La Bottega Wine Tasting with Henry Barrow

Tonight's Thursday Wine Tasting at La Bottega, the wines of Nickel & Nickel Single Vineyard Wines will be sampled.

From 6:30 to 8:30 pm, join wine educator Henry Barrow.

Featured:

- 2008, Nickel & Nickel Searby Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay - A wonderful chard for food. $53.99

- 2008, Nickel & Nickel, Trouchard Vineyard, Carneros Chardonnay - Almost Burgundian in style. $53.99

- 2008, En Route Les Pommiers, Pinot Noir - The Wine Enthusiast Magazine gave this beautiful Pinot a 93 rating. $54.99

- Nickel & Nickel, Harris Vineyard, Oakville, Merlot - Flavors of raspberry, plum and sage, with spice & cedar elements. $55.99

- Nickel & Nickel, Darien Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Syrah - Abundant plum and berry fruit flavors, hints of spice, smoke, along with mineral and meat character. $56.99

- Nickel & Nickel, Kelham Vineyard, Oakville, Cabernet Sauvignon - Robert Parker gave this Napa beauty a 94+ rating. It’s no wonder with the wine’s jammy blackberry and cassis flavors with notes of black tea, cigar and tar. $87.99

Wines are accompanied by an array of meats and cheeses.

$20/per person, Reservations 305-444-3493. Fee Waived for members of La Cava Wine Club.

La Bottega is at 3540 Main Highway.