A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 925: Flat Rock Cellars’ Annual Media/Trade Tasting

Posted on May 6, 2024 by tonyaspler

First page of Flat Rock Cellars 2024 Annual Release brochure

Tuesday, April 30th: Went to Flat Rock Cellars to taste the newest, unreleased vintages of their single-vineyard Capstone Series wines (Gravity Pinot Noir, The Rusty Shed Chardonnay and Nadja’s Vineyard Riesling) as well as a chance to take an early look at the 2023 vintage in barrel and to experience the new tasting room that overlooks the vineyard.

Flat Rock’s owner, Ed Madronich

We started with a new, experimental wine – Flat Rock Cellars Pinot Noir/Chardonnay 2023 – a Pinot Noir with 20% Chardonnay. Unfiltered, barrel sample. Red berry nose, medium-bodied, dry; spicy, raspberry flavour with a floral note; fresh and fruity. (90) Continue reading →

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I’ve Joined a Choir

Posted on May 1, 2024 by tonyaspler

I’ve joined a choir, and they’re having a concert soon. I probably won’t be singing in this one because I’m not that familiar with the songs yet, but come to it anyway if you can.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 924: Pentâge Winery, Tawse Vineyard and Flat Rock Cellars

Posted on April 29, 2024 by tonyaspler

Chinmay Kulkarni receives his scholarship

Pentâge Winery Viognier 2018 (Okanagan Valley, BC)
Light golden colour; fragrant, minerally, peach pit nose; medium to full-bodied, dry, richly extracted peach and pear flavours rounded with oak. (89)

Pentâge Winery Hiatus 2018 (Okanagan Valley, BC)
A blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Petite Sirah, 15% Cabernet Franc, 11% Zinfandel and 5% Merlot. Opaque purple in colour; cedary, plum nose with vanilla oak notes; full-bodied, dry, fleshy, savoury black plum and blackcurrant flavours. Richly extracted, with well-integrated oak. (91) Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 923: Bachelder Gamay 2022 Tasting

Posted on April 22, 2024 by tonyaspler

Bill Redelmeier pouring

Saturday, April 13th: Bill Redelmeier of Southbrook invited Deborah and me to a blind of Right Bank Bordeaux reds against two of his wines. All from the 2020 vintage. Continue reading →

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Pre-sale Tickets for Legends Dinner NYC with José Andrés

Posted on April 16, 2024 by tonyaspler

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive pre-sale for tickets to our upcoming Wine Legends Dinner V chaired by José Andrés. Grapes For Humanity Global has partnered with José Andrés in order to raise funds to support Hôpital Albert Hospital. José will match the wines for dinner with an outstanding menu. In addition to the wines provided for the dinner each producer is donating a large format bottle, some with accommodations, dinners and tours.

As a valued member of the wine and philanthropy community, you have the opportunity to secure your spot before tickets officially go on sale to the public in 7 days.

To ensure fairness and because we have less than 40 tickets to sell, each person can purchase up to two tickets during this pre-sale period. Don’t miss out on this chance to join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious cuisine and great company,

Date: Wednesday, October 16th
Time: 6:00
Location: The Bazaar By José Andrés, New York City

Visit https://gfhglobal.org/events/legends-dinner-v/ to access the pre-sale page. Please order today to reserve a seat.

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