Still MORE Great Grapes plus Two Terrific Values

Really - we're not trying to check off every page in Jancis Robinson's "Grapes" book! But we think you're going to love this line-up, including a steal of a deal on shellfish-friendly Picpoul white and maybe the buy of the year Cotes du Rhone. Come by Saturday from noon-4pm and get to know these selections:

La Croix Graitot Picpoul de Pinet 2023 – This just may be the most perfect oyster/seafood white in the shop. Crisp and fresh with excellent fruit and a sipping-and-food-friendly finish.

Manousakis Winery Assyrtiko Crete Nostos 2024 - A bit more ripe and fruit-filled take on the seafood-friendly white of Santorini and other Greek islands. This no-oak white delivers generous aromas and flavors of crisp white apple and Key lime supported by fresh acids and a touch of sea salt.

Poderi Parpinello Cagnulari Isola Dei Nuraghi Kressia 2024 - Isola dei Nuraghi is the main wine region on Italy’s Sardinia. Cagnulari is the grape, thought to be a relative of Spain’s Graciano, a Sardinian specialty that gives wines light in color and big in substance. And “Kressia” means “cherry,” which you’ll find here in abundance along with savory wild herbs and a hint of warm stone minerality. 

Envinate Albahra 2024 - 70% Garnacha Tintorera (aka Alicante Bouschet) and 30% Moravia Agria organically grown at 800 meters elevation in Almansa – essentially southern La Mancha. A stunner, dark as night in color and fruit that's all the way ripe with a savory, cured meat, note comes up on the sour cherry finish.

Dom Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone 2022 - A terrific Cotes du Rhone packed with dark, chocolatey, fruit rolling along the smooth texture and just-right freshness at the end. Pizza, burgers, lamb - this one does it all for a song!

With Labor Day just around the corner, perhaps you’re starting to think about what you’ll eat? Whether you need an accompaniment to steak, something to spice up a salad or sandwich, or the perfect finishing touch to a hot dog, you’ll want to have some Edmond Fallot Dijon Mustard on hand. We'll be sampling out two varieties. First a tarragon mustard that is delicious as a veggie dip and in a cream sauce for fish or chicken.  Then a walnut version flavored with ground walnuts from Périgord, France. Just spread it on something savory and enjoy!

Lots of new experiences and great flavors on the tasting table Saturday from noon-4pm. Hope to see you there!