JD Headrick WINE TASTING and DINNER

Two different events, both TUESDAY, AUGUST 10. First, the background: JD Headrick wines are some of Rosemont’s absolute favorites, and Headrick is one of our country’s greatest importers (like, has won awards for his intelligence and support for small wineries and all-natural, handmade, almost-always-organic wines). These Loire Valley gems have a  purity, minerality, fresh/aliveness, and food-lovingness unmatchable at their (and usually twice-their) prices.

Buying a mixed case of Headrick is the greatest (and greatest-value) oenological act of kindness, excitement and civility you could perform for your daily table. Exalted everyday wines, to complement 50% of your dinners (with company or without), and probably 75% of your summer meal plans.

Event number 1 is a regular-style (free) Rosemont tasting, at the Brighton store, 559 Brighton Avenue, 4-6 p.m. We’ll be showing six wines, from the Muscadet, Sauvignon blanc and Gamay that smart Rosemont customers have known about for some time, to the sparkling Chenin blanc “Bulles”, a Savennieres and a seriously-rare Cheverny rouge. Rosemont will be joined by Headrick’s chief U.S. ambassador, Laurent Noblet, who will provide background, history and charm.

Event number 2 is a dinner we’re co-hosting at Hugo’s Restaurant Tuesday, August 10. Six exquisite courses, six exquisite wines, fascinating background from JDH’s Laurent Noblet. $110 inclusive — not cheap, but of course the food will be extraordinary and Hugo’s chef Rob Evans has created a menu intended to show what the wines are truly capable of (just as he does every night by showing what simple, locally farmed ingredients are capable of). Also, you can go the cheaper route by tasting the wines as a “flight” off their regular menu.

You smart? Then call Hugo’s NOW and reserve, we expect the event to sell out!

Both events are meant to promote these wines as the perfect default answer to “what-should-we-drink-with-dinner-tonight?” We are encouraging you to stock up on these wines so they’re a part of your lives, by offering great deals if you buy a case.

We hope to see you August 10, for what will certainly be an unforgettable evening.