Newton Vineyard (and Their 96-Point Wine) at BOKX 109

This one's got FEISTY written all over it.

On the one hand, we love to hate Robert Parker and his 100-point rating system.

On the other hand, we do take notice when he scores a wine above the 95-point threshold (such as the 96 points he gave Newton Vineyard's 2005 Unfiltered Chardonnay).

Then there's the whole unfiltered-wine trend.

On the one hand, a little refining could go a long way.

On the other hand, we love the purity and the nakedness of it. (At the wine dinner on April 30 at BOKX 109, you can try Newton Vineyard's unfiltered Chard, Merlot, and Cab. Check out the full menu here.)

And then, just in case there wasn't enough contention in the mix, there's the issue of big-ticket events, "big ticket" meaning $50 and above.

On the one hand, there just isn't that much extra cash floating around our wallets these days.

On the other hand, if you're going to make a night of it, a 5-course meal plus wine pairings for each at BOKX 109 is a very good choice to spend it.

Sheesh.

Why don't you tell us what you think? One lucky winner, chosen randomly, will win two tickets for the price of one for the Newton Vineyard Wine Dinner at BOKX 109.

Send us an emailbefore this Friday at noon with your answer to these questions:

1. Do you value Robert Parker's rating system? Yes or no.
2. Do you like unfiltered wines? Yes or no.
3. Is $95 for a 5-course wine dinner worth it? Yes or no.

Pick a side. Put yourself in the mix. It just might get you a seat at one very feisty dinner party.


WHAT: Newton Vineyard Wine Dinner, hosted by Dr. Su Hua Newton
WHERE: BOKX 109 American Prime, inside Hotel Indigo, 399 Grove Street, Newton
WHEN: Friday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
COST: $95/person + tax and gratuity


DAILY TIDBIT:

"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance."

-- Benjamin Franklin