Everyday Wine Tasting
September 4th 1-4PM Free
Every Saturday we pour a series of everyday wines for free. Come enjoy new favorites at everyday prices. Do you need an everyday drinking Cabernet?

2007 Faltognano Chianti Montalbano Riserva I Comparini $15
Oakshire Amber

Plus other daily picks…come and try…usually includes a beer

Piedmont: Barbera, Barbaresco, and Barolo
September 3rd 5-8ish pm
$16

2007 Giovanni Rocca Barbera d’Alba Pian Romnaldo
2007 Rapalino Barbera d’Alba Pian Romnaldo
2005 Bruciata Barbaresco Balbo
2005 Vajra Barolo
2005 Reverdito Barolo Moncucco

Bonus Pour $9
You might have heard of Chinato before, but did you know that Cappellano is credited with the creation of this wine? It is an infusion of Barolo with Quinine bark and other spices. The recipe dates back to the late 1800s and is passed down from father to son. The current holder of the recipe is Augusto Cappellano.

NV Cappellano Barolo Chinato

Everyday Wine Tasting
August 28 1-4PM Free
Every Saturday we pour a series of everyday wines for free. Come enjoy new favorites at everyday prices. Do you need an everyday drinking Cabernet?

2008 Butterfield Station Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakshire Amber
Plus other daily picks…come and try…usually includes a beer.

Owner’s Picks
August 27th 5-8 pm
$15

I figure a great way to round out the month is to have an Owner’s Pick tasting. This is a great chance for me to pick out a series of wines that I have tried, that I have enjoyed, but haven’t fit into a tasting theme yet. The flight is awesome. Starting with a sparkler from the Loire Valley, a white Chateauneuf du Pape, then an awesome Oregon Syrah made from my favorite California vineyard, a special Brunello deal, and then end with a red/pinkish sparkling wine from Italy.

NV Catherine & Pierre Breton Vouvray Petillant Brut ‘La Dilettante’
2006 Domaine Bois de Boursan Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
2007 Big Table Farm Syrah White Hawk Vineyard
2003 La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino (Special pricing at tasting)
2009 Elio Perrone Mosto Brachetto

Everyday Wine Tasting
August 21st 1-4PM Free
Every Saturday we pour a series of everyday wines for free. Come enjoy new favorites at everyday prices.
2005 Belle Pente Gewurztraminer
Hoportunity Knocks IPA
Plus other daily picks…come and try…usually includes a beer.

The Wines of Sicily
August 20th 5-9 pm
$18 for six wines

First remember that the great thing about focused tastings is that it is a great opportunity to try wines you haven’t had, aren’t used to, and to educate your palate. This week we will focus on Sicily. It is the long lost cousin of Italy and though closer to Africa, the wine making traditions are century old. On this day we will highlight whites, reds, blends, single varietals, compare wine making styles (tank versus amphora), among other things.

2008 Benanti Bianco di Caselle (100% Carricante)
2008 Valle dell’Acate Il Frappato VF
2007 COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria
2007 COS Pithos
2004 Valle dell’Acate Tane IGT
2008 Occhipinti SP68 IGT

Bonus Pour $5
2005 Gulfi di Vito Catania Nero d’Avola Nerosanlore
WA 95 Points “Everything comes together in spectacular style in the 2005 Nerosanlore, Gulfi’s most extravagant Nero d’Avola. This is another large-scaled offering, yet all of the elements of a great wine are present. Beautifully delineated aromatics meld into deep layers of dark fruit, violets, chocolate, spices and minerals. A gorgeous, seamless wine, the Nerosanlore boasts sensational purity in an utterly compelling style. It is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022.”

Everyday Wine Tasting
August 14th 1-4PM Free
Every Saturday we pour a series of everyday wines for free. Come enjoy new favorites at everyday prices.
2005 Belle Pente Gewurztraminer
Hoportunity Knocks IPA
Plus other daily picks…come and try…usually includes a beer.

French Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting
4 Champagnes and 2 sparklers
August 13th 5-8 PM $18 + 20+ year old bonus pour

NV Thierrey Triolet Brut
NV J.L. Vergnon Brut Brand Cru Blanc de Blancs
NV Jose Michel Brut Pinot Meunier
NV Andre et Michel Quenard Petillant de Savoie
NV Eugene Carrel Vin de Savoie Brut Rose

Bonus $10
1988 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Rare Vintage
That’s right, 1988. Veuve Clicquot holds back wine to release a late disgorgement under the Rare Vintage label. This wine is comprised of 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay. 1988 was a great vintage for Champagne and this wine in particular has received scores between 92 and 95 from varying critics. The original release of this wine was in 1997 and now we have the second coming with this late disgorgement, labeled Rare Vintage. Enjoy over the next 5-10 years.

tba

Everyday Wine Tasting
August 7th 1-4PM Free
Every Saturday we pour a series of everyday wines for free. Come enjoy new favorites at everyday prices.
2007 Witness Tree Pinot Blanc
Hoportunity Knocks IPA
Daily picks…come and try…usually includes a beer.