Category Archives: 2004

Food and Wine with Chef Damon Hersh

Posted on April 4, 2008 by John F Croston III

Menu Vichyssoise (deconstructed)  – Wine: Grotta Del Sole Asprinio d’Aversa Spumante Brut – Italy – $14 Tuna Tartare – Tuna And Mache Salad On Flatbread – Wine: 2006 – Cantine Botromagno Gravina – Italy – $12 Chicken Florentine Tartlettes – … Continue reading →

Posted in 2004, 2005, 2006, Califorina, Calvert Woodley, Dry Creek Valley, Italy, Pearsons, Pinot Noir, Red, White, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Red Wines from tuscan region of Italy

Posted on April 4, 2008 by John F Croston III

Wine 2005 – Fabula Rosso Monteregio di Massa Marttima (DOC) – $13.00 2003 – Poggio Sughere Morlino di Scansano (DOC) – $18.00 2001 – Vecchia cantina Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva (DOCG) – $21.00 2004 – Casakino Chianti Classico Riserva … Continue reading →

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My Wines might be Petite, but I’m Not‏ – Petite Verdot

Posted on March 22, 2008 by John F Croston III

Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar – March 18, 2008 Presented by – John F Croston III Wine Shelf Price 2006 – White Hall Vineyards – (UnWined) – (VA)- $15.99 2004 – Ballast Stone – (Bell’s Wine) – (AUS) – $15.99 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2004, 2005, 2006, Australia, Bell's Wine and Spirit, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calvert Woodley, Lodi, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Red, UnWined Wine and Gourmet | Leave a comment

Stryker Sonoma Winery

Posted on February 28, 2008 by efc

Tuesday, February 26 promises to be a special night at the Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar. We will present five outstanding wines from the award wining Stryker Sonoma Winery. Louise Shelly and Jeff Kominers have done an outstanding job of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2003, 2004, Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley, Califorina, Red, Sonoma County, Speedy Creek Knights Valley, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

Ten In A Row – The First Five

Posted on February 12, 2008 by John F Croston III

Wines – Pearsons 2005 – Chateau Belle-Garde – $19 NV – Hop Kiln Big Red Prorietary Blend – $15 2004 – Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon – $29 2005 – Prunotto Monpertome – $29 2004 – Kunde Estate cabernet Sauvignon – $24 … Continue reading →

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Wines I dreamed of in Iraq! (Not really but some really good granache)

Posted on January 21, 2008 by efc

Wines I dreamed of in Iraq! Well, since we have Two Blondes and and Brunette and Big A$% Reds, I thought I should have my own series. Since I’m not part of the writers guild I think its acceptable to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2004, 2005, 2006, Australia, Barrossa Valley, Granacha, Grenache, Malbec, Red, Spain | Leave a comment

The Malbec Tasting That Almost Was…

Posted on January 15, 2008 by efc

It was my intention to put together a very nice Malbec tasting for this Tuesday evening. I, along with a few friends, went to Pearson’s and asked Michael for his recommendations. We started with a wonderful Malbec which was medium … Continue reading →

Posted in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, Califorina, France, Granacha, Grenache, Red, Shiraz, Spain, Syrah | 1 Comment

Zinfandels for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2007 by efc

It’s not too late to change your travel plans and leave Wednesday morning!!!! On Nov. 20th, Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar presented a tasting featuring five Zinfandels from California. It seems only fitting that as we prepare to feast on … Continue reading →

Posted in 2003, 2004, 2005, Califorina, Calvert Woodley, Horlick Sharp Cheddar, Lodi, Morbier, Napa, Red, Total Wine and More, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

BONJOUR!

Posted on November 1, 2007 by efc

Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar proudly presents Chateauneuf-du-Pape! This is a special $25 tasting featuring five excellent examples of the renowned C-du-P region. We have strained the budget to be able to present a tasting with not just one or … Continue reading →

Posted in 2004, 2005, Calvert Woodley, Chateauneuf du Pape, Epoisse, France, Parrano, Red, Total Wine and More | 3 Comments

Malbecs!

Posted on October 16, 2007 by efc

An all-Malbec tasting at WWCS. These are five of the best Malbecs from Chile and Argentina, carefully selected by Jean and by Dottie and John from the Wall Street Journal. Seriously–we’re going to enjoy the wines that the Wall Street … Continue reading →

Posted in 2004, 2005, 2006, Malbec | 1 Comment