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January 2012
Author with Dayton roots coming to Books & Co.
Joshua M. Bernstein — author of “Brewed Awakening: Behind the Beers and Brewers Leading the World’s the World’s Craft Brewing Revolution” (Sterling Epicure, $24.95) who grew up in Englewood and attended Northmont High School — will sign and discuss his new book at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Books & Co. at The Greene.
Described as the “ultimate beer geek’s companion,” the book chronicles the current American craft brewing craze and its latest trends and contains more than 150 reviews of craft beers and a list of brews that Bernstein recommends.
Bernstein, 33, lives in New York City, where he is a beer features writer for Imbibe magazine and for other New York-based publications and web sites. In an email, he said he moved to the Dayton area when he was 7 and lived here for 11 years until 1996. His parents still live in Englewood.
“Dayton, I’ve always believed, gave me a grounding and a great way to approach the world,” Bernstein said.
Bernstein also is scheduled to appear at a beer dinner and tasting at The Winds Cafe in Yellow Springs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. The cost is $40. For more information or to make reservations for the beer dinner, call 937-767-9441.
For more information about the book-signing event at Books & Co., call Sharon Kelly Roth at 937-429-6302.
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Warren County winery to start brewing beer, too
Something’s brewing at Valley Vineyards.
The winery near Morrow will unveil its new lineup of Cellar Dwellers Brewery craft beers in late February or thereabouts, making it only the second winery in Ohio to add its own line of microbrews, according to Joe Schuchter, director of sales and marketing a third-generation member of the family that founded Valley Vineyards. Debonne Vineyards in Madison, Ohio, east of Cleveland, produces a line of beers from its Cellar Rats Brewery.
Schuchter’s uncle, Steve Shaw, has been brewing beer for 15 years and is overseeing the Cellar Dwellers craft-brewing venture, Schuchter said.
Valley Vineyards’ owners have come to recognize that their tasting-room beer menu that consisted of little more than Bud and Bud Light were not accommodating those groups of visitors that included both beer enthusiasts and wine lovers, Schuchter said. “We didn’t take the beer crowd seriously,” he said.
The Schuchters talked with Tony Debevc, owner of Debonne Vineyards, about his experience with adding a craft brewery to his winery. Debevc told his fellow winery owners the response to the new microbrews “has been amazing,” and the addition of beer did not adversely affect the wine end of the business, Schuchter said.
Visitors to Valley Vineyards weekend dinners will have the choice of two glasses of wine or two beers with their dinners, Schuchter said.
Plans call for producing a variety of brews, including Lager, IPA, American Pale Ale, English Pale Ale, Wheat Beer and a Port Barrel Ale that will be aged in the same casks that previously held Valley Vineyards Vintage Port.
Schuchter said the winery will start slowly, with a “soft opening” of sorts for its craft beers this spring until the Cellar Dwellers’ full unveiling at the winery’s annual festival, A Taste of Warren County, to be held June 2 at the winery.
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Fetish Playmates among the wines available in this rather provocative wine-tastings list
Y’know, you learn a little something new every day when you read this wine-tastings list closely. For example, did you know there was a wine called Fetish Playmates?
Me neither.
The Fetish folks declare grenache, shiraz and mourvedre “the classic three-way of the wine world” and invites wine drinkers to “grab yourself a Playmate and get intimate.”
Remember, they’re selling wine here. Right? Right??
Many thanks to the Dayton-based wine listserv that compiles this rather provocative list and shares it with Uncorked.
Cold showers optional.
Jay’s Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, RSVP Events (937) 2222892 http://www.jays.com Friday, Jan 27, 2012 4-8 pm Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 1-6 pm
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering 2950 Far Hills Ave. 9372981456 http://www.arrowwineandspirits.com Friday Jan 27, 2012 4pm to 7pm Rouge Amber Ale Sam Adams Wee Heavy Grimbergen Blonde Ale Konig Ludwig Weissbier
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 11 - 4 pm 2009 L’Ecole Semillon 2010 Guigal Cotes Du Rhone Blanc 2008 Stoller Pinot Noir 2009 Borsao Garnacha 2008 Luca Malbec 2008 Three Saints Cabernet 2001 Malleolus Tempranillo
Daily Tastings Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm
BIG RED TASTING NOTE: Time Change Sunday February 12, 2012 6:30-8:30 $30 40 + Red Wines Catering by Christophers Open to the first 125 pre-paid reservations
Dorothy Lane Markets (DLM) Dorothy Lane Market Oakwood Friday, Jan 27, 2012 5-8 pm Botani ‘09 Moscatel Seco Mommessin ‘09 Pouilly Fuisse Gonzaga ‘07 Terre di San Leonardo Red Wine Fetish ‘08 Playmates Branham ‘09 Resolution Cabernet Sauvignon Alto Moncayo ‘09 Brown Bag
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 2-6 pm Darting ‘07 Durkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Kabinett Branham ‘09 RRV Chardonnay Van Duzer ‘08 Pinot Noir Chateau St. Jean ‘07 Merlot Plungerhead ‘08 OV Zinfandel Teso La Monja ‘07 Victorino Bonus Bottle Beer TBA
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 3:00 to 6:00. Oysters paired with beer and wine!
DLM Washington Square Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 5-8 pm Contrato Brut 2007 Molly Dooker The Violinist Verdelho 2011 Cellar 8 Cabernet 2009 Carlo Guerrier Gonzaga Red 2007 Paisajes Rioja 2001 La Petazzine Rosso di Montalcino 2009
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 12-5 pm Albert Bichot Chablis 2009 Meli Reisling 2010, Central Valley, Chile Solence “les 3 pères” Côte du Ventoux 2008 Matthew Fritz Cabernet Sonoma 2009 Stepping Stone Cabernet Franc 2008 Col dei Venti Barbaresco 2007 Beers
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 4 - 7 pm Wine Down Wednesday and 3-6 pm Oysters!
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, Jan 27, 2012, 3-7 pm 2009 Melville Chardonnay 2007 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges Premier Cru “La Fussiere” 2009 Castano Monastrell 2007 Haywood “Rocky Terrace” Zinfandel 2008 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 12-5 pm 2010 Presqu’ile Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Bouchard Beaune Clos Saint-Landry 2009 Montaribaldi Dolcetto d”Alba 2007 Van Duzer Pinot Noir 2010 Alamos Red Blend 2005 Peter Franus Napa Valley Red Wine Bonus Bottle
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 3:00 to 6:00. Oysters paired with beer and wine!
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 8482161 Current Wines 2010 Charles Smith Vino Pinot Grigio 2010 Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2010 Sean Minor Pinot Noir 2010 Santa Julia Malbec 2009 Bodegas Barco de Piedra Beer: Magic Hat Howl
Wines beginning Jan 31 Le Claux Delorme Valencay Blanc Alfredo Roca Unoaked Cahrdonnay Spann Bordeaux Blend Merum Monastrell Branham Resolution Cabernet Sauvignon
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville (937) 433-6778 www.arrowwineandspirits.com Beer Tastings every Friday from 5-7 pm Taste 5 unique beers each week Brew Kettle 4 C’s Pale Ale(6%ABV) Great Divide Hoss Rye Lager(6.2%ABV) Lump Of Coal Dark Holiday Stout(8%ABV) Newcastle Founders Ale(4.8%ABV) Widmer Brothers Pitch Black IPA(6.5%ABV)
Saturday Jan 28, 2012 11-5 pm Twenty Great Valid Wines Beth, Lisa, Jason, and Charlie each select five of their favorite wines under $20.00.
