The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents

Big Washington Red Tasting

Friday - Sept. 2nd, 2005
4:00pm to 7:00pm

$20.00

Hogue Gensis Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Columbia Crest "Walter Clore" Private Reserve 2002
Cadence "Ciel du Cheval Vineyard" Red 2002
Northstar Merlot 2000
Owen Roe "Abbots Table" Red (Wash./Oregon) 2004
Sineann Cab. Sauv. "Rosa Mystica" Yakima 2003
Sineann Cab. Sauv. "McDuffee" Columbia Valley 2003
Andrew Will "Sorella" Red 2001
Woodward Canyon "Art Series" 2002
Delille Cellars "Chaleur Estate" 2002

2001 BAROLO
(AND A FEW GEMS FROM PAST VINTAGES)

The Wine Club Santa Clara
SAT SEPT. 3, 1-5PM
$30.00

ST - Stephen Tanzer
RP - Robert Parker
WS - Wine Spectator

Aldo Conterno 1996 Granbusia Riserva $132.99
94 WS

Paolo Scavino 99 Carobric $62.99
93 WS, 92 RP

Vietti 2000 Lazzarito $76.99
94 WS, 93 ST, 92 RP

Fontafredda 2000 La Rosa $84.99
91 RP

Massolino 2001 $36.99
92 WS

Damilano 2001 $29.99
92 WS

Damilano 2001 Cannubi $59.99
92 ST

Damilano 2001 Liste $59.99
90 ST

Principiano 2001 Boscareto $50.99

Marcarini 2001 La Serra $41.99
92 ST

Marcarini 2001Brunante $41.99
91(+?) ST

Luigi Einaudi 2001 Costa Grimaldi $64.99
91 ST

Luigi Einaudi 2001 Nei Cannubi $74.99

Conterno Fantino 2001 Vigna del Gris $79.99
92(+) ST

VIN, VINO, WINE TASTING BAR SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER 2005
ALSACE PINOT GRIS THURSDAY 9/1
2002 was an excellent vintage for Pinot Gris in Alsace, producing wines of impressive depth and complexity. This flight feaures five 2002s from Weinbach and Zind-Humbrecht, as well as a couple of older bottlings.

1. 2002 Pinot Gris “Ste. Catherine” (Weinbach) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
2. 2002 Pinot Gris “Rotenberg” (Zind-Humbrecht) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
3. 2002 Pinot Gris “Clos Windsbuhl” (Zind-Humbrecht) $68.00/btl $9.50/taste
4. 2002 Pinot Gris “Altenbourg-Laurence” (Weinbach) $68.00/btl $9.50/taste
5. 2001 Pinot Gris “Clos Windsbuhl” (Zind-Humbrecht) $62.00/btl $8.75/taste
6. 1999 Pinot Gris “Altenbourg-Laurence” (Weinbach) $62.00/btl $8.75/taste
7. 2002 Pinot Gris “Rangen” (Zind-Humbrecht) $98.00/btl $13.50/taste

Short Series (1-4) $29.00
Full Series (1-7) $57.00

CHAMPAGNE: VIN VINO WINE FAVORITES FRIDAY 9/2 & SATURDAY 9/3
We usually confine bubbly tastings to the year-end holiday season, but Champagne tastes awfully good this time of year as well. We’ll pour favorites from our current inventory, showing a broad diversity of styles.

1. 1998 Champagne “Cramant Grand Cru” (Bonnaire) $36.00/btl $5.50/taste
2. Champagne “Reserve” (Agrapart) $36.00/btl $5.50/taste
3. Champagne “Brut Premier” (Roederer) $38.00/btl $5.75/taste
4. Champagne “Première Cuvée” (Bruno Paillard) $39.00/btl $6.00/taste
5. Champagne “Bouzy Grand Cru” (Paul Bara) $39.00/btl $6.00/taste
6. Champagne “Grand Cru” (Egly-Ouriet) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
7. Rosé Champagne “Bouzy Grand Cru” (Paul Bara) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
8. 1998 Champagne “Vintage Reserve” (Veuve Clicquot) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste

Short Series (1-5) $26.00
Full Series (1-8) $48.00

ZINFANDEL SURVEY TUESDAY 9/6 & WEDNESDAY 9/7
Zin fans will find a lot to enjoy in this flight that spans the full spectrum of pricing. Included are bargain-priced beauties from Big Valley and Calstar, and gorgeous new releases from Quivara and Ridge.

