The very best wine tastings in the Dayton area, revealed

This amazing list is chock-full of gems, including but not limited to a big shiraz-syrah dinner at the Wine Gallery, the Versailles Winter Wine Festival, a Jay’s 40th anniversary wine luncheon, a “Big Red” special tasting at Arrow Far Hills, a Miami University wine gala, and much, much more. And all of it is courtesy of the Dayton-based wine listserv that compiles this information and shares it with us! Read, attend, enjoy!

Jay's Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton's Oregon Historic District, RSVP Events (937) 2222892 http://www.jays.com Friday, Feb 5, 2016 4-8 pm

2014 Joseph Drouhin Macon-Villages

2013 Broc Cellars Pinot Noir Gamay

2010 Clarendelle Bordeaux

2010 Collosorbo Brunello di Montalcino

2009 Château Taillefer

Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 1-6 pm

2014 Joseph Drouhin Chablis

2012 Coquerel Petite Sirah

2011 Pio Cesare Barolo

2004 Chateau Le Bon Pasteur

Saturday, February 20, 2016 12:30 pm - $80 (incl tax and tip) 40th Anniversary Luncheon Coquilles St- Jacques - Scallops St Jacques Merryvale Starmont Sauvignon Blanc

Endive, la ricotta et Salade de Cresson, - Endive, Ricotta and watercress salad Saintsbury Chard

Salade de Crabe Venetienne - Venetian Crab salad Talbott Pinot Noir

Hachis Parmentier - Cottage Pie

Chateau Clarendelle

Filet et Parnais - Filet with parsnips

IL Poggione Brunello

Gateau – Anniversary Cake

Feuillatte Champagne

Thursday, February 25, 2016 6:30 pm - $85 (incl tax and tip) Wine Dinner with Antinori Wines Caprese Salad Antinori Toscana Bianco

Fish Course

Bramito Chardonnay

Rigatoni Alla Forno

Peppoli Chianti

Beef Tagliata with Raddichio

Badia a Passignano Chianti

Lamb Chops with peas and fava beans

Tignanello

Fried sweet polenta

Francicorta

Arrow Wine & Spirits Far Hills store – Kettering 2950 Far Hills Ave. 9372981456 http://www.arrowwineandspirits.com

Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 11-4 pm Wine and Beer Tasting

2014 Pink Stuff Rose

2013 Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc

2014 Tenshen White

2014 Rheinhessen Dornfelder

2012 Hayman & Hill Meritage

2013 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon

2010 Terre Rare Carignano Del Sulcis Riserva

and Breckenridge Brewery Tasting

Sunday, February 14, 2016 6:30pm to 8:30pm Big Red Tasting (Arrow Wine Far Hills) Sample over 40+ red wines.

$35.00 per person RSVP, the first 125 pre paid reservations

Dorothy Lane Markets (DLM)

http://www.dorothylane.com/Products/viewdepartment.pl?id=220

Dorothy Lane Market Oakwood, The Mezzanine.

Friday, Feb 5, 2016 4-8 pm

Michele Satta Costa di Giulia 2012

Le Petit Coquerel Verdelho 2013

Run Riot Pinot Noir 2014

Pala Cannonau Fiore Sardegna 2014

Dry Creek Heritage Zinfandel 2013

Chateau Grand Francais Bordeaux Superieur 2010 Manero Rosso di Toscana

Oyster Happy Hour, Fridays, 4-7pm

Beers on Tap

Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 2-6 pm

J Vineyards Pinot Gris 2014

Radio Coteau Savoy Chardonnay 2013

Drew Gatekeepers Pinot Noir 2013

Bolla Torr’Alta Veronese Rosso 2012

Michele Satta Piastraia 2010

Alexis Soyer Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Bonus Bottle

Saturday, February 13, 6:30-8:30pm, $75 per person Valentine’s Day Dinner

DLM Washington Square

Thursday, Feb 4, 2016 5-8 pm

2014 Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay

2013 Manero Rosso di Toscana

2013 Collosorbo Rosso di Montalcino

2014 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir

2011 Bouchard Pomerol

BONUS WINE

Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 12-5 pm

2013 Sunday Funday White Blend, California

2013 Otto’s Constant Dream Sauvignon Blanc, Marlbourogh, NZ

2013 Drew Pinot Noir, Gatekeepers Vineyard, Anderson Valley

2012 Alexis Soyer Cabernet, Napa

2010 Piastraia Bolgheri Rosso

2010 Caliza Syrah & Petit Verdot, Spain

BONUS WINE

Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016 4-7 pm Wine Down Wednesday