Rue Dumaine 1061 Miamisburg Centerville Road (937) 610-1061 www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 5 - 7 pm Wine tasting! Stronghold Mandala Red Table Wine 2010 Stronghold Mandala White Table Wine 2010
The Wine Gallery 5 West Monument Ave Dayton Ohio 45402 9372249463 Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 5:30 - 8:30 pm 2010 Le Claux Delorme Valencay, Sauvignon Blanc, France 2009 Le Claux Delorme Valencay, Red Blend, France 2010 Bishop’s Peak Pinot Noir, California 2009 Lagier-Meredith Syrah, Mt. Veeeder, California 2009 Turley Zinfandel, California
Deaf Monty’s Wine at Inn Port D’Vino 22 Brown Street in the Oregon District, 937-225-9463 www.daytonwinebar.com 4-8pm Wednesday through Saturday Vina Alarba Grenache; Matthew Fritz Pinot Noir; Montenevoso Montepulciano D’Abruzzo; High Note Malbec; Hess Select Chardonnay; Monmousseau Vouvray; Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc; Graham’s Six Grapes Port; Huber Winery Blueberry and Raspberry, Innkeeper’s choice red and white
A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247.1120 www.atasteofwine.org Pelee Island Semi Sweet Pinot Grigio Zocker Gruner Veltliner Davis Bynum Chardonnay Conundrum Red Drops of Jupiter Petit Sirah Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir
January 30 - ITALIAN MONDAYS - 3 tastes of Italian wine January 26 - ROGUE Beer Tasting details to follow February 2 - 3 Wine Thursday Tasting. 7pm RSVPs helpful
Bruning’s Wine Cellar (937) 4264950 www.brunings.com 2467 Commons Blvd, Beavercreek. January 28 from 2-5 PM: 2009 Merryvale Chardonnay Carneros; 2009 Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros; 2007 Merryvale Merlot Napa Valley; 2007 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley; Schneider-Brooklyner Hopfen-Weisse is the featured beer
Wednesday, February 1 from 5-8 PM & Saturday, February 4 from 5-8 PM: 2010 Novellum Chardonnay; 2010 Roger Champault Sancerre les Pierris; 2010 Andezon Cotes-du-Rhone; 2010 Cercius Cotes-du-Rhone VV; 2008 Roger Sabon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Olivets; Traquair House Laird’s Legacy is the featured beer
Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 9389801 Wines available everyday including Saturday 10 - 8 pm Mathew Fritz Russian River Chardonnay Buena Vista Carneros Chardonnay Malvire Arneis Goulaine Muscadet Merkelbach Riesling Spatlese Clos Du Val Napa Valley cabernet Rock and Vine Three Ranches Cabernet Montefusco Syrah Le Logge Toscano Sebastiani Sonoma County Merlot
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 Beer Tasting from 6-8p.m.
Wine class i “Begining Your Wine Adventure” $25 Tuesday, January 31, 2012 7:00 pm Experiments that explore the taste senses, experiments that help to understand how and why food effects wine. The class will also be tasting wine so the lessons can be put to use. Beginers level.
The Wine Loft 21 Greene Boulevard Beavercreek, OH 45440-1380 (937) 429-4424 www.thewineloftdayton.com/ Thursday in January 6-8 pm Daedalus Pinot Gris Jesebel Sauvignon Blanc Grochau Red Blend Pinot Project Pinot Noir The Reveler Red Blend
Kroger Centerville Market Place Friday, January 27th 4pm to 7pm “Happy Hour” Sebastiani Chardonnay Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel Columbia Crest Grand Estates Armitage Red Blend Avalon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Saturday, January28th 2pm to 5pm Cuvaison Chardonnay “2010” Sequana Pinot Noir “2009” Bone Dance Merlot “2007” Wild Oak Cabernet Sauvignon “2005’’
Lofino’s MARKETPLACE Friday 01/27/12 Wine tasting 5pm-8pm Rosemount Estates Family wines - Australia Cabernet Chardonnay Cabernet-Merlot-Plump Shiraz Shiraz-Cabernet Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio Italian Wine
Bella Vino Wine Merchant Bar, Springboro, OH 45066 9377483807 www.bellavinomerchants.com Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Organic Wines. Masciarelli (2010) Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Italy. Domaine de Pajot (2009) Cotes de Gascogne, France. Venta Morales Tempranillo (2009) La Mancha, Spain. Live-a-Little Red (NV) Western Cape, South Africa. Stellar Cabernet Sauvignon (2011) Western Cape, South Africa.
Thursday, Saturday - Spain’s Rioja Region. Ergo (2008). Lorinon Crianza (2008). Zuazo Gaston Crianza (2008). Altun Reserva (2003). Remirez de Gaston Reserva (2002).
Surprise Cellar Room tastings every Saturday at 3:00.
Week of 30 January Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Biltmore Estate. Thursday, Saturday - Zinfandel.
Miami Valley Wine Spirits 943 W. Main St. Tipp City (937) 6673614 Friday, Jan 27, 2012 Tasting 6-9 pm Ravenswood Winery Ravenswood Vinter’s Blend of Chardonnay Zinfandel Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah
Little Sonoma, 6078 West Chester Road, West Chester, OH 45069. 5139429463. Located two blocks north of Union Centre Blvd. at the corner of Muhlhauser and West Chester Roads www.LittleSonomaWines.com Friday, Jan 27, 2012 4:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 3-6 pm Cantine Volpetti “Campo Alle Rose” Frascati Superiore (Lazio) Cantine Volpetti “Campo Alle Rose” Cesanese (Lazio) Panzanello Le Piazzole (Toscana) Taurino Salice Salentino Riserva (Puglia) Il Poggione Rosso de Montalcino
Jungle Jim’s 1.513.674.6000 contactus@junglejims.com http://www.junglejims.com/events Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm $10 A Walkabout of Values
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‘Aging to Perfection’: The Boonshoft Museum explores the ‘Science of Wine’
DAYTON — The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, will host “The Science of Wine: Aging to Perfection” from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 28.
Tickets are $75, or $100 for a VIP package that includes a broader wine and food selections. Included in the ticket price are heavy hors d’oeuvres, a selection of 24 wines available for sampling, a full open bar, presentations by wine specialists on stemware and wine cellaring, live music and laser shows. Proceeds benefit the Boonshoft Museum’s science, math, technology and engineering programs.
Reservations are encouraged and are available online at BoonshoftMuseum.org, or by phone at (937) 275-7431, ext. 144.
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Who says there ain’t no cure for the January blues? This wine-tastings list will do just that
Snow? Freezing rain? Posh. It will all be gone in a blink of an eye in this see-saw winter. And if the temperate temps aren’t chasing away those January blues, this enticing list of wine tastings, beer tastings, wine dinners, and other events, all compiled with love and care by a Dayton-based listserv, certainly will. Delicious!
