March 23 to March 29 – A week long schedule of wine-related events including seminars, tastings, lunches and dinners. The highlight of the festival is the international tasting; a three hour extravaganza of wines from around the world beginning at 7:00 pm each evening on March 26, 27, and 28. British Columbia will be the […]

3:00 to 5:00 pm – Viognier & Malbec. Learn more about these two up and coming varietals that are becoming increasingly popular while tasting several samples of each. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.

Robert Mondavi 2006 Central Coast Solaire (about $17): I thought this California Cab was a bit on the lighter side when I first tried it, but it really firmed up and was most enjoyable after a return tasting. Packed with berry and dark plum flavors, the wine glides into a finish of sweet oak and […]

Robert Modavi Winery 2006 Napa Valley (about $20): This is a lovely Napa Chardonnay that hits all the right notes; pear and apple aromas, touches of oak, and a silky, creamy finish – the result of partial malolactic fermentation. Well priced at about $20 a bottle, it pairs beautifully with chicken, turkey and other poultry […]

6:00 to 9:00 pm – Valentines Day Champagne & Sparkling Wine Dinner. Dan and BTC Chef Marc Eilberg team up once again to provide you with a very special evening featuring a five-course dinner paired with Champagne and sparkling wines. Click on the Wine Classes Page for more information.