Wine Tasting Every Weekend

 
Organic Italian Wine Education & Tasting Event
Wednesday, June 5, 6:30-8 pm, $25*

Experience a guided tasting with two of the most knowledgeable wine ladies in the Midwest! 
You have met Saint Paul College Wine Professional instructor and Territory Manager Nikki Erpelding
fromWinebow Imports. And special guest Maria Megna, 19-year veteran of Winebow Imports,
Nikki's boss and mentor, will be leading this tasting. 

We will feature organic selections from the portfolio that will make you wonder why you drink anything else! 

Maria, of Sicilian descent grew up in her Mother's Italian restaurant in Milwaukee, crafting a world class Italian wine list before going to work for the founder of Winebow, Leonardo LoCascio (also Sicilian). Maria's status at Winebow is that
of a true female leader in promoting Italian fine wines. The task of promoting Italian fine wines cannot be understated,
it must come with considerable knowledge of Italian history, culture and of the 20 regions and over 350 different
varietals that are associated. 

Featured Wines: Pievalta Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore, Castello Colle Massari Montecucco Vermentino Melacce, Castello Colle Massari Montecucco Rosso Riserva, Di Majo Norante Ramitello Molise, Tenuta Valdipiatta Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, San Polo Brunello di Montalcino

*members receive $25 towards purchase (email Patti for tickets)
​TICKETS HERE
limited space, reservations required
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Horse & Plow Tasting Event
Tuesday, June 11, 6:30-8 pm, $25*
Presented by Logan Fleischman, Tradition Wine & Spirits

“We started Horse & Plow in 2008 to merge the best of old and new world techniques and produce authentic, hand-crafted wines. Together, we draw on our different backgrounds and talents to craft original wines from organic grapes. We utilize organic farming, small lot fermentations and traditional techniques to make balanced, food friendly and site specific wines.

Our organic vineyards dot the North Coast of California; including Sonoma, Napa & Mendocino Counties. We work exclusively with growers who are committed to superior quality by using certified organic and/ or biodynamic techniques. These sustainable practices allow us to craft wines with greater complexity and sense of place, while caring for worker health and the environment.

Our organic practices don’t stop when the grapes get to the winery–our wines are made naturally with no synthetic nutrients or additives, no GMO’s, are vegan and contain low sulfites.
Because of the care and time put into every bottle of our wine, quantities are limited.” husband-and-wife Winemaker Partners Chris Condos and Suzanne Hagins.

Featured Wines: Horse & Plow Draft Horse White Blend, Horse & Plow Sauvignon Blanc, Horse & Plow Rosé,
Horse & Plow Draft Horse Red Blend, Horse & Plow Carignane, Horse & Plow Grenache

*members receive $25 towards purchase (email Patti for tickets)
​TICKETS HERE
limited space, reservations required



Weekend Tasting

Friday, May 24, 5-7 pm

Bodegas Volver Tarima Alicante Mediterráneo Blanco
Made with the varieties Moscatel and Merseguera giving it very floral aromas typical of these varieties. Pale yellow color with steely reflections. Aromas from the Mediterranean. In the nose we detect white flowers and stone fruit. In the mouth it is expressive and balanced. Valencia, Spain

Chateau de l’Escarelle Palm Rosé
Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. The character of the wines from Escarelle is intimately linked to the altitude and geology of the estate. On limestone gravel-based soils, vines benefit from a very long sun exposure. Beautiful rosé with an elegant and fine nose. The palate is fresh and full of flavors offering slightly notes of fruit and flowers.

Yangarra Estate GSM
Blend of 68% Grenache, 26% Shiraz, 6% Mourvedre "A bright and fragrant aroma, with spicy red and blue fruits. The blending of these three varieties is an equal mix of sharp precision as much as sensuality. Its fruit is bright, shiny and fresh, showing that silky sheen of the Grenache, yet below are more brooding layers which will unfold over the next decade. Without upsetting this harmonious balance, the Shiraz and Mourvedre will gradually emerge."
Peter Fraser, Winemaker. McLaren Vale, Australia

Saturday, May 25, 3-5 pm

A lovely assortment of vino will be open!