Miami University Performing Arts Benefit Wine Tasting Saturday Jan 21st Millett Hall Oxford, OH
Over 200 wines, more than 40 premium pours from collectors, Silent Auction, Glorious Food from Kona Bistro, Music and fun. $59 Special Raffle of 2 tickets to Cirque de Soleil new show, Michael Jackson Forever in Cincinnati to all who pre order tickets from the Box office. 513 529 3200 http://arts.muohio.edu/performing-arts-series/annual-wine-tasting
Jay’s Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, RSVP Events (937) 2222892 http://www.jays.com Friday, Jan 20, 2012 4-8 pm 2008 Louis Latour Goutte Meursault 2010 Siduri Russian River Pinot Noir 2007 Chateau Blason d’Issan 2007 Conterno Riva Bric Brunello 2007 Conterno Ginestra Brunello
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 1-6 pm 2006 Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc 2006 Clos Puy Arnauld 2006 Chateau Pey Latour Reserve 2005 Aromes de Pavie
January 21st, 12:30 pm - $65 Paul Russell’s Memorial Luncheon featuring Bordeaux and Sauternes
Little Neck Clams with spinach crabmeat stuffing topped with hollandaise sauce and bacon bits 2009 Grand Cuvee Blanc
Slider Duo - one with blue cheese and caramelized onions the other with brie and pepper jam 2006 Pont Rouge De Paviel
Sliced grilled duck breast on garlic rosemary potatoes with cassis demi 2006 Ch Pey Latour Reserve
Swordfish Cassoulet with creamy St Andre polenta 2005 Aromes de Pavie
Sweet Banana Crisp with Fudge Drizzle 2005 Le Tertre Du Lys D’Or Sauterne
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering 2950 Far Hills Ave. 9372981456 http://www.arrowwineandspirits.com Friday Jan 20, 2012 4pm to 7pm Lakefront New Grist Bard’s Tale Redbridge New Planet Raspberry Ale New Planet Tread Lightly Ale New Planet Off Grid Pale Ale
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 11 - 4 pm 2010 Le Canon Dom Cazes Muscat Viognier 2010 Kinkead Ridge Viognier Roussanne 2009 Manzone Dolcetto D Alba 2008 Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2009 Stump Jump GSM 2008 Tierra Divina Old Vine Malbec 2008 Clio
Daily Tastings Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm
BIG RED TASTING NOTE: Time Change Sunday February 12, 2012 6:30-8:30 $30 40 + Red Wines Catering by Christophers Open to the first 125 pre-paid reservations
Dorothy Lane Markets (DLM) Dorothy Lane Market Oakwood Friday, Jan 20, 2012 5-8 pm Cupcake ’11 Sauvignon Blanc Chateau Souverain ’10 Chardonnay Vinaceous ’07 “Red Right Hand” Coriole ’08 Redstone Shiraz Colores del Sol ’10 Malbec Juan Gil ’08 Jumilla Brown Bag
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 2-6 pm Grgich Hills ’07 Fume Blanc Hess ’09 Napa Chardonnay Rocca delle Macie ’06 Roccato Catena ’09 Malbec BV Rutherford ’08 Cabernet Lagier Meredith ’09 Syrah Bonus Bottle Beer TBA
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 3:00 to 6:00. Oysters paired with beer and wine!
DLM Washington Square Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 5-8 pm Marc Tempe Pinot Blanc 2006 Thevenet Macon-Piereclos 2009 Morlet Coteau Nobles Pinot Noir 2008 Albert Morot Sauvigny-les-Beaune 2009 Barco de Piedra Ribera del Duero 2009 Podere IL Palazzino Chianti Classico 2005
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 12-5 pm Piper Sonoma brut Dreaming tree chardonnay Dreaming tree red blend Drops of Jupiter High note malbec Sierra sol tempranillo Santa ema reserve Kaesler
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 4 - 7 pm Wine Down Wednesday and 3-6 pm Oysters!
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, Jan 20, 2012, 3-7 pm 2009 Branham Chardonnay 2009 Branham Pinot Noir 2009 Branham Zinfandel 2009 Branham Resolution Cabernet 2009 Jouannet Anjou
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 12-5 pm 2009 Martenut Meursault 2010 Stags Leap Winery Chardonnay 2009 Allora Revenge Red 2010 Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz Bonus Bottle
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 3:00 to 6:00. Oysters paired with beer and wine!
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 8482161 Current Wines Matthew Fritz Chardonnay 2010 Sean Minor Sauvignon Blanc Matthew Fritz Pinot Noir 2008 Greg Norman Shiraz 2008 The Federalist Zinfandel Beer: Magic Hat Howl
Wines beginning Jan 31 2010 Charles Smith Vino Pinot Grigio 2010 Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2010 Sean Minor Pinot Noir 2010 Santa Julia Malbec 2009 Bodegas Barco de Piedra Beer: Magic Hat Howl
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville (937) 433-6778 www.arrowwineandspirits.com Beer Tastings every Friday from 5-7 pm Taste 5 unique beers each week Alesmith Horny Devil Belgian Style Ale(11% ABV) Alesmith X(Extra Pale Ale)(5% ABV) Duvel(8.5% ABV) Green Flash Le Freak(9.2% ABV) Sloeber(7.5% ABV)
Saturday Jan 21, 2012 1-5 pm 2009 Richter Estate Riesling 2010 Giesen Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Terra Rosa Malbec 2009 Owen Roe Sharecropper Pinot Noir 2006 St. Supery Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon R. L. Buller Fine Muscat
Rue Dumaine 1061 Miamisburg Centerville Road (937) 610-1061 www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012 5 - 7 pm Kentucky Bourbon Tasting!!! Note: Due to Restaurant Week, Rue Dumaine will NOT be having a wine tasting Tuesday, January 24th, 2012.
The Wine Gallery 5 West Monument Ave Dayton Ohio 45402 9372249463 Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Deaf Monty’s Wine at Inn Port D’Vino 22 Brown Street in the Oregon District, 937-225-9463 www.daytonwinebar.com 4-8 pm Wednesday through Friday Textbook Cabernet Napa Valley; Cercius Cotes du Rhone; Guenoc Victorian Claret; Ervacio Tempranillo; Chateaux Lamothe de Haux White Bordeaux; Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc; Castoro Cellars Muscat Canelli Innkeeper’s choice red and white.
A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247.1120 www.atasteofwine.org Amberhill Secret Blend White Marde Vinas Albarino Ferrari- Carano Chardonnay Three Saints Pinot Noir Sasyr Sangiovese Syrah Portrait of a Mutt Zinfandel Parlay the Bookmaker Red Brochelle Cabernet Sauvignon
January 23,30 - ITALIAN MONDAYS - we will be offering 3 tastes of Italian wine January 26 - ROGUE Beer Tasting details to follow
Bruning’s Wine Cellar (937) 4264950 www.brunings.com 2467 Commons Blvd, Beavercreek. Saturday, January 21 from 2-5 PM: 2009 Vevi Rueda; 2010 Zuazo Gaston Rioja Blanco; 2010 Chais Saint Laurent Chinon; 2010 Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rouge; 2008 Zuazo Gaston Rioja Crianza; 2008 Domaine du Cayron Gigondas; Lindemans Kriek Lambic is the featured beer
Wednesday, January 25 from 5-8 PM 2009 Merryvale Chardonnay Carneros; 2009 Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros; 2007 Merryvale Merlot Napa Valley; 2007 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley; Schneider-Brooklyner Hopfen-Weisse is the featured beer
Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 9389801 Wines available everyday including Saturday 10 - 8 pm Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon Conn Creek Herrick Red Clos Du Val Merlot Elio Altare Barbera Bila Haut Dierberg Chardonnay Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc Abymes Vin Du Savoie Erath Pinot Gris Douglass Hill Moscato
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 Beer Tasting from 6-8p.m.
Wine class I “Begining Your Wine Adventure” $25 Tuesday, January 31, 2012 7:00 pm Experiments that explore the taste senses, experiments that help to understand how and why food effects wine. The class will also be tasting wine so the lessons can be put to use. Beginers level.
