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We are a Wine and Dine Group! We share some good (sometimes Great!) bottles of wine over food and conversation.
A few times per month, we have small group dinners, either 6, 8 or 10 people at each event. The group organizers will host dinners on both weeknights and weekends. The organizer will supply 4 bottles of wine for 6 person dinners, 5 bottles of wine for 8 person dinners, and 6 bottles of wine for 10 person dinners. Most of the time, the wines will come from the event organizer's personal collection.
The cost of each event will be for an individual's share of the wine and in some cases the wine corkage charge of the restaurant. Dinner is not included and must be paid for at the event.
To attend an event, the wine payment must be made in advance, and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Once you pay, refunds or credits are only available if you cancel AND your spot gets filled by someone else. All refunds are subject to a cancellation fee from $3 to $5, depending on the cost of the event. There is no refund or credit for no-shows.
No other outside wine will be permitted, unless prior arrangements have been made with the host, but attendees may order wine or spirits from the restaurant, at their own expense. Attendees are expected to order at least an entree and one other item from the menu, either an appetizer, a side dish or a dessert.
Along with the wine charge, everyone will be expected/required to pay for their own meal, along with a 33% charge for tax and tip.
We will be dining at restaurants that we have established relationships with, where we can bring our own wine for us to enjoy. Corkage varies from restaurant to restaurant, from Zero to $25 per bottle.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PROFILE PICTURE WHERE I CAN SEE YOUR FACE, YOU WILL BE REJECTED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THIS GROUP.
Kommende Veranstaltungen
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- $38.00
Beaujolais and Zinfandel
Nice Matin, 201 West 79th St., at Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY, USWhen I started drinking wine, my two favorites were Beaujolais and (Red) Zinfandels. Two extreme wines on opposite ends of the spectrum.
Join me for another night at UWS favorite, Nice Matin. I will be revisiting my past by pouring a refreshing white wine starter, a Beaujolais and 3 Zinfandels.They are located on the corner of W. 79th and Amsterdam Ave.
Here is a link to their menu:
Nice Matin Dinner Menu** The cost of this event is $38 and is for the cost of the wines.
NOTE: Meetup has started charging a "Partner Fee" that is above and in addition to the listed price of the event. It is annoying and confusing, but there is nothing I can do about it. It comes to approximately $4 more for each RSVP. You will see this charge when you complete your rsvp and pay for the event. MEETUP+ members are exempt from this charge.
Just a reminder of our usual rules:
You will also have to pay the cost of your food (plus 33% for tax and tip). You will be expected to order at least 2 dishes (an appetizer and a main, or main and dessert) to help support the restaurant.
Please read and understand the group's cancellation policy. If you take spot, then cancel, and no one else takes the spot, you will not receive a refund or credit. No refunds or credits will be given for no-shows or late cancellations (unless someone else takes your spot). All cancellations are subject to a $6 service fee.
The Wines (notes will be distributed at the dinner):
2023 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc ($25) - WA 90, Vinous 93 and JD 94 points, "Blending 69% Sauvignon Blanc and 31% Semillon, the 2023 Chaleur Blanc is made in a rich, rounded style, with oak influence coming from its time in barrel, 42% new. The Semillon is from Klipsun Vineyard in Red Mountain and the Sauvignon Blanc from Sagemoor. Salty wet stone, dried apricot, and a hint of honey make it a compelling, medium-bodied white that shows a 25- to 30-year aging potential. (Drink between 2025-2055)"
2020 Bonnet-Cotton Brouilly Les Mines ($45) - I haven't had a bottle of this in 2 years! But here are my notes from then, "Very different from what I was expecting from a Beaujolais. It was bigger, fuller bodied with a longer finish. Still it was very fruit forward. Those in my group that liked it, loved it, but some didn't care for it." PS - I gave it 93 points. So I loved it!
2023 Two Vintners Zinfandel Stonetree Vineyard ($33) - Eric Guido 92, JD 90 points, "Juicy berry fruit highlights a layered, jammy core of soft, supple texture in the 2023 Zinfandel Stonetree Vineyard, blended with 39% Primitivo and 22% Petite Sirah. It’s a wild child of explosive fruit that has an easy-drinking nature and will appeal to fans of full-bodied, no wimpy, no hold-barred wines. Drink now. (Drink between 2025-2026)"
2021 Ridge Zinfandel Stone Ranch ($45) - 92% Zinfandel, 2% Carignane, 2% Petite Sirah. 15.2% alcohol. From the winemaker, "Ripe strawberry, black raspberry, cocoa, and black pepper aromas. Bright acidity with notes of pomegranate, plum, blackberry and sage give way to ample structure and fine tannins with a lengthy finish. SR (1/23)"
2020 Martinelli Zinfandel Jackass Vineyard ($105) - Vinous 92 points, "The 2020 Zinfandel Jackass Vineyard is packed with black cherry, game, tobacco and incense. Readers will find a brooding, potent Zinfandel. There is plenty of character, but a bit less in the way of finesse at this stage in what is shaping up to be a pretty brutish Zinfandel. (Drink between 2025-2035)"
8 Teilnehmer - $45.00
Napa!
