Don’t be afraid. It may be Friday the 13th, the days are still getting shorter, the skies are gloomy. But the Solstice is coming! The days will soon be getting longer and there are a few holidays thrown in there just for good measure. In the mean time we’ll have some great wines open for tasting. Stop in this weekend.

Friday– Blaye all day

2022 Château les Donats, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux $18
100% Merlot
The wine has gentle tannins and rounded black fruits. With its blueberry aroma and fragrant fruits, this 100% Merlot is full and ready to drink.

Saturday — French favorites

Lelièvre, Leucquois Brut Rosé $20
Gamay
This is sparkling Gamay Noir, with bright red raspberry fruit, wild strawberry, rose water and a dry, herbal finish. Crushably tasty, and an extreme value for biodynamic pink fizz.
Organic

2019 Calvet, Crozes-Hermitage $26
100% Syrah
Rhône
This Cru Northern Rhône has a perfumed pepper spice and meaty aroma, with gamey complexity. Leading to complex notes of black fruits, garrigue, spices and cigar.

Sunday — Spanish Grenache

2020 Edetaria, Via Terra $16
Garnacha
An organic Red from Terra Alta, Edetària produces this 100% Grenacha Peluda, a typical variety of the region. Frank and supple on the attack, the wine is marked by notes of cherry and plum, as well as a spicy touch on the finish.
Organic