1. 2002 Zinfandel “Lake County” (Big Valley) $8.95/btl $2.00/taste
2. 2003 Zinfandel “Lodi” (Calstar) $12.00/btl $2.50/taste
3. 2003 Zinfandel “Dry Creek” (Quivara) $19.00/btl $3.50/taste
4. 2002 Zinfandel “Dry Creek” (Unti) $20.00/btl $3.75/taste
5. 2001 Zinfandel “Sierra Foothills” (Cedarville) $20.00/btl $3.75/taste
6. 2003 Zinfandel “York Creek” (Ridge) $28.00/btl $4.75/taste
7. 2003 Zinfandel “Pagani Ranch” (Ridge) $35.00/btl $5.50/taste
8. 2003 Zinfandel “Napa Valley” (Brown Estate) $36.00/btl $5.75/taste

Short Series (1-5) $14.00
Full Series (1-8) $29.00

AUSTRIA SURVEY THURSDAY 9/8
Get on the Austria bandwagon. If you are not yet familiar with Austrian whites, the first thing to understand is that with very few exceptions they are dry wines, not sweet. And their quality and purity are impressive. This tasting showcases six scintillating whites, three Grüner Veltliners and three Rieslings, along with two reds.

1. 2004 Grüner Veltliner “Veltliner #1” (Hirsch) $16.50/btl $3.00/taste
2. 2003 Grüner Veltliner “Hefeabzug” (Nikolaihof) $25.00/btl $4.00/taste
3. 2003 Grüner Veltliner “Thal” (Hiedler) $28.00/btl $4.50/taste
4. 2003 Riesling “Loiser Berg” (Hiedler) $28.00/btl $4.50/taste
5. 2003 Riesling “Heiligenstein” (Schloss Gobelsburg) $40.00/btl $6.00/taste
6. 2003 Riesling Smaragd “Stienertal” (Alzinger) $65.00/btl $9.75/taste
7. 2003 Zweigelt “Siglos” (Heinrich) $18.00/btl $3.25/taste
8. 2003 Blaufrankisch “Goldberg” (Heinrich) $25.00/btl $4.00/taste

Short Series (1, 2, 4, 7 & 8) $17.00
Full Series (1-8) $35.00

VOSNE-ROMANÉE: 2001 vs. 2002
FRIDAY 9/9 & SATURDAY 9/10
In the excitement over the beautiful 2002s, the 2001s from the Côte de Nuits seem to have been forgotten. The 2001s are exemplary Red Burgundies, with tremendous balance, terroir expression, and structure for ageing. Time will tell which is the better vintage. Here is an early snapshot of the two vintages, featuring wines from Vosne-Romanée. Judge which you like better today, and which you think will come out best in the long run.

1. 2001 Vosne-Romanée “Les Orveaux” (Mongeard-Mugneret) $55.00/btl $8.00/taste
2. 2002 Vosne-Romanée “Les Orveaux” (Mongeard-Mugneret) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
3. 2002 Vosne-Romanée “Les Champs Perdrix” (Bruno Clair) $62.00/btl $9.00/taste
4. 2001 Vosne-Romanée “Les Suchots” (Confuron-Cotetidot) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
5. 2002 Vosne-Romanée “Les Suchots” (Confuron-Cotetidot) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
6. 2001 Vosne-Romanée “Les Suchots” (Vincent Girardin) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
7. 2001 Vosne-Romanée “Les Suchots” (Michel Noellat) $78.00/btl $11.00/taste
8. 2002 Vosne-Romanée “Les Brulées” (Michel Gros) $90.00/btl $12.50/taste

Short Series (1-4) $31.00
Full Series (1-8) $69.00

2003 PIEDMONT REDS: DOLCETTO & BARBERA TUESDAY 9/13 & WEDNESDAY 9/14
2003 is a real bounce-back year for Piedmont, after the weather problems of 2002. The wines are richly-flavored, typical of their varietals and districts, and quite gorgeous. This flight showcases some of the best Dolcettos and Barberas of the vintage.

