This weekend we are tasting a pair of French wines to match whatever festivities you have planned. Stop in and have a taste.

Friday

2020 Fond Croze, Rasteau $20
80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre
The full-bodied 2018 Rasteau offers up scents of raspberries and blackberries instead of plums and dark chocolate. Despite the wine’s power (15.5% alcohol on the label), it’s reasonably fresh and drinkable, with silky tannins and a lively finish.

Saturday

2020 Justin Girardin, Bourgogne Blanc $20
Chardonnay
Made from grapes from the Santenay area, this Chard has a good balance between aromatic complexity and freshness. It shows a pleasant nose filled with fruity notes. Rounded on the palate with typical volume expected of a Chardonnay before a beautifully mineral finish.

Summer 2023 Hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 12-6PM

We are running on our normal Summer Schedule this week and Patrick is back in today with a little Bordeaux to sample.

2019 Chateau De La Vieille Tour, Bordeaux Superieur  $15
42% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Franc
Aromas of ripe blackberries and cassis, together with black olives, bark and nut shells. Medium-bodied with polished tannins and bright, juicy-fruit character on the palate.  Organic

Summer hours:
Tuesday to Saturday
Noon to 6pm

We are in the shop today pouring an unusual Malbec high in the hills of Argentina.  Come have a taste.

2020 Zorzal Terroir Unico Malbec   $15
A very slatey version of Malbec.  This un-oaked, high-elevation Malbec shows old world elegance and structure. Black fruits and blueberries with spice and violets on the nose and finishes bright with good acidity and citrusy tannins.

This coming week we are back to our
Summer hours:
Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 6pm

Patrick will be at the wine shop this Tuesday as usual BUT:

We’ll be CLOSED Wednesday, Thursday & Friday for a little vacation.
(July 19^th, 20^th & 21^st)
We’ll be back Open on Saturday
(July 22^nd)

On Tuesday as a little incentive to come see us we will be pouring:

2020 Poderi dal Nespoli, Prugneto Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore  $15
100% Sangiovese
Emilia-Romagna
This north-of-Tuscany Sangiovese has an intense bouquet of fine red fruits. On the palate, the freshness pairs well with soft tannins and notes of violet, cherry and plums. The finish is long and spicy.

Sorry for any inconvenience from this but it is time to get out of town.

It is getting toasty. So over the next few days we are going to see which Rosé can better handle the heat.  We’ll be pitting a French Gris de Gris against a Columbia Valley Challenger.  Stop in both days and pick the winner.

Thursday — The Warm Up
2021 Kiki & Juan Vino Tinto  $16  ONE LITER
70% Bobal, 10% Tempranillo, 20% Macabeo
Co-fermented with Macabeo (a white grape), this Vinho Tinto is a fresh Spanish wine with bright aromatics of sour cherry, framboise and juniper.  Organic, Vegan
12.5% alcohol by volume

Friday – Say French
2022 Domaine de Fontsainte, Corbières “Gris de Gris” Rosé  $20
90% Grenache Gris, 5% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre
Languedoc-Roussillon
Grenache Gris is a pink-skinned, more characterful version of Grenache Blanc. Aromas of pine resin and rock roses, of rosemary and thyme, and aromatic heather show up in the glass of this Rosé.  Richer fare is lifted by its juicy acidity, salty foods are washed clean.
13% alcohol by volume

Saturday—The Home Team
2022 Gilbert Cellars Rosé  $18
58% Mourvèdre, 42% Grenache
This Bandol inspired Columbia Valley Rosé is dry and crisp, and delivers aromas of grapefruit oil, rose water, peach and stone-muddled strawberries.  Vegan.
13.1% alcohol by volume

Sunday—Closed

Limited Schedule Next Week!!
We will be Open Tuesday (July 18^th)
But CLOSED Wednesday, Thursday & Friday for a little vacation. (July 19^th, 20^th & 21^st)
We’ll be back Open on Saturday (July 22^nd)

Tuesday we’ll be tasting a juicy Syrah from the Northern Rhone.  Swing by the shop and have a taste.

