 We are pleased to invite everyone from the casual wine lover to the serious wine aficionado to come and enjoy our relaxed and casual wine tastings and dinners.
 Saturday August 30, 1:30-5:30pm Free Wine Tasting: New Releases from the Rhone Valley... The trio of the 2004, 2005, and 2006 vintages has yielded many intriguing wines from the Rhone Valley. While each vintage had certain appellations that fared better than others, it is safe to say that across the board, quality was above average to excellent. Currently, we are just receiving our 2006 offerings and as we segue into the fall, we thought we would offer a preview of what is to come. While generalizing about a vintage in such a broad region is always difficult, I believe it is accurate to conclude that while most 2006’s do not possess the daunting structure of their 2005 counterparts, they are blessed with a brightness and charm which will render them more pleasurable at a younger age. We have selected wines that descend out of a variety of appellations from both the Northern and Southern Rhone in order to highlight the diversity of this still under-valued zone, and we have focused on wines that will be ready to drink sooner rather than later. Of particular interest, especially for the season, are the two white selections that, in my opinion, offer tremendous value and individuality. (IAS) 3601 Elm Ave, Baltimore For more information contact The Wine Source at 410.467.7777
 Free Winemaker's Tasting: Jason Haas from California's Tablas Creek Tablas Creek Vineyard was founded by the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and Robert Haas, longtime importer and founder of Vineyard Brands. They chose the hilly Las Tablas district of west Paso Robles for its similarities to Châteauneuf du Pape: limestone soils, a favorable climate, and rugged terrain.
The partners imported the traditional varietals grown on the Perrins' celebrated estate, including Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Counoise for reds, and Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc for whites. These imported vines passed a rigorous 3-year USDA testing program, and are propagated and grafted in an on-site nursery. All Tablas Creek wines are estate grown and organically farmed on our vineyard.The partners imported the traditional varietals grown on the Perrins' celebrated estate, including Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Counoise for reds, and Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc for whites. These imported vines passed a rigorous 3-year USDA testing program, and are propagated and grafted in an on-site nursery. All Tablas Creek wines are estate grown and organically farmed on our vineyard.
 Free Winemaker's Tasting: Michael Twelftree from South Australia's Two Hands Wines Michael came to the wine industry from a construction background, having spent years attending wine tastings and collecting the wines of the world. In 1998, he established his own Australian wine export company and after three successful years of selling other people's wine, he and business partner Richard Mintz decided to start their own operation. Michael's love for wine is well known and he spends many weeks a year travelling and tasting the greatest wines from the most revered wine regions of the globe. 3601 Elm Ave, Baltimore For more information contact The Wine Source at 410.467.7777
 Free Winemaker's Tasting: Marilyn and Greg Nitz from Napa Valley's Carrefour Vineyards We are pleased to host Carrefour Vineyards, a Napa Valley winery owned by a moonlighting dentist and an airline pilot, Greg and Marilyn Nitz. Carrefour is the French name for “crossroads” or a “meeting place”. 3601 Elm Ave, Baltimore For more information contact The Wine Source at 410.467.7777
 Saturday September 13, 1:30-5:30pm Free Wine Tasting: Theme TBD 3601 Elm Ave, Baltimore For more information contact The Wine Source at 410.467.7777
 Saturday September 27, 1:30-5:30pm Free Wine Tasting: Theme TBD 3601 Elm Ave, Baltimore For more information contact The Wine Source at 410.467.7777 |
 
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