CHARDONNAY - AUGUST 7 AT ALAN'S

WineauxU...You Know Who You Are!

I'm trying to stay ahead of your calendars. Mark the calendar and let me know your status for Friday, August 7 at Alan Hoyt's for Chardonnay tasting and skinny dipping (well at least Alan says he is skinny dipping).

SPECIAL TREAT....EVERY WINE IS A WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 SELECTION! ACTUALLY, ALL ARE IN THE TOP 50 FROM 2005 TO 2008.

We have room for more than 12 since we will be outside at Alan's.

This is our only white wine tasting of the year. I have 10 wines pulled, 1-95, 1-94, 5-93 and 3-92 ratings.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!

THE WINE POPE

JULY 10 - BLIND TASTING - REDS

WineauxU Grads:

We are a go for Friday July 10. A few of you still not replying as yet, but we have at least 9- 10 as follows:

1 R. Healy
2 C. Odgers
3 J Ardito
4 R. Rigg
5 P. Dunne
6 M. Healy
7 J. Sinclair
8 H. Fila - Maybe
9 A. Hoyt


We do not have a location as yet. Anyone care to host? I could do it if needed. I will probably do the takeout route so there is more time to socialize this time.

IF YOU HAVE WINES TO SHARE FOR THE BLIND TASTING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP. DR. JOE? THIS IS NOT MANDATORY. THE LESS YOU KNOW ABOUT WHAT IS IN THE LIST, THE MORE THE SURPRISE FACTOR.

The Wine Pope

Sangiovese Night Stars

Best wines of the night:

1. LA PODERINA Brunello di Montalcino 1999

2. ALTESINO Toscana Alte d'Altesi 2000

3. 2001 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro

Dessert:
1. GRADY LIMONCELLO 2009

If you want to buy wines like these- check WineSearcher.com

1. LA PODERINA Brunello di Montalcino 2004- Spectator 93 - $52-55 at Zachy's, Canal's Marlton

2. ALTESINO Toscana Alte d'Altesi 2000 - Nothing available with a good rating and 2000 is not available anymore.

3. 2001 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro 2004 - Parker 91 - Wine Legend $30

Love and blessings to all my peeps,

The Wine Pope