A Toast to Tuscany… wine tasting

Join us for a special evening of wine, laughter, and appreciation as we “pregame” for our upcoming Italy adventure …. while celebrating the incredible members who make this group so special.

Paul is currently curating the tasting — and as many of you know, he always goes above and beyond — so you can expect something truly memorable.

✨ This is a complimentary event as a thank-you to our members.
🥖 Feel free to bring snacks or small bites to share with the group.
Because this gathering will be held in a private residence, attendance is limited.
The address will be provided 48 hours prior to the event to confirmed attendees.

Let’s raise a glass to friendship, great wine, and a little taste of Tuscany right here at home. 🥂

My mocktail crew, we see you and will have a zero proof option for you to celebrate 🎉

UPDATE - THE FINAL WINE TASTING SELECTION HAS BEEN CURATED AND CONTRIBUTED BY PAUL AND LEA:

2020 Marchesi Mazzei "Philip" Toscana IGT
95 Points, James Suckling
This is aromatic with blueberries and black cherries, as well as hints of blue flowers, spices, dark chocolate and crushed stones. Full-bodied with layers of firm, fine-grained tannins and deep blue fruit. Structured and focused with a lingering finish that continues to build. Well crafted.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2014 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli Toscana IGT
95 Points, James Suckling
A beautifully soft and balanced red with berry, chocolate and vanilla. Full body, round tannins and a juicy finish. A rich and gorgeous wine. Made from organic grapes.
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Petit Verdot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
2016 Collazzi Toscana IGT
95 Points, James Suckling
Flowers and citrus fruit with currants and cherries on the nose, following through to a full body, yet very tight and precise with compact tannins and fresh, energetic finish. Tasty.
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.
2016 Marchesi Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Concerto Toscana IGT
95 Points, Antonio Galloni
Dense, plush and explosive, with superb depth and notable persistence. Super-ripe black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and rose petal build in a rich, dramatic wine endowed with superb depth, intensity and pedigree. All the best elements of the house style are on display in this sumptuous, modern Tuscan red. Two thousand sixteen is a terrific vintage for the Concerto. I loved it.
80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot.
2022 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscana IGT
99 Points, James Suckling
There’s a purity and beauty to this that impresses you the minute you put your nose in the glass. So aromatic. Flowers, graphite, blackcurrants and hints of gunmetal. Medium- to full-bodied with tannins that coat your mouth but give a feeling of fine cashmere. The length and intensity is calm but rather endless. 45% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon, 10% cabernet franc and 5% petite verdot.