September 18th is a good day to be in Boston!
Iberian Peninsula Wine Tasting at the Showroom at Boston University
12pm - 4pm
RSVP 617.284.5320 ext 5320
&
Ruby Wines Presentation at the Harvard Club
(Jackets Required)
There was not time on the invitation
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 5th Clambake at Westport Rivers
Last winter when we were planning events for the year we searched for something different, something new at Westport Rivers. What says “summer in South Coastal New England” more than a traditional clambake? Freshly harvested Atlantic clams and fish, Westport potatoes & onions, and Dartmouth sausages baked over rockweed and stone. Something new for us but old as the glacial soil in which the vineyard is planted.
Come join us under the tent as Westport bake master Jeff LeValley prepares his traditional clambake, from building the fire, to rake out, to baking the seafood under rockweed and canvas.
And to round out the day, we have traditional American folk music performed by Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelley.
independance Day Clambake on the lawn at Westport Rivers vineyard & winery
Saturday July 5
11:30-3:00pm; $80.00 + tax/guest by advanced reservation only
Call ahead for tickets at 508-636-3423 ext 2 or buy them online www.westportrivers.com
11:30 We start off the day with tours of the vineyard & winery offered by Rob Russell and staff members. Sip a glass of Westport Rivers wine or cold Buzzards Bay Brew from the cash bar and watch as Bakemaster Jeff LaValley prepares a traditional New England clambake the old fashioned way using locally sourced ingredients.
12:00 – 2:00 Enjoy the traditional folk music & dance performed by the popular husband and wife duo Atwater & Donnelly.
1:00 Clambake with all the fixings is served
Event will be held rain or shine under the tent
Events Coordinator
Long Acre House
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery
417 Hixbridge Rd
Westport, MA 02790
508-636-3423 ext 7
events@westportrivers.com
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Wonderful new winery!
Greeting fellow WS members. I just attended the annual Nantucket Wine Festival - another wonderful job by Peter McEachern at the Nantucket Yacht Club. Among many notables was C. Donatiello Winery - fantastic first vintage wines from the Russian River Valley. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir only - but tremendous. Check out the website to learn more www.cdonatiello.com.
Chris spent many years in New York on the marketing side of wine and spirits, working with well known luxury brands. Eager to combine his business expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and love of wine, Chris headed west to create a boutique winery in the Russian River Valley.
Chris likes to be challenged and moved. In his personal life, he chases after adventure by hitting the rugby pitch and rock climbing. In wine, he enjoys the challenge of working with classic varietals to evoke a powerful sense of place. His goal with C. Donatiello Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is to deliver an experience that is vivid, individualistic, and memorable. In doing so, he’s creating wine that exemplifies both the Russian River Valley, and the man behind its name.
Chris likes to be challenged and moved. In his personal life, he chases after adventure by hitting the rugby pitch and rock climbing. In wine, he enjoys the challenge of working with classic varietals to evoke a powerful sense of place. His goal with C. Donatiello Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is to deliver an experience that is vivid, individualistic, and memorable. In doing so, he’s creating wine that exemplifies both the Russian River Valley, and the man behind its name.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Good Article in NY Times
Wine’s Pleasures: Are They All in Your Head?
In recent months, wine consumers have been portrayed as easily manipulated victims who can be influenced by price, pretense or hype.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/07/dining/07pour.html?ex=1367899200&en=f6a9560cea40fd6a&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Saturday, April 26, 2008
So much wine, so little time!
May 5TH A DAY OF WINE EDUCATION...........................
Rowes Wharf in the afternoon followed by a fantastic NECMA Wine Dinner at the Chilton Club!
Monday, May 5, 2008 @ Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf; Boston, MA 02110
Rowes Wharf in the afternoon followed by a fantastic NECMA Wine Dinner at the Chilton Club!
Monday, May 5, 2008 @ Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf; Boston, MA 02110
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE...FOSTER’S WINE ESTATES ANNUAL WINEMAKERS TOURAN UNPARALLELED CELEBRATION OF LUXURY WINES
1:30 PM Registration
2:00 - 3:00 PM Cabernet Sauvign
3:00 - 5:00 PM Grand Tasting
Aimee Haller aimee.haller@am.fostersgroup.com
(781) 629.2884 Seating is limited, please reserve your space.
Thanks to Boyd Holk for forwarding this information!
3:00 - 5:00 PM Grand Tasting
Aimee Haller aimee.haller@am.fostersgroup.com
(781) 629.2884 Seating is limited, please reserve your space.
Thanks to Boyd Holk for forwarding this information!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Nantucket Wine Festival - book now!
