This weekend we are bringing together some new faces and some old friends from the Côte du Rhône for a little tasting. Join us and try a fine selection of spicy rouge, flavorful blanc, and crisp rosé that are a perfect match for our summer weather. We’ve even imported a genuine Frenchman for the occasion. Come rendezvous at the wine shop and refresh yourself.

2011 in fine, Rosé $11
80% Grenache, 20% Cinsault
In Fine is the baby project from Raphael Trouiller, rising star of the Ventoux Domaine de Cascavel. This small biodynamic sustainably farmed estate sits nestled in the shadow of Mt Ventoux allowing the grapes to slowly ripen. The rosé is new to the shop. Come check it out with us.
 
2009 Ogier, Heritages Blanc $13
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Viognier
This Rhone Blanc from a noted Chateau Neuf producer offers an ample and round body with aromas of white peach, and pears.
 
2009 Ted the Mule, Cote de Ventoux $11
Syrah, Grenache
A little play on words, Ted the Mule is a bit stubborn and thick but ultimately delicious smoky and earthy Rhone Red.
 
2010 Ogier, Heritages Rouge $13
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
A good value spicy Rhône with lots of earthy fruit.
 
2008 Domaine des Florets, Gigondas Tradition $26
Grenache 80%, Syrah 10%, Mourvèdre 5%, Cinsault 5%,
From an eight acre biodynamic estate, the Forlets Tradition comes from older vines with an average age of 60 years. The harvest is picked and sorted by hand at prime maturity. It is a blend of the 4 typical grape of the Gigondas appellation. Grenache brings the strength, fat and softness, the Syrah brings elegance and fruit, the Mourvèdre brings the backbone and the Cinsault the sweetness.