We have a wet and windy weekend in the forecast here in Madrona.  At Madrona Wine clam is predicted as moisten our lips with some luscious wines.

Saturday we are staying close to home and trying some full wines from :Nota Bene (South Seattle) and Cedergreen Cellars (Kirkland).  They are Localishous!
2015 Cedergreen,  Sauvignon Blanc
2013 :Nota Bene, Chardonnay
2011 :Nota Bene, Una Notte
2013 :Nota Bene, Miscela
2008 Cedergreen, Merlot

Sunday, we are welcoming Fall with two Argentine Reds .

2012 Oasis del Cuyo $9
Cabernet Sauvignon
A smooth, everyday Argentine Cab with aromas of blackberry and pepper. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and a smooth mouth-feel. Was $13 now $9

2015 Santa Julia, Mountain Blend Reserva $13
70% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Franc
This blend from Argentina’s Uco Valley got a big score from Decanter but keeps its modest price. Aromas of red cherry and violet with hints of high toned spice from the Cabernet Franc precedes the plum and blueberry flavors of the fuller-bodied Malbec on the palate. The tannins are fine grained and velvety, resulting in a complex wine of both elegance and great concentration.

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.