Feelin’ French
Tues-Thurs Tasting Nov 10- Nov 12 This week we try three tasty new wines from central and southern France. Featuring: Francois Crochet “Les Perrois”, Loire Valley – Grown right across the river from Sancerre, this…
Tag Archives: Cotes du Rhone
All Mixed Up: The Blend Trend
Tues-Thurs Tasting Sept 8-Sept 10 This week we try 3 very different blends from 3 different countries. Featuring: Pierre Amadieu Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Gigondas, Rhone, France – Flavours of peach, pear and gooseberry are…
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…
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…