It looks like beautiful weather this weekend here in Madrona.  And we have some beautiful wines to go with it. So take a break and swing by the shop and have a taste.

Saturday we pouring a solid line up of Bordeaux that over deliver in deliciousness.
2013 Chateau Ducasse, Graves Blanc
2012 Chateau Garrineau, Rouge
2012 Maison Givas, Saint Emilion
2010 Chateau Magondeau, Fronsac
2009 Le Bourdieu Medoc

Sunday we are coasting in the Mediterranean with a rosé from the Greek mainland, and Corsican Red from the Italian-named French island. Come try some Xinomavro and Niellcciu.  It should be perfect rosé weather.

2015 Diofili, Xinomavro Rosé   $11
From Greece this very dry rose offers great acidity, intense raspberry and strawberry flavors with a crisp mineral after taste. 12% alcohol by volume

2014 Petroni, Corsican Red   $12
50% Niellucciu, 35% Syrah, 15% Grenache
A good versatile red for Corsica, the wine has aromas of red fruit (strawberries, blackcurrant and raspberries) as well as delicate spice and a light minerality. It is supple on entry to the palate with red fruit flavors and subtle roasted notes. 12.5% alcohol by volume

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.