It looks to be a lovely Mothers Day Weekend here in Madrona, and we’ll be pulling a few corks all weekend in their honor.  Bring the Mothers in your life to the wine shop and sample some fun and fresh French wines with us. 

Saturday we’re tasting a flight of five French wines including the Miraval Provence Rosé which should fit the day to a tee.  We’re also opening the 2004 Château Lanessan, and It is fun to be able a Bordeaux with the right age on it.  That starts at 2 and lasts as long as the bottle holds out.

Sunday, will be pouring two 50/50 Grencache/Syrah blends one Red and one Rosé.  Drop in and see the different expressions of the same blend.

2014 La Croix Belle Caringole    ($10)
50% Syrah, 50% Grenache
A crisp rosé from the South of France with light fruit and nice floral notes that Cotes de Thongue.

2008 Clos Saint Georges Cuvée Chevalière     ($12)
50% Grenache, 50% Syrah
A juicy Roussillon red with enough age to smooth out the edges. Kirsh, licorice and fine tannins.

Madrona Wine Merchants offers free wine tastings featuring 4-5 selections on a theme every Saturday from 2 until the bottles run out and on Sunday we offer a mini-tasting of two wines all day from 11-5.