Blush Bubbles
This Tuesday Tasting (Dec 11) we try three luscious sparkling rosés guaranteed to make your holidays rosy. Deligeroy Crémant de Loire Rosé, France – This soft sparkling from the Loire Valley is made in methode…
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Iberian Reds
This Tuesday Tasting (Dec 4) we take a trip to the Portuguese and Spanish peninsula for a taste of some delicious red blends. Featuring: Colossal Reserva Red, Lisboa, Portugal — This rich, red blend of…
The Lost Grape of Bordeaux
This Tuesday Tasting (Nov 27) we try 3 earthy Chilean reds made from the mythical Carmenere—the red grape that was thought to have been extinct until the 1990s. Featuring: Santa Digna Carmenere Reserva — This…
Le Grand Rouge
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 elegant French red blends that will make your taste buds say “oooh la la”! Featuring: Louis Vallon Bordeaux – This rich, ruby red made from predominately Cabernet Sauvignon is…
A Taste of Italy
This Tuesday Tasting (Nov 13) we try 3 elegant wines from 3 different regions of Italy. Featuring: Scarpetta Pinot Grigio, Venezie – This light but vibrant Pinot Grigio tastes of stone fruits, honey, and pear…
Positively Zinful!
This Tuesday Tasting (Nov 6) we try 3 juicy, flavor-filled California Zinfandels that are perfect for cooler fall weather and nights around the fireplace. Featuring: Alexander Valley Vineyards “Sin Zin” – For 37 years, AVV…
Prosecco Party!
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 elegant Italian sparklings that will put you in the mood to celebrate! Featuring: Pizzolato – Made from organic grapes with no added yeast or sulfites, this light sparkling delivers…
Merlotted in Mobile
This much maligned grape is finally making a comeback as winemakers (and wine drinkers!) rediscover the beauty of this fruit-driven, approachable red. This Tuesday Tasting we feature 3 elegant West Coast Merlots that will wow…
When in Rhone
This Tuesday Tasting (Oct 16) we try 3 elegant French wines from one of our favorite wineries: Domaine de Chateaumar, a small family-run vineyard that straddles the border of Cotes du Rhone and Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Featuring:…
Regional Reds
This Tuesday Tasting (Oct 9) we try three tasty reds that are excellent examples of the regions that have helped make them famous. Featuring: Cardwell Hill Pinot Noir, Oregon – An elegant example of a…