The Wine Loft 21 Greene Boulevard Beavercreek, OH 45440-1380 (937) 429-4424 www.thewineloftdayton.com/ Thursday in January 6-8 pm Daedalus Pinot Gris Jesebel Sauvignon Blanc Grochau Red Blend Pinot Project Pinot Noir The Reveler Red Blend
Lofino’s MARKETPLACE Friday 01/20/12 Wine tasting 5pm-8pm Dynamite Merlot 2009 Estancia Chardonnay 2010 Central Coast California Simply Naked Unoaked Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Bella Vino Wine Merchant Bar, Springboro, OH 45066 9377483807 www.bellavinomerchants.com Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Cabernets Outside California. Luna Benegas (2008) Mendoza, Argentina. Columbia Crest Grand Estates (2008) Columbia Valley, Washington. Excelsior (2009) Robertson, South Africa. Coriole Redstone (2008) McLaren Vale, Australia. John’s Blend (2003) Langhorne Creek, Australia.
Thursday, Saturday - New South African Wines. Fairvalley Sauvignon Blanc (2009) Coastal Region. Glen Carlou Grand Classique (2006) Paarl. Warwick Estate Reserve (2001) Simonsberg. Cederberg Shiraz (2005) Cederberg. Jam Jar Moscato (2011) Western Cape.
Special Cellar Room Tastings every Saturday at 3:00.
Week of January 23rd Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Organics. Thursday, Saturday - Rioja.
Miami Valley Wine Spirits 943 W. Main St. Tipp City (937) 6673614 Friday, Jan 20, 2012 Beer Tasting 5-9 pm Annual Hop-Head Tasting! Rayon Vert Belgian-style Pale Ale Green Flash Brewing Co. The Incredible Hop Imperial Belgian Style IPA The Fort Collins Brewery Imperial IPA Exponential Series Epic Brewing Co. (UT) Idiot IPA West Coast-style Double IPA Coronado Brewing Co. Disco Beer Vinous IPA aged in Chardonnay Barrels Evil Twin Brewing Co. Hopslam 2011 Double IPA brewed with Honey Bell’s Brewing Co. Hopslam 2012 Double IPA brewed with Honey Bell’s Brewing Co. Hop Dam Triple IPA Hoppin’ Frog Brewing Co.
Little Sonoma, 6078 West Chester Road, West Chester, OH 45069. 5139429463. Located two blocks north of Union Centre Blvd. at the corner of Muhlhauser and West Chester Roads www.LittleSonomaWines.com Friday, Jan 20, 2012 4:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 3-6 pm Bosco Pinot Grigio Italy Aleramo Barbera d’Asti Italy Vina Borgia Spain Chateau Grand Rousseau France Lot 205 Petite Sirah Lodi, CA
La Petite France www.lapetitefrance.biz RSVP 513-733-8383 Friday, January 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm $65 Wine dinner tasting, “Ciao Italia” Menu and wine pairing details are available on our website at www.lapetitefrance.biz
Jungle Jim’s 1.513.674.6000 contactus@junglejims.com http://www.junglejims.com/events Friday, Jan 20, 2012 - 7 -9 pm Beer Tasting $30 Barrel Aged Tasting 20 different barrel aged beers
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm $10 A Walkabout of Values
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Record liquor sales reflect Ohio’s improving economy, state officials say
Here’s a copy of a story scheduled to run in Friday’s Dayton Daily News:
State officials say a boost in liquor sales to bars and restaurants in 2011 reflects a recovering economy in a year that Ohioans spent more on liquor than ever before.
Overall sales of liquor in Ohio in 2011 reached a record $793.7 million, up $40 million — or 5.3 percent — from 2010, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control announced Thursday. More importantly for Ohio’s economy, wholesale liquor sales to bars and restaurants — which had declined three out of the last four years as more Ohioans opted to drink at home during the recession — jumped 4.7 percent in 2011.
“This is a positive indicator for Ohio’s economy, showing that Ohioans are again patronizing restaurants and entertainment businesses,” said David Goodman, director of the Ohio Department of Commerce.
In the Dayton area, the inaugural release of Buckeye Vodka buoyed sales: The Dayton-based spirit was the highest-selling liquor of any brand at Arrow Wine & Spirits’ Kettering store and its Centerville-area store during calendar year 2011, despite its absence for the first three months of the year, the managers of both Arrow stores said. Buckeye Vodka debuted in the market on April 1.
“Of course it has a local following, so customers are going to come in to try it,” said Mif Frank, who oversees Arrow’s Kettering store.. “But it speaks to the quality of the product that people are coming back and buying it again.”
Buckeye Vodka’s sales tripled its projections in the first six months after introduction, Buckeye Vodka’s chief executive, Jim Finke, said in November. The division of liquor control said Thursday that 2,824 cases of Buckeye vodka were sold statewide in 2011, for a total of $650,611.
Despite the strong local sales, Buckeye Vodka didn’t crack the top 10 best-selling liquor brands in Ohio, which contains four other vodkas and is topped by value-brand Kamchatka vodka.
The best-sellers list illustrates how amazingly brand-loyal the state’s spirits drinkers are: The 2011 top-10 list contained the same 10 brands as the 2010 list, although there was some shuffling in the middle as Smirnoff Vodka slipped two spots. The sales figures and top 10 rankings include only liquor containing more than 21 percent alcohol, or 42 proof, and excludes beer and wine.
But there are signs that Ohioans are drinking better. Dollar sales grew at a faster pace than consumption did in 2011, the division of liquor control reported. Volume sales rose 3.9 percent in 2011, lagging behind the 5.3 percent jump in dollar sales, suggesting some drinkers may be trading up — or returning to — more expensive brands.
“As consumer tastes become increasingly more sophisticated, they tend to buy more of the premium products,” Goodman said.
The Ohio Restaurant Association is also noticing the growth and the increasing interest in luxury brands.
“Whether linked to expanded happy hour offerings or a larger selection of flavored spirits, consumers appear to be enjoying more specialty drinks and pairing their meals with more sophisticated products,” Jarrod Clabaugh, director of communications for the Ohio Restaurant Association, said in a news release.
Top-selling liquor brands in Ohio
Kamchatka Vodka
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey
Bacardi Superior Light Rum
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Absolut Vodka
Smirnoff Vodka
Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey
Jagermeister
Korski Vodka
Black Velvet Canadian Whiskey
Source: Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control
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Cincinnati winery makes ‘Top 10 Urban Wineries in America’ list
CINCINNATI — Henke Winery at 3077 Harrison Ave. has scored some national attention by making the Top 10 Urban Wineries in America put together by FoodRepublic.com.
Henke was the only winery in the Midwest to make the list, and the web site couldn’t help but to take a bit of a swipe at the Queen City in its listing, which read in part:
Cincinnati may be the last place you’d expect to find a winery, but Henke has been around for more than a decade.
I heartily recommend that FoodRepublic brush up on its wine history, starting, perhaps, with Nicholas Longworth. In fact, wine grapes were planted in the Cincinnati area in the late 1700s, prior to Ohio becoming a state, and by 1859, Ohio had become the leading producer of wine in the nation. So no, Cincinnati is NOT the last place one would expect to find a winery. But hey, we’ll take what love we can get here in flyover country, even if it is tinged with a hint of condescension, right?
Henke Winery owner Joe Henke called the Top-10 mention “quite a tribute.
