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Monday, January 19th 5:30-7:00p.m. | Taste of Tuscany

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Please join us this Monday the 19th to meet two exceptional Tuscan winemakers. Antonio Sanguinetti and the Perazzeta family will be pouring their wines accompanied by Chef Hays’ delicious food.  Our guests will be pouring:

ANTONIO SANGUINETI VINCERO 2007

PERAZZETTA SARA 2007

PERAZZETTA RITA

SANGUINETI CARUSO

The price for the tasting is only $25 dollars.  All the wines will be available for purchase at a  discounted rate from Beaver Liquors in Avon.

Tuesday February 3rd: Oregon Pinot Noir tasting with winemaker Steve Doerner of Cristom Vineyards

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Vin48 is thrilled to host Steve Doerner of Cristom wines for an Oregon Pinot Noir tasting.

Cristom is renowed for utilizing Old World winemaking techniques – whole clusters, native yeast fermentation, and gentle and minimal handling – Cristom handcrafts wines that are smooth, elegant and subtle.

These characteristics have earned Cristom distinction among wine enthusiasts and industry leaders alike, including being named ‘Best New World Red’ by Decanter magazine.

Cristoms’ 65-acre estate in the Eola Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley offers a long growing season, mild climate, warm winds and ancient volcanic soils that make it ideally suited to grow Pinot Noir and other traditional French varietals.

The vines are closely spaced – 2300 per acre – and pruned back to about 50% of their fruit-bearing capacity. This high-density planting and low yield intensifies the flavor of the grapes. Dry farming further enhances the quality of  fruit.

Please call 970 748 9463 to reserve your glass |  price for the tasting is only $25

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