Lovers of Chateauneuf De Pape, and spicy Rhone blends should not miss this dinner with one of the Rhones most gifted winemakers.  Guillaume Gonnet makes wines of intense concentration and finesse.  Chef Hays will serve a four course dinner in our intimate wine room, with space available for only 20 guests. Please reserve your seat promptly as space is very limited. 970 748 9463

Owned by the Gonnet family, this domaine is run by the two brothers, Michel and Jean. Font de Michelle is located in the town of Bédarrides, the southern-most village in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A A little back round of the Gonnet  Family: The Gonnet family owns almost 30 hectares (75 acres) of vineyards, with the largest portion of their vines in La Crau, one of the most favored sites in the entire appellation. The Grenache vines in La Crau are between 45 and 110 years old. Michel and Jean make a severe selection of only the oldest vines to produce a few hundred cases of this outstanding example of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This is a wine that can be aged for 10-20 years. • 60% Grenache, average age 75 to 110 years old, picked late – sûr maturité • 20% Syrah, average vine age 40 years old • 20% Mourvèdre, average vine age 40 plus years old • Half of the fruit is de-stemmed • All of the wine is made in small casks • This wine is bottled unfiltered.

Check out this online tasting video from Gary Vaynerchuck

VIN48’s $25 tasting series presents:

Master Sommelier

Richard Betts of Betts Sholl wines,
Tuesday February17^th, 5:30-7:00 for a
special tasting. Betts and Sholls is a collaborative effort of Richard
Betts and contemporary art collector Dennis Scholl. Richard has “formed special relationships with star growers and winemakers from around the world “to produce graceful,  balanced, wines from France, Australia, and California.

Betts’ wines will be paired with Chef Charles Hays’ delicious
appetizers for only$25, including wine + food

please call 970-748-9463 to reserve your glass.

Check out Ricahrds interview article in WineSpectator

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.

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

Avon, Colorado Restaurant, Vin48 is hosting the Scagliola family, Piedmont-Italy wine makers, for a special evening on June 11. The Scagliola family is known for their biodynamic techniques and is recognized by the Gambero Rosso, Italy’s foremost fine wine guide.The Scagliola Estate is located on the San Siro hillside in the district of Calossa on approximately 33 acres. The Scagliolas produce about 100,000 bottles annually and are best known for their Barbera and Moscato wines.

For more information about this event see the Vin48 website.