2000 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano
93pts Parker & Wine Spectator

2000 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Rabaja
96pts Wine Spectator

2000 Silvio Grasso BaroloBricco Luciano
94pts Wine Spectator

2000 Alessandria Barolo San Giovanni
96pts Wine Spectator

Bordeaux Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Saturday June 18@1-5pm
Cost: $30
2000 Branaire Ducru
93pts Parker

2000 Canon La Gaffeleire
95pts Parker

2000 Chateau La Tour Haut Brion
92pts Tanzer

2000 Grand Puy Lacoste
93pts Parker

2001 Le Bon Pasteur
92pts Parker

2001 Angelus
93pts Parker

2001 Les Forts de Latour
90pts Wine Spectator

2001 D'Armailhac

2001 Leoville Las Cases
93pts Parker

2001 Clos L'Eglise
95pts Parker

2001 Lafite
96pts Wine Spectator & 95pts Parker

2001 Latour
95pts Parker & Wine Spectator

White Burgundy Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Friday June 24@4-7pm
Cost: $30
2002 Chablis
La Chablisienne Cote de Lechet
La Chablisienne Vaillon
La Chablisienne Chablis Premier Grand Cru

2003 White Burgundies from Jean Boillot
Savigny Les Beaune Les Vergelesses
Puligny Montarchet
Puligny montrachet Les Perriers

2003 White Burgundies from Henri Boillot
Bourgogne
Chassagne Les Marcherelles
Mersault
Batard Montrachet
Bienvenues Batrad Montrachet
Chevalier Montrachet

K&L Wine Merchants in San Francisco invited us to pour our 2003 Sonoma County Syrah at one of their informal Thursday evening tastings. I will be there on June 30th from 4:30-6:30 pm pouring. Please stop by if you are in the neighborhood. The address is 638 4th St. close to SBC Park.

I believe they charge $1 to taste only because they are required by California ABC laws to charge something. I plan on also bringing a bottle of the 2003 Unti Syrah even though they do not carry it as of yet.

If anyone from Vinocellar does stop by, please let me know. I always like to meet people from the boards