Saturday Wine Tastings
Every Saturday afternoon (noon until 8 pm), we will open a few
bottles of wine for a tasting and discussion. E-mail us
if you wish to receive notice and a description of the wines we'll be tasting each week.
Tentative schedule:
2/4/12 - International + Port
- Mâcon-Villages, Cave Charnay-les-Mâcon, 2010 ($15.98)
- Killer Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, 2010 (reg $12.99; sale
$10.98)
- Pousada LBV Port, 2001
2/11/12 - International
- Cameron-Hughes Pinot Noir Lot 110, Carneros, 2007 (reg $22.99; sale
$19.99)
- La Badiolo Acquagiusta Rosso, Maremma Toscana IGT, 2007 ($17.99)
WS92!
- Casteggio Sangue di Giuda DOC, 2010 ($11.99)
2/18/12 - International
- Domaine Michelot Bourgogne Blanc, 2009 ($22.99) - Meursault for $23?
Sort of.
- Caccione Barbaresco, 2008 (reg $22.99; sale $19.98)
2/25/12 - International
- Chateau Haut-Barrail, Médoc Cru Bourgeois, 2009 ($16.79)
- Fattoria di Fubbiano San Gennaro, Colline Lucchesi, 2007 ($24.99)
3/3/12 - International
- High Note Merlot 2006
- Mas Doix Salanques, Priorat-Spain, 2008 ($32.99)
Coming soon: Argentine wines from Alex Elman; Marsannay Blanc "Les Champs
Perdrix," Marc Roy,
2008 ($33.99); Toscolo Chianti; Chateau Arnaucosse;
Costa al Sole Montepulciano and Sangiovese; Caccione Nebbiolo and Barbera;
Collemattoni Rosso di Montalcino, 2008 ($24.99)
Recent Tastings
1/28/12 - International Reds + Cognac
- Chateau Garineau Bordeaux Rouge, (reg $11.99; sale $9.98)
- Casa Al Vento Gaiole Toscana Rosso, 2009 (reg $18.99; sale $16.79)
- A. Hardy Cognac V.S.O.P. ($29.99)
1/21/12 - International
- Mezzaluna Gavi, 2010 ($15.89)
- Bleasdale Shiraz "Bremerview,"
Langhorne Creek, 2008 ($17.99)
1/14/12 - International
- Casa Al Vento "Aria" Chianti Classico ($19.99)
- Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett, Mosel,
2008 ($21.99)
1/7/12 - International Reds
- CAOBA Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva (reg $16.99; sale $14.98)
- Abbona Dolcetto "Pappa Celso," 2009 ($24.99) - WA 90
12/17/11 - International - our last tasting of the year
- Duval-Leroy Brut NV ($36.99)
- Bonaventure Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2010 (Reg $19.99; Sale
$17.99)
- Obala Rioja Crianza, 2008 ($20.99)
12/10/11 - International
- Ployez-Jacquemart
Brut NV "Marie Weiss," (reg. $39.99; sale $34.99)
- Bonaventure Merlot, Napa, 2010 ($16.99)
- Joseph Family Vineyards 3 Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander
Valley, 2007 ($22.99)
12/3/11 - International
- Riondo Prosecco "Punto Rosso," 2010 ($15.99)
- Melville Pinot Noir "Verna's Vineyard," 2010 ($27.99)
11/26/11 - International
- Saveé Sea Pinot Noir, Waipara-New Zealand, 2009 ($15.99)
- Mas de Gourgonnier Baux de Provence, 2009 ($15.99)
11/19/11 - Great Wines for Thanksgiving
- Clos Julien Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 2009 ($15.99)
- Savigny-Larières Premier Cru, Camus-Bruchon & Fils, 2008
($39.99)
11/12/11 - International
- Sodaro Cabernet Sauvignon "Felicity," 2006 (reg. $56.99;
sale $44.98)
- Sodaro Estate Blend Private Reserve 2005 (reg. $74.99; sale $59.98)
11/5/11 - Location, location, location
- Chime Pinot Noir, California, 2009 ($13.99)
- Chime Pinot Noir, Sonoma, 2009 ($19.99)
10/29/11 - International
- Bourassa Cabernet Sauvignon "Synergy," 2007 (reg $23.99;
sale $20.99)
- Jung Kabinett Riesling, Rheingau, 2009 ($15.99)
10/22/11 - International
- Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2009 ($13.99)
- Sasso di Dante Brunello di Montalcino, 2006 (reg label $60; net
$34.99)
10/15/11 - International
- 30 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc, California, 2010 (Reg $13.99; Sale
$11.98)
- Maure de Autor Spanish Blend, Ribiera Sacra, 2009 (Reg $45; Sale
$39.99)
10/8/11 - International
- Croce Lillium Muller Thürgau, Alto Adige-Italy, 2010 ($11.99)
- Foho (Casal Al Vento) Chianti Classico Riserva, 2007 ($29.98)
10/1/11 International
- Sbragia Family Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley - Sonoma, 2009
($19.99)
- Château Haut Terrasson Bordeaux Supèrieur, 2009 (reg $13.99; sale
$11.98)
9/24/11 - California
- Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 ($12.99)
- Summers Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa, 2006 (reg.
