Wine of the Week: Koine Riserva, Italy
An elegant red from southern Italy? They exist! Made from the Negroamaro grape grown on the boot of Italy, this silky red tastes of dark cherries and dried berries, with a touch of cigar box…
Category Archives: Red Wine
Wine of the Week: Montana Crianza
While we’re operating at smaller capacity and shorter hours for the next few weeks due to health and safety guidelines, we’ve decided to (temporarily) hold on our Tuesday Tastings and instead roll out our new…
Introducing: WineWords! Puzzle: Red Wine 101
Since many of us are stuck at home and pretty much glued to the computer, I thought I’d combine two of my favorite hobbies and share. NO… not wine and cats: WINE & CROSSWORDS! I’ve…
Classic Old World Reds
This Tuesday Tasting (March 17) we try 3 classic reds from famous European regions. Featuring: Dom. Laurent Gauthier Morgon Grand Cras, Beaujolais – This 100% Gamay from old vines is sustainably farmed and hand harvested…
Eastern Promises
This Tuesday Tasting (Mar 10) we expand our horizons and hop over to Eastern Europe for some unique and delicious wines. Featuring: Giocato Pinot Grigio, Slovenia – Grown along the border of Slovenia and Italy,…
California Dreaming
This Tuesday Tasting (March 3) we try 3 delicious wines (with tasty price points) from 3 different regions of the Golden State. Featuring: Shannon Ridge Chardonnay – This high elevation Chard from Lake County is…
Insane for Spain
This Tuesday Tasting we grab the bull by the horns and try three flavour-filled Spanish wines. Featuring: Can Feixes Blanc, Spain – A still white wine made with traditional Cava grapes? Sign us up! This…
Sweet Sippers
This Tuesday Tasting (Feb 11) we ease into Valentine’s Day with some light effervescent sippers sure to sweeten your mood. Featuring: Zolo Signature White, Argentina – The hint of bubbles that occurs naturally in this…
Ciao Bella!
This Tuesday Tasting (Jan 28) we try 3 elegant and interesting Italian wines that will make you want to pause and say “Hello, beautiful!” Featuring: Terredora di Paolo Falanghina, Campania – A bright, effervescent white…
Rambunctious Reds
This Tuesday Tasting (Jan 21) we try three big, bold California reds that will warm you in this winter weather. Smith & Hook Red Blend, Central Coast – This blend of Malbec, Merlot, Petite Verdot…