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Wine Tastings

Wine tastings are hosted in the store weekly on Saturdays from 1-5 PM

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June 3rd 2023 Wine Tasting

  • 2022 Bourgeois Sancerre Rosé Les Jeunes Vignes

    (sale price $22.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Produced from 100% Pinot Noir grape, this Rosé goes thru a 24 hour cold maceration and then fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The brilliant deep color captivates you into the stunning layers of red berry flavors before tantalizing the tastebuds with a refreshing salinity and minerality making this the perfect wine to whisk away the summer heat.

  • 2022 Domaine Jean Royer Le Petit Roy

    (sale price $17.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Big and Burly is what you get with this red wine that is a blend of Mouvedre, Grenache and Syrah. Hailing from vineyard sites both in and outside of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and thus, part of the wine is actually a declassified Châteauneuf-du- Pape. This wine enjoys notes of blackberry and crushed herbs followed up by flavors of black pepper and spice. This wine is a perfect pairing with lamb and other red meats.

May 27th 2023 Wine Tasting

  • 2018 Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan L'Aime Chai

    (sale price $19.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    A Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, this enticing red wine from the Cotes de Duras in Southwest France has a bold and peppery style. With plenty of dark fruit this is the ultimate weeknight grilling wine for your summer.

  • 2022 La Croix Gratiot Picpoul de Pinet

    (sale price $13.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    This pleasant and refreshing white wine hails from the Coteaux du Languedoc where the soil is a clay, limestone mixture. Here the Picpoul de Pinet grapes thrives during the warm days and cool nights to off a wine filled with aromas of pear and citrus. On the palate, a slight roundness appears followed by a bright and zesty finish.

May 20th 2023 Wine Tasting

  • 2022 Domaine Gérard Fiou Silex Sancerre

    (sale price $26.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Domaine Gerard Fiou is a small family domaine in the east of the Sancerre appellation in the town of Saint Satur. The soil here is unique as it has a high percentage of silex (flint) which is evident in its intense mineral expression that is distinctly Sancerre. The Gérard Fiou Silex Sancerre is from 63 year old vines planted on the famous flinted hills of Saint Satur on the eastern side of the Sancerre appellation.

  • 2018 Crocus Malbec de Cahors L'Atelier

    (sale price $19.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    This Malbec greets you with a dark, garnet color with fresh aromas of violet, cherry blossom and wildflowers. On the palate, flavors of black cherry, fresh raspberry and ripe blueberries abound leading you into a finish firm with tannins. A stunning value from the south of France.

May13th 2023 Wine Tasting

  • 2019 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Noir Sonoma

    (sale price $29.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    The Crossbarn Pinot Noir has a vibrant ruby red color in the glass and on the nose dark cherry and perfumed violet nuances are powerful, yet elegant. This is a balanced and refined red, which has a long and exciting finish. The Crossbarn label is produced by California Winemaking legend, Paul Hobbs. Hobbs grew up on his family's farm, and from a young age learned to distinguish fruits that were grown in different locations and climates as well as the benefits of a very "hands on" approach to growing. All this eventually led to his ability to create the variety of wines he produces today.

  • 2020 Remi Jobard Bourgogne Cote d'Or "Vieilles Vignes"

    (sale price $49.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    The Jobard Bourgogne Cote d'Or is a “Vielles Vignes” from 40 year old vines from 6 parcels in a certified organic vineyard in Mersault. The nose enjoys riper aromas of apple and pear along with background hints of lemon-lime and soft floral wisps. The suave and round, even seductive, middle weight flavors possess good complexity on the clean, dry and citrusy finale.

May 6th 2023 Wine Tasting

  • 2021 La Val Albariño

    (sale price $17.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    The La Val Albariño delivers aromatic citrus fruit with hints of chalky minerality. Dry on the palate, this wine offers up zesty lemon and Anjou pear flavors. La Val produces its wines soley from the grapes grown on their 150 acre estate. Jose Maria Ureta is a young and extremely well respected winemaker and one definitely making his mark in Rias Baixas. So as the summer arrives and our tastes turn to wines that are refreshing with a clean , racy finish, look no further than La Val Albariño

  • 2021 Tassajara Pinot Noir

    (sale price $15.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Tassajara Pinot Noir comes from sustainably certified vineyards located in Monterey, California. This wine offers up aromas of cherries, blackberries and plums with notes of vanilla, mocha and oak. Once in the mouth this Pinot Noir has a medium-bodied weight, bright red fruit, soft yet structured tannins with a lingering sweet oak finish.

April 29th 2023 Wine Tasting

  • 2021 Domaine Pinson Chablis

    (sale price $31.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Domaine Pinson stands out is one of the oldest families in all of Chablis, having farmed in the village since at least 1640. The Domaine Pinson Chablis is brisk and pure with flavors of lemon and stone leading you into an elegant mineral-infused finish. This wine is farmed from 40 year old Chardonnay vines using sustainable farming practices.

  • 2021 Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir

    (sale price $39.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    The Cristom Vineyards Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir is located 43 miles from the Pacific ocean. Their Mt. Jefferson Cuvée marries whole-cluster and native yeast fermentations with mulit-generational farming. The end result is a wine with a spicy and fresh array of blueberries and dark cherry. The fleshy tannins carry the intense fruit flavors to a long finish with subtle savory notes. The Estate Vineyards of Cristom are farmed biodynamically and certified sustainable.

April 22nd 2023 Wine Tasting

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  • 2021 Domaine Barraud Mâcon Chaintré Les Pierres Polies

    (sale price $28.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    This incredible White Burgundy is from the village of Chaintré in the Macon. Situated on the lower slopes of Chaintré the 30 years old Chardonnay vines thrive in the limestone terroir. Practicing organic farming these grapes are hand-picked and hand-sorted and only use indigenous yeast. This wine is bright with flavors of stone fruit and a lively acidity with a subtle and soft finish.

  • 2022 Domaine Jean Royer Le Petit Roy

    (sale price $17.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Big and Burly is what you get with this red wine that is a blend of Mouvedre, Grenache and Syrah. Hailing from vineyard sites both in and outside of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and thus, part of the wine is actually a declassified Châteauneuf-du- Pape. This wine enjoys notes of blackberry and crushed herbs followed up by flavors of black pepper and spice. This wine is a perfect pairing with lamb and other red meats.

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