Category Archives: Calvert Woodley
Food and Wine with Chef Damon Hersh
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
My Wines might be Petite, but I’m Not†– Petite Verdot
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
Italian Immigrant Winemakers in California.
Lynne Cool will be guest presenter for the class tomorrow night. This is one you will not want to miss. In addition to exploring the contributions of Italian winemakers to the wine culture of California, Lynne will discuss the much-disputed … Continue reading
Ten In A Row – The First Five
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
Champagne – A Tale of Three Grapes
Wine – Cleveland Park Francois de Rozay Champagne, NV Brut Reims, Verzeney – $29.99 Domaine Rolet, Cremant de Jura, NV Brut, Cuvee Coeur de Chardonnay (Blanc de blanc) – $21.99 Domaine Chevrot, Cremant de Bourgogne, Brut (Balnc de noir) – … Continue reading
Zinfandels for Thanksgiving
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
Hot Wines for Cool Nights – (11/13/2007)
Wines from Pearson’s: N/V Cristalino Rose,Cava (Pendes, Spain) – $8.00 2006 Tres Picos, Granacha (Campo de Borja,Spain) – $13.00 2003 Vigne Vecche Primativa (Salento, Apulia, Itlay) – $20.00 2003 Amarone, Zardini (Verone, Italy) – $39.00 N/V Madeira, Brodbent, Fine/Rich (Madeira) … Continue reading
BONJOUR!
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
Gewurztraminer
Sorry, this took so long to post, I have been very busy with work and other things. I spent last weekend with about 50 other people building a web application called www.holaneighbor.com. It’s about creating a community in your area. … Continue reading
A Sampling of Portugal and Spain
Sorry, this has taken so long to get the wine and cheese information out from Tuesday’s class. I never got home until after 11:00 pm and have been out the last two nights after work until late. Here is the list of great wines … Continue reading