July 23, 2009

Saturday July 25

New Small Vineyards Italian Arrivals
The amazing Tom Kelly from Small Vineyards has a boatload of new direct imports from Italy to show off. From Piedmont in the north to sunny Sicily in the south, there’s lots of fun, fresh wines. Try crisp flavorful whites, the alluring Rosecco (Rose Prosecco!) and a trio of Red treats: Super-Tuscan, Barbera and a dark/mysterious Nero D’Avola/Syrah. Always a crazy good time at this tasting.

Drop-in tasting from 5-7pm
Try Ten+ Wines for Just $10

Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) represents hundreds of Zin producers and the wine drinkers who love them. Known for the annual ZAP tasting in San Francisco, they’re bringing the fun to Portland for a large tasting.

The evening before, this Tuesday July 28, we’re thrilled to host two of our favorite California Zinfandel producers: Robert Biale and Ridge.

Ridge plans to pour:
Three Valleys Zinfandel
York Creek Zinfandel
Lytton Springs Zinfandel
Gesyerville Zinfandel
Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
Special bonus while it lasts: the renowned Monte Bello
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Robert Biale plans to pour:
Napa Ranches Zinfandel
Black Chicken Zinfandel
Aldo’s Zinfandel
Zappa Red Wine
Hillclimber Syrah

ZAP Zinfandel Grand Tasting
Taste Zins from more than 35 producers, plus sample BBQ items matched to the wines.
Where: World Trade Center in downtown Portland
When: Wednesday July 29,  6-8:30pm
Tickets: $40 public/$35 members. Purchase tickets at www.zinfandel.org or call (503) 274-4900.