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
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
Bordeaux New Arrivals In Time for Holiday Enjoyment by Gary Cummins, Cooper Wine Educator & Specialist * 2020 Chateau Beaumont, Haut Medoc ~$26.99 buy 6 btls of this $21.59 Located on the left bank of the Gironde, between the Read more
Martha Stouman, Negroamaro Rosato (Rose) Vintage No.1 – Once Martha Stoumen is thinking out of the box – she’s inviting us to join her sand box with an amazing rose . The grape Negroamaro originates from Italy. This are old vines transplanted from Puglia, Italy and the wine is stunning. Read more
Ronco delle Betulle Ribolla Gialla, Friuli, Italy 2020 The Winery – As early as 1068 the Augustinian monks first, and later the Benedictines and Dominicans, understood the generous essence of the hills surrounding the Abbey and introduced the cultivation of vines and olives. In 1967 Giovanbattista Adami bought a small Read more
Wine Tasting Notes December 2nd and 3rd, 2022 Bohigas Cava Brut Reserva – Catalonia, Spain About – The Bohigas family can trace its roots at the same site in Catalonia to the 13th century. The latest chapter of the story really began in the 1930s when the great-uncle of the Read more
Domaine Michel Vattan Sancerre M.K. 2021 – Organic The Producer – Our Estate is located in Maimbray, in the town of Sury En Vaux, 7 km north-west of Sancerre and 200 km south of Paris. It exists since 3 generations. Family farming since 1930, it has progressively increased from 2 Read more
by Gary Cummins, Wine Educator and Industry Specialist Wines for Thanksgiving Festivities Since Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a National Holiday back in 1863, it’s been one of the most beloved U.S. celebrations of the year. And, why not? It’s the perfect holiday; time with family and friends, shared stories, football on TV, a Read more
Kante Italian Chardonnay Reggie Red Blend Tyee Wine Estate Barrel Select Pinot, Willamette Omen Cabernet