We just got word about some of the wines that will be poured at the Wine & Spirits event on the 22nd of May, at Culver City’s MODAA gallery. We played no role in selecting the wine — that was all done by editors and staffers from Wine & Spirits, but we have to say we’re excited about what they’ve chosen.

Some of our favorites are represented, including the d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz-Grenache blend, the Quinta de Vesuvio 2005 Vintage Port, and a couple from the Dr. Loosen family. We see some wines on the list that would make even Alice Feiring happy, such as the 1997 Rioja rosé from Lopez de Heredia. We see some that would make Sonadora drool, such as the Roederer Estate NV Anderson Valley Brut; a Cava from Segura Viudas that would make Catavino proud; and a few from Bastianich that would please Jack and Joanne of Fork & Bottle. Something for everybody, indeed!

So fork over $75, part of which benefits the Surfrider Foundation’s water conservation efforts, and swing on by to taste some great wine. We’ll be there, as will Dr. Debs from Good Wine Under $20.

We’re going to be attending an event in May that we thought we’d give you a heads-up about…Wine & Spirits Magazine is featuring some great LA restaurants (Osteria Mozza, Comme Ca to name a couple) who will be serving food to pair with a selection of wines that their editors and critics have deemed “Hot Picks.” The focus is primarily on wines the staffers would serve themselves at dinner parties, or on an everyday basis; so while there aren’t any strict budget limitations, the majority will be at an affordable pricepoint.

And if great food and wine aren’t enticing enough, proceeds from the event will be donated to local water conservation groups. Hence, the “Drink Wine. Save Water” slogan. More details can be found here.

Please consider joining us for an evening with good people, good food, good drinks, for a good cause. The event is from 7 to 10PM on May 22nd, at the MODAA gallery in Culver City, and you can purchase tickets in advance here.