In Person Wine Tastings Return to The Spicy Olive June 4, 2021 4-7pm!!

In person wine tastings are back at The Spicy Olive starting June 4, 2021 every Friday 4-7 pm. Come and join Nicholas and/or Melanie as we taste some selections from our wine collection at The Spicy Olive! No reservations necessary at this time.

Virtual Wine Tasting May 22, 2021 A Taste of South American

The Spicy Olive travels to South America – Chile and Argentina with our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience.

Italo Jofre, Wine Ambassador, Fetzer Vineyards (Concha y Toro) will lead our discussion.

 

Chile, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Rosé, 2020 at $9.99

 

Chile, Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere, 2018 at $19.99

 

Chile, Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 at $14.99

 

Argentina, Trivento Golden Reserva Malbec 2018 at $19.99

Call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with all of us.  On the day of the event, we will meet on Zoom to join as we taste four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link with a Zoom login and password will be sent to those interested. Please reply by email or text to make sure the list of participants includes you!   

Call or visit the Shop: 513.847.4397, or Nicholas: 513.378.7244 to get the wines and join in the fun.  Email: WineDirector@TheSpicyOlive.com

 

You may buy any or all of the wines to participate. Pick up a Repour to preserve wines that you taste and save for later.

Please join us on Saturday, May 22  at 5:30 on Zoom.

Again, confirm with me that you are on the list.  Share this message with friends as well.

Tuscan and Piemonte Italy Virtual Wine Tasting May8, 20212 5:30pm

The Spicy Olive travels to Italy – Piemonte and Tuscany with our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience.

David Goewey DuBou, Director of Sales & Education – Indigenous Selections will lead the presentation.  

Giorgio Rivetti, winemaker pictured below, may join us from Italy if he is still awake!
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La Spinetta Toscano Vermentino IGT, 2020 at $23.99
La Spinetta II Rose di Casanova, 2020 at $19.99
La Spinetta Nero di Casanova Sangiovese IGT 2016 at $19.99
La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Superiore Ca’ di Pian 2017 at $29.99
 
Call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with all of us.  On the day of the event, we will meet on Zoom to join as we taste four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link with a Zoom login and password will be sent to those interested. Please reply by email or text to make sure the list of participants includes you!   
 
Call or visit the Shop: 513.847.4397, or Nicholas: 513.378.7244 to get the wines and join in the fun.  Email: WineDirector@TheSpicyOlive.com
You may buy any or all of the wines to participate. Pick up a Repour to preserve wines that you taste and save for later.
 
A line-up sheet is attached to print out and use for note taking during the event.
 
Please join us on Saturday, May 8  at 5:30 on Zoom.
Again, confirm with me that you are on the list.  Share this message with friends as well. This might be an opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day eve with a gift of wine and family.  Otherwise, “Call your Mother!”
Oregon Wine Tasting

Spicy Olive Virtual Wine Tasting-On the Oregon Trail- Feb 20, 2021 5:30pm

Beloved Spicy Olive Customers and Wine Lovers,

The Spicy Olive continues the journey with another Virtual Wine Tasting Experience.

Mollie Battenhouse, Master of Wine, Advanced Sommelier and Deanna Dwyer, Certified Sommelier

will lead the tasting with stories and wines from Penner-Ash and WillaKenzie Estate of Oregon.

Call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with Mollie, Deanna and all of us.  On the day of the event, we will meet on Zoom to join as we taste four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link with a Zoom login and password will be sent to those interested. Please reply by email or text to make sure the list of participants includes you!   

Call or visit the Shop: 513.847.4397, or Nicholas: 513.378.7244 to get the wines and join in the fun.  Email: WineDirector@TheSpicyOlive.com

 

You may buy any or all of the wines to participate. We are able to discount purchases of 6+ bottles.  Get the four planned wines and 2 of your usual selections.

