Fall rustled into Madrona this last week bringing with it a reawakening of our love for darker red wines.  We’ll be tasting some of these all weekend at Madrona Wine.  It’s a great line up.

Saturday we are celebrating the diverse flavors of Italy with wines from Umbria, Campania, Piedmont and Veneto along with a new organic olive oil from the Marche region. The Taurasi is not to be missed.
La Vita è Bella Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
2014 Ganzo, Pinot Grigio
2013 Struzziero, Irpinia Coda di Volpe
2013 Scagliola, Barbera 
2013 Cá Salgari, Valpolicella Classico
2007 Struzziero, Campusensso Taurasi 

Sunday, we are pouring two Bordeaux & Burgundy Blowouts.  We bought the last of these two wines at great prices, but supplies are limited.

2013 Montanet Thoden, Bourgogne Garance $20
Pinot Noir
A drinking great now Burgundy from Kermit Lynch with full supple fruit and smooth tannins.  Was $32 now $20

2012 Chateau Tertre de Calon, Montagne Saint-Emilion  $13
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Glimmering red robe, bouquet of grilled red fruits. Beautiful expressions of nougat and vanilla enveloped in luxurious silky red berries, flowing finish.
Was $20 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.