“I’m honored that we’ve been acknowledged among the best in the country,” Henke said.
Here’s what I wrote about Henke in 2010 in this Ohio Magazine story.
Joe Henke launched an urban winery before it was fashionable — and before most of us had even heard the term. Now that urban wineries have become all the rage, Henke figures that time just caught up with him. Henke started his namesake winery in 1996, when a day job made it impossible to even think of growing his own grapes while also making wines. Besides, there weren’t exactly acres of cheap vineyard land surrounding his Westwood winery. So Henke let others do the grape growing. Today, he makes wine from grapes grown in southern Ohio, northern Ohio and upstate New York, with a bit of California thrown in for good measure. Henke’s 2009 Vin de Rouge — a blend of red grapes Chambourcin, Chancellor and Chelois, all grown in southern Ohio — was named “Best of Show for Red Wines” at the 2010 Ohio Wine Competition, and retails for under $10. His 2009 Riesling ($14.50), made from New York state grapes, received a gold medal in the same competition; the previous vintage of riesling won overall best of show in the ’09 Ohio wine competition. Yet the focus at Henke isn’t entirely on wines. The winery is also home to a restaurant that offers everything from casual (pizzas) to gourmet (steamed mussels, filet mignon). And Henke books live music every Friday and Saturday night.
Henke bottles 15 varieties and more than 2,500 cases each year, using grapes from Northern Ohio, upstate New York and California. The winery is open Monday through Saturday. For more information, contact Henke Winery at (513) 662-9463.
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New law eases restrictions on Dayton-area microbreweries, craft distilleries
Check out this story of mine that ran on today’s front page. Who knew that the Dayton area was such a hotbed for craft brewers and distilleries? And who knew that a whiff of common sense was blowing through Columbus, albeit briefly?
Hmmm. What OTHER laws affecting Ohio’s beer and wine industry could do with some tweaking?
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Wines to ward off the winter chill
A brief blast of winter makes this a perfect time to take full advantage of these amazing wine tastings, wine dinners, beer tastings and other events in this list that is compiled by a community-minded Dayton-based wine listserv. These events will warm even the most chilled bones:
Jay’s Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, RSVP Events (937) 2222892 http://www.jays.com Friday, Jan 13, 2012 4-8 pm 2009 L’Ecole No 41 Semillon 2007 Prunotto Mompertone 2007 Hendry Block 7 + 22 Napa Zinfandel 2006 Les Hauts de Canon La Gaffeliere 2008 Le Serre Nuove Bolgheri
Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 1-6 pm NV Bruno Paillard Champagne 2008 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 Chappellet Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Frescobaldi Mormoreto
January 21st, 12:30 pm - $65 Paul Russell’s Memorial Luncheon featuring Bordeaux and Sauternes Little Neck Clams with spinach crabmeat stuffing topped with hollandaise sauce and bacon bits 2009 Grand Cuvee Blanc
Slider Duo - one with blue cheese and caramelized onions the other with brie and pepper jam 2006 Pont Rouge De Paviel
Sliced grilled duck breast on garlic rosemary potatoes with cassis demi 2006 Ch Pey Latour Reserve
Swordfish Cassoulet with creamy St Andre polenta 2005 Aromes de Pavie
Sweet Banana Crisp with Fudge Drizzle 2005 Le Tertre Du Lys D’Or Sauterne
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering 2950 Far Hills Ave. 9372981456 http://www.arrowwineandspirits.com Friday Jan 13, 2012 4pm to 7pm Southern Tier Choklat 21st. Amendment Allies Anchor Brekles Brown Newcastle Founders Ale
Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 11 - 4 pm 2009 Cameron Hughes Sauvignon Blanc 2010 D’Orsario Pinot Grigio 2009 La Posta Blanco de Blancos 2008 Mount Eden Santa Cruz Pinot Noir 2007 Ramian Reserve Grenache 2009 Frei Brothers Dry Creek Zinfandel 2010 Orin Swift Abstract 2008 Cameron Hughes Spring Mountain Cabernet 2009 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Reserve
Daily Tastings Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm
BIG RED TASTING Sunday February 12, 2012 4:30-6:30 $30 40 + Red Wines Catering by Christophers Open to the first 125 pre-paid reservations
Dorothy Lane Markets (DLM) Dorothy Lane Market Oakwood Friday, Jan 13, 2012 5-8 pm Torbreck ’09 Woodcutter’s Semillon L’Ecole ’10 Chardonnay Capezzana ’08 Barco Reale di Carmignano Twisted ’08 Douro Seghesio ’09 Zinfandel Flux ’08 Red Wine Brown Bag
Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 2-6 pm Abbazia di Novacella ’09 Kerner Beringer PR ’09 Chardonnay Dugat ’09 Bourgogne Capana ’08 Rosso di Montalcino Summers ’07 Charbono Hall ’08 Cabernet Sauvignon Bonus Bottle Beer TBA
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 3:00 to 6:00. Oysters paired with beer and wine!
DLM Washington Square Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 5-8 pm Louis Latour Macon-Lugny 2010 Lecheneaut Chambolle-Musigny 2009 J. L. Chave Cotes du Rhone Mon Coeur 2009 Glen Carlou Grand-Classique 2006 Plus 2 wines TBD
Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 12-5 pm Casa Julia Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Kilda Chadonnay 2010 Clifford Bay Pinot Noir 2009 Biltmore Estates Passport Red Arizona Stronghold Cabernet 2009 Merking Chupacabra Red 2006 Another red TBD
Beers Best of Belgium! Sloeber Ale Biere du Boucanier golden ale Biere du Bocanier red ale La Trappe Tripel
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 4 - 7 pm Wine Down Wednesday and 3-6 pm Oysters!
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, Jan 13, 2012, 3-7 pm 2010 Alexandre Terroirs Blanc 2009 Louis Chavy Bourgogne 2009 Chateau Marjosse Bordeaux 2009 J.L. Chave Crozes Hermitage 2008 Stepping Stone Cabernet Franc
Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 12-5 pm 2009 Allora Lieta White 2008 Sequana Pinot Noir 2005 Haywood Zinfandel 2009 Box Car Syrah 2007 Terrunyo Carmenere Bonus Bottle
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 3:00 to 6:00. Oysters paired with beer and wine!
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 8482161 Current Wines Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc White Grab Bag! Sierra Cantabria Poppy Zinfandel Cameron Hughes Atlas Peak Meritage Beer: Magic Hat Howl
Wines beginning Jan 17 Matthew Fritz Chardonnay 2010 Sean Minor Sauvignon Blanc Matthew Fritz Pinot Noir 2008 Greg Norman Shiraz 2008 The Federalist Zinfandel
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville (937) 433-6778 www.arrowwineandspirits.com Beer Tastings every Friday from 5-7 pm Taste 5 unique beers each week Alesmith Horny Devil Belgian Style Ale(11% ABV) Alesmith X(Extra Pale Ale)(5% ABV) Duvel(8.5% ABV) Green Flash Le Freak(9.2% ABV) Sloeber(7.5% ABV)
Saturday Jan 14, 2012 1-5 pm 2008 Gregory Graham Sauvignon Blanc… 2009 Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards Prologue Chardonnay… 2009 Tarima Monastrell… 2009 Finca Resalso Tempranillo… 2009 Penner Ash Pinot Noir… 2009 Alto Moncayo… 2006 Jorge Ordonez Malaga
Rue Dumaine 1061 Miamisburg Centerville Road (937) 610-1061 www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 5 - 7 pm Kentucky Bourbon Tasting!!! This week is a chance to sample 5 of Kentucky’s finest bourbons.
