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Wine Tastings

Wine tastings are hosted in the store weekly on Saturdays from 1-5 PM

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September 13th 2025 Wine Tasting

@ $39.99/ea

2024 Cyprien Perchaud Sancerre
(sale price $39.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Cyprien Perchaud Sancerre hails from organic vineyards nestled in northern Sancerre, where clay-limestone and silex soils impart bright mineral tension. Hand-harvested and fermented indigenous yeasts, it exudes fresh lemon and flinty stoniness. The palate is crisp and elegant, with zesty citrus, lift that delivers lively purity. A perfect match for oysters, grilled meaty fish like tuna or mackerel, and goat-cheese salads.
@ $19.99/ea

2022 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence
(sale price $19.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Provence Winemakers Luc Cartier and his daughter Eve have carried on their family tradition of winemaking since the eighteenth century. One of the first certified organic estates in Provence, their Mas de Gourgonnier rouge is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan. Once in the glass, you are greeted with a bright cherry nose and flavors of spiced berries, plums, dark chocolate and a hint of ginger. For those of you who may be grilling some lamb chops, this wine would make a perfect pairing.

September 6th 2025 Wine Tasting

@ $21.99/ea

2021 Expression Chinon - Pascal et Alain Lorieux
(sale price $21.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Expression Chinon by Pascal et Alain Lorieux is a graceful, single-varietal Cabernet Franc from Chinon’s mineral-rich clay-silica plateaus. It offers a deep garnet hue and unfolds with vibrant aromas of red berries lifted by gentle spice and herbal accents. On the palate, it is juicy and silky, with balanced acidity, refined tannins, subtle smokiness, and a lingering mineral-tinged finish, capturing the Loire Valley’s freshness and elegance while remaining immediately approachable. A delightful, terroir-driven expression.
@ $26.99/ea

2023 Domaine Nicolas Delfaud Macon Verzé
(sale price $26.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Nicolas Delfaud Macon-Verze from Newcomer Nicolas DelFaud is grown on eastern-facing clay limestone slopes in the appellation of Macon-Verzé. Currently in organic conversion, Nicolas farms 4 hectares of Chardonnay and Gamay vines ranging in age up to 55 years old. Fresh and nervy with citrus fruit notes and a mineral core, this Chardonnay reveals the natural verve and mineral tension in the terroir of this under-the- radar village.

August 30th 2025 Wine Tasting

@ $29.99/ea

2023 Château Les Valentines Blanc de Blancs
(sale price $29.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Pure, precise and delicious, this certified organic white wine from Château Les Valentines is an aromatic blend of Vermentino, Ugni Blanc and Clairette from Provence that offers up prestige and elegance. The wine is elegant with light citrus, touch of ginger and light exotic fruit.
@ $29.99/ea

2024 Château Les Valentines Rosé
(sale price $29.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
This flagship Rosé from Château Les Valentines is a blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Cinsault. Its delicate nose has hints of cranberries while its in the mouth flavors of citrus and exotic fruit surround the complexity and slight minerality leading to a smooth, lingering finish.
@ $29.99/ea

2022 Château Les Valentines Rouge
(sale price $29.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Château Les Valentines Rouge has a deep ruby hue that pulls you in with its seductive aroma. This wine is rich and full- bodied wine and comes alive with notes of ripe fruit and warm, toasted spice. Crafted from a harmonious blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s a layered and expressive red, perfect for any red mean you have on your menu.

August 23rd 2025 Wine Tasting

@ $21.99/ea

2023 Jean Manciat Mâcon Charnay
(sale price $21.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Jean Manciat's vines, grown sustainably on just over 5 hectares of land, produce low yields of intensely flavored grapes. Manciat's philosophy of natural farming extends to his cellars, where the wine is made using only the grape's natural yeast to best express terroir. Maturing in stainless steel best preserves the vibrant fruit characteristic of Mâcon-Charnay.
@ $27.99/ea

2021 The Verge Cabernet Sauvignon
(sale price $27.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Verge Cabernet Sauvignon is a great find from California’s Alexander Valley. Deep purple in color with aromas of blueberry and black cherry, the palate is intermingled with blackberries, and touch of cacao and firm, round tannins leading you into a velvety, graceful finish.

