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…
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Great Garnachas
This Tuesday Tasting (Aug 27) we try 3 fruit-filled reds made from Grenache/Garnacha that show the versatility of this popular grape. Bernabeleva Camino de Navaherreros, Spain – The name’s a mouthful, and so is the…
Le Tour De France
This Tuesday Tasting (Feb 5) we take a tour of France with three very different wines from three famous regions. Featuring: M. Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc, Cotes du Rhone – This bright white blend is harvested…
Med Reds
This Tuesday Tasting we try three reds from the Mediterranean region perfect for warm weather sipping. Featuring: Cepas Viejas Bobal, Spain – This fresh, bright red culled from old vine Bobal grapes is aged in…
French (Austerity) Wines
This Tuesday Tasting we take a page from the French book and try three budget-friendly reds that still offer a lot of style for the dollar. Featuring: Roncier Pinot Noir, Burgundy – Cherry, raspberry and light…
Rhone Reds
This Tuesday Tasting, we take a tour of Southern France with 3 rich red harvests ready for the drinking. Featuring: Calendal Cotes du Rhone—This highly ranked red is an elegant example of the region and…
Fund-Friendly French Reds
This Tuesday Tasting we try three full-flavored (and surprisingly affordable) French reds that won’t dip into your summer vacation funds. Featuring: Roncier Pinot Noir – Cherry, raspberry and light oak combine in this rich ruby…
La Vie in Rosé
This Tuesday Tasting we rosé the day away with 3 beautiful blush wines from 3 different French provinces. Featuring: Domaine Gueneau Sancerre Rose, Loire Valley – We’ll admit, we weren’t sure what to expect from…
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:…