Thursday, May 18, 2006

Weekly Wine Tasting at Divine Bar in New York

Manhattan Midtown – Finally found a weekly wine tasting that’s fantastic…it would only be better if it was free.

Divine Bar – 236 W 54th Str between Broadway & 8th

Event is called “Vino-Versity” casual weekly wine tasting to help you gain knowledge and experience by tasting multiple wine samples.

This week was "California Wine & Pizza"

TABLE A

Artesa Chardonnay – Carneros
Bernardus Sauv Blanc – Monterey
Luna “Freakout” a white blend, Silverado Trail – Napa
Cosentino Sangiovese, California
Clay Station Malbec, Lodi
X Y Zin 100 year vines Old Zinfidel

TABLE B

Monticello “Montreaux” Brut Sparkling NY, Napa
Luddite Arneis “Molto Bene”, Sonoma
Lindquist “La Verdad” Tempranillo-Syrah-Grenache, Central Coast
C & T Tailgate Zin, Napa
Amphora Syrah, Dry Creek
Ampora Petite Syrah, Dry Creek

TABLE C

Jade Mountain Viognier, Mt. Veeder Napa
Chalone Chardonnay, Monterey
Edna Valley Pinot Gris, South Coast
Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir, Carneros
Dynamite Zinfandel, Mendocino
Solaris Reserve Cabernet, Napa

TABLE D

Estancia Chardonnay, Monterey
J. Lohr Riesling, Monterey
“J” Pinot Noir, Sonoma
Maramonte Syrage (Syrah-Petite Sirah-Petite Verdot), California
Vince Vineyards Cabernet, Napa
Matanzas Creek Merlot, Sonoma
Silkwook Syrah, Napa
O’Brian Cellars “Seduction” Cabernet Blend, Napa

These tastings are $35 in advance and $40 at the door – but be warned they sell out in advance!

More information: http://www.vino-versity.com/

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