Join us For Mardi Gras – Feb 20thIt’s time to celebrate Mardi Gras at the Rossi’s house on Saturday, February 20th at 6:30 pm. Wines from Livermore will be served along with Jambalaya and King Cake (Delivered from New Orleans). Bring your appetizer and glass. Please RSVP no later than February 13th, as wines need to be purchased. $15.00 per person. See newsletter for more details.
WHO DAT!!!
Sharyn Rossi 361-6121
The Wine Appreciation Group met at Tracey & Craig Harper’s house this month on October 9th due to a mix-up at Corks Wine Store where it was originally planned to be held. Seems that their manager left them “high and dry” (no pun intended…well, maybe a little one). Anyway, lots of tricks and treats were had by all with Craig making his ghoulish turkey chili and Tracey’s sumptuous corn muffins not to mention numerous other tasty tidbits brought by all who attended, including a bottle of Bent Creek’s finest provided by Gil as a pre-tasting wine.
And the winner is…
The biggest treat of the evening was our third tasting, Satyrs’ Pond Winery, 2005, Meritage. So you may want to pick up a bottle and treat yourself. It’s available at Corks Wine Store (www.corkswinestore.com).
Only 275 cases produced
Suggested Retail: $56.00
Composition: 51% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc
There Will Be Blood! When: FRIDAY!!! October 9th at 6:30 pm (please note FRIDAY)
Where: Corks, 411 Harts Ave. Suite GG, Danville
Theme: Blood Red Bordeaux. Please bring a ghoulish appetizer to share. Glasses will be provided.
RSVP: $15.00 per person. Send check to: Tracey Harper, 42 Prentiss Place, San Ramon, CA 94583
It will be a haunting good time!
The forecast for a major storm did not stop our wine enthusiasts from braving wind and rain for a night at Wine Styles in Danville.
The San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club wine group meets once a month to sample different wines and enjoy pot-luck hors dourves. This month’s hosts were Craig & Tracey Harper
27 attendees demonstrated the power of wine over matter or in this case – weather.
Wine Styles on Camino Ramon in Danville always help us to have a good time.
Thanks to our host and hostess, Larry & Sharyn, for another GREAT evening with friends at this month’s Wine Appreciation Group get together. This months theme was Stony Ridge Winery at Stoney Creek. The following is a fabulous cake that Sharyn made for us. Not even a crumb was left. It’s a keeper!!!
STONY RIDGE MALVASIA WINE CAKE
1 ¼ C. Malvasia Bianca Wine
1 Pkg. yellow cake mix (no pudding)
1 Small vanilla instant pudding
¾ C. Cooking oil (Canola)
4 Eggs
1 t. Vanilla
¼ C. Sugar
2 t. Cinnamon
½ C. chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter bundt pan and sprinkle with nuts. Mix first six ingredients on high speed for 8 minutes. Pour half of batter into the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, then top with rest of batter.
Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes before removing from the pan.
Enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream and some chilled Malvasia Bianca Wine.
All you wine drinkers save this date: February 23, Craig & Tracey are hosting a special romantic Valentine Wine Tasting Evening to also celebrate national “Open A Bottle Day” (it’s true!)
Cheers,
Tracey Harper
Well it was another great evening of good friends and excellent wine. Hosted by Jan and Paula (way to go ladies) and held at Wine Styles in San Ramon. The theme was Wine from around the world. From France to Australia to Italy to Chile and oh don’t forget California. There was something for everyone. The overwhelming favorite was “McNabridge Winery – Niemi Vineyard French Colombard – 2006″. Several of us left with more than one bottle. This is a white wine that is crisp, clean and fun to drink! And at $11.99 a bottle, not badly priced.
If you’re not a wine connoisseur and feel a little intimidated by wine stores, Wine Styles is for you. Their concept is SIMPLE. All wines are grouped into one of eight styles – four whites: Crisp, Silky, Rich or Bubbly and four reds: Fruity, Mellow, Bold and Nectar.
Check it out and ask for Dan, he’s great.
2005 Crow Canyon Place #140
San Ramon (925) 866-3518
Just a couple of doors down from See’s Candies.
It was another fun evening full of cheers and great conversation. The nectar of the gods (wine) was provided by Pat and Ron Shockley, who hosted the event at their beautiful home in San Ramon. The theme for the evening was California summertime red and white wines and there was a variety of tasty treats provided by all the guests. If you enjoy good wine and great conversation with a truly eclectic group of people, come and join us at the next SRV Newcomers Wine Club get together.
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On Sunday, March 25th the Wine Club met at Cork’s in Danville to sample wines from the Livermore Valley. Steve Barth, proprietor of Cork’s, provided the local lore and wine comments. |
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Check out the short video of the festivities. |
