Mad for Spanish Wines
This Tuesday Tasting (May 1) we try 3 elegant Spanish sippers that highlight some of the country’s most popular grapes and and wine-making styles. Featuring: Latue – This bright organic blush made from 100% Tempranillo…
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3 Shades of Grenache
This Tuesday Tasting (Mar 13) we try three wines that show the versatility of this popular Spanish grape. Featuring: Espelt Grenache Blanc, Spain – Grown on a family vineyard in the high-altitude Albera Nature Reserve…
Great Grenaches
This Tuesday Tasting (Aug 29) we try 3 juicy, Spanish Grenaches that are consistently written up for their great taste (and value!). Featuring: Ludovicus – Grown in Terra Alta (the highlands of northern Spain) this…
Rosé Colored Glasses
This Tuesday Tasting, come chase the grey away at Firehouse with 3 beautiful new blushes bursting with summer flavors (and colors)! Featuring: Champs de Provence, France – This crisp, dry rosé from Provence (made from…
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…
Seeing (Spanish) Reds: Part II
This Tuesday Tasting we take another tour of Spain, with 3 new big-bodied reds that make us say ¡Salud! Featuring: Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos – This critically acclaimed wine (Robert Parker: 93, James Suckling:…
Rowdy Red Blends
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 great red blends out of California that offer more than just a fun name. Featuring: Wine Liberation Society’s “Old School”– This blend of Syrah and Merlot has become a…
Seeing (Spanish) Reds
Hola! This Tuesday Tasting we take a tour of Spain, trying out 3 flavorful, full-bodied reds that will be sure to warm your spirits in this cold spell. Capcanes Mas Donis – This highly rated…
A Pride of Reds
We ain’t lion to ya, this Tuesday Tasting’s going to be grrreat! Featuring 3 big bold reds blends with names to match: Dandelion Lion’s Tooth, Australia—This inky Shiraz from the McLaren Valley includes a surprising…
Meet the Maker: Elena Spadoni of Fossa Mala Winery
This Tuesday Tasting we’re excited to host European Sommelier Elena Spadoni of Fossa Mala Winery at Firehouse between 5pm and 7pm. Fossa Mala is located in the famed Friuli-Grave region of Italy–home to some of…