Wine 101: Understanding Malbec – Thursday, May 23rd., 2013 – 7-9 pm

Posted by josh on Apr 18, 2013 in Featured, Special Events and Tastings, Tastings and Events, Wine Education | 0 comments Although there is more Malbec cultivated in Argentina than anywhere else in the world, the grape actually hails from the southwestern part of France, where it is still grown.  These days, the grape is enjoying a wave of popularity and it is grown in a number of wine producing countries and regions, including Chile, Washington state, and the Loire Valley just to name a few.  For this seated...
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When Wine Goes Bad

Posted by josh on Aug 8, 2012 in Wine Education | 0 comments If you drink wine somewhat regularly, you are bound to come across bottles that you just don’t like.  Sometimes, this could just be bad luck in the sense that you picked a bottle that wasn’t suited to your taste.  Other times though, your dislike for the wine could be caused by flaws and/or faults that just sometimes occur.  When tasting wine, it is important for you to...
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Wine 101 Class – Understanding The Basic Varietals

Posted by josh on Jun 11, 2012 in Tastings and Events, Wine Education | 0 comments We’ve received several requests to start conducting wine education classes, and we’re excited to announce our first one in a long time.  On Thursday, June 28, we’ll host a sit down, educational seminar where we’ll sample the three most popular white and the three most popular red wines among American wine drinkers.  How does a Sauvignon Blanc differ from a Chardonnay?...
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