It is a crisp weekend here in Madrona.  But here at Madrona Wine our spirits are warm and bright.  

Saturday, we are pouring an array of Holiday Wines.  Whether for a present or a dinner party, these wines should fit the bill.
2015 Apolloni Vineyrads,  L Pinot Gris
2014 Trisaetum, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
2015 Chateaux Les Millaux, Bordeaux Rouge 
2014 Cor Cellars Momentum  (already gift wrapped)
2011 Caparzo, Brunello

This next week we’ll be opening some special wines to make the holidays merrier. It starts Sunday (the last Sunday we will be open this year) with a very special  Châteauneuf .  It is a great present for any wine lover.

2012 La Nerthe, Châteauneuf du Pape  $61
44% Grenache, 37% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault
Château La Nerthe is one of Châteauneuf’s oldest estates and a benchmark producer of the region. Located in the heart of the AOC, the 225 acres of Château La Nerthe’s vineyards are located in a single block around the chateau and have been certified organic since 1998. The classic Châteauneuf terroir of the famous galettes (large, round stones) dominate the on average 40 year old vineyards.  The 2012 is juicy and lively, with good energy coursing through the core of plum, anise, blackberry and fruitcake flavors, while sweet spice and juniper hints fill the finish.

We are closed on Monday but will reopen Tuesday with a full week of more great wine to try. 

Happy Holidays from Jim and Mark

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.