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Saturday October 25, 2003 1 - 3pm
Rhone Around the World $40
Join us for an Exploration of Rhone Varietals. From their original home in the Rhone to their new world outposts in Oz and the US, Syrah and compatriots, Grenache, Mourvedre, etc. offer power and style-sometimes with rustic charm, other times, sophisticated complexity. Join us for an afternoon of comparing, contrasting and discovering new favorites.
Wines poured will include:
~ From France - An overview from the traditional home of these varieties
2000 Cornas "Cuvee des Coteaux", Robert Michel
2000 Cotes-du-Rhone-Villages "Cuvee Notre-Dame des Cellettes", Dom. Sainte-Anne
2001 Lirac "Cuvee de la Reine des Bois", Mordoree
2001 Faugeres "Adagio des Terroirs", Jean-marie Fourrier
~ From California - An introduction to some of the grape's newest producers-and a chance to discover the next "hot wine"
2001 Ethan "Rancho Arroyo Grande" Syrah
2001 Cordon of Santa Barbara "Great Oaks Ranch" Syrah
2001 Antiquus "Gary's Vineyard" Syrah
2001 Core "Blend 541" Red
~ From Australia - A vinous tour of the continent reveals that there is more to Shiraz from Oz than just monstrous fruit.
2001 Brokenwood Shiraz - Hunter Valley, South Australia
2001 Elderton Shiraz - Barossa Valley, New South Wales
2001 Green Vineyards "Cardinia Hills" Shiraz - Central Victoria
2001 Flinders Bay Shiraz - Margaret River, Western Australia
Saturday November 22, 2003 1 - 3pm
Big Gun Cabernet $90
What's so great about so called "cult" wines? Why do so many California Cabernets come with such lofty price tags? Are they worth it? This is your chance to taste them. We're going to put out some heavy hors d'oeuvres and open up some big name bottles and find what all the fuss is about. (Limited reservations - sign up soon!)
Wines to include:
2001 Viader Red (retail $85)
2000 Chateau Montelena (retail $90)
2000 Spottswoode (retail $90)
2000 Pahlmeyer Red ($105)
2000 Pride Mountain "Reserve" (retail $150)
2000 Dalla Valle (retail $115)
2000 Peter Michael "Les Pavots" (retail $135)
2000 Opus One (retail $130)
1999 Caymus "Special Select" (retail $215)
1999 Mondavi "Reserve" (retail $120)
1999 Shafer "Hillside Select" (retail $165)
1999 Harlan (retail $525)
Saturday December 20, 2003 1 - 3pm
Champagne & Caviar
At Wine Cask, we have an ongoing fascination with small, boutique Champagne producers both in terms of "bang for your buck" value and amazing flavor diversity. This year, we are going to pair the bubbly with one of its classic partners and provide an opportunity to discover the decadent pleasures of Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga. $65
Some of the bubbles to be poured...
NV Bonnaire Blanc des Blancs Grand Cru
NV Guy Larmandier Cramant Blanc des Blancs Grand Cru
NV Jacquesson Brut "Perfection"
NV Vilmart "Grand Cellier"
NV Gaston Chiquet "Tradition Carte Verte" Brut Premier Cru
NV Rene Geoffroy "Cuvee Selectionne" Brut
1996 Chartogne-Taillet "Fiacre" Brut
1997 Larmandier Bernier "Special Club
We look forward to seeing you there.