Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free wine tasting! Here’s what we’ll be pouring from 3-7pm:

BRUNN GRUNER VELTLINER
Gruner Veltliner is the signature grape of Austria, producing spicy, vibrant white wines. Hand harvested in small batches from the Estate’s vineyards, the grapes are pressed and then aged for a short time in large Slovenian casks, imparting a gentle, delicate oak touch. The palate is light and acidic with abundant citrus and green apple flavors along with clean mineral notes and a classic white pepper finish.

SAN FELICE CHIANTI CLASSICO
Chianti Classico is a small, independent appellation within the greater Chianti region. Chianti Classico wines must be a minimum of 80% Sangiovese, allowing only other red varietals to complete the blend. Medium-bodied with a dry earthy elegance, this wine presents notes of red cherry, raspberry and sweet dried violets. Delicate tannins and a fresh acidity make this wine a superb and effortless food companion.

PICULIT NERI RED
This red blend hails from delle Venezie in northeastern Italy (an area that includes Veneto, Fruili-Venezia Giulia and Trentino). The palate is plump and soft with sour cherry and moist earth flavors. The finish is medium in length and has a pleasant cleansing quality.

COOLE SWAN SUPERIOR IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR
As a nod to St. Patrick’s Day, we’re pouring some delicious Irish Cream. A blend of single malt Irish whiskey, white Belgian chocolate and natural dairy cream, this liqueur is smooth, sweet and decadent. Spicy notes from the whiskey mingle with flavors of vanilla, cocoa and sweet cream creating an experience that is warm, rich and satisfying.

MOULIN DE GASSAC GUILHEM ROSE
This blend of Syrah and Carignan is made by the direct press method, where whole red grapes are crushed and pressed at the same time resulting in very pale, pink juice. The nose bright with wild strawberries and raspberries with gentle floral accents. The palate is light, crisp and clean with more red berry fruit, hints of citrus zest add a lingering minerality. This wine is just begging for Spring to hurry up!

TEMPERMENTO BOBAL
Bobal is a grape indigenous to the Valencia region in Spain. Typically used as a blending grape in bulk wine, it has started to receive more attention on its own, producing dense and chewy wines. This wine is full-bodied with rugged texture and a wealth of dark baked berry flavors, fading to rich, toasted oak notes.

LOCA LINDA MALBEC
These grapes came from low yield vineyards in the Uco Calley, Mendoza. The warm climate of this valley is ideal for developing aromas and structure. Medium bodied with easy tannins, the palate expresses plentiful black cherry and raspberry fruit with hints of violets and toasted vanilla on the finish.

LES HERETIQUES RED
The south of France is a gold mine for great value wines. The wine rules are more relaxed in these areas allowing vintners to be more creative with their vineyards and varietals. This flexibility often translates to cost savings that are passed on to consumers. This Minervois wine is 100% Carignan and will surprise you with its depth and energy. Medium-bodied with strong, but easy tannins, this wine is unoaked, leaving pure and plentiful ripe berry fruit to fill out the palate.

BANSHEE SAUVIGNON BLANC
The cool climate and plentiful sun of Sonoma County offers up fruit that is ripe and balanced. This medium-bodied wine has a brisk, lively palate full of vibrant pear, green apple and lemon meringue flavors with a delicate honeysuckle finish.

R BLEND BY RAYMOND 
This field blends is a throwback to the days when vineyards were planted with many different varietals and the grapes were all picked and vinified together. A blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel, this wine presents a concentrated and complex profile. Medium to full-bodied, this wine presents layers of cherry, strawberry, raspberry and warm spice.

MORDECAI BANSHEE RED
This blend used Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel to lend it weight and structure. Merlot, Carignan, Cabernet France and Cinsault add depth and complexity. Ripe red and blue fruits are accompanied by dried herbs and spiced blackberry liqueur. Round and plush, this wine is a pleasant and satisfying drink.

FREAKSHOW RED
One of acclaimed Michael David Winery’s big hits, this Lodi blend pairs the wild, untamed muscle of Syrah with the refined, polished structure of Petite Sirah. Aromas of baked berry cobble, espresso and roasted nuts rise aggressively from the glass. The palate is full bodied and velvety with rich flavors of jam, toffee, dark chocolate and warm tobacco on the finish. A big, gregarious wine and an excellent value.

We have some tasty juice for you to try this week! Swing by between 3-7 pm to do some sampling!

BLINDFOLD
This creative white blend, from The Prisoner Wine Company, begins with a base of Chardonnay, fleshed out with aromatic varietals like Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Marsanne. Complex and intriguing, this wine offers a nose of honeysuckle and grilled stone fruit. Th palate is rich and creamy, but is balanced by a fresh acidity. Flavors of toasted hazelnut, citrus zest and creme brulee carry you into a soft, mineral driven finish.

SALDO
Saldo is The Prisoner Wine Company’s answer to the classic California Zinfandel. It is sourced from old vine, dry farmed vineyards, producing concentrated complex fruit. Deeply colored with aromas of blackberry, plum and clove, this wine maintains a balanced, mouthwatering acidity. The palate is velvety and full with flavors of sweet chocolate, ripe cherry and vanilla lingering into the finish.

MERCER MERLOT
This Merlot is elegant, yet powerful. It opens with notes of ripe cherries and blackberries underscored by hints of warm baking spice. The palate is full and round, supported by velvety tannins and a balanced acidity that makes this an excellent dinner companion.

MERCER CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Sourced from Mercer’s estate vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation of southern Washington, this Cabernet offers a juicy nose of blueberry, plum and blackberry jam. This lush fruitiness is complemented by rich notes of tobacco, vanilla and caramel. The palate is sleek and velvety with additional jammy fruit and a hint of dried mint on the finish.

Our fourth wine this week will be a surprise wine hand-picked by Sanjay. Stop by to see what it is and try our entire excellent line up!

JOSEPH MELLOT SANCERRE “LA CHATELLENIE”
This 100% Sauvignon Blanc comes from vineyards with flint-rich clay soils, giving this wine a characteristic gunflint flavor. Pale gold with greenish highlights, this wine offers a rich nose of citrus and tropical fruits. The palate is bright and cheerful with a lively acidity and clean mineraliity that begs for an pairing of shellfish and soft cheese.

PURPLE HANDS PINOT NOIR
There is a reason that the Willamette Valley in Oregon has earned international reputation name for excellent Pinot Noir. The climate and terrior of the area produces fruit that is bold, forward-flavored and yet still balanced and elegant. This fine example carries loads of succulent fruits, like cherries and plums. Warm spice and hints of cherry cola add a depth and richness that lingers on the smooth, silky palate. Effortlessly drinkable!

GIBBS MERLOT
Sourcing the fruit from valley floor vineyards of Oakville, Napa, ensures optimal ripeness of the grapes. That ripeness, along with extended maceration (immersion of grape skins in juice) produces a wine that is boldly colored with firm, well-formed tannins. A complex palate of blue and black fruits, baking spice and dark chocolate gives you a round, juicy texture and long, silky finish.