Tuck Beckstoffers Estate Virtual Wine Tasting-Spicy Olive Nov. 7th, 2020 5:30pm

At 5:30 on Saturday, November 7th, our Virtual Tasting will feature selections from Tuck Beckstoffer Estate. You may associate the Beckstoffers as one of the largest premium vineyard owners in California; Tuck is the only member of the family making wine. Scott Johnson, Region Director and longest-tenured staff member of Tuck Beckstoffer Estate, will guide us through four wines made by Tuck, Sean Johnson, and Philippe Melka. Tuck would have liked to join us, but he has his hands full dealing with severe fire damage to his vineyards and winery.
 
You may call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with Scott; we will be able to deliver the wines if you prefer. You can sign in to Zoom to join Scott, Chris, Melanie, Nicholas, and anyone else participating as we taste through the four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link or Log In and Password for the Zoom Meeting will be sent to those who indicate their interest. Please call The Spicy Olive (513.847.4397), or Chris (513.560.7007) and let us know you want to get the wines and join in the fun.
 
You do NOT have to buy all of the wines to participate. Remember, we are able to discount purchases of 6 or more bottles by 10%. Please continue to observe current guidelines for Social Distancing.
 
Wines and prices:
 
2018 Seventy-Five, Sauvignon Blanc, $15.99
2016 Melée, Grenache, 39.99
2018 Seventy-Five, Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.99
2017 Mad Hatter, (67% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, and Malbec), 39.99
We hope to see you virtually on Nov. 7th for another great virtual wine tasting!

Spicy Olive Virtual Tasting Oct.24, 2020 Wines Down Under-On the Barbie!

At 5:30 on Saturday, October 24th, our Virtual Tasting will offer “Australian Wines on the Barbie.” Kelly Voelkel, Director of Market Development for Hudson Wine Brokers, will guide us through 4 of his company’s wines. Hudson specializes in Australian wine and selects just one winery from each of their myriad wine growing regions. Kelly has 10 years of experience in wine education. He began his journey by working with Sommeliers and Winemakers in Nortern California and continued after moving to Texas where he worked in wine bars and bottle shops; as well as, with a wine distributor for a few years before taking his current position.
 
You may call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with Kelly; we will be able to deliver the wines if you prefer. You can sign in to Zoom to join Kelly, Chris, Melanie, Nicholas and anyone else participating as we taste through the four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link or Log In and Password for the Zoom Meeting will be sent to those who indicate their interest. Please call The Spicy Olive (513.847.4397), or Chris (513.560.7007) and let us know you want to get the wines and join in the fun.
 
You do NOT have to buy all of the wines to participate. Remember, we are able to discount purchases of 6 or more bottles by 10%. Please continue to observe current guidelines for Social Distancing.
 
Wines and prices:
 
2019 Delinquente, “Screaming Betty”, Vermentino, $21.99
2018 McPherson Wine Company (MWC), Pinot Noir, 15.99
2018 McPherson Wine Company (MWC), Cabernet Sauvignon, 15.99
2018 Kalleske, “Clarry’s”, GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre), 29.99

The Spicy Olive’s Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin seeds are a delicious treat to enjoy after carving your pumpkin for Halloween. Save the seeds and roast them, they are good for you-full of vitamins, minerals and fiber!

The Spicy Olive's Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • seeds from 1 pumpkin
  • 2-3 Tablespoons The Spicy Olive's Chipolte Olive Oil or Butter, Tuscan Herb, or other flavored oilve oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Remove seeds from the inside of a pumpkin. Remove pulp and flesh from the pumpkin seeds. Place seeds on a paper towel or parchment paper and allow to dry before roasting - Can be a quick drying period or overnight.
  2. Coat seeds with olive oil of your choice and spread on a baking sheet. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place seeds in preheated oven and roast. After 15 minutes, turn and toss the seeds and return to roast in the oven. Continue to do this until the seeds are roasted and golden brown.
  3. Place seeds in a serving bowl and season with salt. Ideas for delicious seasonings for pumpkin seeds: Cinnamon sugar with seeds roasted in Butter olive oil Blackened seasoning with Chipolte olive oil Italian seasoning with Tuscan Herb olive oil 0r Seasoned salt with Tuscan Herb olive oil The options are unlimited! Enjoy

