Snug Tasting for Ronald McDonald House- Tues., Oct. 27

Event: A spirited crowd enjoyed a wine tasting at The Snug Steak and Grill to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta Thursday night. The tasting was hosted by The Bottle Shop Wine and Spirit, a new shop next door to The Snug.
“We’ve had an excellent reception from the community,” said Chris Bentley, one of the owners of the family-owned Snug and Bottle Shop. “We’re seeing lots of new customers. Many people are coming in saying they’ve been waiting a long time for a shop like this to open.

“We plan to do a wine tasting every month for charity. It looks like people are enjoying themselves.”
Besides sampling 23 different wines, the tasters had a good array of appetizers to choose from. They also could bid on several magnums of wine, and one lucky name was picked to win a free magnum. Many of the tasters said they would be back again.
The Snug has always been a fun, friendly restaurant serving great food, but now it looks like it’s making a strong move into the growing wine market as well.

Where: The Snug Steak and Grill, 240 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA‎ – (706) 863-1118‎

When: Tuesday, October 27th, 5-7pm

Cost: $10 per person

Here are the wines that were presented:

Zardetto Private Cuvee Brut

What: Presented by Empire

From: Italy

Winery: Zardetto

Rodney Strong Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc 2008

What: Presented by Empire

From: California

Winery: Rodney Strong

Year: 2008

Notes: Lively, crisp, refreshing wine with some citrus flavor.

J Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2008

What: Presented by Empire

From: California

Winery: J Lohr

Year: 2008

Opera Prima Tempranillo 2008

What: Presented by Empire

From: La Mancha, Spain

Winery: Opera Prima

Year: 2008

Notes: Light, with good fruit. Outstanding value at $6.99 a bottle.

BR Cohn Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon

What: Presented by Empire

From: Sonoma, California

Winery: BR Cohn

Notes: Rich, complex wine with good structure. Very drinkable and worth cellaring. Retails for about $18.

Coppola Claret Diamond Series 2007

What: Presented by Empire

From: California

Winery: Francis Ford Coppola

Year: 2007

Notes: Presented by Prestige Wines

Mark West Chardonnay 2008

What: Presented by Prestige Wines

From: Sonoma, California

Winery: Mark West

Year: 2008

Notes: Presented by Prestige Wines

Notes: After some experimenting Mark West has settled on a refreshing, less oaky style. Light, crisp, delightful.

Mark West Pinot Noir 2008

What: Presented by Prestige Wines

From: Sonoma, California

Winery: Mark West

Year: 2008

Notes: Good balance, a long-time favorite.

Schug Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2007

What: Presented by Prestige Wines

From: California

Winery: Schug Winery

Year: 2007

Notes: Year after year Schug keeps producing some of the best Chardonnay in California. Crisp citrus flavor with a spicy bouquet.

Woop Woop Shiraz 2008

What: Presented by Prestige Wines

From: Australia

Winery: Woop Woop

Year: 2008

Notes: Rich, full flavor, without overpowering you with fruit.

Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

What: Presented by Prestige Wines

From: California

Winery: Avalon

Year: 2007

Notes: Smooth, complex, easy to drink.

Niner Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

What: Presented by Prestige Wines

From: Paso Robles, California

Winery: Niner

Year: 2006

Notes: Classic Paso Robles Cabernet. Floral aroma with hints of spice. Cherry, cedar and coffee flavors.

Gnarly Head Chardonnay 2007

What: Presented by Georgia Crown

From: California

Winery: Gnarly Head

Year: 2007

Palo Alto Sauvignon Blanc 2008

What: Presented by Georgia Crown

From: Chile

Winery: Palo Alto

Year: 2008

Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

What: Presented by Georgia Crown

From: Colchagua Valley, Chile

Winery: Root:1

Year: 2008

Redtree Pinot Noir 2008

What: Presented by Georgia Crown

From: Califorrnia

Winery: Cecchetti Wine CompanyRedtree Label

Year: 2008

Clone 181 Merlot 2007

What: Presented by Georgia Crown

From: Lodi. California

Winery: 181 Wine Cellars

Year: 2007

Santa Rita 120 Chardonnay 2008

What: The label gets its name for “Honoring 120 Patriots who helped lead Chile to independence”

Presented by National Distributing

From: Chile

Winery: Santa Rita 120 label

Year: 2008

Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

What: Presented by National Distributing

From: Chile

Winery: Santa Rita 120 label

Year: 2008

Santa Rita 120 Merlot 2008

What: Presented by National Distributing

From: Chile

Winery: Santa Rita 120 label

Year: 2008

Notes: Smooth, mellow wine with lots of red fruit taste.

Contena Malbec 2007

What: Presented by National Distributing

From: Mendoza, Argentina

Winery: Bodega Catena Zapata

Year: 2007

Fritz Zimmer Mosel Saar Ruwer Bernkasteler Kurfurstlay Riesling Spatlese 2008

What: Presented by National Distributing

From: Germany

Winery: St. Rita Weinhandel GmbH (Fritz Zimmer)

Year: 2008

Mumm Napa Cuvee Sparking Wine

What: Presented by National Distributing

From: Napa Valley, California

Winery: Mumm Napa

Notes: An elegant sparkler, crisp acidity and good balance. Lots of tiny bubbles.

One Response to “Snug Tasting for Ronald McDonald House- Tues., Oct. 27”

1. Kristin Bentley says:

   October 27, 2009 at 8:54 pm

   Thanks for covering us, Dennis! Great night…. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and Betts from Ronald McDonald House couldn’t have been happier! Hope to see you in The Bottle Shop or The Snug soon! Best – Kristin