Women in Wine Wine Tasting

Tuesday, May 20th 5:00Pm - 7:00PM

WOMEN IN WINE

Looking to learn about and taste wine in a fun and unpretentious atmosphere? The Vineyard is starting a new, Women in Wine group to help you explore the world of wine, and sample interesting varietals from all the major wine regions. Our philosophy…the best way to experience and understand wine is not to merely read about it - but to taste it!

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WoW5 Our complementary Women in Wine tastings are held bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 5:00 - 7:00PM. Join us at our kick-off, Tuesday, May 20, where the evening begins with a quick overview of how to truly taste wine, and how to build your wine knowledge. A sampling of various wines from around the world will be offered for your tasting pleasure as well as for purchase. The featured wines will be specially discounted that evening.

On the tasting menu:

2005 Barth Rene – Pinot Gris, France

2006 Finca La Escondida - Chardonnay

2005 Hillinger – Zweigelt, Austria

2006 Grayson - Pinot Noir

Wine Dinner at Cafe Oggi

Tuesday, May 20th 7:00PM

The Vineyard of McLean

and

CAFÉ OGGI

Present

The Fine Italian Wines of Saper di Vino

with

Alessandro Furlan

Founder and President, Saper di Vino

~~Menu~~

Spinach Mousse with Gold Raisins and Asiago
Gambellara Classico Ca Fischele 2007, Dal Maso
~~~
Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Lobster Meat in Squid Sauce
Ripasso della Valpolicella 2005, Degani
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Crab Cakes with Celery and Lentils
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico La Rosta 2003, Degani
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Beef Tenderloin with Green Peppercorns,
Cream and Cognac Sauce
Barolo 2003 Albarella, Andrea Oberto
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Profiteroles Stuffed with Nutella,
Topped with Hot White Chocolate Sauce
Franciacorta Saten NV, Montedelma

American coffee

$ 72.50 per person (tax & gratuity included)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
7:00 p.m.

6671 Old Dominion Drive, McLean VA 22101

For reservations, please call Cafe Oggi 703.442.7360

Some background info on Allesandro:

Alessandro Furlan grew up in the wine business, quite literally-- he is the son of Franco Furlan of Castelcosa near Spilimbergo, Friuli. The family name is ancient and revered in those parts: “Furlan” is dialect for “the person from Friuli.”

Sandro, as his friends call him, made his father’s wines for quite a few years, and very successfully too. But having spent some summers in the USA, working with Mike Downey at the old Mayflower Wine & Sprirts, and having traveled widely, and then having his own son Jacopo (reputedly a fine calcio player)-- this all led Sandro to start out on his own, with his company SAPER DI VINO. Roughly translated: Knowing Wine.

In his own words:

THE MISSION IS CLEAR AND SIMPLE:

TO FIND WINES THAT MAKE SENSE FOR THE CUSTOMERS AND FOR THE MARKET ,

MEANING:

• -LISTENING CAREFULLY TO CUSTOMERS/MARKET NEEDS

(BASICALLY AS MR. WOOLWORTH SAID TO HIS MANAGERS "GIVE THE LADY WHAT SHE WANTS")

• -CHOOSING WINES ONLY WITH OPTIMUM PRICE-QUALITY RATIO RESULTING IN BROADER AND FAITHFUL CUSTOMER BASE .

• -CHOOSING PRODUCERS "IN PERSPECTIVE" :

UNKNOWN QUALITY MAKERS TODAY, LEADERS TOMORROW. FAMOUS NAMES MAKE GREAT WINES BUT PRICES ARE OFTEN INACCESSIBLE.

• REDUCING OVERHEADS AND COSTS TO THE MINIMUN LEVEL

TO KEEP PRICING AS COMPETITIVE AND AFFORDABLE AS POSSIBLE.

AS I LIKE TO DESCRIBE MYSELF I'M A SIMPLE "ENO-STIMOLATORE"

WINE IS A CONTINOUS EXCITEMENT AND DISCOVERY , THAT'S WHERE THE FUN IS

THAT'S ALL I GUESS.

ALESSANDRO

Vision Cellars Wine Tasting w/ Mac MacDonald

Thursday, June 19th 6:30 PM

Vision Cellars is a passionate, boutique award winning winery specializing in Pinot Noir. Established in 1995, however, the first release was the 1997 vintage. The goal is to capture the essence of the pinot noir grape. They are very proud of their accomplishments thus far and strive to continue the education towards that goal.

Enjoy the Vision!

Light fare will be served. The cost is $10 per person. RSVP to The Vineyard at 703.288.2970.

If you are unaware of Mac and Vision cellars, please see this article by the San Francisco Chronicle

and take a trip to Vision Cellars' website.

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