Liquid Smoke
This Tuesday Tasting, we try 3 full-bodied reds filled with ripe fruit flavours, and yes, you guessed it, a touch of smokey flavours that will make you want to light up the barbecue and smoke…
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Not the Usual Suspects
Forget champagne and prosecco! This Tuesday Tasting we’re trying 3 sparklings that are not your usual fare. Featuring: Bisson Glera Frizzante, Italy – Made from the same grape as in Prosecco (Glera) but fermented naturally…
Tempranillo Time
This Tuesday Tasting we try three spicy Spanish reds made for summer heat. Featuring: Paul & Remy — This elegant tempranillo is grown in Northern Spain tasting of berries, dark plum, spices and a touch…
Far Way Chardonnay
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 very different styles of Chardonnays from 3 very different regions. Featuring: Domaine Bousquet Chardonnay, Argentina – This Chablis-style chardonnay from the Mendoza estate of 4th-generation French winemakers is made…
Off the Beaten Track: Argentina Edition
Not mad for Malbecs? This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 delicious wines that don’t come from the country’s most popular grape. Featuring: Amalaya – Made predominately from Torrontes (an aromatic white grape indigenous to the…
Treasure Hunter
This Tuesday Tasting, we strike gold with 3 rich reds from Treasure Hunter, a West-Coast négociant that specializes in buying micro-lots and one-time releases from top wineries in the region. For every 100 wines they…
Vive la France!
This Tuesday Tasting we get a jump on Bastille Day with 3 great French wines that will make you say “vive le vin!” Featuring: Cave des Vignerons Chablis – This unoaked Chardonnay from northern Burgundy…
Lodi Showdown
This Tuesday we face off with a taste off at ye ol’ Firehouse as we try 3 rambunctious red blends from Lodi, one of the fastest growing AVAs in California and self-proclaimed “Wild West” of…
Rosé Colored Glasses
This Tuesday Tasting, come chase the grey away at Firehouse with 3 beautiful new blushes bursting with summer flavors (and colors)! Featuring: Champs de Provence, France – This crisp, dry rosé from Provence (made from…
Mad for Malbecs
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 fruit-filled Argentinian reds from the Mendoza region that showcase the country’s flagship grape. Featuring: Zorzal – Gaining praise from critics worldwide for their fresh approach to wine-making and focus…