Andrea Lonardi was born in Italy’s Valpolicella (Veneto) in a family of wine growers, raised among the drying racks for “appassimento” and drinking Amarone.  In 2000, Andrea graduated with a degree in Agriculture and specialization in Viticulture and Enology.After University, Andrea worked in Valpolicella, Southern France and in California. With the 2009 vintage, he assumed responsibility as Technical Director for Castello Monaci in Puglia and Re Manfredi in Basilicata where he manages all viticulture and winemaking

Wednesday June 9th |5-7pm

“Giro d’ Italia”- The Regional Classics with Italian

wine educator George Schwartz

George will be pouring these selected classics from Italian importer Vias;

A pure Bostonian, Mr. Schwartz is a member of the Society of Wine  Educators, has been a featured educator at the Boston Wine Expos,  the Nantucket Wine Festival, worked with the Italian Trade Commission for trade development in Boston, was awarded the Wine  Spectator Award of Excellence.

Brazos wine imports is a boutique importer based out of Aspen, CO and Charleston, SC. The company was founded in 2008 by partners Brian Ravitsky and Jonathan Chaplin. Brazos mission is to work with family owned, small production, boutique wineries from around the world. We have started off with three wineries from the Mendoza region of Argentina, with a focus on high quality Malbec, the wineries are Vistandes, Clos de Chacras, and Familia Bonfanti. Our goal is to showcase wines that have soul, history, and a sense of place. We hope to educate people on the various sub-regions of Mendoza and other locales as we grow our portfolio. Life is too short, it should be enjoyed with wine. Tranquilo, Brazos Wine Imports

Price for the tasting is only $20 including
food + wine
Chef Hays will pair the wines with delicious small plates.

Jack Rabbit Hill, Colorado winemaker Lance Hanson

Please join us Wed August 12^th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for a special Colorado wine tasting. We will be tasting four organic Colorado wines from Jack Rabbit HIll. Owner and winemaker Lance Hanson will pour:

Cox Vineyard Single Vineyard Sauv Blanc 2007

West Side Estate Biodynamic Chardonnay 2008

Dill Farm Single Vineyard Organic Riesling 2008

Barn Red Estate Organic Meritage 2007

Chef Charles Hays will pair the wines with delicious appetizers.

Discounted pricing on all the wines will be offered from Beaver Liquors in Avon. Price for the event is only

$20 including wine + food

Please join is for our Summer Tasting Series, Wednesday July29th from 5-7pm.  Local importer Zach Locke will be here to share some of his favorite regional French wines

wines to be poured include :

Old World Imports is a locally owned, regional importer of Estate grown and produced French wines. Old World Imports is dedicated to bringing high quality French wine to our Western Region.

price for the tasting is only$20 including food + wine

Please Join us for our Summer Tasting Series July 22nd from 5-7pm as we welcome Mario Scanu of Winebow Imports. Winebow is a leading importer of premium Italian,Spanish, and Portuguese wines.  We will focus the tasting around  value oriented summer wines from Spain and Portugal. This is a great opportunity to discover your new favorite summer wine.

Mario will be pouring the following wines:

Licia Albarino
Lagoalva Espirito White
Monjardin Tintico
Bodega Pirineos Parraleta
Lagoalva Espirito Red.

Price for the tasting is only $20 including food + wine

Please Join Us for a our summer tasting series July8th from 5-7pm as we welcome Domaine Serene. This is a special oppurtunity to taste through Oregon’s premier Pinor Noir and Chardonnay wines. Michelle Farkas, Domaine Serene’s National Sales Manager will be with us to pour the the following wines:

2006 Evenstead Reserve

2006 Yamhill Cuvee

2006 Cote Sud Chardonnay

2006 Clos Soleil Chardonnay

The price for the tasting is only $20 including food+ wine