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by Jim L. Ellingson

Minor updates to the headcount. 11 +/- Karin, Nicolai Alicia and Sue plan to be there. John may join us for dessert cheers, jim Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:52:44 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Subject: [wine] [jellings(a)me.umn.edu: Other Italian at Arezzo] ----- Forwarded message from "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> ----- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:09:35 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Subject: [wine] Other Italian at Arezzo Jim-We decided on Arrezzo for Thurs. The wine is not Piedmont and not Tuscany. Everything else goes. The players are Bob, Betsy, Ruth and Lori. Bob will call today for a reservation. We don't have a back up plan. Lori ----- End forwarded message ----- Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:35:43 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Subject: [wine] Barbera at Arezzo Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:52:29 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Greetings, The group is going to Arezzo, 6:30 on Thursday. Vin du jour is Other Italian i.e. not from Tuscany, not from Piedmont. > on 6/12/06 5:46 PM, Jim L. Ellingson at jellings(a)me.umn.edu wrote: > > > Greetings, > > Bob will make the reservation for 8. Can adjust up or down as needed. > > > > Bob has negotiated a $5 per person charge in > > leu of corkage. Menu is on line. Wine list is not on line.... > > > > Prices are reasonable, w/ $10-12 pizza and most entrees (Primi) under $20. > > > >> Who Bob Betsy Ruth Lori Jim Russ/Sue Dave T Bill S Alicia A / John Karin/Nicolai? > > Arezzo Ristorante > > 612 285-7444 > > 5057 France Ave S, Minneapolis, 55410 > > www.arezzo-ristorante.com A sampling of great Italian dessert wines Leslie Brenner April 18, 2007 Many great Italian dessert wines, with their limited production and distribution, aren't easy to find, nor are they inexpensive; most come in small-format (375- or 500-milliliter) bottles. Chill the whites, but not too cold, and serve the reds either lightly chilled (especially in warmer weather) or at cellar temperature. Listed in order of vintage. 2002 Abbazia di Novacella Moscato Rosa. Made from a red sub-variety of Moscato, this intriguing wine has a lovely clear garnet-ruby color, an unusual bouquet of sweet cassis, red berries, pomegranate and an herbal finish. It's well-balanced . not cloyingly sweet, and with good acid. At Liquorama in Upland, (909) 985-3131, http://www.finewinehouse.com ; and at Wine House in West Los Angeles, (310) 479-3731; http://www.winehouse.com , $40 (375 ml). 2001 Forteto della Luja Moscato Passito Loazzolo. This luscious, full-bodied wine has a beautiful, clear, deep golden color with a rose tint, a gorgeous honeyed aroma that whispers botrytis, and delicious flavors of honey, mushrooms and vanilla. It's very sweet, with a long finish: a serious argument for passing up the tiramisu. At Wine House, $35 (375 ml). 2001 Giuliano Ruggeri Montefalco Sagrantino Passito. Deep and dark purplish-red, this wine has herbal, earthy aromas that belie its sweet character. On the palate it's full-bodied, sweet and a little viscous (with 15% alcohol) with serious tannins and intense flavors of roasted cherries, vanilla and good butter. The finish is curiously dry, almost grapey. At Wine House, $50 (500 ml). 2000 Le Salette Recioto della Valpolicella "Pergole Vece." Recioto della Valpolicella is known as the Veneto's answer to Port. This one is concentrated, well-balanced and complex, with a pleasant hint of bitterness and a long, lip-smacking finish. It's all preceded by aromas of warm red fruit, brambles and herbs. At Liquorama and Wine House, $70 (500 ml). 1999 Salvatore Murana Moscato Passito di Pantelleria "Martingana." A lovely, tawny-colored wine that greets you with racy, attractive, slightly rancio aromas of prunes, black cherries, herbs and burnt caramel. On the palate, the texture is silky and luxuriant, and the wine is full-bodied and sweet but not cloying, with enough acid to support the sugar, and fabulous flavors of dried apricot and red fruit. Delicious and intriguing. At Wine Expo in Santa Monica, (310) 828-4428, $80 (375 ml). 1959 Cantine Antonio Ferrari Solaria Jonica. Wow! The Solaria Jonica is unforgettable, even down to its color, which is deep and dark, almost black, but brilliant. The aromas are intense and alluring: roasted black cherries in aged balsamic and prunes . specifically, pruneaux d'Agen, the high-toned, deeply flavored prunes from the southwest of France. The texture is velvety, the flavors soft and caressing, but with some oomph. It's a terrifically balanced wine with layers of flavor, seriously complex, not cloyingly sweet, with lots of ripe fruit (even at its advanced age) and tannins that have completely mellowed. It's gutsy, but with some finesse, a lovely strawberry finish and amazing length. At Wine House, $190 (500 ml); or http://www.smithandvine.com , $150 (500 ml). . Leslie Brenner ----- End forwarded message ----- -- ------------------------------ * * Dr. James Ellingson, jellings(a)me.umn.edu * * University of Minnesota, tel: 651/645-0753 * * Great Lakes Brewing News, 1569 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104 *

