1. Smockshop Band Rose of Zinfandel 2018 $29.99 Kevin’s Notes: This is my FAVORITE Rose! This is a delicious dry fruit bomb with flavors of cranberry and blood orange backed with a tantalizing texture and long finish. This NOT white Zinfandel from the 80’ and 90’s. It’s a taste profile Read more…
Crowley Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2017 Cooper’s Price $25.99 Crowley Wines only produces 2,500 cases annually. Their small size allows for a hands-on approach from vineyard to barrel. They visit each vineyard site throughout the year and work closely with their growers to achieve a natural balance in the grapes. At Read more…
1. HugelWeine Gruner Veltliner, Austria 2018 This is a young family-run winery located in the northeast of Austria, in Ketzelsdorf-Poysdorf. The owners Sylvia and Martin Hugl aim to produce fruity, full-bodied wines that are typical of the region and the soils. They use of the experience of their parents and Read more…
1. Château La Mascaronne, Quat Saisons Rose 2018 Château La Mascaronne is owned by Tom Bove. He was born and raised in Indiana. The 72-year-old American engineer and businessman–turned–wine producer continues to buy and restore neglected Provence wine estates such as this Chateau. Bove has a rare touch. In 1993, Read more…
1. Domaine Lelievre, Côtes de Toul Gris de Toul 2018 The Region – Cote de Toul: Roughly half way between Champagne and Alsace, in s straight line between Paris and Strasbourg, is the Côtes de Toul. Grapes have been grown there since the Romans nearly 2000 years ago. Wine Education: Read more…
Tasting Notes May 3rd, 2019 Education: Tequila vs Mezcal. One thing to remember, all Tequila is Mezcal, but not all Mezcal is Tequila. Mezcal is a term that applies to any spirit distilled from agave. “Tequila” is a reference to a specific town within the Mexican state of Jalisco. Read more…
April 26th, 2019 6 Bar California Methode Champenoise Brut Education: Methode Champenoise, also known as Methode Traditionelle, is the conventional method used in the Champagne region of France to produce sparkling wine. It’s a labor-intensive process whereby wine undergoes a secondary fermentation inside the bottle, creating bubbles. “Brut” is a Read more…
April 19th, 2019 Anne Amie “Cuvee A” Willamette Rose – Midnight Saignee is a dry, deeply fruity wine, layered with complex Pinot noir character. A saignee requires timing and balance, and like much of harvest, the right moment often occurs late at night. We produce a limited amount of this wine Read more…
Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna – Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia producing archetypal wines from native varietals. The winery was founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas and was the first on the island to pursue quality over quantity. Today, the Argiolas family is recognized Read more…
1.Nortico Alvarinho – Ask anyone for the best Alvarinho in Portugal and people will point to the extreme north to the sub-region of Moncao and Melgao, right on the border with Spain. Nortico Alvarinho is a superb example of the grapes hallmarks: fresh citrus, peach and tropical fruit aromas paired Read more…