Liquid Smoke
This Tuesday Tasting, we try 3 full-bodied reds filled with ripe fruit flavours, and yes, you guessed it, a touch of smokey flavours that will make you want to light up the barbecue and smoke…
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Off the Beaten Track: Argentina Edition
Not mad for Malbecs? This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 delicious wines that don’t come from the country’s most popular grape. Featuring: Amalaya – Made predominately from Torrontes (an aromatic white grape indigenous to the…
Mad for Malbecs
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 fruit-filled Argentinian reds from the Mendoza region that showcase the country’s flagship grape. Featuring: Zorzal – Gaining praise from critics worldwide for their fresh approach to wine-making and focus…
Don’t Cry for Me Argentina
Actually we hope this Tuesday Tasting featuring 3 highly ranked Argentinian reds, including a fun new blend fresh to the U.S. market, will leave you with more smiles than tears. Featuring: Ji Ji Ji (Pronounced…
Mad About Malbecs: Mendoza Edition
This Tuesday Tasting we try 3 critically-acclaimed Argentinian Malbecs that deliver a lot of bang for the buck (or “drink well above their price point” in wine speak). Featuring: Amado Sur – This full-bodied wine…
La Vie in Rosé: Part Deux
Back in May we sampled 3 great French rosés from 3 different provinces. This Tuesday Tasting we’re excited to bring you 3 more. Featuring: Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rosé, Languedoc – This light organic rosé…
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…
Argentinian Reds
This Tuesday Tasting, we try to make it a little easier to return from the holiday weekend with a tasting of three great new Argentinian reds from the Mendoza region. Featuring: Zorzal Malbec – Gaining…
Mendoza Malbecs
Sampling three Malbecs from the Argentinian region (Mendoza) that made the grape famous. Featuring: Los Cardos – Velvety and juicy, this critic’s favorite (Tasting Panel: 92 pts) balances sweet and spicy with flavors of rich…
B-Side Bubbles
This Tuesday we try some unique tracks from the sparkling side of the wine world: these are not your usual bubbles! Featuring: Veuve de Vernay Blanc de Blanc, France – A sparkling made from a…