Merlot Three Ways
Weekly Tasting Feb 17-19 This week we try Merlot from three different continents to see how this classic red can be shaped by terroir and wine making. Featuring Gouguenheim Merlot, Argentina — One of the…
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Old World Reds
Tues – Thurs Tasting Jan 12 – Jan 14 This week we taste three classic reds from Europe. Featuring: Duca Di Saragnano Chianti, Italy – Cherry, plum, and a touch of leather combine with pleasant…
Out of Africa
Tues – Thurs Tasting Dec 22-Dec 24 For our last tasting of the year, we swing down to the Southern Cape to try some new (and classic) South African wines. Wildeberg Chenin Blanc – One…
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…
California Dreaming
This Tuesday Tasting (March 3) we try 3 delicious wines (with tasty price points) from 3 different regions of the Golden State. Featuring: Shannon Ridge Chardonnay – This high elevation Chard from Lake County is…
The Lost Grape of Bordeaux
This Tuesday Tasting (Nov 27) we try 3 earthy Chilean reds made from the mythical Carmenere—the red grape that was thought to have been extinct until the 1990s. Featuring: Santa Digna Carmenere Reserva — This…
Merlotted in Mobile
This much maligned grape is finally making a comeback as winemakers (and wine drinkers!) rediscover the beauty of this fruit-driven, approachable red. This Tuesday Tasting we feature 3 elegant West Coast Merlots that will wow…
South African Reds Return
This Tuesday Tasting (August 7) we feature 3 big bold reds from the Stellenbosch region near the Cape of Good Hope. Featuring: Chamonix Rouge – This medium-bodied red blend of Cab, Merlot, Malbec and Petite…
Meet the Maker Series: Buck Millbrandt of Millbrandt Vineyards
Meet the Maker Series: Buck Millbrandt of Millbrandt Vineyards Tuesday, Apr 10, 5:30-7:30 Hi Folks! So we don’t usually hold our Meet the Maker series this regularly, but we’re very excited that this Tuesday, Buck…
A Cult of Intrinsic Illusion (A Tasting)
Okay, actually we’re just stringing together names of 3 great new red blends we’ve tried, but it should be a fun tasting nonetheless! Featuring: Illusion, California – A new vintage brings another great blend of…