1. 2003 Dolcetto “Visadi” (Clerico) $19.00/btl $3.50/taste
2. 2003 Dolcetto d’Alba “Bricco dell’ Oriolo” (Azelia) $19.00/btl $3.50/taste
3. 2003 Dolcetto d’Alba (E. Pira) $20.00/btl $3.50/taste
4. 2003 Barbera d’Alba “Ca di Pian” (La Spinetta) $25.00/btl $4.00/taste
5. 2003 Barbera d’Alba (Sandrone) $32.00/btl $5.00/taste
6. 2003 Barbera d’Alba “Gepin” (Albino Rocca) $36.00/btl $5.50/taste
7. 2003 Barbera d’Alba “Gallina” (La Spinetta) $50.00/btl $7.50/taste

Short Series (1-4) $13.00
Full Series (1-7) $29.00

CHATEAU DE PULIGNY-MONTRACHET: 2003s THURSDAY 9/15
Etienne de Montille of Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet handled the freakish heat of 2003 with aplomb, and the results are superb. These are zaftig white Burgundies to be sure, but they are balanced and delicious. Also included is one of Alix de Montille’s DEux Montille bottlings.

1. 2003 Meursault (Ch. de Puligny-Montrachet) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
2. 2003 Meursault “Les Poruzots” (Ch. de Puligny-Montrachet) $62.00/btl $9.25/taste
3. 2003 Puligny-Montrachet “Les Chalumeaux” (Ch. de Puligny-Montrachet) $65.00/btl $9.75/taste
4. 2003 Puligny-Montrachet “La Garenne” (DEux Montille) $65.00/btl $9.75/taste
5. 2003 Meursault “Les Perrières” (Ch. de Puligny-Montrachet) $75.00/btl $11.00/taste
6. 2003 Puligny-Montrachet “Les Folatières” (Ch. de Puligny-Montrachet) $80.00/btl $11.50/taste

Short Series (1-3) $23.00
Full Series (1-6) $52.00

SPANISH RED SUPERSTARS FRIDAY 9/16 & SATURDAY 9/17
We haven’t had a big time Spanish tasting for some time, but now we’ve got the goods. The first two wines in this flight are sensational bargains, the rest world-class heavyweights, including superb new vintages from San Vicente, Numanthia and Remirez de Ganuza.

1. 2001 Rioja (Sierra Cantabria) $18.00/btl $3.25/taste
2. 2002 Montsant (L’Alleu) $22.00/btl $3.75/taste
3. 2001 Ribera del Duero (Teofilo Reyes) $33.00/btl $5.00/taste
4. 2000 Priorat “Lo Piot” (Francesca Vicent Robert) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
5. 2002 Jumilla “Clio” (El Nido) $50.00/btl $7.50/taste
6. 2001 Rioja (San Vicente) $55.00/btl $8.25/taste
7. 2002 Toro “Numanthia” (Numanthia Termes) $60.00/btl $9.00/taste
8. 2001 Rioja (Remirez de Ganuza) $75.00/btl $11.25/taste

Short Series (1-5) $24.00
Full Series (1-8) $49.00

AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ
TUESDAY 9/20 & WEDNESDAY 9/21
This Shiraz tasting breaks down into two discreet sections. The first half is the super-bargain section, with killer values from Marquis-Philips and Torbreck. The second half is for collectors, with superb wines from Wild Duck Creek, Cape d’Estaing and Torbreck.

1. 2003 Shiraz “Barossa” (Nine Stones) $12.00/btl $2.50/taste
2. 2004 Sarah’s Blend “SE Australia” (Marquis-Philips) $15.00/btl $3.00/taste
3. 2004 Shiraz “SE Australia” (Marquis-Philips) $15.00/btl $3.00/taste
4. 2004 Shiraz “Woodcutter’s Red” (Torbreck) $20.00/btl $3.75/taste
5. 2001 Shiraz “Springflat” (Wild Duck Creek) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
6. 2001 Shiraz “Kangaroo Island” (Cape d’Estaing) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
7. 2003 Shiraz “The Struie” (Torbreck) $58.00/btl $8.75/taste
8. 2003 Shiraz “Descendant” (Torbreck) $110.00/btl $15.50/taste

Short Series (1-5) $18.00
Full Series (1-8) $45.00

ITALY'S CAMPANIA
THURSDAY 9/22
Campania is the southern Italian province of Naples, Pompeii and Vesuvius. Just 15 years ago it was a viticultural backwater, and its wines pure mediocrity, at best. Today it is one of the most exciting wine districts in Italy, leaving its southern neighbors Sicily and Apulia in the dust. This is largely the result of the trailblazing work of two wineries, Feudi di San Gregorio and Mastroberardino. This tasting of three whites and four reds showcases the state of the art in Campania.

