Horses and Elephants and Bears, Oh My!
This Tuesday Tasting (Sept 26) we follow the yellow brick road to the West Coast to try 3 fun, fruit-filled Pinot Noirs that will make you want to click your heels and sing. Featuring: Firesteed,…
Category Archives: Red Wine
Crazy for Cabs
This Tuesday Tasting (Sept 19) we cruise 3 fun Cabs that show why this versatile grape is still America’s most popular red. Featuring: King Rabbit, France – Despite its funky, modern label, this medium-bodied cab…
Great Grenaches
This Tuesday Tasting (Aug 29) we try 3 juicy, Spanish Grenaches that are consistently written up for their great taste (and value!). Featuring: Ludovicus – Grown in Terra Alta (the highlands of northern Spain) this…
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…
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…
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…
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…