We love hosting our wine tastings for lots of reasons. It’s a great way to introduce you to new wines, to encourage curiosity and exploration, and to take a bit of time to educate you more about wine in general. But it’s also a great chance to simply get to know you. To take a few minutes after what might have been a hard week to relax, socialize and unwind. Wine can be a great ice breaker and a wonderful reminder of the happier, finer things in life. We hope to see you there!

LA CHERTOSA RESERVE CHARDONNAY
Brilliant gold in color, this full bodied and complex Chardonnay offers a rich nose of ripe pear, Golden Delicious apple and hints of brioche. The palate is smooth and slightly creamy with fresh fruit flavors enhanced by notes of toasted oak.

WESTSIDE CROSSING CROSSWORD
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, this wine show a nose of juicy black fruits, cedar and dried herbs. The palate is full and juicy, dominated by flavors of ripe cherry, plum and cassis. Fine grained tannins linger into the smooth finish accompanied by flavors of tobacco and bittersweet chocolate.

LA CHERTOSA RESERVE ZINFANDEL
By selecting Zinfandel grapes from different areas throughout the property, vintners are able to make a “field blend” with enhanced complexity. Extra fermentation time gives this wine enhanced flavor and color extraction giving us a deep ruby red wine with bold cherry and red fruit flavors. Silky and soft with a clean acidity, this wine is a delicious and decadent experience.

THE JACK RED
This Merlot blend from the Columbia Valley in Washington is a playful, approachable wine that is sure to please. Enticing aromas of blackberries and plum lead into a smooth, silky palate full of black cherry and violet flavors.

Come join us this afternoon from 3-7 pm.  Here’s what we’ll be pouring:

SYLVAINE & ALAIN NORMAND MACON LA ROCHE VINEUSE
This is a Chardonnay from southern Burgundy. It opens with a bright and youthful yellow color. Its nose is intense and rich with notes of ripe stone and tropical fruits. The bright fruit notes continue into the palate along with clear undertones of warm spice and a bracing minerality. Full, rich and ripe, this is a standout Chardonnay.

TESSELLAE GSM
A stellar value, this blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre treats you to a dense and delicious ruby colored wine. Vibrant cherry flavors mingle with notes of earth, pepper and dried herbs. The palate shows bright acidity and a chewy texture with easy tannins making this an easy and agreeable sipper.

TESSELLAE CARIGNAN
Carignan is a French grape with a tumultuous past. In the time immediately after the phylloxera epidemic, Carignan was highly valued in the recovery efforts due to its heartiness and high yields. But, like many high yield grapes, quality was allowed to suffer and the grape slipped into obscurity as a minor blending component. However, with effort and age, this grape can produce complex powerful wines such as this one. Black raspberry and ripe cherry flavors dominate with undertones of licorice and spice creating an alluring, luscious taste sensation.

CHATEAU PUECH HAUT LE PRESTIGE
This Grenache-Syrah blend from the Languedoc is a vibrant, balanced and elegant wine. Notes of blackberry, plum, licorice and dried herbs abound on a seductively ripe and smooth palate. Fine tannins and mouthwatering acidity make this an effortlessly drinkable wine, sure to be a hit at any backyard barbecue.

This nonvintage Italian Sparkling wine shows a bright sea shell pink color with fine, frothy mousse. It has a nose of sweet cherry and raspberry with hints of vanilla. The palate is light and soft with ripe red fruit and berry notes and a balanced, clean finish.

SOLENA GRANDE CUVEE PINOT NOIR
This vibrant Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a deep red with a bright fruity nose. Notes of black and purple fruit flavors add richness to the soft palate before giving way to complex notes of bramble, leather and licorice.

RUNQUIST 1448 RED BLEND
Named for the altitude of the Runquist winery, this red is a blend of Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Barbera, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and more. The wine is deeply colored with a bouquet blue fruits, black raspberry, hazelnut and sweet vanilla. Rich and concentrated fruit flavors blend into a smokey toasted oak background while mature tannins ensure this wine will continue to develop with time.

FAMIGLIA BIANCHI MALBEC
One of the premier producers in Argentina, Famiglia Bianchi truly knows how to make Malbec shine. A deep, brooding purple in color this wine has aromas of ripe plums and cherries with hints of sweet baking spice.The palate is full and soft with dark fruit and rich notes of dark chocolate, coffee and vanilla oak. Round tannins and intense, lingering texture will keep you filling your glass.

Today we’re tasting wines from two of California’s powerhouse vineyards. Come by and give them a try!

DELOACH CHARDONNAY
This Russian River Chardonnay was fermented half in French oak and half in stainless steel. This, along with malolactic fermentation, creates a wine that is both rich and lush as well as vibrant and lively. Ripe stone fruit and crisp apple notes are elevated by a bright acidity while notes of lemon curd and brioche fill out the soft, round finish.

DONATI FAMILY VINEYARDS CLARET
This Central Coast red is dubbed “claret” for its use of traditional Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec. The nose offers aromas of cherry, vanilla and toast. The palate is medium bodied and silky with notes of candied cherry and baking spice. This is a versatile wine with a combination of bright acidity and soft tannins making it an easy food pairing.

DONATI FAMILY VINEYARDS MERLOT
Produced from fruit grown in the Paicines appellation in the Central Valley of California, this wine is blended with small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The aromas of dark cherry and cocoa are mirrored in the lush, full bodied palate. Soft tannins add to the velvety mouth feel and carry into the long, lingering finish.

DONATI FAMILY VINEYARDS EZIO CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This is the vineyard’s flagship wine, named after Ezio Donati, the first Donati to be born in the states. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine offers a bold, rich and almost decadent experience. Dark fruits and rich earth dominate the nose while black cherry, warm spice and aged leather mingle on the complex palate. Lush, full tannins and a moderate acidity linger into the long finish.