1. 2004 Sannio “Falanghina” (Feudi di San Gregorio) $14.00/btl $2.50/taste
2. 2003 Sannio “Falanghina” (Mastroberardino) $17.50/btl $3.00/taste
3. 2003 Greco di Tufo (Feudi di San Gregorio) $25.00/btl $4.50/taste
4. 2003 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso (Mastroberardino) $20.00/btl $3.50/taste
5. 2000 Irpinia “Naturalis Historia” (Mastroberardino) $65.00/btl $9.25/taste
6. 1999 Taurasi “Piano di Montevergine” (Feudi di San Gregorio) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
7. 2001 Irpinia Aglianico “Serpico” (Feudi di San Gregorio) $80.00/btl $11.50/taste

Short Series (1-4) $12.00
Full Series (1-7) $39.00

WHITE BURGUNDIES: 2001 vs. 2002 FRIDAY 9/23 & SATURDAY 9/24
There is a consensus that 2002 is a superb vintage for white Burgundies. They are wonderfully fresh and vibrant now, and have excellent prospects for ageing. But don’t overlook the 2001s. They are lush, generous, open wines, lower in acidity and seemingly already in their prime. Let’s see which vintage is tasting better now.

1. 2002 Meursault “Les Bouchères” (Jean-Marc Boillot) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
2. 2001 Puligny-Montrachet “Les Perrières” (Vincent Girardin) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
3. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet “En Remilly” (Colin-Deléger) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
4. 2001 Puligny-Montrachet “Les Referts” (Jean-Marc Boillot) $65.00/btl $9.50/taste
5. 2001 Puligny-Montrachet “La Truffière” (Bernard Morey) $78.00/btl $11.25/taste
6. 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet “Morgeot” (Jean-Marc Pillot) $80.00/btl $11.50/taste
7. 2001 Corton-Charlemagne (Vincent Girardin) $88.00/btl $12.50/taste
8. 2002 Corton-Charlemagne (Vincent Girardin) $98.00/btl $14.00/taste

Short Series (1-4) $32.00
Full Series (1-8) $76.00

PINOT NOIR SURVEY TUESDAY 9/27 & WEDNESDAY 9/28
Pinot Noir is the wine of the moment. This survey showcases eight excellent bottlings, ranging in price from $11 to $60. Three are from California, two from Oregon, and one each from Burgundy, New Zealand and Chile.

1. 2004 Pinot Noir “Valle del Maipo” (Vina William Fevre) $11.00/btl $2.50/taste
2. 2003 Pinot Noir “Sonoma Valley” (Leveroni) $15.00/btl $3.00/taste
3. 2003 Pinot Noir “Bien Nacido” (Page Mill) $22.00/btl $3.75/taste
4. 2003 Côtes de Nuits Villages (Gachot-Monot) $24.00/btl $4.00/taste
5. 2003 Pinot Noir “Santa Rita Hills Reserve” (Rusack) $35.00/btl $5.50/taste
6. 2003 Pinot Noir “Cumberland Reserve” (Bergstrom) $40.00/btl $6.00/taste
7. 2002 Pinot Noir “Marlborough” (Seresin) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
8. 2003 Pinot Noir “de Lancellotti” (Bergstrom) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste

Short Series (1-5) $18.00
Full Series (1-8) $37.00

GIRARDIN 2003 RED BURGUNDIES I THURSDAY 9/29
This is our first tasting of bottled 2003 Red Burgundies. Vincent Girardin took the hot conditions of 2003 and fashioned hearty, richly-flavored wines that have as much in common with the superstar New World Pinot Noirs collectors clamor for as they do with classic Red Burgundy. We’ll pour one set of wines today and another over the weekend.

