Rita Heikenfeld returns to The Spicy Olive to inspire you with ideas for Casual Spring Entertaining! Menu: Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Chopped Mediterranean Salad Savory Green Beans Lemon Posset with seasonal berries All attendees will enjoy a full meal with wine pairings, take home the recipes made in the class as well as […]
Join Melanie Cedargren for an informative yet delicious class on how healthy eating can be protective against diseases like breast cancer and also as an aid as you fight chronic disease. This class is based on the book, The Pink Ribbon Diet, by Dr. Mary Flynn. Dr Flynn states that diets rich in whole grains, […]
At 5:30 on Saturday, November 21st, our Virtual Tasting will feature selections from Dry Creek Vineyard. One of the pioneers of grape growing and winemaking in Sonoma County, David Stare and his family have been making fine wine for nearly 50 years. Their National Sales Director, John Doxon, will lead us through four of Dry […]
The Spicy Olive starts the new year right with another Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. John Camacho Vidal, a USA Brand Ambassador for Italian Wine producers will lead the tasting with stories and wines from Italy (north and south). I understand Chris Hensey (now in Colorado) may join in the call as well. Call ahead for […]
Here is the Finger Lakes Lineup! It's a bit of a horizontal tasting on Riesling, sure to delight! Lahoma Vineyard, Riesling Bubbly Dry #356 2017 at $21.99 Residual Sugar 1.0% (Dry, not sweet), ABV 10.9% Estate Grown, Riesling Dry #239 2018 at $19.99 Residual Sugar 0.7% (Dry, not sweet), ABV 12.0% Geisenheim Clone #239, Ovid […]
The Spicy Olive continues the journey with another Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. Dan Greathouse, President, Heidelberg Vineyards will lead the tasting with stories and Bordeaux wines from France Chateau Marjosse, Bordeaux Blanc 2018 at $19.99 Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle Chateau Roquefort, Bordeaux Blend 2018 at $15.99 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Peyredon-Lagravette, Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois 2020 […]
The Spicy Olive travels to Rhone, France via the Sierra Foothills of California with our next virtual tasting. Los Doss of Terre Rouge and Easton Wines will lead the presentation. Enigma®, 2012 at $26.99 Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier Vin Gris d’Amador, 2019 at $21.99 Rose of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Viognier Tête-à-Tête 2014 […]
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! La Spinetta Toscano Vermentino IGT, 2020 at $23.99 La Spinetta […]
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, […]
Finally and excitedly, our in person wine tastings are back, every Friday 4-7 pm! Join Nicholas and/or Melanie to taste some of our favorite wines that we have tried over the pandemic and we were unable to share with you. We will be making selections from our racks. If you have a wine you want […]
The Spicy Olive travels to Santa Rosa California for our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. Kenny Likitprakong, Winemaker and Owner, Hobo Wine Company will lead our discussion. Folk Machine, White Light White Blend 2019 at $15.99 Tocai Friulano, Riesling, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewurztraminer Folk Machine, Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2020 at $22.99 Pinot […]
The Spicy Olive travels to Columbia Valley Washington for our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. Jared Burns, Winemaker and Owner, Revelry Vintners will lead our discussion. Columbia Valley, Rose 2020 at $17.99 Grenache and Cabernet Franc from Sagemoor, Gamache, Alder Ridge Vineyards Columbia Valley, Chardonnay, 2018 at $15.99 Chardonnay from Wahluke Slope and Ancient Lakes […]
The Spicy Olive returns to Columbia Valley Washington for our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. Jerry Riener, Winemaker and Owner, Guardian Cellars will lead our discussion. Surprise! We have five wines (and a love story) in the line up! Columbia Valley, Newsprint Red Blend 2018 at $20.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah Columbia Valley, Newsprint Malbec, […]
Travel with us to Paso Robles, California for our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. John Wardzala, Regional Sales Manager, Hope Family Winery will lead our discussion. It's no surprise by now, we have five wines to taste. We will taste in this order. Central Coast, Troublemaker Red Blend #14 at $14.99 Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Zinfandel, Petite […]
Chef Rebecca Denney returns to The Spicy Olive to lead this class on how to pickle vegetables using our delicious balsamic vinegars! This is a hands on class where you will prepare 3 jars of vegetables to pickle and take home with you to enjoy! Options for vegetable pickling include: Turnips pickled with orange zest, […]
Our July class was so popular we needed to add a second class!! Chef Rebecca Denney returns to The Spicy Olive to lead this class on how to pickle vegetables using our delicious balsamic vinegars! This is a hands on class where you will prepare 3 jars of vegetables to pickle and take home with […]
Join us for our next virtual winetasting, featuring Nick Goldschmidt of Goldschmidt Vineyards. Nick is a former comedian turned winemaker, so his presentation is sure to be entertaining! We are tasting: Russian River Valley, Singing Tree Chardonnay 2017 at $19.99 Alexander Valley, Chelsea Merlot 2019 at $19.99 Alexander Valley, Katherine Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 at $21.99 […]
Travel with us to Amador County and Clarksburg, California for our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. Jeff Meyer, Vice President, General Manager, & Winemaker of Terra d'Oro ("Land of Gold") will lead our discussion. Clarksburg, Chenin Blanc & Viognier 2019 at $12.99 Amador County, Rosé 2020 at $12.99 Amador County, Barbera 2017 at $17.99 Amador County, Petite Sirah […]
Calling all Spicy Olive Customers, wine lovers, people who like to learn about vineyards and especially people who love to drink wine,Travel with us for a Tour of Italy! for our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience.Francois Dufour, Matchvino will lead our discussion. Marche - Arsicci 2019 at $19.99 Verdicchio Abruzzo – Fabulas Fara Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2018 at $21.99 […]
Travel with us out west to New Mexico, Washington and Oregon for our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. These wines will make great additions to the Thanksgiving table. Eric Perrmann, Precept Wine will present our evening lineup! New Mexico, Gruet Sparkling Blanc de Noirs NV at $17.99 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Method Champenoise Columbia Valley, Washington Hills […]