August 16th 2025 Wine Tasting

@ $23.99/ea

2023 Altos de Torona Albanta Albariño
(sale price $23.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Altos de Torona Albanta Albariño hails from the O Rosal subzone of Rías Baixas, where mild Atlantic breezes and granite soils shape its character. Aged four months on lees, this 100% Albariño offers a fresh, saline palate with silky texture and vibrant acidity. Aromas of ripe peach, apricot, and pineapple lead to a clean, balanced finish with light herbal notes. Sustainably farmed on sun-soaked slopes above the Miño River, the vineyard enhances purity and expression. Albanta is a modern take on classic Galician white—bright, expressive, and ideal for seafood or sipping solo. A true reflection of coastal terroir and craft.
2023 Alois Lageder Schiava
(sale price $19.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Lageder Winery in Alto Adige comprises 55 hectares in this northern region. Schiava is a native grape variety and was long considered the red wine of this region until the 1970’s. The Lageder family has resurrected interest in the grape which thrives in the gravelly/limestone soil. Showing off a purple shimmer this fresh, well-balanced wine is juicy and soft and the moderate alcohol content and medium body lends itself to a wine that is amenable to slight chill in the warm weather.

August 9th 2025 Wine Tasting

@ $19.99/ea

2022 Jean Paul Brun L'Ancien Beaujolais
(sale price $19.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Made from Gamay grape, this wonderful bottle from Jean-Paul Brun is always a welcome favorite with us. Not only is this wine fantastic because Jean-Paul Brun works in a natural fashion (using only natural yeast, no pesticides and no added sulfites) it is also great with any chicken dish - either roasted or sautéed - as well as a variety of red meats.
2024 Domaine Dominique et Janine Crochet Sancerre
(sale price $29.99)

750ml - Bottle - Inactive
The Dominique et Janine Crochet Sancerre is a vibrant, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc from the village of Bué in the heart of Sancerre. Made using organic practices, it offers a clean, precise profile with aromas of citrus peel, white flowers, and flint. On the palate, expect crisp acidity, subtle tropical notes, and a stony core that leads to a refreshing, medium-length finish. It’s elegant and balanced, showing classic Sancerre character without excess. A great match for seafood, goat cheese, or light summer fare, this is a textbook example of why Sancerre remains a benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc.

August 2nd 2025 Wine Tasting

@ $23.99/ea

2022 Planet Oregon Pinot Noir
(sale price $23.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Certified Sustainably Grown, this Classic Oregon Pinot noir with flavors of fresh Bing cherries, tart cranberries, and Oregon strawberries. Lithe and versatile, this wine shows a firm core of bright acid complemented by subtle spice notes, balanced tannins, and a juicy finish
@ $29.99/ea

2024 Biondi Santi Castello di Montepò JeT Rosé
(sale price $29.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Castello di Montepò "JeT" Rosé is 100% Sangiovese from Tuscany. This wine shows off juicy notes of cherry, blood orange, and a hint of dried herbs, all backed by crisp acidity and a clean, mineral finish. Elegant and bold, this wine will pair with prosciutto, caprese salad, or grilled vegetables. Perfect for summer evenings when red feels too heavy, but you still want a little robust in your glass.

July 26th 2025 Wine Tasting

@ $22.99/ea

2022 Domaine Luneau Papin Le Verger Muscadet Serve et Maine
(sale price $22.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Domaine Luneau Papin “Le Verger” Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is 100% Melon de Bourgogne, grown on granite-rich soils and aged seven months on lees in glass-lined cement vats. It offers a straw-yellow hue, flinty citrus and herbal notes, a saline lift, and a precise mineral finish. The Sèvre et Maine appellation is the region’s finest—producing Muscadets of remarkable depth and structure. Ideal with seafood. The story of Domaine Luneau-Papin began in the 1990s with the marriage of Pierre Luneau and Monique Papin—each from a long line of winemakers. Combining their family estates in Landreau and La Chapelle-Heulin, they became early champions of Muscadet's potential to express the nuances of terroir. Their son Pierre-Marie and his wife Marie now lead the domaine, continuing a legacy rooted in biodynamic farming and site-specific expression.
@ $24.99/ea

2020 Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Reserva Rioja
(sale price $24.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Monte Real Reserva has a very intense cherry color with a tawny rim. On the nose clean and powerful aromas, with an harmonious blend of ageing in oak and vinous notes. In mouth wide structure tasty, with nice body. Polished and smooth tannins. Aromas extend retro-nasally, with a long, persistent finish.

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