This week, we have exciting wines from France and Spain! Come by and join us for a tasting. Hope to see you there!

CHATEAU FONTANILLE BLANC, ENTRE-DEUX-MERS
The Entre-Deux-Mers area of Bordeaux lies between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. This area offers more fertile soil than the outside banks, so struggles to produce the complex, concentrated reds so lauded in Bordeaux. What it does excel at is producing vibrant, crisp, mineral driven whites. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, this wine offers rich stone fruit and citrus flavors with underlying honeyed notes. Enjoy this wine with some grilled white fish or goat cheese crostini.

CHATEAU LAPLAGNOTTE BELLEVUE, SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU
Saint-Emilion is on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, making it a Merlot based blend. Rich yet easy going, this wine offers great depth and texture in the palate. Classic cherry and black currant flavors balance spicy black licorice, while pencil lead and sweet oak notes develop in the finish. Medium bodied with present but fine tannins, this is a wine to enjoy for years to come.

LUZON RED, JUMILLA
This Monastrell (Mourvedre) and Syrah blend is from the Jumilla region in Southeastern Spain. A rich, deep purple color, this wine offers a bold bouquet of ripe red and black fruits. The palate is soft and smooth with mature tannins, balanced acidity and hefty amounts of rich, jammy fruit. This is a wine for the colder weather, and would pair effortlessly with stews and braised meats.

TORRE GOLBAN, RIBERO DEL DUERO
The Ribero del Duero region is located just slightly northward in central Spain, along the Duero River. This area of the country has a challenging climate with extremely hot summers, very cold winters and a lack of rain fall due to mountains in the north. What this region does benefit from is high altitude vineyard areas, which give grapes maximum sun exposure allowing for full ripening. Wines from this area are required to be at least 75% Tempranillo, with this example being 100%. Aromas of bright cherry and warm vanilla usher you into a vibrant palate of red and black fruit, toasted oak and warm baking spice. Tannins are firm and polished, lingering into the long, grippy finish.

We look forward to seeing you for our FREE tasting tomorrow! Check out what we’ll be pouring:

CALERA CHARDONNAY
This is a beautiful Chardonnay from California’s Central Coast. A Wine Enthusiast Editor’s Choice, this wine opens with lively tropical aromas of tangerine, pineapple and hibiscus. The palate is mineral driven with just a touch of oak influence. Enjoy flavors of red apple, lemon curd and citrus zest with a lush mouthfeel and a balanced buttery finish.

FORTNIGHT CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This Napa Valley Cabernet has a forward and complex nose. Aromas of licorice, blueberry and sweet vanilla mingle with notes of dried mint and sage. The palate is focused and well structured, offering flavors of black fruit, cassis and mocha.

FREAKSHOW RED
One of acclaimed Michael David Winery’s big hits, this Lodi blend pairs the wild, untamed muscle of Syrah with the refined, polished structure of Petite Sirah. Aromas of baked berry cobble, espresso and roasted nuts rise aggressively from the glass. The palate is full bodied and velvety with rich flavors of jam, toffee, dark chocolate and warm tobacco on the finish. A big, gregarious wine and an excellent value.

AR GUENTOTA MALBEC
A rich and dense Malbec from Belasco de Baquedano Winery in Mendoza, this wine is a brilliant, deep ruby red. The nose is intense and complex with aromas of ripe berry fruit. The palate is smooth with lively acidity, rich flavors of balsamic and vanilla spice all underscored by a flinty minerality. Balanced and flavor dense.

Don’t forget to join us for our free wine tasting! Come by for a pour of the following:

JJ VINCENT BOURGOGNE BLANC
This white Burgundy, or Chardonnay, is a pale yellow with brilliant green accents. The nose is bright and assertive with ripe stone fruit notes along with hints of brioche. The palate is full and rich, offering flavors of peach cobbler and crème brulee. The rich decadence of flavor is balanced by a fresh, balanced acidity and clean finish. Positively delicious!

BODEGAS MONTECILLO RIOJA RESERVA
From one of the greatest Estates in Rioja, this wine offers a complex nose of sweet earth and juicy black fruit. The palate is smooth and balanced with the rustic elegance of the Old World. Black cherry, vanilla and dried herb flavors are supported by supple tannins and a juicy acidity. Enjoy this with braised meat in front of a roaring fire.

SAND POINT MERLOT
Sand Point Family Vineyards is located along a river basin in the heart of California’s Lodi Appellation. Paying exceptional attention to the careful stewardship and cultivation of the land, this wine is crafted to be a fruit forward, easy drinking wine. Bright cherry and raspberry fruit dominate the opening with notes of baking spice, warm chocolate and tasted oak adding depth. A lush palate and soft tannins ensure this is an easy going, enjoyable wine.

FAUST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A tribute to Goethe’s famous masterpiece, Faust is the result of a renewed passion for winemaker Agustin Huneeus. Breaking from his doctrine that wines are a tribute to a great vineyard, Huneeus has made Faust to be a tribute to the Cabernet of Napa Valley, in all its ripe and powerful glory. Smooth and velvety, this wine showcases lush black cherry, plum and cassis fruit while sandalwood and cocoa notes develop on the long and lingering finish.

Close out the week with a visit to our free wine tasting, Friday from 3-7pm. Here’s what we’ll be tasting:

FRANK FAMILY CHARDONNAY
Fresh tropical fruit, marzipan and honeysuckle aromas jump from the glass. The palate is generous and creamy with notes of sweet vanilla, pear and Meyer lemon. The finish is long and balanced developing crisp green apple and ripe citrus zest flavors.

DAUVERGNE RANVIER COTES DU RHONE
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre offers classic Rhone aromas of red fruits and spicy black pepper. A brilliant garnet red, this wine offers solid, yet approachable structure, red and black fruits and hints of spice. The clay-limestone soil of the vineyards provides a cleansing minerality that lingers into the finish.

LA POSTA MALBEC PIZZELLA
This beautiful reddish purple wine offers aromas of black fruits, dark chocolate and warm baking spice. The palate is full bodied with firm but elegant structure. Flavors of black plum, berries and sandalwood keep you coming back again and again. A lively acidity makes this wine an excellent food companion.

FREAKSHOW RED
One of acclaimed Michael David Winery’s big hits, this Lodi blend pairs the wild, untamed muscle of Syrah with the refined, polished structure of Petite Sirah. Aromas of baked berry cobble, espresso and roasted nuts rise aggressively from the glass. The palate is full bodied and velvety with rich flavors of jam, toffee, dark chocolate and warm tobacco on the finish. A big, gregarious wine and an excellent value.