2019 Charles Helfenbein, La Syrah   $15
From the Northern Rhone, the La Syrah has an opulent nose of plum, bacon live and fig to the incredible array of flavor. It is an old-world full-bodied Syrah with supple tannins layered underneath ripe round red fruit notes, and subtle hints of terroir throughout that linger on the finish.
Was $19 Now $15

Summer Hours
Tuesday-Saturday
Closed Sunday-Monday

Summer Fun.

It is too nice in the back yard so we are cutting back our days at the shop for the summer.

Summer Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
Noon to 6pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

That still leaves 5 days to come taste wine and prepare for those dark Sundays and Mondays.

This week we are pouring:

Thursday
2020 Collefrisio, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo  $13
A rich Montepulciano with strong fruity aromas of slightly spicy cherry & plum. Nice structure and well balanced.

Friday
2020 Tormes, Vinho Verde  $12
50% Avesso, 50% Arinto
A classic Vinho Verde with an impressive freshness that reflects well the terroir of the Baião sub-region. Lightly effervescent, crisp and clean.  Organic

Saturday– The Rhino is Back!
2022 La Spinetta, Il Rosé di Casanova  $20
50% Sangiovese, 50% Prugnolo Gentile
Tart and juicy, with citrusy grapefruit and tangerine dominating the nose and mouth, the wine’s aromatic profile is enriched by white peach and strawberry and floral and mineral notes. The rosè shows great clarity, with a suave, penetrating finish that lingers with a floral tenacity.

It’s going to be a long warm weekend leading up to the 4^th.  Break out the barbecue, chill down the whites and rosé and kick back.  To help get you prepped we’ll be tasting a few appropriate selections to get you in the mood. Stop in for a taste.

Friday
2019 Bodegas Ontanon, Akemi Rioja Blanco  $16
Viura
A collaboration between Michelin starred Kiro Sushi Restaurant and Onaton.  It is a very dry version of viura with lots of Asian pear flavors and saline note.  What a surprise! — This would go great with sushi.
12.5% alcohol by volume

Saturday
2021 Les Quatre Tours, Aix en Provence Classique Rosé  $14
50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Ripe strawberry flavors contrast with the zesty acidity and lemon freshness. A blend of four grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is lightly textured, touched by pepper and ready to drink.
13% alcohol by volume

Sunday
2021 Rezabal, Txakoli Rosé  $16
Hondarrabi Belza
This vivacious rosé from the Basque region in northern Spain has lip-smacking acidity, wild strawberry, sea salt and fresh grapefruit impressions that make for a delicious thirst quencher.
10.5% alcohol by volume

We will be CLOSED
Monday, July 3^rd and Tuesday, July 4^th.

Liven up your Tuesday with a taste of Tuscany.  This little value wine drinks much better than its price.  Stop by the shop and have a sip.

2020 Bruni, Poggio D’Elsa Marema Toscana  $15
50% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
This mini Super Tuscan, half Cab, half Sangi shows off  notes of cranberries, vanilla, spices and a notable depth and smooth tannins.

June Shop Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 12-6PM

Get ready for the weekend.
 
The sun is here and you know you want some wine to go with it.  This weekend we are tasting two Italian wines to match the weather.  Stop in for a sip.
 
Friday
 
2021 Il Poggione, Brancato Rosato  $16
Sangiovese
A Sangiovese Rosé from the famed Brunello producer Tenuta Il Poggione.  Floral nose with notes of raspberry, strawberry, and spices.  Fresh on the palate, but with a pleasant roundness, this rosé flows onto the palate with an expressive core of perfumed cherries, spices, and flowers.  Was $23, Now $16

Saturday
 
2020 Mariano Abbona, San Luigi Dogliani  $20
100% Dolcetto
Piemonte
This is an easy-drinking wine, with a freshness and sweetness that never wearies the palate. In the glass, a nose full of fruit and violet, a beautiful sweetness and a remarkable freshness in the mouth.

Closed Sunday, June the 25th.
Madrona Wine will be closed this coming Sunday. 
We’re sorry for any inconvenience.