Switchback to Merlot
March 26, 2009 by Ivy Kupec
Filed under Inspired Posts, Ivy F. Kupec, Wine People
It’s hard to be a Merlot these days
For years, many wine connoisseurs dismissed Merlots from California as bland and characterless–so much so that it was probably the most memorable line from the movie Sideways: “…if anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving.”
Gems Aplenty with Dierberg Wines at Topaz
March 19, 2009 by Sean Chaudhry
Filed under Events, Inspired Posts, Sean Chaudhry, Wine People
Everyone likes being part of a secret. And maybe that’s why the dinner that we held about a week ago at Topaz featuring an assortment of Jim and Mary Dierberg’s wines was such a hit. Sure, our event was publicized, and the restaurant is known to be one of the best in our area, but the wines—these were well-reviewed wines that have surprisingly not gotten a lot of press. So, it was a real treat to not only taste the wines, but to do so with the winery owners and their winemaker, Nick de Luca.
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An Evening with Gary Pisoni
March 18, 2009 by Sean Chaudhry
Filed under Calendar of Events
Come meet the man behind some of the greatest wines your lips will ever touch!
Host: Hinsdale Wine Shop
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009
Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Hinsdale Wine Shop
Street: 12 E. Hinsdale Avenue
City/Town: Hinsdale, IL
Description: Meet legendary winemaker Gary Pisoni at the Hinsdale Wine Shop. He will be here for a meet and greet, tasting, autograph signing and more.
This man is a superstar!
Come taste:
- 2007 Lucia Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard
- 2007 Lucia Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
- 2007 Lucia Chardonnay SLH
- 2008 Rose of Pinot Noir SLH
