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…
Category Archives: Red Wine
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…
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…
Not Your Cali Cabs
This Tuesday Tasting we three great Cabs that are from the deep, deep South (Southern Hemisphere, that is). Featuring: Gouguenheim Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Argentina – A classic Cab style with rich, new-world grapes is aged…
Meet the Maker: Pete Carlson, Matchbook
Meet the Maker Series: Pete Carlson with MatchbookWines Tuesday, Sept 25, 5:30-7:30 This Tuesday we’re very excited to have a special tasting with Pete Carlson, Regional Manager for Matchbook Wines. Pete visited us in Spring…
Reveling in Riojas
This Tuesday Tasting (September 11) we try three tasty reds from the Rioja region of Spain. Featuring: Montebuena Rioja – This 100% Tempranillo is aged in American oak to create bright, ruby red tasting of…