Let’s visit the south of France once more before summer’s end, and explore the whites of Provence and the Rhône. A fun tasting the past two summers, there’s some cool stuff of the beaten path. Châteauneuf du Pape, Cassis, the very rare Palette and more. $17
Quick, before summer ends, let’s drink some of our favorite Oregon Whites: Cameron Giovanni, Belle Pente Muscat, Four Graces Pinot Blanc & more. FREE
Tempranillo is such a chameleon varietal and its flavor can differ dramatically depending on where it’s grown and how it’s vinified. Come taste the difference between Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro and more. $15
It’s a great shoulder season red and we have lots that we like, come grab a taste. Chinon, Anjou, Saumur and a sparkling! FREE
For many the pinnacle of Zin, we’ll pour a variety of vineyards including Rattlesnake Ridge, Estate, Mead Ranch and more. $20
Rioja from two benchmark producers: Cune and La Rioja Alta. Blanco, Crianza, Reserva and more. FREE
Mike DeMarte and Zancanella Imports supply us with lots of great Tuscans, come taste what we mean. Montalcino, Montepulciano, Chiantis. FREE
Italian Winemaker Lorenzo Gatteschi is in town and will pour wines from his Podere Ciona estate as well as other fine Small Vineyards Italians. FREE
The legendary Ewald Moseler makes a triumphant return with new wines from the Rheingau, Franken and of course Mosel. Rieslings dry to fruity, plus that rarely seen varietal, Silvaner. FREE
We were planning for a vintage Port tasting but then saw the weather forecast so... how about some more cold crisp whites, specifically Sauvignon Blanc: Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé, Bordeaux, Austria and Slovenia. Ahhh....refreshing! $13
