it is just grapejuice

How many acres are in a hectare?

Answer:  2.47

http://www.wecansolveit.org/   

Come see bartender Josh Stevenson this week to learn all about the magic of mixology!  This is an event you want want to miss…Thursday from 6-7pm.  Call Sue at 479-8050 for reservations or for more information. 

www.kevinfurtado.com thanks, Richard 

Brian and Kimberly Loring will no longer be consulting on Palli.  Here is some information coppied from the Pinot Report-

Pali Wine Company in the Santa Rita Hills has announced that Kenneth Juhasz 

will join the winemaking team as consulting winemaker. According to Pali Managing 

Partner Tim Perr, Juhasz will replace founding winemaker Brian Loring.

 “We are ecstatic to be working with a winemaker of Kenneth’s 

ability, passion and vision,” Perr said. “This was part of the 

plan all along. We are forever grateful to Brian and Kimberly 

Loring for their skills and efforts in the successful launch of 

Pali.” Juhasz is also consulting winemaker for The Donum 

Estate and has his own artisan label, Auteur. 

Vineyard lots were real standouts. Ken’s Pinots are terroir 

and texture driven—beautifully complex and ageworthy. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/world/europe/24bordeaux.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&hp

What is inflorescence?

Answer:  The structure that bears the flowers.  At flowering the grape flower becomes a berry and the inflorescence a bunch.

Check out 3 Spanish wines paired with appetizers tipico on Friday afternoon at Vin48 for $25.  Explore Verdejo, Tempranillo, and Grenacha from 5pm to 7pm for Friday Afternoon Wine Club !!!

What is a eudemis?

Answer:  It is a flying insect that can cause damage to vines.

The Venerable Bordeaux

Recent Vintages, Rising Prices

Larkspur Restaurant’s popular Wine University continues this week studying the luxury of Bordeaux, France’s oldest growing region and producer of famous wines. Class begins at 6pm on Thursday, July 24 and will be led by sommelier Kevin Furtado.

The history of Bordeaux dates back thousands of years and is often considered the mecca of the wine world. Its diversity of microclimates yields a multitude of distinct appellations, each unique in terms of terroir (soil content) and climate. As true Old World wines, Bordeaux are distinguishable by where the grapes are grown.

Wine University will discuss the appellations of Bordeaux, the ‘Crus Classés’ (or classed growths) and the historically famous chateaux. Six wines of recent vintages will be blind-tasted, allowing students to develop their tasting technique using all five senses. The increasing prices of recent vintage Bordeaux make these wines extravagant indulgences. 

Next week in a special Wine U addendum, Larkspur bar manager Josh Stevenson will lead the Magic of Mixology. In this fun and amusing seminar, Josh will teach the mastery of cocktails for special occasions or anytime. Seating is limited so reserve your seat soon by calling 970.754.8050.

Coming in August, Canyon Wind Cellars winemaker Jay Christianson will present his leading Colorado wines with a multi course dinner specially paired by executive chef Armando Navarro. The date and time of this special Wine University event will be announced soon.

Wine University schedule:

July 31st:            The Magic of Mixology:

                        Cocktails

August 7th:            A Syrah-bration:

From the Rhone, to the Barossa, to the Central Coast

August 14th:            Food and wine pairings:

What are the rules?

August 21st:            The Royal Family of Northern Italy:

Barolo and Barbaresco

August 28th:            It’s is not just for celebrating:

The Bubblies