Boston Blind Wine Tastings

Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and historically significant white grape varieties in the world. Originating from the Loire Valley, it can produce a wide range of wine styles from dry and austere to rich and even sweet. The wines from this region often have high acidity, minerality, grip, and intensity, and the top producers can be aged for decades.

Not aiming for the top producers, let’s also not aim for the lowest and therefore try to bring a bottle around the $30 range. In particular, look for wines from Savenniéres, Vouvray, and Montlouis, and possibly if you can find it White Chinon (chenic blanc from the Chinon which is more known for their Cabernet Franc red wines) which can be quite delicious. Note: chenin styles can be wide ranging and sometimes confusing, so if you’re not sure if a wine is dry style, ask the wine proprietor for assistance if possible.

For this evening please bring the following:
· 1 bottle of Loire Valley dry style chenin blanc
· 4 glasses
· 1 food item to share

Let us know if there’s any questions. We look forward to having you and trying some of these wines together!

Tasting Spanish red wines is a sensory journey through the diverse regions of Spain, each offering its own unique expression of flavor. From the bold and structured Tempranillo of Rioja, with its rich fruit and earthy notes, to the vibrant Garnacha of Priorat, which bursts with berry flavors and subtle spice, and the distinct Monastrell from Valencia, known for its deep, dark fruit flavors and velvety tannins, Spanish reds are known for their depth and complexity. Whether aged in oak or fresh and fruity, these wines offer a balance of acidity, tannins, and vibrant character, making them a delightful experience for any wine enthusiast.

Join us as Jyoti prepares for a summer in Valencia. Danielle will co-host.

Please bring a bottle of Spanish red in a paper wine bag, 4 glasses, and an appetizer or dessert to share. While it would be great to have a Spanish-inspired spread of tapas, many other cuisines would pair well with the reds too! Please bring real food to share, so we can have a nice selection that pairs well.

Location will be at Jyoti's home in Newton (address to be shared the day before). There is ample street parking, a bus stop 52/Centre St within a short walk, and the Newton Centre T stop about 1 mile away.

Make sure you adjust your privacy settings for the Boston Blind Wine Tasting group in order to receive details. We will also post cell numbers too in the email in case you need to contact us directly.

The start time on Friday, April 25th is 7:00pm for some sparkling/snacks/intros/conversation, and the blind tasting will begin at 7:30ish.

RSVPs open on Sat, April 12 at 12pm. Also, please update your RSVP if plans change and you are unable to attend, for those on the waitlist.

For this event, we'll be doing something a little different! While we usually suggest the wines people bring to be at least $20, this event will have people bring wine UNDER $20! This will be a fun opportunity to discover great bang for your buck wines (especially in this economy).

Bring your favorite inexpensive bottle that you actually have tried before and do love (the cheaper the better) and be prepared to defend your choice at the end of the blind taste test! Hence, the "hear me out..." event name!

In addition to the wine, please bring a snack to share and 4 wine glasses.

What to expect: we will be blind tasting all the wines people bring and each ranking them based on whatever criteria you prefer. At the end of the tasting, we'll sum the scores and see which wines come out on top!

What to bring: Please bring a bottle as described above in a paper wine bag, four wine glasses, and a snack to share.

Agenda: The start time is 6:00PM, when everyone will introduce themselves, mingle and have snacks. Wine tasting will start at around 6:30PM.

Location: Arlington address will be provided a day or two before the event. Make sure you can receive emails from BBWT members since the details will be provided through there. I will also post my cell in the email in case you need to contact me directly.

RSVP: Note that RSVPs for these events tend to fill up within minutes of that date/time, but a waitlist will be created and if anyone has to cancel, we'll fill those spots in the order of the waitlist. Please update your RSVP if you are unable to attend especially for those on the waitlist.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!