18 years, 1 month

[wine] [jellings@me.umn.edu: Other Italian at Arezzo]

by Jim L. Ellingson

A quick update on the head count. ----- Forwarded message from "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> ----- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:09:35 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Subject: [wine] Other Italian at Arezzo Jim-We decided on Arrezzo for Thurs. The wine is not Piedmont and not Tuscany. Everything else goes. The players are Bob, Betsy, Ruth and Lori. Bob will call today for a reservation. We don't have a back up plan. Lori ----- End forwarded message ----- Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:35:43 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Subject: [wine] Barbera at Arezzo Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:52:29 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Greetings, The group is going to Arezzo, 6:30 on Thursday. Vin du jour is Other Italian i.e. not from Tuscany, not from Piedmont. > on 6/12/06 5:46 PM, Jim L. Ellingson at jellings(a)me.umn.edu wrote: > > > Greetings, > > Bob will make the reservation for 8. Can adjust up or down as needed. > > > > Bob has negotiated a $5 per person charge in > > leu of corkage. Menu is on line. Wine list is not on line.... > > > > Prices are reasonable, w/ $10-12 pizza and most entrees (Primi) under $20. > > > >> Who Bob Betsy Ruth Lori Jim Russ Dave T Bill S Karin/Nicolai? > > Arezzo Ristorante > > 612 285-7444 > > 5057 France Ave S, Minneapolis, 55410 > > www.arezzo-ristorante.com A sampling of great Italian dessert wines Leslie Brenner April 18, 2007 Many great Italian dessert wines, with their limited production and distribution, aren't easy to find, nor are they inexpensive; most come in small-format (375- or 500-milliliter) bottles. Chill the whites, but not too cold, and serve the reds either lightly chilled (especially in warmer weather) or at cellar temperature. Listed in order of vintage. 2002 Abbazia di Novacella Moscato Rosa. Made from a red sub-variety of Moscato, this intriguing wine has a lovely clear garnet-ruby color, an unusual bouquet of sweet cassis, red berries, pomegranate and an herbal finish. It's well-balanced . not cloyingly sweet, and with good acid. At Liquorama in Upland, (909) 985-3131, http://www.finewinehouse.com ; and at Wine House in West Los Angeles, (310) 479-3731; http://www.winehouse.com , $40 (375 ml). 2001 Forteto della Luja Moscato Passito Loazzolo. This luscious, full-bodied wine has a beautiful, clear, deep golden color with a rose tint, a gorgeous honeyed aroma that whispers botrytis, and delicious flavors of honey, mushrooms and vanilla. It's very sweet, with a long finish: a serious argument for passing up the tiramisu. At Wine House, $35 (375 ml). 2001 Giuliano Ruggeri Montefalco Sagrantino Passito. Deep and dark purplish-red, this wine has herbal, earthy aromas that belie its sweet character. On the palate it's full-bodied, sweet and a little viscous (with 15% alcohol) with serious tannins and intense flavors of roasted cherries, vanilla and good butter. The finish is curiously dry, almost grapey. At Wine House, $50 (500 ml). 2000 Le Salette Recioto della Valpolicella "Pergole Vece." Recioto della Valpolicella is known as the Veneto's answer to Port. This one is concentrated, well-balanced and complex, with a pleasant hint of bitterness and a long, lip-smacking finish. It's all preceded by aromas of warm red fruit, brambles and herbs. At Liquorama and Wine House, $70 (500 ml). 1999 Salvatore Murana Moscato Passito di Pantelleria "Martingana." A lovely, tawny-colored wine that greets you with racy, attractive, slightly rancio aromas of prunes, black cherries, herbs and burnt caramel. On the palate, the texture is silky and luxuriant, and the wine is full-bodied and sweet but not cloying, with enough acid to support the sugar, and fabulous flavors of dried apricot and red fruit. Delicious and intriguing. At Wine Expo in Santa Monica, (310) 828-4428, $80 (375 ml). 1959 Cantine Antonio Ferrari Solaria Jonica. Wow! The Solaria Jonica is unforgettable, even down to its color, which is deep and dark, almost black, but brilliant. The aromas are intense and alluring: roasted black cherries in aged balsamic and prunes . specifically, pruneaux d'Agen, the high-toned, deeply flavored prunes from the southwest of France. The texture is velvety, the flavors soft and caressing, but with some oomph. It's a terrifically balanced wine with layers of flavor, seriously complex, not cloyingly sweet, with lots of ripe fruit (even at its advanced age) and tannins that have completely mellowed. It's gutsy, but with some finesse, a lovely strawberry finish and amazing length. At Wine House, $190 (500 ml); or http://www.smithandvine.com , $150 (500 ml). . Leslie Brenner