Events are filling up fast for the 12th annual Nantucket Wine Festival, which will be held Wednesday, May 14th–Sunday, May 18th. Most of the dinners are booked, but tickets are still available for the Grand Tastings on Saturday and Sunday at the Nantucket Yacht Club (noon–2 PM and 3–5 PM; $85 for one session or $150 for two sessions; 1 South Beach St.; 508-228-1128). There's also space left at many of the seminars – here are some to check out.
A Wednesday night "Texas Throwdown" with Austin chef Kevin Williamson (Ranch 616) cooking up Texas game and beef paired with wines from Cliff Lede Vineyards in Stags Leap (7–8:30 PM; $75 per person; White Elephant Main Tent, 50 Easton St.).
On Thursday, Boston chef Anthony Susi (Sage) unites Old World food and New World wine in an Italian cooking demo to be paired with New Zealand wines (11:30 AM–12:30 PM; $65 per person; Nantucket Yacht Club, 1 South Beach St.).
Friday's "Oysters, The Pearl, and Veuve Clicquot" seminar, led by Nantucket's Angela and Seth Raynor (Boarding House, Pearl), will feature Island Creek oysters for slurping and Veuve Clicquot for sipping (2:30–3:30 PM; $90 per person; White Elephant Main Tent, 50 Easton St.).
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to nantucketwinefestival.com or call 508-228-1128.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Look what's happening this weekend around Boston!
Free Wine Tasting at Rose & Dove GourmetApr 03, 2008 (Thu): Please join us Thursday, April 3rd, from 5-7 p.m. at our retail store located at 181 Canal Street in the historic mill district of Lawrence, MA. We will be sampling fine wines from Red Mountain, WA and Paso Robles, CA. Wine tasting is FREE and open to the public. We will also be sampling gourmet foods for your enjoyment. Plenty of parking in front, side and rear of building. Contact us for more details at 978.689.4141 or visit our website at www.roseanddove.com!
Wine Trivia: France's Outer Limits
Apr 04, 2008 (Fri): We've partnered up with W.J. Deutsch and United Wines to offer a series of Wine Trivia events, each with a different theme. The trivia consists of 20 questions. You can either come as a team of 2 people or we will pair you up. The team that wins will each take home a bottle. This night, we'll focus on the Rhone, Loire, and Alsace. We'll be tasting related wines from different producers including Sauvion, Fleury, and Sparr throughout the night. Also, Cabot Cheese has been gracious enough to sponsor these trivia nights and provide some great cheeses to pair with the wines. Study up! :-)
Grapevine Travelers Hosts an Early Spring Wine Tasting
Apr 05, 2008 (Sat): The crocuses are poking their way up through the ground, the robins are returning & the air is slowly starting to warm up. This is the perfect time of year to embrace different white varietals from around the world that really peak at this time. It’s also a great time for lighter style reds that still pack a punch since this time of year can be so weather temperamental.
Tasting of Fine US & Imported Wines, and Craft Beers
Apr 05, 2008 (Sat): Within our beautiful new library, seven knowledgeable fine wine distributors and a microbrew beer maker will offer many excellent selections during the evening. A nice band, Hors' d'oeuvres and a silent auction of collectible wines will make this a very special fund raiser!
LIVE Virtual Wine Tasting Event - Sunshine Sarasota Tastoria Style -
Apr 05, 2008 (Sat): Sunshine Sarasota Tastoria Style - LIVE Virtual Wine Tasting Event
Taste wine, enjoy wine, discover wine, discuss wine, learn about wine, laugh about wine, match food with wine and more - all from the comfort of your own home, and with friends and Tastoria.
A Tasting of Spring Whites at Vinodivino!
Apr 05, 2008 (Sat): Welcome the new season with some wonderful whites. We will toast to warmer weather and luxurious sunshine, and say hello to spring with a sample of some great white wines.
Organic Wine & Beer Tasting
Apr 05, 2008 (Sat): Judging by the popularity of stores such as Whole Foods, Americans have discovered the beauty of organic produce and household products. However, many of you are just beginning to appreciate the world of organic wine and beer. Perhaps it's because our definition of "organic" is constantly being expanded and redefined, so terms like "biodynamic", "sustainable farming" and "organically grown grapes" are all used to describe similar production methods.
