Upcoming Events for October

The Vine Post October Newsletter

Upcoming Events for October:

Champagne Masterclassw/ Nick Jackson MWOctober 18th at 6pm$90/person

Please join us for another class with our local Master of Wine, Nick Jackson, for an in depth exploration of Champagne. We will taste six different Champagnes and explore the region through the lens of its varieties, villages and producers. Champagne is one of the most exciting regions in France today with so much to discover beyond the famous brands. This class will be a great place to start.

The Lineup:

Jean Milan Transparence Blanc de Blancs 2018

Champagne Clandestin Les Semblables Boreal Brut Nature NV

Paul Bara Special Club Rose 2015

Vilmart Couer de Cuvee Brut 2015

Laurent Perrier Grande Siecle Ed. 25

Castello di Perno with Matteo CalvarusoOctober 27th at 6pm$60/person

Please join us on Thursday, October 27th at 6pm for an Italian wine tasting experience with Castello di Perno, one of Piedmont’s most exciting new producers. Matteo Calvaruso, brand ambassador, has travelled from the Barolo region to share Castello di Perno’s wonderful wines with us, and explain what makes them special.

We will taste six wines, including:

– Langhe Nascetta

– Langhe Nebbiolo

– Barolo DOCG

– Castelletto Barolo DOCG

– Nizza DOCG Barbera

The Castello di Perno wines are imported to Florida by friend of the Vine Post, Nick Jackson, Master of Wine, who will also be present.

100% Organic. J.B. Becker’s wines are are one of the most talked about in all of Germany, and a bottle like this is why. This Riesling is totally dry. As this dry Riesling has some age, it begins to envelop more savory, rocky flavors along with citrus and herbs, perfect for a smoked salmon dish or prawn dish.

Composed of Carricante, the noble indigenous white grape of the Etna volcano. Dry, mineral, harmonious with pleasant acidity, aromatic persistence and aftertaste of anise and almond. Serve this delicious, earth-driven bottle with salads, shellfish, and Italian-inspired cheese boards.

From a 100% sustainable and organic certified vineyard located in Russell - Maipu. It has blackberries, chocolate and hazelnut flavors with a linear, firm structure. Wines such as this are hidden gems that must be discovered. A variety of foods pair well with this wine, including pasta, grilled tuna, barbecued chicken, and beef.

Composition: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Shiraz, 9% Merlot

Rust en Vrede was the first South African winery to specialize exclusively in red wine and

the first producer in South Africa to make a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot.

This wine has been named to Wine Spectator’s “Top 100” for four years in succession. In addition to its deep purple color, the 2015 Estate Red offers notes of black currants, tobacco leaf, and earthy forest floor aromas. Dark fruits like blueberries and blackcurrant dominate the palate, blending well with earthy flavors to create a long, velvety finish.