Italian Varietals
This Tuesday Tasting (Jan 22) we try 3 interesting wines showcasing famous Italian grapes. Featuring: Domaine Petroni Corse – From the Mediterranean Island of Corsica, this now French region maintains much of its Italian heritage…
Category Archives: Red Wine
Cali Pinots
This Tuesday Tasting (Jan 15) we bring you a little (much needed!) sunshine in a glass with 3 fruit-filled elegant Pinot Noirs from the Golden State. Featuring: Julia James — Cherry, raspberry, mocha and floral…
The Big Petite
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: Criss Cross – Vibrant flavors of raspberries,…
Christmas Cabs
In our last Tuesday Tasting (Dec 18) before the New Year, we’re trying 3 flavorful Washington Cabs that showcase their elegance and variety. So move over Cali, let’s try some reds from the Evergreen State!…
Iberian Reds
This Tuesday Tasting (Dec 4) we take a trip to the Portuguese and Spanish peninsula for a taste of some delicious red blends. Featuring: Colossal Reserva Red, Lisboa, Portugal — This rich, red blend of…
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…
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…