Dietary restrictions can make it difficult to enjoy the things you love, and wine is no different. Grapes are naturally gluten free, though, so what’s the deal? Even though wine itself is gluten free, red wines – in some cases – are aged within barrels that are sealed using wheat paste, leading to the possibility […]
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Don’t Miss Out! If you have not been to one of our in-store “Meet the Winemaker” events, well you are missing out on a relaxed informal chance to meet and taste with a winemaker. We are very fortunate to live in a state that many winemakers from around the world enjoy the opportunity to come
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Pratsch Rosè With warmer days on the horizon, it’s time I shared one of my favorite affordable rosès with you. Forget Provence. My rosè exploration has been focused on Austria for the last few Summers. It’s hard to find a better value in this category than Pratsch Rosè. The Pratch family takes the utmost care
Esser Vineyards Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is one of those varieties that seems to go with everything. You can pair it with a vast array of food, and its light, low tannin profile makes it an easy choice to sip on its own. I get requests for Pinot recommendations under $15 all the time, and
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JOUR DE SOIF BOURGUEIL 2021 It’s unsurprising that so many people are incorporating Cabernet Franc in their regular rotation due to its versatility and the consistent quality of wine that can be produced from the grape. Winemaker Pierre Gauthier is the fifth generation to run his organically certified family winery east of Bourgeuil, in the
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VAGLIO BLANCO 2019 Tucked in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina you can find the vineyards of Vaglio winery. The property was founded in 2013 by José Lovaglio Balbo, son of famed winemaker, Susanna Balbo- the first woman to earn an enology degree in Argentina. José aims to highlight the various microclimates of Northern Mendoza
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Monte Bernardi ‘Italia Ti Adoro’ Everyone has their favorite Italian wine region. From the world-class Nebbiolo and Barbera grown in Piedmont, to Tuscan Sangiovese blends, and bold Sicilian varietals in the south, you can find wine worth falling in love with throughout Italy. Yet, if you find yourself unable to decide, reach for this biodynamically
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Evolúció Furmint 2019 It’s one of the oldest designated wine regions in the world and home to perhaps the most celebrated dessert wines in existence. The Hungarian region of Tokaj doesn’t strictly produce sweet wines though, some of the greatest values can be found in their dry versions of Furmint. I am excited to incorporate
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Elena Walch Rosé 20/26 With the relentless July heat upon us, seek solace in a cool glass of Elena Walch Rosé! In 2012, I had one of my first “ah-ha” wine moments tasting through Elena Walch’s stunning line-up. Along with her daughters, Julia and Karoline, Elena has created one of the leading estates in northern
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Mercat Brut Nature Cava In my experience, most wine drinkers are buying sparkling wine for their weekend mimosas and the occasional celebratory toast, yet the potential for these bubbling bottles of deliciousness is endless! Sparkling wine is a perfect pairing option for a wide array of food and can be used as a cocktail base
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