Stop by after work on Thursday, as we have a special mid-week tasting with new local importer Barrique Imports. We’ve picked up a few of their wines and we’re taking this opportunity to show them off. We’ll have these delicious wines for you to try, plus some special appetizers from our friends at Locosho. Drop by and check it out.
 
2010 Château Chênaie, Cuvée Conviction, AOC Faugères $16
80% Roussanne, 20% Rolle
The Chabberts are a 5th generation wine growing family, their estate vineyard is located in the Southeast of Faugères, nestled in the schistous slopes of the foothills of the Montagne Noire in the Languedoc. The wine has aromas of flowers, apricot and a touch of honey on the end. The palate is fine round with a good balance and pleasant finish.
 
2010 Clos d’Espinous, Corbières $18
40% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah
A rough and rugged Old vine Carignan from a small estate in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The grapes are grown with environmentally sustainable methods and certified Agriculture Biologique, France’s equivalent of Organic certification. The wine has a smoky and deep red berry nose, with a mouthful of boysenberry and spice, with ripe tannins.
 
2008 Chateau Fontaynes Cahors Cuvèe Dorian$12
Malbec
This powerful 100% Malbec is grown on the ‘second’ and ‘third tier’ (some of the best terroir in Cahors) of the banks of the River Lot, where it winds its way past the medieval village. The wine has nice fruit up front and a big mouthfeel, and a lot more complexity than any Argentinian Malbec at this price.
 
2006 Domingo Molina, Malbec $20
From hand-harvested grapes from Yacochuya vineyards at 6,400 feet above sea level, this Malbec reflects the high altitude microclimate and the unique soil of the Cafayate region in Salta. The wine is an intense deep purple red wine, with good structure and balance, and a good example of how an Argentinian Malbec can develop if given a little time.