1. 2003 Bourgogne Rouge (Girardin) $24.00/btl $4.00/taste
2. 2003 Maranges “Clos des Loyères” (Girardin) $33.00/btl $5.00/taste
3. 2003 Santenay “La Comme” (Girardin) $38.00/btl $5.75/taste
4. 2003 Chassagne-Montrachet “Clos de la Boudriotte” (Girardin) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
5. 2003 Chambolle-Musigny (Girardin) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
6. 2003 Vosne-Romanée (Girardin) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
7. 2003 Pommard “Les Grands Epeneots” (Girardin) $85.00/btl $11.75/taste
8. 2003 Charmes-Chambertin (Girardin) $140.00/btl $18.50/taste

Short Series (1-5) $27.00
Full Series (1-8) $59.00

GIRARDIN 2003 RED BURGUNDIES II FRIDAY 9/30 & SATURDAY 10/1
This is the second round of Vincent Girardin’s 2003s, a different group than we poured on Thursday.

1. 2003 Bourgogne Rouge “Emotion de Terroirs” (Girardin) $28.00/btl $4.50/taste
2. 2003 Santenay “Les Gravières” (Girardin) $40.00/btl $6.00/taste
3. 2003 Gevrey-Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes” (Girardin) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
4. 2003 Volnay “Les Santenots” (Girardin) $65.00/btl $9.75/taste
5. 2003 Corton “Vieilles Vignes” (Girardin) $80.00/btl $11.25/taste
6. 2003 Pommard “Les Rugiens” (Girardin) $95.00/btl $13.25/taste
7. 2003 Echezeaux (Girardin) $140.00/btl $18.50/taste
8. 2003 Clos de Vougeot (Girardin) $140.00/btl $18.50/taste

Short Series (1-5) $35.00
Full Series (1-8) $79.00

1999 & 2000
Brunello di Montalcino Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara
Fri Sept 9, 2005 1-5p
Cost $40.00

Fanti 1999 $73.99
98pts Wine Spectator

La Poderina 1999 $46.99
96pts W.S.

Poggio Antico 1999 Riserva $94.99
95pts W.S.

Fuligni 1999 Riserva $91.99
95pts W.S.

Lisini 1999 Ugolaia $91.99
95 pts W.S.

Frescobaldi 2000 Castel Giocondo $56.99
92pts W.S.

La Poderina 2000 $54.99
91pts W.S.

Poggio Antico 2000 Altero $54.99
90pts W.S.

Fuligni 2000 $54.99
90pts W.S.

Fossacole 2000 $54.99
90pts W.S.

Poggio Antico 2000 $54.99

Lisini 2000 $51.99

Banfi 2000 $52.99

Beltramo's Saturday Tasting



2003 Chateauneuf du Pape

September 10th, 2005 2:30-5:30pm



2003 Mas de Boislauzon bottle $31.99 taste $3.00

2003 Andre Brunel bottle $31.99 taste $3.00

2003 Chateau Fortia bottle $31.99 taste $3.00

2003 Domaine la Milliere bottle $36.99 taste $4.00

2003 Domaine de la Janasse “Cuvee Chaupin” bottle $49.99 taste $5.00

2003 Clos St. Jean “La Combe des Fous” bottle $54.99 taste $6.00

2003 Clos des Papes bottle $64.99 taste $6.00

2003 Clos du Mont-Olivet bottle $74.99 taste $7.00

2003 Domaine de la Mordoree “La Reine des Bois” bottle $99.99

taste $10.00



Taste all nine wines for $45.00



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Menlo Park, CA 94025

(650) 325-2806

888-710-9463

1 ½ miles north of the Stanford Shopping Center

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Great Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents
When: Saturday September 10@1-5pm
Cost: $20
2002 Andrew Rich Reserve
2003 Andrew Rich Cuvee B
2003 Andrew Rich Willamette
2003 Argyle Reserve
2004 Argyle Willamette
2003 Bethel Heights Flat Block
2003 Bethel Heights Casteel Reserve
2000 Cuneo Cana's Feast Cuvee G
2002 Cuneo Willamette
2003 Daedalus
2003 Daedalus Labyrinth
2002 Ribbon Ridge
2003 Shea Vineyards

