The tomatoes are loving the weather this weekend here in Madrona.  But here at the wine shop we are staying cool as a cucumber because we have some perfect wines to beat the heat.  Swing by and chill out with us.

Saturday, we are pouring some fresh and refreshing French wine to complement the weather.  We’ve got dry bubbles from Alsace, a crisp Picpoul from the Languedoc, an organic Rosé from Gassac, as well as two bold reds to match up with the barbecue.
2013 Domaine Bechtold, Crémant d’Alsace
2015 La Chapelle du Bastion, Picpoul de Pinet
2015 Mas de Daumas Gassac, Guilhem Rosé
2013 Chateau Massiac, Minervois  
2012 Domaine Boisson, Cros de Romet Cairanne

Sunday we’ll have a couple of more excellent BBQ wines that are new to the neighborhood.

2015 Marestangno Ile de Beauté $9
Sciaccarellu
There is a lot going on in this inexpensive Corsican rosé.  The wine is fresh and direct with light orange zest, peach, and white cherry notes framed by a hint of savory. It is well-balanced with good length and a rich finish.

2014 Cesani Chianti Coli Senesi        $14
80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo, Cilegiolo & Malvesia Nera
Aged for 6 months in 2nd-use barrels, the Cesani Coli is an open, red fruit, potpourri, with a juicy, lingering, pleasant finish. 13% alcohol by volume.

Stop on in for a sip — then get those coals glowing!

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.