$65; Sale $45.99)
9/17/11 - International
- Croce Pinot Grigio, 2010
($15.99)
- Bremner Bay Pinot Noir (reg $27.99; sale $24.99)
9/10/11 - International
- Bogatell Grenache Blanc, Terra Alta/Catalonia/Spain, 2010 ($14.95)
- Bourgogne Rouge, Agnès Paquet, 2009 ($18.69)
9/3/11 - International
- Heindel Grüner Veltliner, 2010 ($19.99)
- Cloud Dancer Pinot Noir (reg $16.99; sale $14.98)
8/27/11 - Italy
- Cantina del Castello Soave Classico, 2009 ($16.99)
- Argiano Toscano Non Confunditur (Do not get confused), 2008 ($22.99)
8/20/11 - International
- Sant Andrea Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 2009 ($12.99)
- Lys Royal Côtes du
Rhône
Rosé, 2010 (reg $11.99; sale $9.98)
8/13/11 - International
- Vinaia Pinot Grigio, Trentino, 2010 ($18.69)
- Maipe Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, 2009 ($16.99)
8/6/11 - International
- Chateau Graville Lacoste Blanc, Graves, 2010 ($19.99)
- Bliss Rosé, Mendocino, 2010 ($10.98)
7/30/11 - French Summer Wines
- Chateau Thieuley Bordeaux Blanc Supèrier, 2009 ($14.95)
- Raymond Morin Rosé D'Anjou, 2010 (reg $12.99; sale $10.98)
- Señor White Sangria, June-2011 ($8.99/750ml; $14.95/1.5L)
7/23/11 - California
- Cameron Hughes Chardonnay, 2009 ($14.95)
- Cameron Hughes Meritage Red, 2009 ($14.95)
7/16/11 - International
- Michel Briday Rully Blanc, Cote de
Chalonnaise, 2009 ($25.99)
- Copain Rosé of Pinot Noir. Mendocino, 2010 ($19.99)
7/9/11 - International
- Domaine Margalleau Vouvray Sec, 2009 ($18.69)
- Rockslide Road Cabernet Sauvignon, North
Coast, 2009
($13.99)
7/2/11 - French White & Rosé
- Barr-Nunn Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 (reg. $11.99;
sale:$9.98)
- Lauverjat Sancerre Rosé of
Pinot Noir, 2010 ($19.99)
6/25/11 - International
- Via Amanti Soave, 2009 (reg.
