The good weather is hanging around for the weekend here in Madrona.  And at Madrona Wine the corks are popping up like dandelions. Take a walk in the fresh air and see what’s open.

Saturday we are tasting some French Country Wines.   Come try such grapes as Gros Manseng , Braucol, Duras, Fer Servadou, Negrette and Tannat.  
2013 Domaine Castera, Jurancon Sec
2015 Domaine des Terrisses,  Gaillac Rosé
2014 Domaine du Cros, Marcillac $15
2013 Domaine Roumagnac,  Fronton Rouge
2010 Laffitte Teston, Madiran Vielles Vignes

Sunday we’ll be sampling a new deal we just picked up in a Châteauneuf du Pape.  It’s a deal you shouldn’t pass up.

2011 Domaine la Barroche, Châteauneuf du Pape  Was $70 Now $40
65% Grenache, 35% Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault
“Vivid ruby. Dark berry and floral scents show very good clarity and spicy lift. Offers gently sweet black and blue fruit flavors that spread out with air, picking up subtle anise and sassafras nuances and a hint of white pepper. Lingers with very good energy and spiciness and gentle tannic grip.” — Josh Raynolds

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 all day from 11-5.