VIP Wine Tasting – Thanksgiving Extravaganza

Our annual holiday party!
Join us for six great wines and a full plate of smoked turkey with all the fixings.
David Cohen and Steve Nelson will also be here again this year.
We all enjoy David’s wine knowledge and his good humor. He often brings a surprise wine. We will see….
A deal at $40 per person ($38 online)
Wines scheduled to appear:
2024 Joseph Cattin Pinot Gris
Region: France (Alsace)
Grape: 100% Pinot Gris
Taste: “Lightly spiced, with red apple, white cherry, and subtle brioche notes. The palate is approachable and straightforward, showing moderate acidity and a clean, easy finish. Simple and pleasant, with gentle charm.”
Rating: 87 (Wine Enthusiast)
2025 Sautereau Sancerre
Region: France (Loir Valley; Sancerre)
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Taste: “White gold, silver highlights. An open nose leading to notes of boxwood, rhubarb, melon, pear, and mango. Good volume in the middle with fruity and floral accents. The finish of Mirabelle plum lingers.”
Rating: Unrated
2023 Domaine Martin Côte du Rhone
Region: France (Côte du Rhone)
Grapes: 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvédre
Taste: “The nose is wonderfully gamey, full of fresh veal, black cherry reduction and bright herbs. On the palate, black cherry, red licorice, dark chocolate and black tea take over, closing with a firm, stony finish. There’s enough texture and acidity here to stand up to a meaty bison burger.”
Rating: 91 (Wine Enthusiast)
2024 Domaine Drouhin Row 503
Region: Oregon (Willamette Valley)
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Taste: “It is crafted as a vibrant Willamette Valley cuvée featuring fruit including Roserock Vineyard components, vibrant acidity, and bright red-fruit notes of cranberry, cherry, and wild strawberry.”
Rating: Unrated
2022 Carol Shelton Wild Thing Zinfindel
Region: California (Mendocino county)
Grape: 76% Zinfandel, 14% Carignane, 10% Sirah
Taste: “Aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and raspberry fruit combine with a hint of cigar box, and vanilla-oak baking spice loveliness. Smoothly textured in mouth, and the palate is very creamy and round, with a finish that is long with lush jammy fruit.”
Rating: 92 (Wine Spectator)
2020 Plince Bordeaux Pommerol
Region: France (Bordeaux)
Grapes: 72% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Taste: “The blue fruits and flowers with some dark chocolate come through clearly. It’s medium-bodied with firm tannins that are integrated and long. Savory finish. Drink after 2026”
Rating: 94 (James Suckling)
