Big Week in May

This will be a large tasting week in Richmond. Tonight, the long awaited Osaka Wine Dinner begins at 6:30, with Chris Tsui and Nicole Riedel hosting National Distributor's Chuck Vaughan. Pairing sushi and beef with some excellent new boutique wines, this dinner should be a tongue wag for the Tuesday water cooler gang. Preceding the event, Fleming's has their First Monday Tasting. Your Mayor will be running back and forth a bit, but I'll make it to both events.
Wednesday, SPCA is the benefactor of the Fleming's Wine on Wednesday Charity event. A special menu of reserve wines is selected and poured by the glass, so you can enjoy these heavy hitters without breaking the bank. Proceeds go to the SPCA, and this event is cash or check please.
The finale on Thursday is the is the Cystic Fibrosis Wine Opener at the Science Museum. 12 local restaurants, and scores of wineries and distributors are represented at this great auction event. Bob Talcott of Can Can will host a few select guests at 5 pm in a food and wine tasting class. Regular event starts at 6. $65 in advance (Total Wine, J. Emerson and area wine shops) and $75 at the door.