On Tap:

http://www.dorothylane.com/products/growler.pl

Dorothy Lane Springboro

Friday, Feb 5, 2016 3-7 pm

2014 Levante Bianco d’Italia

2012 Cuvaison Chardonnay

2011 Row Eleven Pinot Noir

2012 Tocador Garnacha

2013 Chateau Montelana Zinfandel

Bonus Bottle

Beers:

Dogfish Head Oak Aged Noble Rot

Revolution Double Fist Pale Ale

On Tap:

http://www.dorothylane.com/products/growler.pland

Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 12-5 pm

2014 Nicolas Idiart Muscadet

2011 Lewis Chardonnay

2010 Atalon Pauline’s Cuvee Red

2012 Leo Malbec

2008 Chateau Belgrave Haut Medoc

2009 Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Arrow Wine & Spirits Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville (937) 433-6778 www.arrowwineandspirits.com Friday Feb 5, 2016 5pm to 7pm Beer Tasting Evil Twin Femme Fatale Blanc Evil Twin Femme Fatale Yuzu IPA Evil Twin Beavertown XXX Mikkeller Citra Imperial IPA Mikkeller Simcoe IPA

Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 11-5 pm Wine Tasting

2011 La Staffa Verdicchio

2012 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay

2014 Nelms Road Merlot

2012 Tikal Patriota

2009 Chateau Tauzinat l’Hermitage St. Emilion Grand Cru

2010 Collosorbo Brunello di Montalcino

2014 HD Riesling

Rue Dumaine 1061 Miamisburg Centerville Road (937) 610-1061 www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Feb 9, 2016 Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday!

Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 8482161 CuveeWineCellar@gmail.com Tues-Thur 4 - 9 pm and Friday and Saturday 4 - 10pm

2014 Vignarco-Pallazone- Italy

2013 Conde Valdemer- Rioja- Spain

2014 Albarino-Ferdinand California

Tawny Port

2014 Bardolino Cavalchina- Italy

2013 Cosentino The Zin- California

2011- High Flyer- Cab Sauv- California

Craft Beers on Tap

Brew Dog Punk IPA

Warped Wing Whiskey Rebellion

FEBRUARY 23 6:00-8:00 PM

GUARDIAN CELLARS WINE TASTING WITH WINE MAKER JERRY RIENER

The Wine Gallery, 5 West Monument Ave Dayton Ohio 45402 9372249463 www.thewinegalleryandcafe.com Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Saturday, February 13, 2016 7pm $96 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Call 937-224-9463 or email brianlinnean@gmail.com Shiraz - Syrah Wine Dinner Six Shiraz and six Syrah paired with a six course dinner, serving two wines with each course.

2006 Red Car ‘The Fight’ Syrah, Sonoma Coast, California and 2012 Two Hands ‘Bella’s Garden’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia Spiced nuts and cheese

2005 Schild Estate ‘Moorooroo’ Shiraz Limited Release Barossa Valley, Australia and 2006 Sanguis Novillero Proprietary Red Wine, California Spicy shrimp cocktail and remoulade sauce

2005 The Standish Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia and 2004 Heidi Barrett La Sirena Syrah, Barrett Vineyards, California Flatlander Chili topped with Manchego cheese

2010 Flegenheimer Brothers Reserve Red Blend, McLaren Vale, Australia and 2004 Heidi Barrett Syrah, Santa Ynez, California Roasted portabella mushroom topped Bleu cheese and chili-lime vinaigrette.

2005 Hundred Acre ‘Ancient Way Vineyard’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia and 2007 Krupp Brothers ‘Black Bart’ Syrah, Napa Valley Honey-spiced glazed chicken quarter and roasted vegetables

2004 Elderton ‘Command’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia and 2007 Red Car Tomorrowland Syrah, Sonoma County, California Caramel chocolate apples Napoleon

Deaf Monty’s Wine at Inn Port D’Vino

22 Brown Street in the Oregon District, 937-225-9463 www.daytonwinebar.com Open 4-8pm Monday through Saturday Chateau St. Suplice Bordeaux; Mark West Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir; Mimi Cabernet; Gentleman’s Collection Red Blend; Conde de Valdemar Rioja; Otima 10 Year Tawny Port; J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay; Podere Giuggiolo White Toscana; Zeppelin Riesling; Kinsen Plum; Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rose

Bruning's Wine Cellar (937) 4264950 www.brunings.com 2467 Commons Blvd, Beavercreek Friday, Feb 5, 4-8pm Happy Hour Wine and Beer Tasting

Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 2-6 pm

2014 Millesamato Prosecco

2013 Morellino Rosso Toscano

2012 Morellino Di Scansano

2013 Terre Sabaude Barbera D’Asti

2014 Borgo Reale Sangiovese Di Puglia

2013 I’ll Faggio Montepulciano D’Abruzzo

Beers

https://www.beermenus.com/places/19679-bruning-s-wine-cellar

Thursday, February 18th 6-8pm

Brother’s Drake Mead Tasting

Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 9389801 Tinazzi Cabernet Merlot…

Aguaribay Malbec…

Corte Alla Flora Vino Nobile di Montipulciano…

Rocco Mauro Cotes Du Rhone…

Between the Vines Pinot Noir…

Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay…

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc…

Slingshot Sauvignon Blanc…

Soil to Soul Dry Riesling…

Tollero Cherry Wine…

Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016 - Beer Tasting

Thursday February 11th 6:30-8:30 $25 Reservations required Representatives from a Beer distributor and a Wine distributor will be going head to head in pairing their favorite drinks with Urmila’s light food.

