Wine of the Week: Koine Riserva, Italy
An elegant red from southern Italy? They exist! Made from the Negroamaro grape grown on the boot of Italy, this silky red tastes of dark cherries and dried berries, with a touch of cigar box…
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Ciao Bella!
This Tuesday Tasting (Jan 28) we try 3 elegant and interesting Italian wines that will make you want to pause and say “Hello, beautiful!” Featuring: Terredora di Paolo Falanghina, Campania – A bright, effervescent white…
Mambo Italiano!
This Tuesday Tasting (Sept 3) we try 3 fun new Italian wines sure to put a spring in your step. Featuring: Piccini Prosecco – The critics’ favorite for good reason! This bubbly features intense fruit…
Med Reds
This Tuesday Tasting (June 18) we try three light and luscious reds from the Mediterranean region. Featuring: Zoe Red Blend, Greece – This blend of 90% Aghiorghitiko (say it, we dare ya!) and 10% Cab…
Italian Varietals
This Tuesday Tasting (Jan 22) we try 3 interesting wines showcasing famous Italian grapes. Featuring: Domaine Petroni Corse – From the Mediterranean Island of Corsica, this now French region maintains much of its Italian heritage…
A Taste of Italy
This Tuesday Tasting (Nov 13) we try 3 elegant wines from 3 different regions of Italy. Featuring: Scarpetta Pinot Grigio, Venezie – This light but vibrant Pinot Grigio tastes of stone fruits, honey, and pear…
Wines: A to V (Spring Whites)
This Tuesday Tasting (Mar 6), we try three white varietals that offer a range of flavors. Featuring: Shooting Star Aligote, Washington – Originating from Eastern Europe, this grape makes for a fragrant, full-bodied white fermented…
Mambo Italiano
This Tuesday Tasting we’re excited to share 3 new Italian wines that are fantastico! Featuring: La Giustiniani Gavi di Gavi—This big, round Piedmont wine may make you rethink Italian whites: made from 100% Cortese grapes,…
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…
Not Your Cali Cabs
This Tuesday Tasting we leave West Coast Cabs behind to take a tour that spans continents to try some of their ripe, red cabs that are excellent reflections of the region. Featuring: Excelsior, South Africa—This…