"Ripe, good old wine imparts a richer blood To him who tastes its tonic flood" – 17th Century Proverb
April 5, 2001
Thanks to Jack and Emily Johnston for hosting out 21st Anniversary tasting. Jack out-did himself finding the good value, old vine wines. We did learn that old vines make better wine. The wines presented:
Warm-upVina Anita Semillon (Chile)2000$5.99 (best value)
2nd PlaceAlderbrook Zinfandel1998$18.00
Bogle Zinfandel1999$16.00
Rodney Strong Zinfandel1997$17.00
3rd PlaceKenwood Zinfandel1998$10.50
BestMarietta Old Vine Red (Lot 26)$12.00
Mother Zin Primativo1997$9.00
Next meeting will be April 22, 2 PM at the Benzil’s, where we will be treated to the spicy tastes of South American wines – with flamingo dancing? Please call Phil and Naomi at xxxxxxxx to reserve your seat by Wednesday April 18. As usual, munchies are appreciated – check with Phil for flavors desired.
May promises to be different as Nan Slick presents Picnic Wines (this is a change from just reds). There was mystery and promise in her voice when she told me of the change.
For those who missed the announcement – Hilton Head Marriott is the place to be on November 1st for the Conference. The number to call for reservations: xxxxxxxxxxx. Call during normal business hours and be persistent.
Please note other changes to the schedule below.
In Vino Veritas,
Walt
|
Date |
House |
Wine Host |
Topic |
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Jan 21 |
Blosveren |
Rachele |
Port 101 - The Basics |
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Feb 18 |
Kersey |
Valas/Rachele |
Virginia Gold |
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Mar 18 |
Johnston |
Johnston |
Old Vine Wine |
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Apr 22 |
Benzil |
Benzil |
South American |
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May 20 |
Wilson |
Slick |
Picnic Wines |
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Jun 17 |
Eisberg |
TBD |
|
|
Jul 15 |
Grillion |
Picnic |
Picnic |
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Aug 19 |
Valas/Rachele |
Rachele/Valas |
National Tasting Project |
|
Sept 23 |
Kacsur |
Kacsur |
Australian Rosemont Reds |
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Oct 21 |
Nestorick |
P. Parker |
TBD |
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Nov 18 |
Brown (new house) |
Brown |
TBD |
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December 9 |
Blosveren |
Landon |
Champagne |