The Spicy Olive’s Truffle Popcorn

The Spicy Olive’s Truffle Popcorn
The olive oils at The Spicy Olive are a healthy and delicious way to pop popcorn. Use our Butter olive oil to make Movie theater popcorn, our Chipotle olive oil for a spicy, smoky popcorn, or Tuscan Herb or Rosemary for an Italian popcorn and don’t forget a sprinkle of parmesan cheese!

The Spicy Olive's Truffle Popcorn

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2-4 Tablespoons The Spicy Olive's Butter olive oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn
  • 1-2 Tabelspoons The Spicy Olive's White or Black Truffle oil
  • The Spicy Olive's Black Truffle salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Place olive oil in a medium sized saucepan with a lid. Heat over medium high heat. Other Spicy Olive olive oil varieties are delicious to make popcorn with like Tuscan Herb, Rosemary and Chipotle. Add 2-3 popcorn kernels and watch for oil to begin sizzling, then add all the popcorn and place the lid on the pan. Move pan over the heat and allow popcorn to pop until the popping ends.
  2. Coat the sides of a popcorn serving bowl with the Black or White Truffle oil. Add the popcorn to the bowl and toss it until the Truffle oil coats the popcorn. Sprinkle with Black Truffle salt and serve. Also good with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Spicy Olive Virtual Wine Tasting -Justin Winery Saturday Oct.10, 2020

Master Sommelier, Joseph Spellman will guide us through five of Justin Winery’s bottlings on Saturday, October 10th beginning at 5:30. In 1997 he won the French sommelier Competition in Paris and earned the title “Best Sommelier in the World in French Wines and Spirits.” Joseph has served as Sommelier and wine director for numerous Chicago landmark establishments including Maxim’s, La Tour at Park Hyatt, and Charlie Trotter’s. His wine notes for Trotter’s series of recipe and photography books earned high critical praise.
 
You may call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with Joseph; we will be able to deliver the wines if you prefer. You can sign in to Zoom to join Joseph, Chris, Melanie, Nicholas and anyone else participating as we taste through the four wines on a live, interactive web conference. A link or Log In and Password for the Zoom Meeting will be sent to those who indicate their interest. Please call The Spicy Olive (513.847.4397), or Chris (513.560.7007) and let us know you want to get the wines and join in the fun.
 
You do NOT have to buy all of the wines to participate. Remember, we are able to discount purchases of 6 or more bottles by 10%. Note that we are offering Half Bottles of the 2014 Isosceles (Bordeaux-style blend) and Standard bottles of the 2017. We regret that we were not able to obtain both sizes from the same vintage but we did want to offer both sizes to present a more affordable option. Please continue to observe current guidelines for Social Distancing.
 
Wines and prices:
 
2019 Justin, Sauvignon Blanc, $15.99
2018 Landmark, Overlook, Chardonnay, 21.99
2017 Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, 26.99
2014 Justin, Isosceles, 43.99 (Half Bottle, 375ml)
2017 Justin, Isosceles, 84.99 (Standard Bottle, 750ml)

Wine Tastings Oct. 2 and 3, 2020 Chateau Ste. Michelle

We will be tasting the wines from our virtual wine tasting last weekend. Please call the store for a reservation, as we are limiting the number of people in the store at one time.  Time slots- Friday 4-5pm, 5-6pm and 6-7pm. Saturday 3-4pm, 4-5pm and 5-6pm. West Chester phone # 513-847-4397

Wines and 2 ounce pour prices for the wines this weekend:

Domaine Ste Michelle Brut Sparkling, $2
Liquid Light Sauvignon Blanc, 1
Cosmic Egg Cabernet Sauvignon, 2
Northstar Merlot, 4