Bobby Van's 230Park, 230 Park Ave, New York, NY, USIt is time for a Napa (California) wine night at Bobby Van's. For this dinner we will have one white wine from California's Russian River Valley, followed by 4 red wines, all from Napa!
We will return to perennial favorite, Bobby Van's on Park for a 7pm reservation.
Here is a link to their menu...
Bobby Van's on Park MenuJust a reminder of our usual rules:
** The cost of this event is $45 and is for the cost of the wines only.
NOTE: Meetup has started charging a "Partner Fee" that is above and in addition to the listed price of the event. It comes to approximately $4 more for each RSVP. You will see this charge when you complete your rsvp and pay for the event. Sorry! Meetup+ members are exempt from this charge.
You will also have to pay the cost of your food (plus 33% for tax and tip). Please order at least two courses (i.e. a main dish and either appetizer or dessert) for your dinner. There are very few restaurants that allow us to bring our own wine for a Zero corkage fee. We must be good guests to encourage the restaurant to continue to be generous to us.
Please read and understand the group's cancellation policy. If you take spot, then cancel, and no one else takes the spot, you will not receive a refund or credit. No refunds or credits will be given for no-shows or late cancellations (unless someone else takes your spot). All cancellations are subject to a $6 service fee.
Please use public transportation - NO DRINKING AND DRIVING!
The Wines :
2023 Tongue Dancer Chardonnay Magnolia Montrachet ($60) - The Drunken Cyclist has reviewed this twice, 97 points both times. While I think that is high (I gave it 95 points), it is a great Napa Chard. ". The nose out of the bottle is more expressive with green apple, lime, and maybe a touch of pineapple. The palate is simply magical with plenty of the aforementioned fruit, a tantalizing minerality, and oodles of acidity. But. There is also a deeper richness here, a creaminess that verges on intense. Younger siblings often try their hardest to show up their older brethren, but often fail. This does not. At. All. It soars. Outstanding Plus."
2016 Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle ($85) - CT 91.6, the only Merlot dominant blend of the night. WA 94 points, "Composed of 67% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Firebelle (White Label) has a seductive nose of spiced black berries, black forest cake, preserved plums and kirsch with touches of eucalyptus, espresso, licorice and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the spiced black fruit flavors completely coat the palate with loads of mint and herbal sparks, framed by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a lingering aniseed note. (drink 2020-2038)"
2013 12c Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard ($75) - Sort of a lost in the cellar wine. I bought this years ago and didn't like it, so I put it away and forgot about it. Last week I opened up a bottle and was amazed at how good it tasted. So we get to try one of my remaining bottles! CT 92.7, WS 91, WA 95 points, "This brilliant project boasts the increasingly respected Mike Smith as the winemaker. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful dense, ruby/purple color that’s opaque to the rim, a big, spicy, rich nose of black fruits, forest floor and licorice. It’s full-bodied and opulent with low acidity, stunning concentration and length. This is a beauty; it’s round voluptuous and best drunk now and over the next 15 or more years. (drink 2016-2031)"
2014 Lindstrom Wines Cabernet Sauvignon ($70) - From the Stags Leap District. CT 92.7, Galloni from Vinous scored this 93 points multiple times. But here is WS's more reasonable 90 point review, "Robust and full-bodied, this is a touch rustic and chewy, as the core of dark berry and licorice flavors, mocha-scented oak and loamy earth notes form a complex package. The finish is long and engaging. Drink now through 2030"
2016 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena ($45) - CT 92.6, JD 94 points, "the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon comes all from the estate and is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 20 months in 70% new French oak and was bottled unfined and unfiltered. This sensational effort's purity and balance is something to behold, offering a smorgasbord of creme de cassis, blueberries, tobacco leaf, lavender, damp forest floor, and spring flower-like nuances that develop beautifully with time in the glass. Full-bodied, multi-dimensional, concentrated yet weightless, it's a stunning Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that does everything right. Drink it any time over the coming 15+ years. (Drink between 2019-2034)"
8 Teilnehmer - $47.00
Champoux Vineyard Wines!
Akdeniz, 43 W. 46th Street, between 5th and 6th Aves., Manhattan, NY, USPLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOCATION FOR THIS DINNER HAS CHANGED TO AKDENIZ TURKISH RESTAURANT
I really do love WA state wines and my gateway to these wines was the Champoux vineyard. One of, WA State's Premier vineyards, it holds a place in WA similar to Napa Valley's To-Kalon vineyard. Producing consistently excellent wines, with the grapes being sold to multiple winemakers. Currently the vineyard is wholly owned by Quilceda Creek, who previously owned half of the vineyard, they purchased the remaining parcel from the vineyard's namesake, Paul Champoux, when he retired a few years ago.
So join me for a Champoux wine night at Akdeniz Turkish Restaurant. For this dinner we will have one white wine from WA state, followed by 4 red wines, all from the Champoux vineyard!
