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

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

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

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

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

Posted in 2005, 2006, Bell's Wine and Spirit, Califorina, Calvert Woodley, Italy, Merlot, Red | 1 Comment

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

Posted in 2004, 2005, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calvert Woodley, Pearsons, Red | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Calvert Woodley, France, Pinot Noir | 1 Comment

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

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

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

Posted in 2003, 2006, Asiago, Calvert Woodley, Granacha, Grenache, Italy, Madeira, N/V, Pearsons, Primativo, Red, Spain | Leave a comment

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

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

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

Posted in 2005, 2006, Alsace, Arrowine, Calvert Woodley, Emmental, Gerwurztaminer, Italy, MacArthur, Rodmans, Roquefort, Southeastern New Endgland, Virginia, White | Leave a comment

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

Posted in 1997, 1998, 2004, Calvert Woodley, Manchego, Montebuena, Montecillo, Port, Portugal, Red, Rioja, Spain, Stilton, Total Wine and More, White | Leave a comment