Destination South Africa
For our first Tuesday Tasting of 2020, we ring in the new year with some new wines direct from South Africa! Featuring: Storm Point Chenin Blanc – This white from the Swartland region is classic…
Category Archives: Red Wine
Secret Santa
This Tuesday Tasting (Dec 24) take a time out from last-minute shopping and swing by Firehouse for our first blind tasting! The challenge: 3 different wines, 3 different countries. Guess the varietal and origin and…
Joyeux Noël
This Tuesday Tasting (Dec 17) we wish you happy holidays in the best French fashion… with wine! Featuring: Pierre Amadieu Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Rhone – Flavours of peach, pear and gooseberry are balanced with…
Cool Cali Grapes
This Tuesday Tasting (Dec 3) we try 3 California wines that are not your usual varietals. Featuring: Treasure Hunter Vermentino – We’ve long been fans of these micro-lot, one-time release wines and this new white…
Get Ready for Rhone Blends
This Tuesday Tasting (Nov 26) we try three tasty Rhone blends perfect for pairing with holiday meals or savoring on their own. Featuring: Guigal CDR Blanc, France – This unique white blend of 6 local…
Crazy for Cabs!
This Tuesday Tasting (Nov 19) we try 3 Cabs that will bring a little West Coast warmth to your soul (and taste buds) while we experience the first cool days of the season. Featuring: Seven…
Let’s Go Argentina!
This Tuesday Tasting (Nov 12) we take a trip to the tip of South America to taste three unique and delicious wines. Featuring: Domaine Bousquet Chardonnay – This Chablis-style chardonnay from the Mendoza estate of…
Say “Si” to Spanish Wines!
This Tuesday Tasting (Nov 5) we try 3 fun and tasty wines from Spain. Featuring: Cune Monopole Blanco Rioja – This white Rioja made from 100% Viura grapes is hand harvested at optimum ripeness to…
Big Petites
This Tuesday Tasting (Oct 29) we try 3 California Petite Sirah blends that showcase how this small grape produces such a big flavour. Featuring: Rockwall Obsideana – From the winemakers of Rosenblum comes a beautiful…
Zinfully Delicious
This Tuesday Tasting (Oct 22) we try three ripe California Zinfandels perfect for sipping on a cool fall evening. Featuring: Thomas Henry, Sonoma — Succulent flavors of black cherry and black plum combine with a…