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Wine Lovers!!!
We are a group of people who love wine, love socializing, making new friends and having a good time together. We do some wine education (tasting) activities as some wine drinking events. Lots of fun and a great group of people - come join us!
Join Wine Lovers and "Foodies" for some West Valley fun!! Our members are interesting and fun and we all share an enjoyment of wine. Sophisticated tastes or expertise on vintages or varieties are not required.
We will explore new places, enjoy some different wines and even learn a few things about choosing & enjoying wine.
Just bring a taste for good wine... good food... and a fun loving spirit!!!
Upcoming events
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•OnlineThursday Virtual Happy Hour: Aglianico
OnlineAglianico is a red wine grape now thought to be native to southern Italy. It produces full-bodied red wines that show musky berry flavors with firm tannins and good aging potential. Campania's Taurasi and Basilicata's Aglianico del Vulture are two of the best known appellations to use the variety.
In their youth, Aglianico wines tend to be very tannic and concentrated, especially if adverse weather conditions force producers to harvest their crop before it has achieved complete ripeness. A few years of aging has a favorable impact on the wine and helps the tannins to soften and the fruit profile to emerge.
The structure and richness of Aglianico make it a popular grape for blending in southern Italy. In Campania, it is frequently blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the production of some IGT wines. Aglianico wines are typically garnet-red, fading to terracotta tones after sufficient time in bottle.
One of its prime expressions is in the Taurasi DOCG, where the grape forms the majority (if not, the entirety) of wines produced under the denomination, roughly 80km (50 miles) east of Naples. Aglianico del Taburno, also a DOCG, lies just to the north. Southeast of Taurasi, in Basilicata, the sole DOC wine in the region, Aglianico del Vulture, is produced from Aglianico grapes grown on the volcanic slopes of Monte Vulture. The grape is also found in scattered locations across most of southern Italy from Molise to Sicily.
## We have a choice of videos to watch including:
- https://youtu.be/Z_DU2IdLpBg?si=ziUA-NCcPtEgGf8G - Italy Aglianico and Wines of Campania - Wine with Jimmy (19:01)
- https://youtu.be/9Qb209NgvfI?si=-E1wV5WDYN8P3mp_ - General Overview of Aglianico - James TheWineGuy (3:51)
- https://youtu.be/67R_4JarAyc?si=O90TocGOCyJWm8K1 - Barolo Of The South: Taurasi vs Aglianico del Vulture - Dr. Mathew Horkey (10:39)
So, pick up a bottle and watch a couple of videos. Let us know what you’re drinking and eating, and, if possible, the region from which your wine comes. Do you have any comments (positive or negative) about the videos? And, as always, tell us what’s going on in your life - what's happening with you, how you're feeling about things, updates, successes, challenges - as much or as little as you’re willing to disclose. We are in this together. And - thank goodness - we have wine!
Cheers!!
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•OnlineThursday Virtual Happy Hour: Halloween Candy Wine Pairings
OnlinePairing Halloween candy with wine can enhance your tasting experience! Here at the West Valley Wine Group, we will discuss these pairings at this Meetup scheduled the day before the actual day of Halloween.
We suggest you first select your favorite Halloween candy and then select a wine that considers the sweetness and flavor profiles of both to create delightful combinations.
### General Pairing Tips
- Match Sweetness: The sweetness of candy can affect the perception of wine. Dry wines may taste bitter when paired with overly sweet candies, so opt for sweeter wines with sugary treats.
- Consider Texture: The texture of the candy (soft, crunchy, chewy) can influence the body of the wine you choose. For example, light-bodied wines pair well with lighter candies, while richer candies can handle fuller-bodied wines.
- Aromatic Harmony: Look for wines that share similar aromatic profiles with the candy. For instance, if a candy has nutty or caramel notes, a wine with similar characteristics will complement it well.
### Read This
How to Pair Wine with Halloween Candy, According to an Expert Taster | Wine Enthusiast Magazine
### Videos to Watch
- Pairing Halloween Candy and Wine with Keri Levens - Hallowine Special - YouTube (9:12)
- Trick or Treat for Adults: Top Wine & Halloween Candy Pairings (7:23)
- Halloween Candy & Wine Pairings (14.11)
So, pick up a bottle and watch the videos. Dress up in your Halloween costume. Let us know what you’re drinking and eating, and, if possible, the region from which your wine comes. And, as always, tell us what’s going on in your life - what's happening with you, how you're feeling about things, updates, successes, challenges - as much or as little as you’re willing to disclose. We are in this together. And - thank goodness - we have wine!
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