The French Concoction
This Tuesday Tasting we try three flavorful French red blends that are perfect for spring. Featuring: Domaine Marion Pral Morgan Beaujolais – This medium bodied, fruity red is an example of Beajoulais at its best:…
Category Archives: Red Wine
Monday Happy Hours
Fight those Manic Mondays at Firehouse’s new Monday Happy Hours! Starting this Monday, March 14, Firehouse will be open for spring & summer happy hours every Monday from 4-10pm. Stop by and try any of…
Mendoza Malbecs
Sampling three Malbecs from the Argentinian region (Mendoza) that made the grape famous. Featuring: Los Cardos – Velvety and juicy, this critic’s favorite (Tasting Panel: 92 pts) balances sweet and spicy with flavors of rich…
Great Garnachas
This Tuesday Tasting we sample three juicy Spanish reds made from 100% Grenache (Garnacha) that have earned rave reviews for their flavor and value. Real Compania – This hand-picked Grenache is culled from old-vine grapes…
Rustic Reds
Our tasting tour of South African wines continue with three rustic reds made from the county’s signature grape: Pinotage (a hybrid of pinot noir and cinsault/hermitage). Featuring: MAN Vintners – This blend of Pinotage (86%)…
Bordeaux Blends
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 full-flavored Bordeaux blends from 3 different countries: Left Bank, South Africa – This Cab/Shiraz/Merlot blend is both silky and smooth, tasting of dark cherries and fruit cake with a…
Merlotted
This much maligned grape is finally making a comeback as winemakers (and wine tasters) rediscover this softy, fruity and approachable red. This Tuesday Tasting we feature 3 fun and flavorful merlots from the Southern Hemisphere:…
amaZin’ Tastin’
This Tuesday Tasting we try three zinfully good (okay, you get the idea) big bodied reds out of California. Featuring: Edmeades, Mendocino – The cool climate of Anderson Valley makes the grapes in this Zin…
The Grande Petite Sirah
This Tuesday Tasting we try three big bodied California reds made from the tiny grape that packs a big punch: Petite Sirah. Featuring: Crusher, Clarksburg—Aged in French and Hungarian oak and balanced with just a…
Pan-American Plus Pinots
Joint us this Tuesday for a tasting that takes us from North America, to South America, to the South Pacific to try three fruity, full-flavored pinot noirs. Featuring: Route 152, California—From the Central Coast region,…