This will be an 8 person 7pm reservation.
Here is a link to Akdeniz' menu
Just a reminder of our usual rules:
** The cost of this event is $47 and is for the cost of the wines only.
NOTE: Meetup has started charging a "Partner Fee" that is above and in addition to the listed price of the event. It comes to approximately $4 more for each RSVP. You will see this charge when you complete your rsvp and pay for the event. Sorry! Meetup+ members are exempt from this charge.
You will also have to pay the cost of your food (plus 33% for tax and tip). Please order at least two courses (i.e. a main dish and either appetizer or dessert) for your dinner. There are very few restaurants that allow us to bring our own wine for a Zero corkage fee. We must be good guests to encourage the restaurant to continue to be generous to us.
Please read and understand the group's cancellation policy. If you take spot, then cancel, and no one else takes the spot, you will not receive a refund or credit. No refunds or credits will be given for no-shows or late cancellations (unless someone else takes your spot). All cancellations are subject to a $6 service fee.
Please use public transportation - NO DRINKING AND DRIVING!
The Wines :
2023 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc ($30) - Vinous 93, JD 94, WA 90 points, "A blend of 69% Sauvignon Blanc and 31% Sémillon, the 2023 Chaleur Blanc was matured in 42% new French oak. It has gregarious aromas of lemongrass, white peach, tarragon and musky floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate is ripe and gently grippy, its layered flavors balanced by bright acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish."
2018 Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard ($55) - CT 92.3, WA and JD 95 points, Owen Bargreen 94 points, "The 2018 Red Wine Champoux shows off a dense core once in the glass. In the mouth, it dazzles with a combination of weight and tension, generating a gorgeous combination of red and dark fruits that mingle with coffee grounds, sagebrush and milk chocolate accents. Enjoy this outstanding blend of 39% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon over the next 15 years. (Drink between 2021-2035)"
NOTE: I need to double check the label for the actual wine blend..Both JD and WA give different proportions than OB. Here is what WA and JD say is the blend, "58% Merlot. 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Cabernet Franc that spent 22 months in 35% new French oak"2012 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Champoux Vineyard ($50) - WA 94 points, "Maybe the finest wine from here (that I’ve tasted anyway), the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Champoux Vineyard is a thrilling blend of almost all Cabernet (there’s 2% Malbec) that exhibits, fresh, lively and pure notes of cassis, black raspberry, violets, toasted bread and spring flowers. Coming from one of the top terroirs in Washington, this full-bodied, elegant and layered Cabernet has no hard edges, impeccable balance and a great finish. Probably the most complete wine in the lineup, it will be better with a few years of cellaring, and have two decades of evolution."
2014 Soos Creek Champoux Vineyard ($40) - 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Cabernet Franc, WA 90, Vinous 91+. Here is Full Pull's sales pitch which includes some history of the winery and the vineyard, "Hello friends. For almost as long as Full Pull has been writing about wine, we’ve considered Soos Creek to be responsible for some of the best values coming out of Washington. Soos Creek is a holistic representation of our state’s burgeoning wine scene. The man in charge, Dave Larsen, is one of the great success stories of the Boeing Winemaking Club. He began making wine in 1987 and quickly moved from amateur to commercial winemaking in 1989. He kept both gigs (Boeing and Soos Creek) until 2004, when he retired from Boeing to pursue winemaking full time. Despite 30 years in the business, Soos Creek is still very much a boutique winery, with thoughtful, limited production (still under 2,000 cases) that always leads to high demand. Much of Soos Creek’s success comes from its honest and passionate approach to fruit. From the sourcing to winemaking, presenting and showcasing beautiful fruit has always been Dave’s focus. However, the 2014 vintage marks a surprising shift in Soos’ fruit. Due to Paul Champoux’s retirement, 2014 marks the final vintage that the winery will source grapes from Champoux Vineyard. David Larsen and Champoux have a long, rich history together. Dave’s first commercial wine in 1989 was made from Mercer Ranch fruit. Mercer Ranch was eventually sold and renamed Champoux Vineyard (located here), and is considered by many the greatest site for Cabernet Sauvignon in the state. 2014 marks Dave’s 26th vintage working with this site, making these final bottlings homages to decades’ worth of work." NOTE: Turns out this WASN'T the final vintage for SC from this vineyard!
2012 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon ($175) - And now, from the co-owner of the Champoux vineyard, QC doesn't feel the need to ID their own vineyard, but it is from Champoux! Vinous 95+, JD 98, WA 4 reviews, all either 97 or 98 points, here is the most recent one from 8/2021) 98 points, "Dark, robust and juicy in the glass, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is still firm with generous oak essence on the nose with elements of Chambord, plum reduction and blackberry jus. Full-bodied, the palate offers a juicy, fruit-forward expression with an intense weight and volume for Cabernet, which evolves to show elevated alcohol across the mid-palate. The wine continues to offer a hedonistic and pleasurable expression and shows the first signs of the wine going from young, vibrant and juicy to matured, tertiary and elegant."
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