Beltramo's Saturday Tasting



Chateau Saint Cosme

September 17th, 2005 2:30-5:30pm



2003 Cotes du Rhone bottle $10.79 taste $1.00

2003 Gigondas bottle $29.99 taste $3.00

2003 Gigondas “Hominis Fides” bottle $43.99 taste $4.00

2003 Chateauneuf du Pape bottle $53.99 taste $5.00

2003 Saint Joseph bottle $29.99 taste $3.00

2003 Cote Rotie bottle $79.99 taste $8.00



Taste all six wines for $22.00



1540 El Camino Real

Menlo Park, CA 94025

(650) 325-2806

888-710-9463

1 ½ miles north of the Stanford Shopping Center

2002 California Big Boy Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Saturday September 17@1-5pm
Cost: $40
We will pour 13 top 2002 Cabernet/Cab Blends from California
In A Blind Tasting for you to score!
2002 Cardinal~95pts Parker
2002 Phelps Insignia~96pts Parker & Wine Spectator
2002 Mondavi Reserve~92pts Parker
2002 Quintessa~(92-94pts) Wine Spectator
2002 Merryvale Profile~(89-91pts) Wine Spectator
2002 Caymus Special Select~93pts Wine Spectator
2002 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon~93pts Parker, (92-94pts) Wine Spectator
2002 Anderson Conn Valley Cab Reserve~(91-93pts) Parker
2002 Rudd Oakville Red~95pts Parker & Wine Spectator
2002 Whitehall Lane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon~(89-91pts) Wine Spectator
2002 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Bv Georges de Latour
2002 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Fay

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Santana Row
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KING OF CABS
Thursday, September 15th 6:00 to 9:00, $40.00/ person + tax CLUB MEMBERS: $30.00
Friday, September 16th 6:00 to 9:00, $40.00/ person + tax CLUB MEMBERS: $30.00
This in the one you wait for every year. Our biggest tasting featuring our biggest, baddest and most desired wines. Some of our old favorites, some that you may not have heard of, but they it’s CAB, CAB, CAB and it’s BIG, BIG, BIG. Here's the list:

2000 Le Dix de Los Vascos - $39.99
2001 Robert Sinskey Stags Leap Cabernet - $52.99
2001 Stonestreet "Legacy" - $56.99
2002 Stags Leap "Fay" - $76.99
2001 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon - $94.99
2001 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley - $59.99
2002 Rudd Oakville Estate - $89.99
2002 Chester Kidder Red Wine - $49.99
2002 Caymus Special Selection - $139.99
2003 Caymus - $64.99
2001 Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon - $75.99
2002 Darioush Cabernet Sauvigon - $66.99
2001 Spring Mountain Elivette - $79.99
2001 Cardinale - $129.99
2002 Viader Proprietary Red - $84.99

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Vintage Wine Merchants
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Santana Row

VIVA LA FRANCE: BIG BAD BORDEAUX
Friday, September 22nd 6:00 to 9:00, $40.00/ person + tax , Club Members $30.00 (Limit 2)
Saturday, September 23rd 4:00 to 9:00, $40.00/ person + tax (Limit 2), Club Members $30.00 (Limit 2)
There will be France in the air as Mikey G dons the beret. We’ll be tasting our latest additions to our Bordeaux inventory and breaking out the Pierre Robert.
2001 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
2001 Chateau D’Archambeau Blanc
2001 Chateau Magdaleine
1999 Chateau Pavie Decesse
1994 Chateau Gruard Larose
2001 Chateau Grand Maye
1999 Chateau Prieure Lichine
2001 Chateau Cast. De Suduirat

Plus Others …..Subject to Change
Reserve Now!

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Santana Row

ITALIAN FESTIVAL: 2001 Barolo

Friday, September 30th 6:00 to 9:00, $30.00/ person + tax
Saturday, October 1st 4:00 to 8:00, $30.00/ person + tax
There will be Italy in the air at Santana Row as the center hosts the San Jose Italian Festival. We’re going to do our part and taste you through an astonishing menu of 2001 Barolo.