Kroger Centerville Market Place RSVP 937-435-8210 Beer Tasting starting February 4th Thursday and Friday 4pm to 7pm Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 5pm Taproom Pale Ale Taproom Copper Lager Taproom Amber Ale Taproom Session IPA Taproom IPA Southern Tier Compass

Friday February 5th, 4pm to 7pm

Frei Brothers Chardonnay

Frei Brothers Pinot Noir

Frei Brothers Merlot

Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon

Saturday February 6th, 1pm to 5pm Reserve Room Tasting!

Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc

Girard Chardonnay

Girard Petite Syrah

Steltzner Cabernet Sauvignon

Sunday February 7th, 1pm to 5pm

Tom Gore Chardonnay

Cline Ancient Vine Zinfandel

Deep Sea Red Wine

Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon

Whole Foods Market 1050 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45458

(937) 999-6880

Beer Tasting every Thursday 5-7p

Friday Wine Tasting

Grove Mill Sauvignon Blanc

Frisk Riesling

Trapiche Malbec

Charles Smith Boom Boom Syrah

Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon

Ray's Wine Spirits Grill 8268 N Main St 937.890.0300 www.RaysWineSpiritsGrill.com Saturday, Feb 6, 2016 3-6 pm Bogle OV Zinfandel Predator OV Zinfandel Bedrock OV Zinfandel Evangelho Heritage Vineyard Zinfandel Barton & Guestier Vouvray Sweet Walter Sweet White Funf Moscato Moon Dreams Sweet Red

Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016 5-8pm

Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc

Higher Ground Pinot Noir

Buenavista “The Count” Red blend

R Mondavi Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet

Bartenura Moscato

Villa M Rose

Adesso Cagnina Dolce

Chocovine Original

Miami Valley Wine and Spirits

Friday, Feb 5, 2016 6-9pm Beer Tasting

Four String - Brass Knuckle

http://fourstringbrewing.com/beers/brass-knuckle-pale-ale/

Nickel Brock - Naughty Neighbor

http://www.nickelbrook.com/our-beer/

Blue Point Brewing - Hoptical Illusion

http://www.bluepointbrewing.com/yearRoundBeers.html#hoptical-illusion

Four String - Switch Blade

http://fourstringbrewing.com/beers/switchblade-ipa/

Victory - Hop Ranch

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/345/104028/

Flying Dog - Tropical Stout

http://flyingdogbrewery.com/?beers=tropical-stout

Nickel Brook - Bolshevik Bastard

http://www.nickelbrook.com/our-beer/

Two Brother’s - Northwind Stout

http://www.twobrothersbrewing.com/portfolio-view/northwind-imperial-stout/

Bella Vino West Chester 6064 West Chester Rd (513) 942-9463 Tues - Thur noon - 10pm Fri - Sat noon - 11pm Hoppy Hump Day Beer Flights every Wednesday

Jungle Jim's 1.513.674.6000 contactus@junglejims.com http://www.junglejims.com/events For wine event information, call 513 674-6000, wait for the voice prompt, press 1, then press 6165 for assistance.

Miami University 26th Annual Performing Arts Wine Tasting Gala & Auction

7-10 p.m., Saturday, February 20, Millett Hall, Oxford, Ohio http://miamioh.edu/cca/performing-arts-series/annual-wine-tasting/index.html

Call 513-529-6333 or buy at the door.

General Admission $74

2nd Annual Versailles Winter Wine Festival, Friday February 26th, 2016, Stillwater Valley Golf Club by the Versailles FareFest.

$30 includes 5 tickets for beer or wine during the social hour

(6:30 pm) with complimentary food. Choose from 20 wines and 7 brews.

Live music begins at 8:00 p.m. featuring great blues and dance tunes by the Eric Jerardi Band.

A cash bar and open kitchen will be available until 11:00 pm The silent wine auction will benefit the Versailles YMCA.

To purchase tickets, stop by or contact The Inn at Versailles at (937)526-3020. Designated drivers (food and entertainment only) tickets

$15 per person.

For additional information, contact Todd Dammeyer at (937) 417-2461.

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