Oregon Wines in the program:

Willamette Valley, WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris 2018 at $14.99

 

Rogue Valley, Penner-Ash Viognier 2019 at $17.99

 

Willamette Valley, Penner-Ash Pinot Noir 2018 at $39.99

 

Rogue Valley and Columbia Gorge, Penner-Ash Syrah 2016 at $43.99

A line-up sheet is attached to print out and use for note taking during the event.

Please join us on Saturday, February 20 at 5:30 on Zoom.

Again, confirm with me that you are on the list.  Share this message with friends as well.

Tuck Beckstoffers Estate Virtual Wine Tasting-Spicy Olive Nov. 7th, 2020 5:30pm

At 5:30 on Saturday, November 7th, our Virtual Tasting will feature selections from Tuck Beckstoffer Estate. You may associate the Beckstoffers as one of the largest premium vineyard owners in California; Tuck is the only member of the family making wine. Scott Johnson, Region Director and longest-tenured staff member of Tuck Beckstoffer Estate, will guide us through four wines made by Tuck, Sean Johnson, and Philippe Melka. Tuck would have liked to join us, but he has his hands full dealing with severe fire damage to his vineyards and winery.
 
You may call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with Scott; we will be able to deliver the wines if you prefer. You can sign in to Zoom to join Scott, Chris, Melanie, Nicholas, and anyone else participating as we taste through the four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link or Log In and Password for the Zoom Meeting will be sent to those who indicate their interest. Please call The Spicy Olive (513.847.4397), or Chris (513.560.7007) and let us know you want to get the wines and join in the fun.
 
You do NOT have to buy all of the wines to participate. Remember, we are able to discount purchases of 6 or more bottles by 10%. Please continue to observe current guidelines for Social Distancing.
 
Wines and prices:
 
2018 Seventy-Five, Sauvignon Blanc, $15.99
2016 Melée, Grenache, 39.99
2018 Seventy-Five, Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.99
2017 Mad Hatter, (67% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, and Malbec), 39.99
We hope to see you virtually on Nov. 7th for another great virtual wine tasting!

Spicy Olive Virtual Tasting Oct.24, 2020 Wines Down Under-On the Barbie!

At 5:30 on Saturday, October 24th, our Virtual Tasting will offer “Australian Wines on the Barbie.” Kelly Voelkel, Director of Market Development for Hudson Wine Brokers, will guide us through 4 of his company’s wines. Hudson specializes in Australian wine and selects just one winery from each of their myriad wine growing regions. Kelly has 10 years of experience in wine education. He began his journey by working with Sommeliers and Winemakers in Nortern California and continued after moving to Texas where he worked in wine bars and bottle shops; as well as, with a wine distributor for a few years before taking his current position.
 
You may call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with Kelly; we will be able to deliver the wines if you prefer. You can sign in to Zoom to join Kelly, Chris, Melanie, Nicholas and anyone else participating as we taste through the four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link or Log In and Password for the Zoom Meeting will be sent to those who indicate their interest. Please call The Spicy Olive (513.847.4397), or Chris (513.560.7007) and let us know you want to get the wines and join in the fun.
 
You do NOT have to buy all of the wines to participate. Remember, we are able to discount purchases of 6 or more bottles by 10%. Please continue to observe current guidelines for Social Distancing.
 
Wines and prices:
 
2019 Delinquente, “Screaming Betty”, Vermentino, $21.99
2018 McPherson Wine Company (MWC), Pinot Noir, 15.99
2018 McPherson Wine Company (MWC), Cabernet Sauvignon, 15.99
2018 Kalleske, “Clarry’s”, GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre), 29.99

Spicy Olive Virtual Wine Tasting -Justin Winery Saturday Oct.10, 2020

Master Sommelier, Joseph Spellman will guide us through five of Justin Winery’s bottlings on Saturday, October 10th beginning at 5:30. In 1997 he won the French sommelier Competition in Paris and earned the title “Best Sommelier in the World in French Wines and Spirits.” Joseph has served as Sommelier and wine director for numerous Chicago landmark establishments including Maxim’s, La Tour at Park Hyatt, and Charlie Trotter’s. His wine notes for Trotter’s series of recipe and photography books earned high critical praise.
 
