Our topic of discussion for the month of May is Wine Clubs.
The Wine House would like to know what would be the ideal wine club? What benefits would you like to receive? How much would you be willing to pay?
Please post some comments for us on what you would like to see us do for a Wine Club.
On April 26, 2008 we featured our first “Discoveries with Schel” wine tasting. These wine tastings are about taking a journey in wine and discovering hidden gems. We featured 3 wines that are not part of our current inventory. They were Waterbrook Melange Blanc (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & Sauvignon Blanc) from Washington, Tusk N Red (Syrah, Carignan, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah & Sangiovese) from Mendicino, California, and St Francis Winery Red (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel) from Sonoma, California.
What we don’t advertise is food. Schel, being a retired Chef, prepares all the snacks for our tastings. He usually takes care of plating and serving the items as well. This time was different, I was the Chef. On the menu was grilled summer vegetables, such as Zuccini, Squash, Red, Yellow and Orange Peppers, Eggplant, Roasted Tomato, and Asparagus. Sliced bread with a Sauteed Spinach & Roasted Garlic topping, Beef Sausage & 2 year Cheddar Cheese. YUM!
Each wine was delicious, but all had their differences. The Waterbrook Melange Blanc was pleasant on the palate, the blend of all those grapes left a fruity sensation. This wine was very versatile with the food because of its multitude of flavors, such apples, stone fruit, honey, spices & ginger. The Tusk N Red has an Italian twist, from California with bright fruit flavors & spice. We thought the Roasted Tomatoes were an excellent match, as well as the meat & cheese. The St Francis Winery has a new wine called ”Red”. It is a full-flavored and full-bodied wine with a red fruit character and spices. We thought It matched really well with the Grilled Vegetables, bringing out its toasty flavor, the Roasted Tomato brought out its fruity character, meat & cheese were a great match as well.
Unfortunately there is always an end to a wonderful experience. Once all the wine & food is gone and it is time to go home, remeber to take a couple bottles of that favorite wine home to make more discoveries with your own food choices. All 3 wines are available to order, at a minimum of 3 bottles, they retail for $15.00 each. If you’ve had a chance to taste these specific wines, we’d appreciate any questions or comments about them. “Let your palate be the guide”
