Here’s the awesome lineup for the evening!! FRIDAY & SATURDAY; FEB 24 & 25; 5-7PM La Boutanche – Trollinger Rose 2021 – No Sulfur Added – ORGANIC Trollinger (aka Schiava) from 4th generation winemaker Andi Knauss. He has 18 different plots in the hills of Strümpfelbach, southwest Germany. The La Read more
Bodegas Olivares Rosado Garnacha Jumilla, Spain 2021 Jumilla was one of the few places in Europe spared during the Phylloxera epidemic of the late 1800’s. Virtually everywhere else on the continent, vineyards were devastated. For Jumilla, the key to its vineyards’ survival was their sandy soil—which is anathema to the Read more
Dom. de Pallus Messanges Chinon Rosé Cab Franc 2021 The Story – Winemaker Bertrand Sourdais hails from the sleepy Loire Valley appellation of Chinon, but he made his mark in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, where he earned a reputation for crafting profound wines from the ancient vines at Dominio Read more
Cooper Wine and Spirits Whiskey Tasting and Drawing~Feb 4 2023 Larceny Straight Bourbon 92 Proof – Kentucky – https://www.gentlemenranters.com/whiskey/review/larceny-bourbon/ Heaven Hill released Larceny in 2012. It is a blend of 6-12 yrs old barrels, so it’s a 6 year Bourbon The mash bill for Larceny is the same used for Read more
HERE’S THE SPECIAL GOODNESS WE’RE TASTING TONIGHT ONLY!! Blue Quail Unoaked McFadden Family Vineyards Chardonnay Potter Valley, CA 2022 – This wine was sorely missed as the 2021 vintage ran out back in the summer, but the new 2022 is here! The nose is fresh and bright with orchard fruit Read more
Wine Tasting Jan 20 – 21 2023 Stefano Massone Gavi Masera 2021 Stefano Massone is devoted solely to white winemaking, with vineyards located in the warmer southeastern part of the region in Gavi, where the Cortese grape achieves maximum ripeness. As this varietal tends to be very productive, rigorous vineyard Read more
Scotch Tasting Notes Jan 13-14 2023 GlenAllachie Speyside 8 Year Single Malt We are proud to present the latest expression to join our award-winning core range, The GlenAllachie 8-year-old. Guided by his half-century of experience, Master Distiller Billy Walker has implemented a philosophy of wood innovation and sourced the world’s Read more
History of GlenAllachie Speyside, Glenfarclas Highland, Springbank Campbelton, and Lagavulin Islay – GlenAllachie Distillery – Speyside The GlenAllachie is an independently-owned Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery. It is located a mile or so south of the town of Aberlour and the River Spey itself. A wide range of Single Read more
What are we tasting this weekend?? Gruet Brut N/V Founded in 1984, Gruet Winery specializes in Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines. Family owned and run, the New Mexico-based winery produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines and a small collection of still wines, with roots originating from Gilbert Gruet’s Champagne house Read more
Cooper Wine and Spirit tasting Dec 29 and 30th – 5-7PM J-Y Perard Extravagance Brut Champagne It was in 1635 that the first winegrower of the Pérard family settled in Cernay-Lès-Reims. Since then, generations of winegrowers have followed one. A terroir of old vines where Chardonnay reigns Our lands are characterized Read more