$14.99; sale:$11.98)
- Revelry Vintners "The Reveler,"
2008 ($18.69)
6/18/11 - International
- Deybach Cremant de Alsace Brut (reg $19.99; sale $16.99)
- Gimonnet-Gonet Brut Tradition (reg. $45.99; sale $39.98)
- White Rose Estate Pinot Noir "Mercotti's
Milieu," Willamette-OR, 2007 ($24.99)
6/11/11 - The Wines of Eagle Eye Vineyards
- Eagle Eye Sauvignon Blanc ($22.99)
- Eagle Eye Infatuation ($19.99)
- Eagle Eye Voluptuous ($24.99)
- Eagle Eye Cabernet Sauvignon ($27.99)
- Eagle Eye Muscat Canelli ($19.99
6/4/11 - International
- Barr-Nunn
Rosé of Grenache, 2010 (reg. $11.99; sale:$9.98)
- Messenger Shiraz/Cab
- Domaine des Nugues Sparkling Gamay "Made by G,"
NV (reg $22.99; sale $19.99)
5/28/11 - International
- Domaine Herve Seguin Pouilly Fumé
(reg 23.99; sale $20.98)
- Tiezzi Rosso di Montalcino, 2009 ($19.99)
- Bodegas Oliveros Sangria ($7.98/Liter; $11.25/1.5L;
$18.69/3L box)
5/21/11 - France
- Olivier Thiernon Sancerre (reg $22.99; sale $19.98)
- Fleurie, Domaine des Nugues, 2007 ($19.99)
5/14/11 - International
- Saintsbury Vincent Vin Gris Rosé,
2009 ($16.99)
- Messenger Shiraz, NV ($13.98)
5/7/11 - International
- Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 ($16.99)
- Chateau Greysac, Médoc,
2006 ($18.99/750ml; $9.99/375ml)
4/30/11 - International
- Domaine Seysseles Chiroubles (Cru Beaujolais) "Clos Farges," 2009 ($19.99)
- Salentein Malbec Reserva, 2009 ($18.99)
4/23/11 - Australian Value Blends and a Red Bordeaux
- Heart of Hearts Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc (reg. $11.98; sale $9.98)
- Heart of Hearts Shiraz/Cabernet (reg. $11.98; sale $9.98)
- Chateau Simard, St. Emilion, 1999 ($24.99)
4/16/11 - International
- Hanna Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, 2009
($16.99)
- Gonnet Côtes du Rhône, 2007 ($13.99)
- Gonnet Chateauneuf du Pape, 2007 ($45.99)
4/9/11 - Australian Value Wines and a New Zealand Pinot
- Heart of Hearts Chardonnay (reg. $11.98; sale $9.98)
- Heart of Hearts Shiraz (reg. $11.98; sale $9.98)
- Mt. Beautiful Pinot Noir, 2009 ($22.99)
4/2/11 - French Value Wines and a California Cab
- Barr Nunn Chardonnay ($9.98)
- Barr Nunn Merlot ($9.98)
- Orbit Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2008 (reg
$20.99; sale $17.98)
3/26/11 - Italy
- Drusian Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore Brut, NV
($16.99)
- Il Pazzo di Luca Rosso Veronese, 2009 ($10.98)
3/19/11 - International
- Melville Pinot Noir "Verna's Vineyard,"
2009 ($24.99)
- Domaine Faillenc Sainte Marie, Corbieres, 2007 ($16.99)
3/12/11 - International
- Chinon Blanc, Couly-Duthiel, 2009 ($24.99)
- Orbit Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2008 (reg $22.99;
sale $19.98)
3/5/11 - International
- Passo Primo Ripasso Valpolicella, 2008 ($19.99)
- Albertina Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve,
Mendocino, 2007 ($23.99)
2/26/11 - France
- Sancerre, Serge Laporte, 2009 ($24.99)
- Mas de Gourgonnier Reserve du Mas, Les Beaux de Provence,
2007 ($25.99)
2/19/11 - France
- Macon-Solutré, Philippe Aurigue, 2009 ($14.99)
- Chateau Rocher Corbin, Montagne St.-Emilion, 2005 ($27.99)
2/5/11 - American
- Chateau Grand Traverse Dry Riesling, Michigan, 2008
($16.99)
- Haywood Zinfandel Los Chamizal Vineyard, 2006 ($25.98)
2/12/11 - California
- Rockslide Road Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, 2009
($14.99)
- Fisticuffs Cabernet, 2007 ($33.99)
1/29/11 - Barolo
- Azienda Agricola Gabutti 2005 Barolo
"Serralunga," ($45.99)
- Azienda Agricola Gabutti 2005 Barolo