You may call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with Joseph; we will be able to deliver the wines if you prefer. You can sign in to Zoom to join Joseph, Chris, Melanie, Nicholas and anyone else participating as we taste through the four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link or Log In and Password for the Zoom Meeting will be sent to those who indicate their interest. Please call The Spicy Olive (513.847.4397), or Chris (513.560.7007) and let us know you want to get the wines and join in the fun.
 
You do NOT have to buy all of the wines to participate. Remember, we are able to discount purchases of 6 or more bottles by 10%. Note that we are offering Half Bottles of the 2014 Isosceles (Bordeaux-style blend) and Standard bottles of the 2017. We regret that we were not able to obtain both sizes from the same vintage but we did want to offer both sizes to present a more affordable option. Please continue to observe current guidelines for Social Distancing.
 
Wines and prices:
 
2019 Justin, Sauvignon Blanc, $15.99
2018 Landmark, Overlook, Chardonnay, 21.99
2017 Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, 26.99
2014 Justin, Isosceles, 43.99 (Half Bottle, 375ml)
2017 Justin, Isosceles, 84.99 (Standard Bottle, 750ml)

Wine Tastings Oct. 2 and 3, 2020 Chateau Ste. Michelle

We will be tasting the wines from our virtual wine tasting last weekend. Please call the store for a reservation, as we are limiting the number of people in the store at one time.  Time slots- Friday 4-5pm, 5-6pm and 6-7pm. Saturday 3-4pm, 4-5pm and 5-6pm. West Chester phone # 513-847-4397

Wines and 2 ounce pour prices for the wines this weekend:

Domaine Ste Michelle Brut Sparkling, $2
Liquid Light Sauvignon Blanc, 1
Cosmic Egg Cabernet Sauvignon, 2
Northstar Merlot, 4

The Spicy Olive’s 12th Virtual Wine Tasting! Chateau Ste. Michelle Wines

On Saturday, September 26th at 5:30, our twelfth Virtual Wine Tasting will feature wines from Ste Michelle Wine Estates. Tom Kelley, Field Sales Manager for SMWE, will lead us through 4 of his company’s specialized, smaller-production wines. He has more than two decades of experience in the wine business, specializing in Washington State wines, and holds a WSET 1 certificate. He also has a small catering business. I wonder which of the 4 wines will go best with his BBQ? 
You may call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with Tom; we will be able to deliver the wines if you prefer. You can sign in to Zoom to join Tom, Chris, Melanie, and anyone else participating as we taste through the four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link or Log In and Password for the Zoom Meeting will be sent to those who indicate their interest. Please call The Spicy Olive (513.847.4397), or Chris (513.560.7007) and let us know you want to get the wines and join in the fun.
 
You do NOT have to buy all of the wines to participate. Remember, we are able to discount purchases of 6 or more bottles by 10%. Please continue to observe current guidelines for Social Distancing.
 
Wines and prices:
 
N.V.  Domaine Ste Michelle, Brut Sparkling, $15.99
2019 Liquid Light, Sauvignon Blanc, 14.99
2017 Cosmic Egg, Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.99
2015 Northstar, Merlot, 42.99
Elderflower Champagne Cocktail

The Spicy Olive’s Elderflower Champagne Cocktail

ELDERFLOWER CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
1 bottle Rose Champagne, very cold- The Spicy Olive recommends J Rose availabe at our wine shop!
Angostura bitters (you will need a few dashes per drink)
4 teaspoons of Elderflower White Balsamic
Fresh berries for garnish, optional

Start off by adding a teaspoon to your glass , add a dash of Angostura bitters and fill the glass with champagne. Garnish with fresh berries and enjoy.