JCB Live: Wine Styles
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Experience the World of Wine with Jean-Charles Boisset. Join us for a fun and passionate look into the world of wine where you are sure to achieve vinlightenment.
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JUNE 2020 SCHEDULE
Monday, June 1, 2020 – Salt of the Earth
Featuring: Buena Vista North Coast Chardonnay and Fortant Chardonnay
While oceans may divide us, wine unites us in this Franco-American tasting of Chardonnays from the coast of the Mediterranean to the North Coast of California.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 – Cooking with Wine
Featuring: R|Collection by Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon and Bouchard Ainé Macon Villages
Quick apps ideas that are great for weeknights and delicious enough for those last-minute weekend parties.
Thursday, June 4, 2020 – Celebrate Cognac
Featuring: JCB Cognac XO and JCB Cognac 1969
Crepes Suzette and a dash of cognac… yes please.
Monday June 8, 2020 – Dare to be the One and Only
Featuring: Henri Maire Cremant du Jura Sparkling, Buena Vista La Victoire Rosé and Secret Indulgence Imaginarium
A look at the Passion Collection and decanting, is it in the glass?
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 – Cheesemonger to the Rescue
Featuring: Chateau Buena Vista Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast and Chateau Buena Vista Chardonnay, Carneros
Cheesemonger James has you covered to create the most eye-catching and savory cheese and charcuterie board that pairs with both white and red wines.
Thursday, June 11, 2020 – Assert Your Style
Featuring: Haute Couture Blanc and Rosé
Be bold. Be daring. Be audacious.
Monday, June 15, 2020 – Lot No. 16
Featuring: DeLoach O.F.S. Estate Pinot Noir, Lot No. 16
Director of Winemaking, Brian Maloney, talks about what makes Lot No. 16 for the Sonoma County Barrel Auction truly a one-of-a-kind wine and stands up to its name- O.F.S.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - #StartAGarden with DeLoach and Friends – Fruit Day
Featuring: DeLoach Vineyards Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir and Chateau de Pierrux Brouilly “Reserve du Chateau”
On this glorious fruit day, learn which items from your garden you can pull together to create a healthy appetizer that pairs exceptionally well with Pinot Noir and Gamay.
Thursday, June 18, 2020 – Adventures in Grilling Part Two
Featuring: Raymond Vineyards Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 1881 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and Napa Cut Cabernet Sauvignon
The ultimate cook-off with Jean-Charles Boisset and Chef, Rafael Molina as they throwdown their best burger creations.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 – Drink Pink Day
Featuring: Charles de Fere Brut Rosé and Jean-Louis Rosé
We celebrate National Pink Day by doing what else but, drinking pink!
Thursday, June 25, 2020 – A Journey Through Burgundy
Featuring: Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Pinot Noir and Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Chardonnay
Through images and stories from Jean-Charles Boisset and Winemaker Gregory Patriat, we taste Les Ursulines and walk through the transition of the winery from 17th century to the 21st century.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - The Pioneers of Wine
Featuring: Lyeth Sonoma County Red Wine: DeLoach Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir; Buena Vista Red Wine; Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon
From the first premium winery in California to five-generations of family winemaking in Napa Valley, to the first to plant Pinot Noir on the Olivet Bench in the Russian River Valley to being a leader in the Meritage movement, these are the pioneers of the wine industry.
JULY 2020 SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 2 – Red, White and Blue
Featuring: Featuring:Raymond Vineyards Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Wine
Red, white and blue with your BBQ! Happy 4th of July to all!
Tuesday, July 7 – Bubbles and Fried Chicken
Featuring: JCB No. 69; Secret Indulgence Sparkling Napa Valley; Buena Vista La Victoire Brut Champagne
National Fried Chicken Day- yeah, we had to, you're welcome.
Thursday, July 9 – Get Fired Up
Featuring: Chateau de Pierrux Brouilly “Reserve du Chateau”; Secret Indulgence Emancipation Red Wine; Secret Indulgence Tarot Cabernet Sauvignon
Join us as we fire up the pizza oven at Oakville Grocery and share a few of our favorite pizza recipes with you.
Tuesday, July 14 – Vive la France
Featuring: Charles de Fère Réserve Blanc de Blancs; J. Moreau & Fils Chablis; Bonpas Chateauneuf-du-Pape
A toast to Bastille Day in style, Santé!
Thursday, July 16 – Caviar Dreams
Featuring: JCB Caviar Vodka; JCB No. 21
Sparkling wishes and Caviar dreams, lifestyles of JCB.
Tuesday, July 21 – California Wines and French Fries
Featuring: R|Collection by Raymond Chardonnay; Secret Indulgence American Vintage
Explore different ways to enjoy America’s favorite vegetable, French fries.
Thursday, July 23 – Drop it Like it’s Hot
Featuring: Raymond Vineyards Family Classic Cabernet Sauvignon; Mommessin Grande Mises Cote de Brouilly
Join Boisset Chef, Rafael Molina as he whips up another American favorite, hot dogs!
Tuesday, July 28 – #StartAGarden with DeLoach and Friends
Featuring: DeLoach Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Explore the beautiful DeLoach Estate with Brian Maloney and Jean-Charles Boisset from Earth and Sky to the Theater of Nature and all that is in-between.
Thursday, July 30 – I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for … Sorbet
Featuring: JCB Vodka; LVE Chardonnay
The long, hot days of the summer are a perfect pairing for some cold and refreshing sorbet made with peaches picked from our garden.
AUGUST 2020 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, August 4 – To Can or Not To Can
Featuring: Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Pinot Noir “Les Ursulines”; 1881 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
As the bounty of gardens being to overwhelm, join us for tips on canning so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor for months to come.
Thursday, August 6 – Elevate Your Take-Out Experience
Featuring: Bouchard Aine & Fils Chardonnay and Pinot Noir VDF
We all love takeout and who says our wine choice has to suffer? Whether it’s pizza, Chinese or Thai food, these wines will pair to perfection.
Tuesday, August 11 – The Birth of Burgundy
Featuring: Vougeot 1er Cru « Le Clos Blanc »; Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Vougeraie honors the historical bonds and wines of the Burgundy Region, let’s explore.
Thrusday, August 13 – Size Matters
Featuring: Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; La Vie by LVE; JCB No. 21 Sparkling; Chateau Buena Vista Carneros Chardonnay
Whether you are enjoying time alone or with family, what you drink matters and more importantly, size matters.
Tuesday, August 18 – A Walk To Remember
Featuring: Raymond Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine and Merlot
With harvest on our heels, we walk the Raymond Vineyard to get a sense of what the 2020 vintage will bring us.
Thrusday, August 20 – It's Cheesetastic
Featuring: Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone Villages and Domaine Maire Vin Jaune
We join Master Fromager, James Ayers, as he walks us through a selection of his favorite cheeses and charcuterie from near and far.
Tuesday, August 25 – #StartAGarden with DeLoach and Friends
Featuring: DeLoach Russian River Valley Zinfandel; DeLoach Vineyards O.F.S. Zinfandel; DeLoach Vineyards Forgotten Vines Zinfandel
It’s Zinfandel in the garden! Join Director of Gardens, Joe Papendick in the DeLoach garden as we explore what’s in season and sip on some delicious Zinfandel.
Thursday, August 27 – Warriors and Westerns
Featuring: Bonpas Côtes du Rhône and Buena Vista The Sheriff Red Wine
Côtes de Rhône and The Sherriff happen to pair very well with popcorn and since the history of Bonpas is almost in itself an action/drama/mystery, as is the story behind The Sheriff, try sharing a bottle while watching one of these classic action movies.