Note: Due to Restaurant Week, Rue Dumaine will NOT be having a wine tasting Tuesday, January 24th, 2012.
The Wine Gallery 5 West Monument Ave Dayton Ohio 45402 9372249463 Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 5:30 - 8:30 pm 2009 Sacco Gavi, Italy 2009 I Perazzi La Mozza Morellino di Scansano, Italy 2007 Paololeo Salice Salentino Riserva Italy 2008 Franco Serro Barbaresco, Italy 2006 Franco Serro Barolo, Italy
Deaf Monty’s Wine at Inn Port D’Vino 22 Brown Street in the Oregon District, 937-225-9463 www.daytonwinebar.com 4-8 pm Wednesday through Friday Bon Anno Cabernet; Bonny Doon Contra; Fattoria Laila Rosso Piceno; Montes Classic Merlot; Mercer Pinot Gris; Cameron Hughes Lot 220 Chardonnay; Castoro Cellars Muscat Canelli; Huber Winery Blueberry and Raspberry
A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247.1120 www.atasteofwine.org Clos de Nouys Vouvray Domaine des Cassagnoles White Gascogne Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay The Pinot Project Fess Parker Frontier Red Glen Carlou Bordeaux Blend FoxGlove Cabernet Sauvignon
January 16,23,30 - ITALIAN MONDAYS - we will be offering 3 tastes of Italian wine January 26 - ROGUE Beer Tasting details to follow
Bruning’s Wine Cellar (937) 4264950 www.brunings.com 2467 Commons Blvd, Beavercreek. January 14 from 2-5 PM: 2007 Reynolds Family Chardonnay Napa Valley; 2009 Rumpus Red; 2005 SP Drummer Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Blair Vineyard; 2005 SP Drummer Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville; Green Flash Rayon Vert is the featured beer
Wednesday, January 18 from 5-8 PM: 2009 Vevi Rueda; 2010 Zuazo Gaston Rioja Blanco; 2010 Chais Saint Laurent Chinon; 2010 Moulin de Gassac Rouge; 2008 Zuazo Gaston Rioja Crianza; 2008 Domaine du Cayron Gigondas; Lindemans Kriek Lambic is the featured beer
Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 9389801 Wines available everyday including Saturday 10 - 8 pm Matanzas Creek Cabernet Tait “The Ball Buster” Banfi Col Di Sasso Cabernet/Sangiovese Vina Borgia Grenache Cellar #8 Pinot Noir Chateau St. Michelle Chadonnay Tarrica Sauvignon Blanc Vevi Viura/Verdelho Adelsheim Tocai Rosa Di Rosa Sparkling Sweet Red
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 Beer Tasting from 6-8p.m.
The Wine Loft 21 Greene Boulevard Beavercreek, OH 45440-1380 (937) 429-4424 www.thewineloftdayton.com/ Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 6-8 pm Daedalus Pinot Gris Jesebel Sauvignon Blanc Grochau Red Blend Pinot Project Pinot Noir The Reveler Red Blend
Kroger Centerville Market Place Friday, January 13th 6pm to 8pm A Friday Night Out! $15 per person, limit 100 guests For more information, call 937-435-8210
Chef prepared appetizers and dessert items paired with your favorite wines! Potato Rosemary Crustini Topped with prosciutto panino and a tomato roasted garlic chutney
Mini Atlantic Salmon Cake In a filo cup, and napped with Boars’ Head Remoulade Sauce
Grilled Dry Aged Beef Satay With a sweet chili dipping sauce
Candied Hardwood Thick Cut Bacon With a whole grain dipping mustard sauce
Alsatian Munster, with a Sliver of Cornichon On an everything flat bread
Kissels’ Blueberry Lavender Mascarpone Stuffed Strawberry Mini Pina Colada Cheese Cakes Vanilla Brulee Dome Black Forest Bites
(Pick any four) Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Simi Chardonnay Wild Horse Pinot Noir Ménage a Trois Red Blend Hawkstone Merlot Louis M. Martini Sonoma Cabernet
Saturday, January 14th 2pm to 5pm Clos Du Bois Calcaire Chardonnay “2009” Taz Santa Barbara Pinot Noir “2008” Ridge Dry Creek Zinfandel “2008” Franciscan Napa Valley Cabernet “2008’
Bella Vino Wine Merchant Bar, Springboro, OH 45066 9377483807 www.bellavinomerchants.com Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Indaba Chenin Blanc (2010) Western Cape, South Africa. Seven Sisters Chenin Blanc (2010) Western Cape, South Africa. Aux Armes (2009) Vouvray, France. La Vigna Carnevale (2009) Ohio River Valley, Ohio. Sineann Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Franc (2010) Columbia Valley, Washington.
Thursday, Saturday - Pinot Noir. La Crema (2009) Monterey, California. Coturri (2006) Sonoma Mountain, California. Matthew Fritz (2010) Sonoma Coast, California. Argyle (2009) Willamette Valley, Oregon. Frank Family (2009) Napa Valley, California.
Special Cellar Room tasting every Saturday at 3:00.
Week of 16 January Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Cabernets Outside California. Thursday, Saturday - New South African Wines.
Miami Valley Wine Spirits 943 W. Main St. Tipp City (937) 6673614 Friday, Jan 13, 2012 Wine Tasting 6-9 pm Ca’ Tullio Pinot Gtigio Maryhill Riesling Le Lapin Petite Sirah Santa Rita Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Rita Reserve Carmenere Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 4 - 7 pm Wine Tasting
Little Sonoma, 6078 West Chester Road, West Chester, OH 45069. 5139429463. Located two blocks north of Union Centre Blvd. at the corner of Muhlhauser and West Chester Roads www.LittleSonomaWines.com Friday, Jan 13, 2012 4:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 3-6 pm Warm Winter Reds
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‘Friday night out’ food and wine event is this Friday at Kroger Centerville
CENTERVILLE — The new Kroger Marketplace store at 1095 S. Main St. will host a “Friday Night Out” wine and food event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13. The food menu includes Potato Rosemary Crostini, topped with prosciutto and a tomato-roasted garlic chutney; Mini Atlantic Salmon Cake, served in a filo cup with Remoulade Sauce; Grilled Dry-Aged Beef Satay with a sweet chili dipping sauce; Candied Hardwood Thick-Cut Bacon with a whole-grain dipping mustard sauce; Alsatian Munster cheese with a Sliver of Cornichon on an “everything” flatbread; Blueberry Lavender Mascarpone-Stuffed Strawberry; Mini Pina Colada Cheesecakes; Vanilla Brulee Dome; and Black Forest Bites. Attendees can choose four wines from among six selections: Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Simi Chardonnay, Wild Horse Pinot Noir, Menage a Trois Red Blend, Hawkstone Merlot and Louis M. Martini Sonoma Cabernet. Tickets are $15 and are available from the Bistro or Wine Shoppe. For more information, call (937) 435-8210.
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New microbrewery, craft distillery coming to Yellow Springs
YELLOW SPRINGS — A new microbrewery and a craft distillery are coming soon to the Millworks Business Center at 305 Walnut St. in Yellow Springs.
The Vitruvian Brew Company is owned by Shane and Jacqui Creepingbear, who are in the process of moving into their new Millworks location. Shane Creepingbear said he hopes to start brewing in March and serve his first beers in April. The goal, Creepingbear said, is to bring another distinctive amenity to Yellow Springs and to create a high-quality series of ales “that Yellow Springs can claim as its own.”
