The Latest from Vintner Select

This week we’ll feature wines from Vintner Select, a regional distributor of fine wines, with an emphasis on wines from Washington. That state’s wine industry continues to evolve rapidly, and is producing great Rieslings, Syrahs, Merlots, red blends and others. Brian Scott of Vintner Select will be our guest pourer, and our lineup will include:

*Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2011 – $13.99
*Vino Pinot Grigio 2010 – $13.99
*Revelry The Reveler Red 2009 – $19.99
*Boom Boom Syrah 2010 – $17.99
*Revelry Merlot 2009 – $14.99
*Sean Minor Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – $14.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour):  Russell Family Vineyard Paso Robles Zinfandel 2010 – $32.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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House Selections

This week’s wine tasting will zero in on some of the top wines that we’ve tasted recently; we’ve been itching to work them into our tasting rotation. The lineup will include:

 Cameron Hughes Lot 240 Albarino 2009 – $12.99
Humberto Canale Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 – $11.99
Cameron Hughes Lot 271 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2009 – $15.99
Tobin James Chateau Le Cacheflo Red 2009 – $16.99
Sebastiani Sonoma County Merlot 2007 – Was $19.99/Now $9.99
Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2008 – $18.99
We’ll also have a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour):  Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2010 – $28.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Gems for Spring

Ah, spring! The season for gardening, flowers, Reds baseball – and great wine! We’ll taste some terrific new wines this week that will gladden your heart in the coming months. Our host will be Kevin Isaacson of Tramonte & Sons Distributors, and our lineup will include:

*McNab Ridge French Colombard 2010 – $11.99
*Barnard Griffin Fume Blanc 2010 – $9.99
*Samantha Starr Pinot Noir 2009 – $16.99
*DiStefano Sogno Cabernet Franc 2006 – $19.99
*Carol Shelton Monga Zin 2008 – $19.99
*Runquist “1448” 2010 – $16.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour):  Blue Rock Baby Blue Alexander Valley Red Blend 2009 – $27.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Taste Wines from Boutique Wineries Around the World

This week we’ll taste intriguing new wines from Wine Trends, a regional distributor that specializes in wines from boutique wineries around the world. Our guest host will be Craig Cracchiolo of Wine Trends, and our lineup will include:

Villa Wolf Gewurztraminer 2010 – $11.99
A to Z Rose 2011 – $10.99
Cortijo Rioja 2009 – $9.99
Zuccardi Malbec 2010 – $18.99
Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – $14.99
Royal Tokaji Mad Cuvee Late Harvest Tokaj 2009 – $19.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($4 for a 2-oz. pour):  Scout’s Honor Napa Valley Red 2010 – $39.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

See you here!