When the Amore of Valentine’s Day has passed, it’s time for “The Other”. Sunday you can find a little side action at Madrona Wines. We’ll be pouring “The Other” from Periano Estates in both red and white. The wines are all estate-grown fruit from Lodi, California. Come have a fling.

2011 Peirano Estate Vineyards    ($11)
‘The Other’ Estate Grown White Wine
65% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Viognier
Aromas of apples, pears, tropical fruit, and a whiff of bubble gum are complemented by hints of coconut and vanilla. Lush flavors of fresh ripe pears, apples, tropical fruit and homemade lemon pie.

2012 Peirano Estate Vineyards    ($11)
‘The Other’ Estate Grown Red Wine
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Syrah
The aromas of blackberries and plums are complemented by spice, toasty oak and cedar notes. On the palate, sweet black cherries and boysenberries, with a hint of smoky, dark fruit.

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. No matter what day you stop by we always have something open to sample.