S and G Distillery/The Spirits of Yellow Springs, also located in the Millworks Business Center but not affiliated with the microbrewery, will focus on fruit-based schnapps and blended liqueurs, according to Meg Gujer of Sugarcreek Twp., business manager of S and G Distillery.
Both Creepingbear and Gujer said they are still assessing the impact of changes in Ohio law that were approved unanimously by both sides of the Ohio General Assembly and signed by Gov. Kasich in late December regarding microbreweries and craft distilleries. The new law takes effect March 22 and gives microbreweries and craft distilleries greater flexibility in offering samples and selling their products in on-site tasting rooms, among other provisions.
“It’s a pretty exciting time for Ohio distilling,” Gujer said.
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New Oregon District brewpub aiming for May-June opening
DAYTON — The budding Oregon District brewpub called Toxic Brew Company that we first told you about back in April 2011 is now shooting for an opening in May or June, according to general manager and brewmaster Shane Juhl.
The brewpub will be located at 431 E. Fifth St. Juhl and his business partners are in the process navigating the licensing and permit processes and renovating the space.
Toxic Brew Company stands to benefit from changes in state law that were approved unanimously by both sides of the Ohio General Assembly and signed by Gov. Kasich in late December regarding microbreweries and brewpubs, Juhl said. The new law will take effect March 22.
While Toxic Brew will likely open in May or June with a license that allows it to serve its beer only, the new law will allow the brewpub to sell its beers by the glass in addition to all the traditional methods such as bottle, growler or keg, Juhl said.
“This gives us a lot more flexibility,” he said.
Eventually, plans call for Toxic Brew to add additional licenses expanding the selection with wine, liquor, and other choice beers, Juhl said.
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McCormick & Schmick’s wine dinner focuses on family-owned French wineries
McCormick & Schmick’s at 4429 Cedar Park Drive at The Greene in Beavercreek will host a five-course wine dinner that focuses on French family-owned wineries at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. The wine courses include Joel Falmet Brut Champagne, 2010 Domaine La Croix Gratiot Picpoul de Pinet, Falmet Cinsault, Costieres de Nimes, and Clos Serre Romani Maury. The food courses include Escargot-Stuffed Mushrooms, Pan-Fried Skate Wing, Maple-brined Duck and White Chocolate Cup with Dark Chocolate Mousse. The cost is $60, which includes tip but not tax. Contact Jason P. Kersey for reservations at 937-431-9765 or email banquets89@msmg.com.
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Wine tastings reborn for 2012
It’s great to see the full slate of wine-tasting venues back, rejuvenated from their holiday respite. And gracias to the Dayton-based wine listserv that painstakingly compiles these lists, week after week, month after month, and yes, year after year — just for us wine enthusiasts. We are not — no, wait — we ARE worthy!
One addition to the list — a wine dinner with a twist: McCormick & Schmick’s at The Greene in Beavercreek will host a five-course wine dinner that focuses on French family-owned wineries at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. The cost is $60, which includes tip but not tax. The wine courses include a sparkler, a white, two reds and a dessert wine, each from a family-owned French winery; the food courses include Escargot-Stuffed Mushrooms, Pan-Fried Skate Wing, Maple-brined Duck and White Chocolate Cup with Dark Chocolate Mousse. Now THAT’s how to jump-start 2012. Contact Jason P. Kersey for reservations at 937-431-9765 or email banquets89@msmg.com … now on to the complete list:
Jay’s Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, RSVP Events (937) 2222892 http://www.jays.com Friday, Jan 6, 2012 4-8 pm NV Santa Margherita Prosecco 2009 Sensi Collezione Nero D’Avol 2007 Passopisciaro Passopisciaro Sicilia Rosso 2006 Chateau Cap de Faugères 2007 Elderton Ashmead Cabernet
Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 1-6 pm 2008Domaine Leflaive Macon-Verze 2005 Tenuta La Fuga, Brunello di Montalcino 2006 Chateau Paveil de Luze 2003 Chateau Latour ‘Les Forts de Latour’
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering 2950 Far Hills Ave. 9372981456 http://www.arrowwineandspirits.com Friday December 9, 2012 4pm to 7pm
Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 11 - 4 pm 2009 Santa Rita Reserva Carmenere 2010 Murrieta’s Well “The Whip” NV Rex Goliath Pinot Noir 2006 Abrazo Crianza 2008 Pagos Del Moncayo Garnacha NV Le Lapin Multiplicity 2008 Beringer Knights Valley Meritage 2009 Bridlewood Chardonnay
Daily Tastings Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm
Dorothy Lane Markets (DLM) Dorothy Lane Market Oakwood Friday, Jan 6, 2012 5-8 pm Antinori ’10 Orvieto Domaine Servin ’09 Chablis Maraia’09 Barbera Monferrato Vinaceous Snake Charmer ’09 Shiraz Oberon ’08 Merlot Merryvale Starmont ’08 Cabernet Brown Bag
Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 2-6 pm Chateau Graville Lacoste ’10 Bordeaux Blanc Michael David Seven Heavenly Chardonnay ‘10 Gallo ’09 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Chateau Fortia ’08 CDP Numanthia ’08 Termes Rocche Costamagna ’06 Barolo Bonus Bottle Beer TBA
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 3:00 to 6:00. Oysters paired with beer and wine!
DLM Washington Square Thursday, Jan 5, 2012 5-8 pm Laurant Kraft Vouvray 2010 Domaine Joblot Givry 1er Cru 2009 Allesandria Dolcetto 2010 Brewer Clifton Ashley Vineyard Chardonnay 2005 Podere Scopetone Rosso 2009 SP Drummer Cabernet/Cabernet Franc
Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 12-5 pm Gallo Signature Series Russian River Chardonnay 2009 Gallo Signature Series Napa Cabernet 2008 Strub Soil to Soil Riesling 2009 Falesco Merlot 2009 Beckman Cuveee Le Bec Red 2009 Big Red TBD
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 4 - 7 pm Wine Down Wednesday and 3-6 pm Oysters!
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, Jan 6, 2012, 3-7 pm 2009 Uve Nostre Malvasia NV Regaleale Saccoline Rose 2005 Blasig Refosco 2008 Cameron Hughes Lot 290 Cabernet 2008 Les Pallieres Gigondas 2006 Rusciano Syrah
Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 12-5 pm 2010 Andre Brunel Cotes Du Rhone Blanc 2009 Summers La Nude Chardonnay 2007 Saintsbury Pinot Noir 2006 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Bonus Bottle
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 3-6 pm Oysters!
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 8482161 Current Wines E Guigal Cotes du Rhone White Grab Bag! Red Grab Bag! Routestock Cabernet Sauvignon Twisted Douro Tinto Beer: Magic Hat Howl
No Wednesday soup night this week.