18 years, 1 month

[wine] Friday's Therry Extravangza

by Karin Teder

Kate of Surdyk's sent me the list: Terry Theise Tasting Friday November 2, 2007 Aperitif: Biffar Riesling Sekt Brut #21619 $29.99 Flight #1 1) Schlossgut Diel “Rose de Diel” #21610 $21.99 2) Loewen Riesling “Quant” #21609 $15.99 3) Jakoby-Mathy Riesling “Balance” #96478 $13.99 Flight #2 4) Reuscher-Haart Piesporter Falkenberg Riesling Liters #16797 $12.99 5) Schneider Riesling Liters #96910 $14.99 6) Strub Niersteiner Riesling Liters #15677 $13.99 Flight #3 7) Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett #95098 $18.99 8) Karlsmuhle Lorenzhofer Mauerchen Riesling Kabinett #11929 $19.99 9) Donnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett #95690 $27.99 Flight #4 10) Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenhur Riesling Kabinett #66522 $19.99 11) Hexamer Riesling “Quartzit” #10346 $17.49 12) Diel Dorsheimer Goldloch Riesling Spatlese #17474 $39.99 Flight #5 13) Hoffman-Simon Kowericher Laurentiuslay Riesling Spatlese #16798 $18.49 14) Merkelbach Kinheimer Rosenberg Riesling Auslese #5 #99672 $19.99 15) Christoffel Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese (**) #66845 $44.99 Additional Offers 2006 Schaefer Graacher Himmelriech Riesling Kabinett #95066 $19.99 2006 Donnhoff Estate Riesling Qba #95089 $18.99 2006 Christoffel Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese (**) #66829 $44.99 2006 Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenhur Riesling Auslese #4630 $31.99 2006 AJ Adam Hofberger Riesling Spatlese #21608 $34.99 2005 Hexamer Meddersheimer Rheingrafenberg Riesling Spatlese (**) #99688 $25.99 2006 Diel Burgbeg Riesling “Grosses Gewachs” #21611 $49.99 2005 Diel Dorsheimer Burgbeg Riesling Auslese #21614 $64.99 2006 Wagner-Stempel Riesling Trocken “Vom Porphyr” #15052 $36.99 2006 Wagenr-Stempel Seifersheimer Hollberg Riesling Spatlese #21618 $29.99 2006 Leitz Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling Spatlese #96911 $29.99

