September 2, 2004
The August Report
August 15th -a warm, pleasant day found us at the home of Mary and
Mike Evans. Bill
Eisberg presented a program on Rose wines, seven in all! In order of
preference, they were: --
Mandolina Santa Barbara Rosato 2003 70% Nebbiola, 30% Barbera -$15.99
- 5 votes
Chateau Potelle Rivera Rose Paso Robles 2002 -$14.99 - 4 votes
Hugues De Beauvignac Syrah Rose Cotes De Thau 2003 -$6.99 - 2 votes
Domaine De Montmarin Les Olivers Rose Cotes De Thongue 2003 -$7.99 -
1 vote
Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rose 2002 $11.99 - 1 vote
Also ran -
Toad Hollow Eye of the Toad Pinot Noir Rose 2003 , Sonoma at $9.99
and Tasca d' Almerita Rose di Regaleali 2002, Italyat $12.99.
Thanks again to Bill, Mary and Mike for a great outdoor tasting and
great setting.
September Extravaganza -September 12th
Phil and Naorni Benzil will be both house and wine hosts. The theme
is: ""What's In A Rothschild's?" Please call Phil or
Naomi by Wednesday, September 8th. Call early since there will be a
limit of 30 members and any guests.
Future Schedule
10/17 Wine -Stewart House -Barbour
11/21 Wine -Murray House -Murray
12/12 Wine -Landon House -Blosveren
"An old wine bibber, having been smashed in a
railroad collision, some wine was poured on his lips to revive him.
'Pauillac, 1873', he murmured, and died".
-- Ambrose Bierce, Enlarged Devil's Dictionary.
