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Tastings at Great Wine Buys

 

Whether you’re new to the joys of wine or a long-time aficionado, Great Wine Buys has tastings on Friday nights from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

See Special Events for some Special Highlights!

Friday Tastings

Enjoy a themed flight of five top-notch wines, served with fine cheeses and artisan breads. No reservations required, just come on by!

May 10
No tasting

May 17
2009 Bordeaux Redux.
We had a great '09 Bordeaux tasting this time last year. There's still some cool wines around so let's see how the vintage is shaping up a year later. Left bank, right bank, drinkers and agers, let's dive in. $16

May 24
A great lineup for our Third Annual Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff with Cameron, Cristom, Lemelson and Walter Scott in the house. See Special Events for details. Over a dozen wines, only $15.

May 31
Owen Roe Yakima Red vertical 2002-2010
plus the introduction of their new flagship single-vineyard Bordeaux Blends. With winemaker David O'Reilly. Reservations and pre-payment required. See Special Events for details. 12 wines, $65.

Saturday Tastings

The following fine tastings are FREE. Enjoy!

Drop in and try a selection of new arrivals and old favorites from visiting winemakers, local distributors or our own favorite picks off the shelves.

May 4
Return of the Rhône Rangers
- Rhône-inspired reds from California. Tablas Creek, Qupé, Terre Rouge and more.

May 11
New El Corazon releases from Walla Walla -
Happy go-lucky El Corazon winemaker and frontman Spencer Sievers rolls into town to share some new goodies. Carmenere, Syrah, Viognier and more. As always very limited production so come check 'em out while we got 'em. FREE

May 18
Let's row our boat around southern Italy and investigate the local wines. Frappato and Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Negroamaro from Salice Salentino and more. FREE!

May 25
No Tasting. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!


June 1
Memorial Day has come and gone so break out the white pants and let's dive into summer with a cold glass of Rosé! Current favorites from around the world. FREE!