Join Kurt at beautiful Green Meadows Farm as he shares some organic wine and beer (and probably a gluten free beer), accompanied by local cheeses and other savory treats. Tasting notes for the selections, with a brief explanation of the organic terms as they apply to wine and beer, will be available. For more information on the farm and its fascinating history visit them at www.gmfarm.com
High-End Beer Tasting
Apr 05, 2008 (Sat): Join us for an afternoon of tasting 20 different high-end beers. Included are products from Chimay, Unibroue, Allagash, Ommegang, and Victory.
*This is a walk-around tasting, registration not required Emiliana Organic & Biodynamic Wines
Apr 05, 2008 (Sat): Celebrate Earth Month with Emiliana.
Fernando Pavon, brand ambassador for Emiliana Vineyards and certified sommelier, will be making a very timely appearance at the culinary center to profile some lovely Chilean wines, produced in accordance with nature. With all industries heightening their awareness and practices towards a more "green" standard, the wine industry in particular is implementing techniques which involve minimal impact on the earth. Fernando will decode some of these buzz words, including "organic" and "biodynamic," and teach us what they mean in a viticultural setting. Furthermore, he will be profiling some of their award-winning wines, including those from the Natura line. Sure to be a very educational and enlightening seminar.
Our complimentary wine tasting events are held every Saturday evening and our craft brew tasting are held every Friday evening.
Please call James or Laura for further details at 781-721-5900. We look forward to seeing this Saturday. Thank you.
Apr 05, 2008 (Sat): Spring and Summer always brings a constant stream of guests, invited and otherwise. With this in mind, we bring wines for every reason. Some of the wines will be light and fruity for summertime sipping. Others will be big reds suitable for grilled meats. In any case, these wines are all priced for everyday consumption.
Chateau Ste Michelle Wine Dinner
Apr 06, 2008 (Sun): Melissa’s
Main Street Bistro 407 Main Street, Stoneham Square
Wine Dinner Menu~ Featuring Wines From Chateau Ste Michelle
Sunday April 6th, 6:30pm
For Reservations, Please call Melissa…781-438-7243
$55 per person
Tax and Gratuity Excluded
Dinner Menu~Frisée and Endive Salad with Maytag Bleu Cheese & Dried Pears
Tossed in a Champagne Walnut Vinaigrette
~Grilled and Smoked Diver Sea Scallop and Shrimp
Tropical Fruit “Carpaccio” Kaffir Lime Oil & Mache Salad
~ “Certified Angus Beef” Tenderloin Tournedos
Served over Spring Peas, Sweet Potato & Cipollini Onions,
Finished with a Marsala Demi Glace
~Bananas Fosters, Croissant Bread Pudding
With Rum Raisin Caramel Sauce
Trinchero Family Estates Wine Dinner
Apr 07, 2008 (Mon): Join us for the next installment of Burtons Wine Dinner Series featuring: TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES, Monday, April 7, 2008 with Chuck Parker, Cellar Master at Premium Wines. Enjoy a five course dinner paired with five complimentary wines. Price is $80.00 per person (not including tax & gratuity). Call to secure required reservations in advance at 617-236-2236.
Menu:
Raw Bar Selection
jumbo shrimp cocktail, oysters, king crab legs, snow crab claws
2005 Napa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Pears
poached pears stuffed with blue cheese and served over arugula with a lemon vinaigrette and balsamic reduction
2004 Trinchero Napa Reserve Chardonnay
Butternut Squash Soup with Scallops
velvety puree of butternut squash soup complimented by a brown sugar glazed scallop
2005 Folie a Deax Zinfandel "Amador County"
Choice of one entree paired with:
2006 Trinchero Napa Reserve Pinot Noir "Vista Montone"
Veal Osso Bucco
served with a red wine demi glace over parmesan polenta with roasted vegetables
OR
Pan Seared Proscuitto Wrapped Sea Bass
served over creamed corn risotto with applewood smoked bacon and a drizzle of lemon hollandaise
Cappuccino Mousse
served in a chocolate cup and topped with whipped cream
Montevina Terra D’Oro Zinfandel Port
La Table Francaise: Discover French Gastronomy & Practice Your French!
Apr 07, 2008 (Mon): Come experience a total immersion: French conversation over chef Jacky Robert's French cuisine at Petit Robert Bistro in Kenmore Square.
All levels of French are welcome! If you need help with vocabulary or grammar, there will be a native French speaker from the French Library Alliance Française to assist you.
Seats are limited, RSVP required. Please call: 617.375.0699. $50 prix-fixe menu includes aperitif, three-course dinner, and all tips and gratuities.
Friday, February 15, 2008
A great restaurant that holds great tastings!
For those of you lucky enough to be in or around the greater Boston area or if you are looking for a fantastic destination that will never let you down go check out their fantastic wine program and amazing culinary experience!
