It’s a beautiful day here in Madrona and it is a beautiful day back in Louisville where 20 beautiful horses will run this afternoon and try and win the 141 running of the Kentucky Derby.

While we wait for the race this Saturday, we’ll be sampling some beautiful Greek Wines that are a perfect match for our Spring weather.  There are no longshots here, they are all sure bets. The Santorini Assyrtkos is not to be missed.  That starts at 2pm and at 3:30 we’ll take a break to watch the race.

Sunday we have Two Gentlemen from Verona open to try all day from 11 to 5.

La Jara
Frizzante Rosé    $12
Glera, Rabosso
A dry crisp and fresh slightly sparkling  Italian Rosé with scents of red fruit and a delicate flavor of raspberry. Fresh and persistent with a light drinkability. All organic to boot.

2011 Nicolis Valpolicella Classico     $13
65% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Sangiovese, 5% Molinara
A solid red Veneto blend with notes of cherries, marasca cherries and plums. The flavor is dry, bodied, slightly bitter, savory and harmonious. Was $17 now $13

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.