Well, last night’s event was AWESOME – we had over 50 ladies there, it was a blast. We paired Domestic VS. Imported wines, Content our board member (and partner with Tydings & Rosenberg LLP) spoke about why you should care about alcohol legislation, in Maryland especially. Our amazing guest speaker was none other than the fabulous Jane Brewer, who is co-chair of the Tax department at KAWG&F (yes, tax at this time of year is an exciting subject and with the addition of good wine, it was positively scintillating). Our featured charity was Art With a Heart, which offers art therapy to disadvantaged children and adults throughout the Baltimore area.
One of the biggest thrills was the food – we had an amazing menu. As usual the folks at Chris Daniels outdid themselves. I had the flat ironed steak over gorgonzola potato foam (this is NOT your normal rubber chicken dinner networking meal ladies by a long shot 😉 but those that had the almond covered rainbow trout with shoestring potatoes & fennel, were just as pleased as punch.
The crowd at March 26th Women’s Wine & Dine
As promised – here are the wines – prices indicated are approximate:
Domaine St Vincent Gruet New Mexico $10.99 –
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Domaine Saint Vincent Brut is a Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine produced by the Gruet family in New Mexico. Gruet makes more than a million bottles of French Champagne every year, and their Gruet Brut from New Mexico has long been our top-selling domestic sparkler. As the second label of Gruet, Domaine Saint Vincent Brut is surely one of the best values in domestic sparkling wines on the market.
Domaine Saint Vincent Brut is a soft yellow-gold in color, crisp and lively, with a nose of apples, citrus and vanilla. Light/medium in body, it is dry with flavors of apples, lemons, flinty earth and bread dough. Well balanced and food-friendly, this sparkling wine offers a clean and refreshing finish.
Domaine Saint Vincent Brut goes well with all kinds of food, and its friendly price makes it the perfect sparkler for summer parties. This one always blows away the wine snobs and know it alls… for that alone, I LOVE it.
Great value for your money!
Don Conde Cava SPAIN $9.99
Great – hey, this is drinking like the “good stuff” but it’s cheaper! wine
Sparkling wine from a specific part of Spain, Made by the champagne method, Cava wines use Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarello grapes. Many of these wines should be drunk young to enjoy the most fruit flavor. 
This is my – I want bubbles, but I don’t want to bust the budget bottle of choice. Great for Graduation parties !
Windy Ridge Heron Chard $12
Nestled high atop the hills in Temecula California lies the newest Winery in the Temecula Valley. With the daily afternoon winds it is appropriately named Windy Ridge Cellars.
The Proprietors, Steve & Valerie Andrews plan to operate a small boutique winery with the finest details personally attended to.
The 10 acres are terraced and planted with Zinfandel, Syrah, Viognier and Cabernet Sauvignon varietals. Tasting open by appointment only at this time.
THIS WAS ONE OF THE EVENING’S FAVORITES – LOTS OF LADIES LOVED IT, AND i HAVE TO AGREE! Most tasty!
Jim Jim Unwooded Chardonnay AUSTRALIA $11
Milbrandt Pinot Gris $14
Cornaro Pinot Grigio $8 ITALY
Heron Merlot $14
Altosur Merlot CHILE $10
Front Porch Cab $11
Man Vintners Cab SOUTH AFRICA $10
Another Grape Day... 
