Jeans & Wine

May 13, 2022

By: Kevin O’Brien

The Club’s Jeans and Wine event on Friday evening, May 13 was the first in a series of events featuring wines of varying regions, including those that are perceived as expensive, yet where we can buy great wines at affordable prices. It is designed to learn a little about wines from the area being explored and to taste affordable, but hand-selected bottles with some information and details about the producer and the region are briefly presented. The “Jeans” part is to let members know that wine is great for every kind of gathering, and it doesn’t have to be fancy. We wanted to explore casual, interactive events that encourage participation and discussion among those attending. To promote the casual feeling, we held the event in The Tower Pub which was a great venue. Our first event explored Bordeaux, as it is often perceived as ultra-expensive, and difficult to understand. Yet, in truth, it is usually far less expensive to buy Bordeaux wines than those from California or Washington, or Oregon. The wines presented were delicious and represented several areas and types of wine topped off with a beautiful dessert wine. One special wine was added, a 2016 Classified growth Chateau Pedesclaux (a personal favorite), so that everyone could enjoy one renowned wine from the Left Bank of the Bordeaux.

We want to reach out to folks who don’t ordinarily drink wine so that they are introduced to the many varieties of wines and wine regions. Chef Eric will specifically taste the wines and prepare complementary dishes. Finally, it is yet another event to gather with fellow members in a low-key situation and enjoy their company.

Paula Fishman, Renee Ciaramitaro and Diane Gallagher