The Gambero Rosso, Italy’s most respected wine publication, gave Piemonte’s 2001 vintage more respectable consideration, a perfect five out five stars rating, than the highly touted 2000 vintage in which Wine Spectator rated a perfect 100. While the 2000 Piemonte wines were freakishly good, they are entirely different than 2001’s. After having tasted nearly every 2000 Barolo and Barbaresco of note and having traveled to Piemonte to taste the 2001’s, I can tell you a reason why European wine publications, such as “Gambero Rosso” and “Decanter Magazine”, favor the 2001 vintage over the 2000; it is because they are CLASSICALLY STRUCTURED, BALANCED AND IMMENSELY COMPLEX. Don’t miss this one.

2001 Albino Rocca Barbaresco “Bric Ronchi” $65.99
2001 Albino Rocca Barbaresco “Vigneto Loreto” $62.99
2001 Paolo Scavino Barolo “Normale” 93 points Wine Spectator $49.99
2001 Marengo Barolo “Brunate” $58.99
2001 Revello Barolo “Giachini” 96 points Wine Spectator $62.99
2001 Azelia Barolo “Bricco Fiasco” 93 points Wine Spectator $73.99
2001 Azelia Barolo “San Rocco” 95 points Wine Spectator $75.99
2001 Clerico Barolo “ Ginestra” 96 points Wine Spectator $82.99
2001 Scavino Barolo “Bric del Fiasc” 96 Points Wine Spectator $104.99

Subject to change.

Far Niente & Nickel & Nickel Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Friday Sept 23@4-7pm
Cost: $20
2003 Far Niente Chardonnay
2002 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Nickel & Nickel Single-Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons
Vogt
Tench
Branding Iron
John C Sullenger
Rock Cairn
Carpenter
2003 Nickel & Nickel Syrah Hudson
2003 Nickel & Nickel Syrah Darien
2001 Dolce Late Harvest Dessert Wine

Beltramo’s Wednesday Evening Tastings



October 12 – Shafer Hillside Vertical $75

We are pleased to be joined by Doug Shafer as we taste the vintages from 1995 to the just-released 2001. Shafer’s Hillside Select is consistently one of Napa’s best and most sought-after Cabernets.



October 19 – Peter Weygandt and the wines of Dugat-Py $150

Importer Peter Weygandt will lead us through a tasting of the 2002s from this acclaimed producer. The quantity produced is measured in terms of a very few barrels. This is a rare opportunity to taste and purchase the work of an artisan in the vineyards and the winery.



October 26 – 2002 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti $375

Our annual tasting of all the wines from the Domaine, from Vosne Romanee to Romanee Conti and Montrachet.



November 2 –Cabernet Walkaround $150

Join us for a “trade style” tasting of some of Napa’s best small producers, new and old. We’ll feature Araujo, Bryant, Chessler, Culler, Dalla Valle, Insignia, Opus One, Revana, Spottswoode, Staglin, Switchback Ridge, Vineyard 29, and Wolf Family.



November 9 – Pinot Fair $100

This will be another mobile feast for the senses, with stops in the Willamette Valley, Sonoma, Marin, the Santa Lucia Highlands and a Sideways detour. Explore the quality and diversity of American Pinot Noir.



November 16 – Champagne Gala $75

It’s time for our annual celebration of bubbly, in preparation for the holidays. As always, this tasting will feature the famous names and hidden gems.



We require reservations for all tastings. They must be made in person or by phone with credit card. Sorry, we will not accept reservations without pre-payment. No credits, refunds or transfers permitted. To help all of our customers enjoy the bouquet of the wines, please no perfume, cologne, aftershave or food. Thanks!



1540 El Camino Real

Menlo Park, CA 94025

(650) 325-2806

888-710-9463

1 ½ miles north of the Stanford Shopping Center

sales@beltramos.com

Hmm, I might have to bite on the Shafer Hillside tasting and the DRC tasting. The Dugat-Py tasting also sounds interesting.

I was thinking the same thing until I saw that it's on Wednesday nights. It's a big commitment to drive from the East Bay to the Peninsula during rush hour to make it to the tasting...

Yes, that is a problem, but I work in SF so it isn't quite as bad. Want to BART over and then we could drive down together?

Btw, do you need to sign up in advance for these Beltramos tastings?

2002 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti


Was this a good year for these wines????

GFD,

You are correct. Seating is limited and reservations are required.