Come explore South America at Madrona Wine Merchants this Sunday. It’s anybody’s guess what the weather in Seattle will be today.

2010 Alberti 154 Torrontes    ($10)
Sourced from two separate terroirs – La Rioja and La Salta and aged for 8 months in French oak, the wine is clean and balanced with a lovely perfume of flowers and citrus peel. Try with smoked fish or Asian cuisine. 13% alcohol by volume
Was $15 now $10

2012 Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva    ($10)
A barrel aged Cabernet from Chile that outdrinks its price.
Was $16 now $10

Madrona Wine Merchants is proud to offer a more cost conscious Maraschino cherry for those who aren’t feeling luxurious enough for our Italian Luxardo Maraschino Cherries ($18). From Oregon we are now stocking the Royal Harvest Maraschino Cherries with Stems ($6). Full bodied, mouth filling flavors of a fresh Bing cherry in a light syrup. Made 100% from natural food sources. The robust taste of these Bordeaux cherries are great additions to recipes (think glazes or dark chocolate cakes) or as the perfect cocktail addition.

It is a fun weekend here at Madrona Wine.  Saturday we’re tasting a fun flight of wine from the different regions of Chile. That starts at 2pm.

Sunday we’re hosting the artist reception for our show of new paintings by Patty Haller.  That’s from 3-5 pm.  Come meet Patty and check out her work.

And of course there will be something to taste all day.

It is Valentine’s Weekend here at Madrona Wine and we will have amorous French wines gushing out today starting at 2.  We love them and we think you will too.

Sunday, Mark will have a couple of sippers open to warm the heart.

Stop in and enjoy the Romance.

Saturday we’ll be pouring some great wines from Veneto today starting at 2pm.  They are a perfect accompaniment for any Super Bowl gathering. Break out of the pack and drink something good during the game. And don’t forget to stock up on bubbles for that after game celebration. 

Sunday Mark will have something nice to reward those looking for last minute provisions or half time restocking.

The fog is burning off in Madrona.  There is no snow in the mountains for skiing.  There is no football.  So there is no reason not to swing by the wine shop and sample some fine wines from the Iberian Peninsula.

Saturday at 2pm we will be tasting our way through the different regions of Portugal.

Sunday we’ll be sampling a couple of great values from Spain.

It is almost as good as a vacation.

And in honor of Seahawks #7, Tarvaris Jackson, we have 6 European Gems and 1 lovey South American open in his honor… come check out our lineup.

And for the 12^th Man in your life, come pick up a case and receive a 10% discount.

Just a reminder that we will be open today (Monday the 30^th) and tomorrow (Tuesday the 31^st) for those last minute New Year’s Eve emergencies. Stock up on that bubbly while our selection is the greatest.

And while you are in, take a look at the new art show hanging – our shop has gone to the birds!

For the Birds! Featuring new wallpaper birds by Heidi Randall.

There will be an artist reception on Sunday, January 12^th from 3-5pm.

Solstice is here, the days are getting longer, Christmas is coming and New Year’s is just around the corner.  In order to keep up with the Holiday Festivity we’ll be open extra hours.  And of course to pass the time we’ll be tasting an interesting bottle or two throughout the week.  Stop in and see what’s open.

Holiday Hours

Monday 12/23 — Noon to 7

Tuesday 12/24 — Noon to 7

Christmas Day 12/25 — Closed

Thursday 12/26 — Noon to 7

Friday 12/27 — Noon to 7

Saturday 12/28 — 11 to 7

Sunday 12/29 — 11 to 5

Monday 12/30 — Noon to 7

Tuesday 12/31 — Noon to 7

New Year’s Day – Closed

We have added Luxardo Cherries to our Specialty Food Section.

Luxardo – The Original Maraschino Cherries ($18)

Monse Selection 2012 Award Winner. These are not your grandmother’s bleach-dyed recolored Maraschino Cherries — these are the real deal. These candied cherries in Marasca syrup are to perfect complement for your Manhattan. You bought top shelf Bourbon, you bought top shelf Vermouth — why scrimp on the cherry!