"Margheria," ($51.99)
1/22/11 - International
- Salexis Chardonnay, 2005 ($29.99; sale $24.99)
- Sileni Pinot Noir, 2010 ($15.99)
1/15/11 - International
- Rockslide Road Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, 2009 ($13.99)
- Chave Côtes du
Rhône "Mon Coeur," 2008 ($20.99)
1/8/11 - International
- Fog Crest Chardonnay Laguna West, Russian River Valley,
2009 ($27.99)
- Petra Zingari, 2008 ($15.99)
12/18/10 - International - the last Saturday tasting
of 2010
- Pierre Moncuit Brut Blanc de Blancs Hugues de Coulmet NV
($39.99)
- Lion's Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, 2008
($18.69)
- Chateau Gaudin, Pauillac, 2006 ($35.99)
12/11/10 - California
- Stealth Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, 2008 ($34.99)
- Rockslide Road Zinfancel, Sonoma, 2007 ($15.98)
- Bourassa Cabernet Sauvignon "Synergy," 2006
($19.99)
12/4/10 - International
- Ritratti Pinot Grigio, 2009 ($18.69)
- Robert Foley "The Griffin," 2008 ($34.99)
11/27/10 - Italy
- Castello di Porcia Pinot Grigio, 2009 ($14.99)
- Le Bèrne Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, 2006 ($29.99)
11/20/10 - International - great with turkey!
- Pasquero Arneis, 2008 ($19.99)
- Forefront (Pine Ridge) Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 ($19.99)
- KEO St. John Commandaria Greek Dessert Wine ($22.99)
11/13/10 - Aussie Wines +
- The Messenger Sauvignon Blanc Reserve ($16.99)
- Domaine des Gardioles, Corbieres - Languedoc, 2007
($12.99)
- The Messenger Shiraz Reserve ($17.99)
11/6/10 - International
- Domaine Thomas St. Veran, 2009 ($19.99)
- The Messenger Pinot Noir Reserve ($17.99)
- Caro Amancaya Malbec/Cab, Rothschild/Catena, 2008
($19.99)
10/30/10 - International
- Iris Hill Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2007 ($17.99)
- Casa Emma Chianti Classico, 2007 (17.99)
10/23/10 - California Beauties
- Freemark Abbey Chardonnay, Napa, 2009 ($19.99)
- Ray's Station Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2007 ($16.99)
10/16/10 - International
- Fontana Luna Mater Frascatti ($23.99)
- Baccharis Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, 2006 ($19.99)
10/9/10 - White and Red Burgundies
- St. Veran, Domaine Nembrets, 2009 ($19.99)
- Lignier-Michelot Bourgogne Rouge, 2008 ($27.99)
10/2/10 - International
- Three Saints (Dierberg) Chardonnay, 2007 ($19.99)
- Villa
Caccione Nebbiolo D'Alba, 2007 ($16.99)
9/25/10 - Wines of Greece
- Boutari Moschofilero, 2009 ($15.99)
- Vaeni Naoussa Xinomavro Naoussa, 2004 ($13.99)
9/11/10 - International Values
- Montgras Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, 2009 ($9.35)
- Montgras Chardonnay Reserva, 2009 ($9.35)
- Montebuena Rioja, 2009 ($11.99)
9/18/10 - International
- Ch. Lucas, Lussac-St.-Emilion, 2005 ($19.99)
- Vinifera Cabernet (Andy Beckstoffer), Napa,
($24.99)
9/4/10 - International
-
Matua Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 ($11.99)
- Villa Caccione Barbera D'Alba, 2008 ($16.99)
8/21/10 - International
- Bordeaux Rosé, Chateau de
Fontenille Claret, 2009 ($13.59)
-
Vicarin Zinfandel, 2007 ($21.99; sale $19.99)
8/28/10 - International
- Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc, 2009
- Villa Caccione Dolcetto D'Alba, 2009 ($12.99)
8/14/10 - International
- Villacezan "Molendores," Spanish Rosé ($15.99)
- Faiveley Bourgogne Blanc, 2007 ($19.99)
8/7/10 - Values from Italy
- Anselmi Bianco, 2009 ($15.99)
- Corfinium Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 2006? ($14.99)
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