Happy Halloween.  It may be a little damp this evening but bring the little ghouls and goblins out and trick and treat in Madrona.  We’ll be handing out candy from 4 to 6.  We’ll also have a little treat for the adults. And we’ll have some tasty wines open the rest of the weekend as well.

Saturday – French reds

2021 De Boel France, Assiégés Cotes du Rhone $20
50% Grencache, 40% Syrah, 10% Carrignan
From a young plot of biodynamically farmed vines in the Northern Rhone close to Saint Joseph. Aromas of violets, peonies, herbs, and black fruits lead to a dense yet quite supple mouth-feel, full of blackberries, fresh plum, and garrigue, packed with acidity and lengthy soft tannins.  Biodynamic

Was $26, Now $20

2022 Ch. Canon Chaigneau, Cuve 8a Lalande-de-Pomerol   $20
93% Merlot, 5% Cab Franc, 2% Malbec
From a younger vine plot the 2022 Cuve 8a sees no wood.  It has a fresh bouquet with blackberry, raspberry, light floral and orange blossom scents. The palate is well-balanced and lightly spiced, with good definition, grainy tannins and a very elegant and persistent finish.

Sunday – Savory Soave – Don’t forget to fall back

2022 La Cappuccina Soave  $14
Garganega
Clean, crisp, stony and savory-fruity, this is a well-balanced and food-friendly Italian white with an extra measure of depth and complexity.