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Friday, February 8, 2008
Great Job!
Great job on the BLOG Brent. I think this is a great idea and can not wait to start interacting with all fellow IWS members with thoughts, events, photos and menus and such. I wish I saw this earlier. Leaving for Boston tommorrow moring for the Boston Wine Expo and just saw the deal you guys are getting. Oh well, next year. Once again great job and I really think this will help us all interact with each other and another benefit the Wine Society has to offer all its members. Maybe I'll see you at the Wine Expo.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Greetings fellow WS Bloggers!Welcome back from a wonderful week at the CMAA National Conference! The Wine Dinner was great, the wine seminar from Karen MacNeil was fantastic, and the WS Business Session is always educational! More on conference activities later and WS ideas. Right now it's safe to assume we are all uncovering from the mounds of paperwork, emails and voice mails that piled up while we were gone.
Email the folks at Ten Nice Wines to receive their FREE quarterly newsletter. There is a wonderful article on "Corks - Down but not out"
The other intriguing idea that I recently heard about (at conference) was Black Box Wines. I hae yet to check them out but take a look at www.blackboxwines.com.
Happy Tasting,
J. Brent Tartamella
And be sure to share what you learned, overheard, or tasted at conference!!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
The Evolution of a new winery, be part of the fun!
It’s been a very busy winter at Barrel Oak Winery! As we move quickly toward opening, we need your help spreading the good word that we are here. The biggest thing that you can do to help us is to tell your friends about what we are doing!
MAY 23rd AT NOON.
Between now and opening we’ll be kind of busy bringing in our business partners, buying all of the supplies, bottling and labeling 3000 cases of premium wines, finishing the winery interior and exterior, landscaping, planting the second vineyard with 7000 vines, building some stone walls and the massive stone fireplace, ordering and setting up the barrels and racks, tanks and equipment, insulating and sheet rocking the building, hanging the gi-normous cedar tank room doors (each is 5 feet wide and 18 feet high), pruning the first vineyard, hiring the staff, lining up our tasting room volunteers, putting the training program in place, completing wiring and plumbing, running the networking and setting up the computers and sales software, picking out all of the retail items including shirts and food items for sale, buying and installing fridges, the ice maker, sinks, prep and sales areas, building the beautiful custom tasting bar and laying the Brazilian cherry wood flooring, installing the windows and siding, building the three powder-rooms and finishing the stonework and timber entryway, grading and planting the wedding area, working out our advertising strategies, lining up tasting and educational seminars for friends and colleagues as well as professional and social networking groups, finalizing all of our licensing, working with the county government on event permits, arranging press coverage, finishing the environmentally friendly geothermal HVAC system, putting in the well, roads and drain field, as well as paying the bills, buying and house-breaking a golden-retriever puppy, giving pre-opening tours to our friends and assorted visitors, and finding time for a few hours’ sleep each night.
Well, that’s it for now from Barrel Oak Winery. Our new motto is that “We’re What’s New and Exciting in Northern Virginia.” Like that? We also like to tell folks that we’re “One hour from downtown and a world away.” It’s really true! Another way of putting it is that “The shortest route to Napa is through Fauquier County.” Try it sometime…you’ll see! My favorite is the pithiest: Come on in and “Take a BOW!”
Boston Wine Expo
The Boston Wine Expo is now accepting Trade registrations on line. The event is Saturday, February 9th and Sunday, February 10th. However the show is not free for us this year. The price is $85 for Saturday or $42.50 for Sunday. If you would like to sign up on line the link is http://www.xpressreg.net/register/bowe028/lookup.asp?st=1&o=81580&std=1&k=&a=&eb=&iq=. The exlusive trade hours are from 11:00am until 1:00pm each day. You will need your company's liquor license number to apply.
For more info on the Boston Wine Expo go to http://www.wine-expos.com/Wine/Boston/.
I will be attending on Sunday and hope to see you there.
Henry
For more info on the Boston Wine Expo go to http://www.wine-expos.com/Wine/Boston/.
I will be attending on Sunday and hope to see you there.
Henry
Friday, January 25, 2008
BU Wine Programs
For your Wine Society Hat........
I don't know if you are aware of the series of Food & Wine Seminars that Boston University holds over the winter and spring. I just received their mailing on it and it features some good classes. (all price ranges, credits or no credits) Instructors include Bill Nesto, Sandy Block and others.
More info can be had at: http://www.bu.edu/foodandwine/wine_programs/index.html
I will likely try to catch a couple of these. Perhaps we can gather a group?
Cheers,
Bill
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