Friday, September 6th, 5-7pm: Portugal

We’re tasting a selection of our favorites from Portugal! There will be a wide array of wines from this small but mighty wine producing country, from the crisp and fresh wines of Vinho Verde to the incredible diversity of Lisboa, the elegance of Bairrada, the richness of the Dao and the exciting reimagination of the Douro unfolding in real time, Portugal has something for everyone.

Saturday, September 7th, Noon-4pm: The Italian wines of the Newsletter

We are tasting all the Italian wines in the newsletter. There’s something for everyone in this wide ranging set of wines from mountains, from islands, from mountains on islands and more!

Mario Bagella 1 Sorso Vermentino di Sardegna - a white from Sardinia
Reverdito Langhe Nascetta - a white from Piedmont
Pietraventosa Murgia Est Rosa - a rose from Puglia
Muri-Gries Alto Adige Santa Maddalena - a red from Trentino-Alto Adige
Normanno Terre Siciliane Nero d’Avola Ciello Rosso - a red from Sicily
Selvanova Terre del Volturno Rosso - a red from Campania

Friday, September 13th, 3-6pm: Gianni Bertolino from Olim Bauda

Gianni Bertolino, owner-partner at Olim Bauda is joining us for a special Friday afternoon tasting from 3-6PM. Olim Bauda is one of the great estates of Asti, famous for their dedication to the Barbera grape, which they make with as much care and reverence as anyone in Barolo pays to that other Piedmontese grape. We will be sampling Gianni’s latest releases as he tells the story of this classic estate.

This is a casual drop-in tasting, no reservations are necessary, $10 glass fee refunded with purchase of featured wines.

Wines to be sampled
Olim Bauda Gavi del Comune di Gavi
Olim Bauda Barbera d’Asti "La Villa"
Olim Bauda Barbera d’Asti "Le Rochette" 
Olim Bauda Nizza Riserva
Olim Bauda Moscatto d'Asti

Saturday, September 14th, Noon-4pm: The other half of the newsletter

We’re sampling all the newsletter wines that don’t come from Italy. This wide ranging selection features crisp and mineral-filled whites, savory and tannin-lined reds, with almost everything in between.

Adrien Berlioz Vin des Allobroges La Pepie - a white from France
Weingut Frank Weinviertel Gruner Veltliner - a white from Austria
Christophe Thorigny Vouvray Sec - a white from France
Tandem Valle de Yerri Tinto Ars In Vitro - a red from Spain
Norton Mendoza Malbec Reserva Blend de Terroirs - a red from Argentina
Domaine Les Carmels Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux Les Caprices - a red from France

Thursday, September 19th, 5-7pm: Andrea Matteini from Strade Bianche

Andrea Matteini from Strade Bianche Imports will join us Thursday evening for an informal tasting of with a selection of Italian imports from Piedmont and Tuscany. If you haven't had anything from this book before, this is a great opportunity to try some of the most deliciously off-beat wine coming out of Italy today.

This is a casual drop-in tasting, no reservations are necessary, $10 glass fee refunded with purchase of featured wines.

Altre Vie Roero Arneis
Reis Timorasso
Cascina la Barbatella Barbera d'Asti
Silvio Morando Grignolino
Prandi Langhe Nebbiolo

Roccalini Barbaresco
Il Molinaccio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano "La Spinosa"

Friday, September 20th: 5-7pm: The Veneto

The Veneto is a region that often flies under the radar. Soave and Valpolicella might take the headlines, but this is a diverse corner of Italy where the mountain meets the river. The Veneto is home to some of Italy's best Cabernet and Merlot, but also a number of hidden valleys with nearly extinct native varieties. We're going to have the whole spectrum on hand Friday night. 

Saturday, September 21st, Noon-4pm: Alexis Harrington of Vitae Springs at the Winemaker’s barrel

Vitae Springs was first planted in 1978, one of the first vineyards in the area just outside Salem. Today, the family-owned farm is dedicated to sustainable practices from the vine to the bottle, and with a light touch in the vineyard and the cellar, they produce classic and great value Willamette Valley wines. Come taste their latest releases with winemaker Alexis Harrington.

Wines to be sampled
Vitae Springs Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
Vitae Springs Heure Doree Gruner Veltliner
Vitae Springs Heure Doree Dry Riesling
Vitae Springs Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Tuesday, September 24th, 6pm: Styrian Wines of Austria Tasting with Dana Frank of High-Five Selections 

Join Dana Frank, local wine legend and owner of High-Five Selections, for a tasting through the beautiful and underrepresented Austrian region of Styria. There’s something exciting happening in this part of Austria, where a new generation of winemakers are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the foothills of the Alps. With Dana we will zoom in on two producers to tell the story of this emerging quarter of the wine map.

This is a ticketed event, reservations are required. $50 per seat.
Purchase your ticket here

Ploder-Rosenberg from Vulkanland
2019 Ploder-Rosenberg Gelber Muskateller
2019 Ploder-Rosenberg "Cara"
2020 Ploder-Rosenberg "Vivas"
NV Ploder-Rosenberg "Blanca"
2017 Ploder-Rosenberg Chardonnay "Linea"
2017 Ploder-Rosenberg Pinot Gris "Linea"

Schnabel-Ermihof from Sausal
2021 Schnabel-Ermihof "Legionärin"
2021 Schnabel-Ermihof "Legionär"
2021 Schnabel-Ermihof Blaufränkisch "Kor"

Saturday, September 28th, noon-4 Michael Falchini of Casale Falchini

Help us welcome Michael Falchini from his family’s Tuscan estate in the heart of Chianti Colli Senesi. For years, Falchini has been one of L&E’s favorite Chianti houses; come down Saturday afternoon to find out why, we will have a broad spectrum of wines to taste.

Wines to be sampled
Falchini Vernaccia di San Gimignano 
Falchini Chianti colli Senesi "Titolato Colombaia"
Falchini Rosso Toscano IGT "Paretaio"
Falchini Rosso Toscano IGT "Campora" 
Falchini Vin Santo del Chianti Riserva