18 years, 1 month

[wine] Other Italian at Arezzo

by Jim L. Ellingson

Jim-We decided on Arrezzo for Thurs. The wine is not Piedmont and not Tuscany. Everything else goes. The players are Bob, Betsy, Ruth and Lori. Bob will call today for a reservation. We don't have a back up plan. Lori ----- End forwarded message ----- Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:35:43 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Subject: [wine] Barbera at Arezzo Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:52:29 -0500 From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu> To: wine(a)thebarn.com Greetings, The group is going to Arezzo, 6:30 on Thursday. Vin du jour is Other Italian i.e. not from Tuscany, not from Piedmont. > on 6/12/06 5:46 PM, Jim L. Ellingson at jellings(a)me.umn.edu wrote: > > > Greetings, > > Bob will make the reservation for 8. Can adjust up or down as needed. > > > > Bob has negotiated a $5 per person charge in > > leu of corkage. Menu is on line. Wine list is not on line.... > > > > Prices are reasonable, w/ $10-12 pizza and most entrees (Primi) under $20. > > > >> Who Bob Betsy Ruth Lori Jim Russ > > > > Arezzo Ristorante > > 612 285-7444 > > 5057 France Ave S, Minneapolis, 55410 > > www.arezzo-ristorante.com A sampling of great Italian dessert wines Leslie Brenner April 18, 2007 Many great Italian dessert wines, with their limited production and distribution, aren't easy to find, nor are they inexpensive; most come in small-format (375- or 500-milliliter) bottles. Chill the whites, but not too cold, and serve the reds either lightly chilled (especially in warmer weather) or at cellar temperature. Listed in order of vintage. 2002 Abbazia di Novacella Moscato Rosa. Made from a red sub-variety of Moscato, this intriguing wine has a lovely clear garnet-ruby color, an unusual bouquet of sweet cassis, red berries, pomegranate and an herbal finish. It's well-balanced . not cloyingly sweet, and with good acid. At Liquorama in Upland, (909) 985-3131, http://www.finewinehouse.com ; and at Wine House in West Los Angeles, (310) 479-3731; http://www.winehouse.com , $40 (375 ml). 2001 Forteto della Luja Moscato Passito Loazzolo. This luscious, full-bodied wine has a beautiful, clear, deep golden color with a rose tint, a gorgeous honeyed aroma that whispers botrytis, and delicious flavors of honey, mushrooms and vanilla. It's very sweet, with a long finish: a serious argument for passing up the tiramisu. At Wine House, $35 (375 ml). 2001 Giuliano Ruggeri Montefalco Sagrantino Passito. Deep and dark purplish-red, this wine has herbal, earthy aromas that belie its sweet character. On the palate it's full-bodied, sweet and a little viscous (with 15% alcohol) with serious tannins and intense flavors of roasted cherries, vanilla and good butter. The finish is curiously dry, almost grapey. At Wine House, $50 (500 ml). 2000 Le Salette Recioto della Valpolicella "Pergole Vece." Recioto della Valpolicella is known as the Veneto's answer to Port. This one is concentrated, well-balanced and complex, with a pleasant hint of bitterness and a long, lip-smacking finish. It's all preceded by aromas of warm red fruit, brambles and herbs. At Liquorama and Wine House, $70 (500 ml). 1999 Salvatore Murana Moscato Passito di Pantelleria "Martingana." A lovely, tawny-colored wine that greets you with racy, attractive, slightly rancio aromas of prunes, black cherries, herbs and burnt caramel. On the palate, the texture is silky and luxuriant, and the wine is full-bodied and sweet but not cloying, with enough acid to support the sugar, and fabulous flavors of dried apricot and red fruit. Delicious and intriguing. At Wine Expo in Santa Monica, (310) 828-4428, $80 (375 ml). 1959 Cantine Antonio Ferrari Solaria Jonica. Wow! The Solaria Jonica is unforgettable, even down to its color, which is deep and dark, almost black, but brilliant. The aromas are intense and alluring: roasted black cherries in aged balsamic and prunes . specifically, pruneaux d'Agen, the high-toned, deeply flavored prunes from the southwest of France. The texture is velvety, the flavors soft and caressing, but with some oomph. It's a terrifically balanced wine with layers of flavor, seriously complex, not cloyingly sweet, with lots of ripe fruit (even at its advanced age) and tannins that have completely mellowed. It's gutsy, but with some finesse, a lovely strawberry finish and amazing length. At Wine House, $190 (500 ml); or http://www.smithandvine.com , $150 (500 ml). . Leslie Brenner ----- End forwarded message ----- -- ------------------------------ * * Dr. James Ellingson, jellings(a)me.umn.edu * * University of Minnesota, tel: 651/645-0753 * * Great Lakes Brewing News, 1569 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104 *

18 years, 1 month

[wine] TThiese at Big S on Friday ?

by Jim L. Ellingson

Lori, I'm not sure we have cricital mass for this week, since some folks are going to La Belle Vie for TT. Arezzo is always fun. Ditto JP's. Perhaps we can start early on next week. I'm available this week and next. Does anyone have any details on the TT Friday thing? I didn't see anything of value on the web site. Do we need to sign up? Cost? It's in the store? Cheers, Jim On Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 10:46:25PM +0000, l.ames(a)juno.com wrote: > How about Arrezzo and some kind of Italian? Is anyone arounnd on Thurs? TT is at Surdyk's on Friday night. Lori -- ------------------------------ * * Dr. James Ellingson, jellings(a)me.umn.edu * * University of Minnesota, tel: 651/645-0753 * * Great Lakes Brewing News, 1569 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104 *

