When in Rhone
This Tuesday Tasting (Oct 16) we try 3 elegant French wines from one of our favorite wineries: Domaine de Chateaumar, a small family-run vineyard that straddles the border of Cotes du Rhone and Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Featuring:…
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French Rosés
This Tuesday Tasting (August 21), we try three elegant French rosés perfect for toasting the last days of summer. Featuring: La Perdrix – This blend of Grenache and Syrah is sustainably farmed from old vines…
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…
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…