Wines beginning Jan 10 Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc White Grab Bag! Sierra Cantabria Poppy Zinfandel Cameron Hughes Atlas Peak Meritage Beer: Magic Hat Howl
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville (937) 433-6778 www.arrowwineandspirits.com Beer Tastings every Friday from 5-7 pm Taste 5 unique beers each week Brasserie Dupont Saison Dupont(6.5% ABV) Brasserie Dupont Monks Stout Dupont(5.2% ABV) Ommegang Adoration(10% ABV) Ommegang BPA(6.2% ABV) Ommegang Seduction(6.8% ABV)
Saturday Jan 7, 2012 1-5 pm 2009 Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc… Sokol Blosser Evolution, 15th Edition… 2009 Da Vinci Chianti 2009 Presqu’ile Pinot Noir… 2008 Bogle Phantom… 2009 Syncline Grenache Carignan… 2009 Beringer Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Rue Dumaine 1061 Miamisburg Centerville Road (937) 610-1061 www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 5 - 7 pm Richter Reisling Spätlese 2009 Elio Perrone Barbera d’Asti tasmorcon 2010 Mas de Guiot Vin de Pays du Gard 2007
The Wine Gallery 5 West Monument Ave Dayton Ohio 45402 9372249463 Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 5:30 - 8:30 pm Wines from The Southwest from Eric Glomski and Maynard Keenan Stronghold Wine Mandala An American White Wine Stronghold Wine Mandala An American Red Wine 2008 Arizona Stronghold ‘Nachise’ Red Rhone Style Blend 2009 Arizona Stronghold ‘Mangus’ Red Tuscan Style Blend 2006 Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra Red Wine
Deaf Monty’s Wine at Inn Port D’Vino 22 Brown Street in the Oregon District, 937-225-9463 www.daytonwinebar.com 4-8 pm Wednesday through Friday Cortijo Blanco; Castoro Cellars Muscat Canelli; Novellum Chardonnay; Heavyweight Cabernet; Guenoc Valley Victorian Claret; Sperona Bardolino Superiore; Project Paso Zinfandel; Huber Winery Blueberry
A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247.1120 www.atasteofwine.org Veleta Sweet Melodies Mandarosa Fiano Les Jamelles Chardonnay Sibling Rivalry Pinot Noir Enotria Dolcetto The Formula shiraz Odfjell Armador Cabernet Sauvignon
Bruning’s Wine Cellar (937) 4264950 www.brunings.com 2467 Commons Blvd, Beavercreek. Saturday, January 7 from 5-8 PM: 2009 Benton Lane Pinot Gris Willamette Valley; 2009 Hedges CMS Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley; 2008 Belle Vallee Pinot Noir Willamette Valley; 2009 Hedges CMS Red Columbia Valley; 2008 Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain; Rogue Double Chocolate Stout is the featured beer
Wednesday, January 11 from 5-8 PM: 2007 Reynolds Family Chardonnay Napa Valley; 2009 Rumpus Red; 2005 SP Drummer Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Blair Vineyard; 2005 SP Drummer Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville; Green Flash Rayon Vert is the featured beer
Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 9389801 Wines available everyday including Saturday 10 - 8 pm William Hill Chardonnay St. Supery Virtue Domaine Du Manior Muscadet Fat Barrel Chenin Blanc Chateau St. Michelle Riesling Termes Noster Priorat Columbia Crest H3 Merlot Glory Days Zinfandel Pennywise Pinot Noir
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 Beer Tasting from 6-8p.m.
Pavilion Grille 580 Lincoln Park Blvd. Phone# 294-2278 Thursday, Jan 5, 2012 6 - 9pm No wine tasting tonight!
Kroger Centerville Market Place Friday, January 6th 4pm to 7pm Kendall-Jackson Wines Avant Chardonnay and Summation Red Blend Cline Vineyards Cashmere Mourvedre and Ancient Vines Zinfandel
Saturday, January 7th 2pm to 5pm Cold Creek Vineyards Chardonnay “2008” Treana Paso Robles Red Bend “2009” Dueling Pistols Syrah/Zinfandel Blend “2009” Burgess Napa Valley Cabernet “2007”
Friday, January 13th 6pm to 8pm A Friday Night Out! $15 per person, limit 100 guests For more information, call 937-435-8210
Chef prepared appetizers and dessert items paired with your favorite wines! Potato Rosemary Crustini Topped with prosciutto panino and a tomato roasted garlic chutney
Mini Atlantic Salmon Cake In a filo cup, and napped with Boars’ Head Remoulade Sauce
Grilled Dry Aged Beef Satay With a sweet chili dipping sauce
Candied Hardwood Thick Cut Bacon With a whole grain dipping mustard sauce
Alsatian Munster, with a Sliver of Cornichon On an everything flat bread
Kissels’ Blueberry Lavender Mascarpone Stuffed Strawberry Mini Pina Colada Cheese Cakes Vanilla Brulee Dome Black Forest Bites
(Pick any four) Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Simi Chardonnay Wild Horse Pinot Noir Ménage a Trois Red Blend Hawkstone Merlot Louis M. Martini Sonoma Cabernet
Bella Vino Wine Merchant Bar, Springboro, OH 45066 9377483807 www.bellavinomerchants.com Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Light Whites. Marchese Montefusco Grillo (2009) Sicilia, Italy. Masciarelli Trebbiano (2010) Trebbiano d’Abbruzzo, Italy. Raventos Perfum de Vi Blanc (2010) Penedes, Spain. Les Champs Clos (2009) Sancerre, France. Black River Torrontes (2009) Patagonia, Argentina.
Thursday, Saturday - Merlot and Merlot Blends. Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells (2009) Columbia Valley, Washington. Fourteen Hands (2009) Washington. Geyser Peak (2006) Alexander Valley, California. Chateau Picau-Perna (2009) Saint-Emilion, France. Soos Creek Artist’s Series (2005) Columbia Valley, Washington.
Cellar Room tastings every Saturday at 3:00.
Week of January 9 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Chenin Blanc and Cab Franc. Thursday, Saturday - Pinot Noir.
Little Sonoma, 6078 West Chester Road, West Chester, OH 45069. 5139429463. Located two blocks north of Union Centre Blvd. at the corner of Muhlhauser and West Chester Roads www.LittleSonomaWines.com Friday, Jan 6, 2012 4:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 3-6 pm Budget Relief - four wines
Next week - Warm Winter Reds
Jungle Jim’s 1.513.674.6000 contactus@junglejims.com http://www.junglejims.com/events Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm $20 Chip Emmerich’s Burnet Ridge Wine Tasting
Friday, Jan 20, 2012 - 7 -9 pm Beer Tasting $30 Barrel Aged Tasting 20 different barrel aged beers
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New Kettering microbrewery will celebrate Dayton heritage
KETTERING — The Dayton Beer Company, a microbrewery launched by 25-year-old Kettering native Pete Hilgeman, is gearing up to open to the public perhaps as early as March at 912 E. Dorothy Lane at Ackerman Blvd.
The location is adjacent to a UDF convenience store and has been vacant for years. It formerly housed a Big Sky Bread Co. lunch spot.
When up and running, the Dayton Beer Company will sell craft beers such as pale ale, blond ale, porter and hefeweizen for retail. The label on each type of beer celebrates aspects of Dayton’s heritage, such as Inventors IPA and Patterson Pale Ale, named for NCR founder John Patterson.
“We want Dayton to be proud of its history and to give Daytonians a product they could call their own,” said Hilgeman, a 2005 Alter High School graduate who holds a marketing and international business degree from the University of Cincinnati.
Hilgeman is still in the process of moving into the Kettering location and will be applying for the necessary state licenses to operate as a microbrewery. He said he hopes to be producing beer by about March.
The brewer-entrepreneur said he does not plan to serve an extensive food menu at Dayton Beer Company, but a recent change in state law will allow him to offer tasting samples of his brews. His beers also will be available at other retail outlets and at restaurants, Hilgeman said.
For more information, check out the Dayton Beer Company Facebook page.
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