Wine Tasting

The French Invasion and Colossal Californians, June 22-27, 2010

The French Invasion and Colossal Californians, June 22-27, 2010

June 20, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

ITALIANI BIANCHI            $14.00 FLIGHT Col Saliz “Servo Suo” Brut Prosecco NV           Veneto, Italia Prosecco grapes harvested 10 days ahead of normal harvest to retain a zinging, food-friendly acidity. Bubbles formed ...

World Cup Wines: Spain, Italy, Chile and Argentina! June 15-20, 2010

World Cup Wines: Spain, Italy, Chile and Argentina! June 15-20, 2010

June 14, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

SPEAKING OF SPAIN…          $12.50 FLIGHT MVSA de Vallformosa Brut Cava

Pinot, Merlot and Valpolicella in the cellar, June 8-13, 2010

Pinot, Merlot and Valpolicella in the cellar, June 8-13, 2010

June 07, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

BONKERS FOR BIANCOS          $17.00 FLIGHT Valle Martello “Brado” Cococciola NV            Abruzzo, Italia Cococciola (pronounced coh-coh-CHEE-oh-lah) is a very native and seldom bottled by itself varietal. Tenute Niccolai Vernaccia di San ...

In the Cellar June 1 – June 6, 2010

In the Cellar June 1 – June 6, 2010

June 01, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

MANY FACES OF RIESLING          $15.50 FLIGHT Laimburg Estate Südtirol ...

All Aboard the Ciu Ciu with Italian Bubbly, Locals and Argentine Reds

All Aboard the Ciu Ciu with Italian Bubbly, Locals and Argentine Reds

May 24, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

CHILLING IN SPAIN            $12.00 FLIGHT Solar de Estruanza Blanco Rioja 2008            Rioja, España 100% Viura from the heart of Spain’s premier wine region. This sipper is light and extremely fresh. ...

Party Starters, Summer Sippers, Relaxing Riojas and Big Reds, May 18-23, 2010

Party Starters, Summer Sippers, Relaxing Riojas and Big Reds, May 18-23, 2010

May 17, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

PARTY STARTERS          $12.50 FLIGHT MVSA de Vallformosa Brut Cava NV            Penedés, España Spain’s best bubbly, this dry cava was made using the Traditional Method (same as Champagne) using the Macabeo, Xarel-lo ...

Italianos, Californians and Malbecs in the cellar, May 11-16, 2010

Italianos, Californians and Malbecs in the cellar, May 11-16, 2010

May 09, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

VINI BIANCHI DEL VENETO                      $14.00 FLIGHT Botter Soave 2008            Veneto, Italia Soave is a dry white wine made from Garganega, which over the centuries ...

Whites, bubblies, rosés, and reds – oh my! May 4 – 9, 2010

Whites, bubblies, rosés, and reds – oh my! May 4 – 9, 2010

May 03, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

PORTUGUESE BRANCOS                      $14.00 FLIGHT Vidigal “António Lopes” Vinho Verde 2008            Duoro, Portugal Native varieties Loureiro, Trajadura and Arinto blended together in this light, bright and ...

Italian Biancos & Tour of Australia and South Africa, April 27-May2

Italian Biancos & Tour of Australia and South Africa, April 27-May2

April 25, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

ECLECTIC BIANCOS                 $17.50 FLIGHT Valle Martello “Brado” Cococciola NV            Abruzzo, Italia Cococciola (pronounced coh-coh-CHEE-oh-lah) is a very native and seldom bottled by itself varietal. The vine ripens late ...

Biancos, Lambruscos, Portuguese, and Cabs in the Cellar, April 20 – April 25

Biancos, Lambruscos, Portuguese, and Cabs in the Cellar, April 20 – April 25

April 19, 2010  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

OUR FAVORITE BIANCOS  $17.50 FLIGHT d’Amico “Seiano” Bianco 2008            Lazio, Italia A fresh blend of Trebbiano and Sauvignon Blanc from soils benefiting from past volcanic activity giving the wines a noticeable ...