Escape to Argentina
Tues – Thurs Tasting Dec 8 – Dec 10 This week we take a trip on the Patagonia Express down to Argentina to try 3 tasty wines. Dom Bousquet Sparkling Rose –This elegant dry sparkling…
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Meet the Maker: Santiago Gouguenheim
Meet the Maker: Santiago Gouguenheim Wednesday, January 30, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM This week we are rescheduling our Tuesday Tasting for a great reason! On Wednesday, Jan 30, we’re excited to have Santiago Gouguenheim…
Wines from the Top of the World: Argentina Edition
This Tuesday Tasting (Feb 20) we try three Argentinian wines from Gouguenheim Winery, a small family-owned vineyard nestled in the foothills of the Andes and one of the highest altitude vineyards in Mendoza. Featuring: Torrontes…
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…
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…
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…
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…