Mambo Italiano
This Tuesday Tasting, we kick up our heels and enjoy some flavorful reds from southern, central and northern Italy. Paitin Barbera d’Alba Serra, Piedmont — This historic Italian vineyard (est 1796) in Northeast Italy produces…
Category Archives: Red Wine
P.S. (Petite Sirah)… I Love You
The little grape that packs a big punch is back! This Tuesday Tasting we try three California Petite Sirahs that deliver rich, flavorful mouthfuls with every sip. Featuring: Shannon Ridge High Elevation, Lake County –…
Seeing (Spanish) Reds: Part II
This Tuesday Tasting we take another tour of Spain, with 3 new big-bodied reds that make us say ¡Salud! Featuring: Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos – This critically acclaimed wine (Robert Parker: 93, James Suckling:…
Rowdy Red Blends
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 great red blends out of California that offer more than just a fun name. Featuring: Wine Liberation Society’s “Old School”– This blend of Syrah and Merlot has become a…
Easy-peasy Sangiovese
This Tuesday Tasting features three easy-drinking reds from central Italy: Di Majo Sangiovese, Tuscany—A great wine at great value, this 100% sangiovese earned 90 pts from Wine Spectator and is a bright red with floral…
Seeing (Spanish) Reds
Hola! This Tuesday Tasting we take a tour of Spain, trying out 3 flavorful, full-bodied reds that will be sure to warm your spirits in this cold spell. Capcanes Mas Donis – This highly rated…
Don’t Cry for Me Argentina
Actually we hope this Tuesday Tasting featuring 3 highly ranked Argentinian reds, including a fun new blend fresh to the U.S. market, will leave you with more smiles than tears. Featuring: Ji Ji Ji (Pronounced…
Groundbreaking Cabs
With all the construction and earth-shaking going on outside Firehouse these days, we thought it would be fun to taste some “groundbreaking” cabs that we hope will rock your world! Kidding aside, these are 3…
Positively Zinful
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 juicy, flavor-filled California Zinfandels that are perfect for cooler winter weather and nights around the fireplace. Featuring: Hullabaloo Old Vine Zin, Lodi – You’ll find out what all the…
Golden State Pinots
This Tuesday Tasting we tour three California regions to try some of the best varieties of Pinot Noirs the state has to offer. Featuring: Mossback, Russian River Valley—A beautiful example of the soft, silky Pinots…