18 years, 1 month

[wine] [gera_latour@hotmail.com: Beer and Cheese Pairing 11/18/07]

by Jim L. Ellingson

FYI, Are we doing anything this week? Cheers, Jim ----- Forwarded message from Gera Exire La Tour <gera_latour(a)hotmail.com> ----- From: Gera Exire La Tour <gera_latour(a)hotmail.com> To: "mba(a)thebarn.com" <mba(a)thebarn.com>, "mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com" <mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com>, Subject: Beer and Cheese Pairing 11/18/07 Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:46:56 +0000 Hey everyone. I have been working with Ken Liss at Premier Cheese Market to set up this event. We are all familiar with cheese being paired with wine, but what about beer? Event: Beer and Cheese Paring Date: Sunday, November 18 from 5-7 pm Location: Premier Cheese Market 5013 France Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410 Cost: $15 Ken is selecting cheeses to be paired with beers donated by Summit. Premier Cheese Market was voted by the City Pages as having the best selection of cheese in the Twin Cities, so I am sure that are going to be some tasty treats. Space is limited to 25 participants. If you are interested, send a check made out to "Premier Cheese Market" to Gera Exire LaTour at 3757 Dupont Avenue N., Minneapolis, MN 55412 I will also be at Barley John's on Saturday. -Gera _________________________________________________________________ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us ----- End forwarded message ----- -- ------------------------------ * * Dr. James Ellingson, jellings(a)me.umn.edu * * University of Minnesota, tel: 651/645-0753 * * Great Lakes Brewing News, 1569 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104 *

18 years, 1 month

[wine] Nov 3 event

by Karin Teder

Fall Sale Wines TASTING: Saturday night November 3rd at the Maplewood Community Center The annual Maplewood Community Center Wine and Jazz Festival is the only wide-ranging tasting opportunity for the Fall Sale Wine List. WHAT: An evening of fine wines, fabulous music, and delicious appetizers This year there is a NEW caterer, who has gauaranteed an endless supply of tasty appetizer treats. A true rising star, Alicia Wiley, will perform throughout the evening. WINE: 8 tables of BrightWines selections as poured by distributors. FOOD: appetizers by a new caterer at the MCC, Kanes Catering, and they promise a never-ending supply! MUSIC: Alicia Wiley Check out her bio, she is fabulous and soon to be famous (already is, in some circles). www.aliciawiley.com/bio.html WHEN: Saturday evening November 3rd from 6:30pm until 9:30pm WHERE: Maplewood Community Center (just south of Hwy 36 on White Bear Ave, SW corner of Cty B and White Bear Ave) COST: $30 per person in advance, $35 at the door TICKETS: call the MCC at 651-249-2100 ext 0 (ask for Wine and Jazz Fest tickets)

18 years, 1 month

[wine] [Fwd: 2005 Bordeaux Tasting]

by Karin Teder

all: most of you may know, but next Monday: Sam's Bordeaux Tasting (open house format)

18 years, 1 month

[wine] La Belle Vie: next Thursday

by karin

LA BELLE VIE ANNIVERSARY DINNER Humorist and wine expert Terry Theise will entertain guests at a six-course dinner at the restaurant. 6 p.m. next Thu. $135 plus tax and gratuity. 510 Groveland Av., Mpls. 612-874-6440. www.labellevie.us

18 years, 1 month

[wine] Soup Event: this Sunday

by karin

18th Annual Polish Soup Festival Sunday, October 28th 4:00pm - 6:00pm International Institute 1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul Cost: $10 Intended Age of Audience: All Contact: 763-571-9602 The Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota will hold its 18th Annual Polish Soup Festival on Sunday, October 28 from 4:00 PM 6:30 PM at the International Institute located at 1694 Como Avenue in St. Paul (south side of fairgrounds). There will be 12 different soups along with accompaniments. Zupa!, a cookbook of the soups featured during the various Festivals will be on sale. The ladies of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will be selling their home-made pierogi and the Dolina Polish Folk Dancers will hold a Christmas Bazaar. Any soup left at 6:30 PM will be sold to take home. $10 entrance tickets at the door. For more information, call Judith at 763-571-9602.

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