December Wine Tasting

nbrodeur — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:25:46 +0000

A wine tasting will take place on December 11, 2009, 4 to 7pm.

Heather, from Baystate Wine Co., will be hosting the tasting.

The wines to be tastes are:

The Moorland - 2008 Sauvignon Blanc.

The Other White - 2007 blend consist of 65% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon Blanc, and 10% Viognier.

The Other Red - 2007 blend consist 60% Carbenet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Syrah.

Lost Angel Mischief - 2006 blend consist of 45% Carbenet Sauvignon, 37% Petite Sirah,

and 18% Sangiovese.

Stephen Vincent - 2008 Pinot Noir.

4 Bears - 2006 Carbenet Sauvignon with 13 % Merlot, and 2% Petite Verdot.

Moscato Allegro dessert wine.

February 2009 Wine Tasting

nbrodeur — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:27:21 +0000

The February wine tasting will be on Friday 13th from 4 to 7 pm.

Wine Advocate Rating System

nbrodeur — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:58:17 +0000

Robert Parker’s rating system employs a 50-100 point quality scale. It is my belief that the various twenty (20) point rating systems do not provide enough flexibility and often result in compressed and inflated wine ratings. The Wine Advocate takes a hard, very critical look at wine, since I would prefer to underestimate the wine’s quality than to overestimate it. The numerical ratings are utilized only to enhance and complement the thorough tasting notes, which are my primary means of communicating my judgments to you.

96-100:
An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wines of this caliber are worth a special effort to find, purchase, and consume.

90 - 95:
An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines.

80 - 89:
A barely above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of finesse and flavor as well as character with no noticeable flaws.

70 - 79:
An average wine with little distinction except that it is a soundly made. In essence, a straightforward, innocuous wine.

60 - 69:
A below average wine containing noticeable deficiencies, such as excessive acidity and/or tannin, an absence of flavor, or possibly dirty aromas or flavors.

50 - 59:
A wine deemed to be unacceptable.

Great New Beers!

nbrodeur — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:04:53 +0000

NEW FROM WACHUSETTS BREWING: GREEN MONSTER ALE… A BIG PALE ALE. NOW AVAILABLE IN LIMITED SUPPLY AT STAN’S.

Visit Wachusett Brewing for more info: http://www.wachusettbrew.com/beers_green_monsta.htm

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“Hebrew Kosher Microbrew”

Why is this beer different from all other beers? “In the beginning there was an idea, and it was a good one. A Gourmet Kosher Microbrew to celebrate the bounty of our own American land of milk and honey. Our first creation is Genesis Ale, a rich, smooth, and distinctive light brown ale. A smidgen of Middle East, a dash of American West… Then we tasted it, and it was very good. After 5000 years of civiliation, finally a microbrew with chutzpah to call itself The Choosen Beer. From the Golden Gate to the City of gold, may HEBREW join in the blessings of our lives… To Life! L’Chaim. Jerry Cohen, Creator

read more about Shmaltz Brewing at: http://www.shmaltz.com/

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Acme IPA 88 Point Rated

Visit the North Coast Brewing Co. for additional information:

http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-AcmeIPA.htm

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A Taste of Tuscany!

nbrodeur — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:31:42 +0000

“A Taste of Tuscany”

The sound of Tuscany, the feel of Tuscany, “A Taste of Tuscany”.

The Athol-Royalston Education Foundation sponsored their second annual gala fund raising event, A Taste of Tuscany, on June 12^th 2004 in Athol. The event raised community awareness of the mission of the Athol Royalston Educational Foundation (AREF) while providing a memorable evening for all who participated. The funds raised will provide many mini-grants over the coming year which will benefit the local community immensely. A big thanks to all who came.

A selection of six wines from the Tuscan, and other regions of Italy, was selected for the tasting by wine purveyor Connie Milusich of Stan’s Liquors. Tuscany, on the rolling hillsides between Siena and FlorenceItaly, the region that caps between Genoa and Rome, is considered the heartland of the nation.

Milusich arranged for John Miller, a wine educator, and Shaun Green, a wine representative of the Boston Wine Company to present the wines and to offer their expertise on wines at the event. Wines presented included two whites - San Quirico Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Canaletto Pinot Grigio; and four red – Coltibuono Cancelli Sangiovese, Dimajonorante Sangiovese, Lecorti Chianti Classic and Allegrini Palazzo delie Torre.

In addition to enjoying a taste of Italian wines, attendees enjoyed a bountiful array of Italian cheeses and hor d’oeuvres, which were prepared and presented by Currier and Chives Catering. A local classical ensemble provided background music during the event.

Each guest received a free commemorative red wine glass when entering the tent, and a gift basket featuring a bottle of wine brought over from Tuscany was won by one of the guests.

Big thanks to all who participated and particularly the board members: Linda Lee, Cindy Jack, Carla Rabinowitz, Beth Gospoderek, Steve Buxton, Peter Gagliardi, Roy Lake, JoAnn Lake, Debbie Biechele, Linda Cotter, Hutchinson Curtis, Kathy Smith, Jean Shaughnessy, Pat Roix, and Ken Vaidulas.

WINE TASTING – Connie Milusich, of Stan’s Liquors, displays a bottle of Italian wine which will be among the six varieties to be sampled at the Athol-Royalston Education Foundation’s gala “Taste of Tuscany” event on June 12th. Tickets may be obtained at Stan’s Liquors or from AREF board members. Proceeds from the event will benefit grants for educations programs for the children in the Athol and Royalston schools,.