Join me Thursday, July 29th at 6:30pm at the Inn at Palmer Divide in Palmer Lake, CO for a special tasting featuring the sexy, silky Pinots of the Willamette Valley of northern Oregon. We’ll be featuring eight wines, many from the acclaimed 2008 vintage. The price for this tasting is only $25.00/person. After the tasting, the MoZaic restaurant will offer a 2 for 1 dinner special for only $35.00 (two entrees) plus tax and gratuity. For reservations please call me at 488-3019 or reply to this email.

Tasting List

2007 Scott Paul Wines Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley - The 2007 La Paulee starts with an enticing nose of cedar, mineral, cherry, and raspberry. Velvety-textured, it displays elegance, excellent grip, savory fruit, and a lengthy, sweetly-fruited finish. This stylish, feminine effort will provide pleasure through 2017. Wine Advocate: 90 $34.00

2007 Stoller Vineyards Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley - The JV (junior vines) is light in texture, with lovely point to the raspberry and floral flavors, persisting well as the finish opens up nicely. Drink now through 2015. Wine Spectator: 90 $24.00

2006 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir “Evenstad Reserve” Willamette Valley - Smooth and round, with a lovely polished feel to the dark berry, cherry, licorice and spice flavors, flowing easily over finely tuned tannins, persisting expressively. Drink now through 2016. Definitely a Burgundy slayer! Wine Spectator: 92 $55.00

2008 Adelsheim Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley - Smooth and velvety, this is light on its feet, glowing with red cherry and raspberry flavors, with a hint of mint in the background. Lingers easily on the refreshing finish. Drink now through 2013. A great wine from a classic producer. Wine Spectator: 90 $30.00

2007 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon - The 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley has a fragrant perfume of cedar, spice box, eucalyptus, menthol, cherry, and raspberry. Made in an elegant, racy style, this medium-bodied effort has a vibrant core of spicy red fruits, moderate ripe tannin, excellent intensity, and savory flavors. It will benefit from another 1-2 years of cellaring and offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2019. Wine Advocate: 90 $40.00

2008 Cloudline by Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir, Oregon $19.00 (Not Rated)

2008 Argyle Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $24.00 (Not Rated)

2008 Forefront by Pine Ridge Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley - $24.00 (Not Rated)

Join me Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30pm at The Margarita at Pine Creek in Colorado Springs for a Vintner's Dinner with Stephen Kautz, owner of Ironstone Vineyards. Ironstone Vineyards, located in the Sierra Foothills of California, is a family-owned and operated winery focused on sustainable viticulture. Cost for the six course tasting menu is $55.00/person (plus tax plus gratuity). Please call for reservations: 719-598-8667.

1st-Seared scallops, crispy Pork Belly slaw, Zucchini latke

2nd-Avocado Vichyssiose, Crispy crab and goat cheese stuffed squash blossoms
Served with 2007 Christine Andrew Viognier

3rd-Farmers Market Salad, Napali Warm Mustard Dressing, Manchego Cheese
Served with 2008 Xpression Rose

4th-Wild Mushroom and Tallegio stuffed Duck Egg Pasta agnoltti, Fresh Tomato-preserved lemon Sauce
Served with 2007 Christine Andrew Petite Syrah

5th-Roasted Chile and Fresh corn Humita, adobo Braised Goat, Amarillo-Corn Sauce
Served with 2007 Ironstone Reserve Zinfandel "Rous Vineyard" Lodi, CA

6th-Marinated Sous Vide braised Beef Strip Loin, Gaujillo Chile-Blackberry Mole, Summer vegetable Farro Salad
Served with 2005 Ironstone Reserve Meritage (Cabernet Sauvignon) Sierra Foothills, CA

Dessert, Chocolate-Beet Sacher torte, Creme Fraiche Anglaise, Hazelnut Tuile

Join me Thursday, August 12th, 7pm at MoZaic in The Inn at Palmer Divide in Palmer Lake for wine dinner featuring wines from the state of Oregon. Featured wines will include the 2009 Blue Pirate Pinot Gris, 2008 Blue Pirate Pinot Noir, 2007 A to Z “Night & Day” Cabernet-Merlot blend from the Rogue Valley and the 2006 A to Z “Chemin de Terre” Merlot-Cabernet from the Rogue Valley (I LOVE this wine!). For more information on these special blends visit A to Z’s website, www.atozwineworks.com. Price is only $50.00/person plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call MoZaic at 481-1800. Menu to follow soon.

Join me Thursday, August 26th at 6:30pm at the Inn at Palmer Divide in Palmer Lake, CO for a tasting featuring 2008 Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Featured wineries will include Clos des Papes, Mas du Boislauzon, Le Vieux Donjon, Les Bosquet des Papes, Domaine Olivier Hillaire, Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange and Clos des Brusquieres. The price for this tasting is only $25.00/person. After the tasting, the MoZaic restaurant will offer a 2 for 1 dinner special for only $35.00 (two entrees) plus tax and gratuity. For reservations please call me at 488-3019.