12/27 through 12/30 - Cava Cocktails
Join us this week for cava cocktails…our favorite drink this time of year!
We are starting with the ‘Bloom’ aperitif rosé from local producer @drinkatost, then segueing into our own take on a classic champagne cocktail with the vanilla rose petal cocktail sugar cube from our friends @theflouwerco and then finishing the flight out with a sweeter elderflower.
Flights this week are only $15 so if you’re a club member and haven’t taken advantage of your quarterly flight, make sure you stop in.
It’s also Mell’s last week for a few months as she expands her wings and helps our friends @ripponvineyard in New Zealand with their harvest.
We have a few spots available for New Years Eve and the line up is insane this year with some premier cru champagnes 🥂
12/20 through 12/24 - Cuvelier Los Andes - EXTENDED THROUGH END OF DECEMBER
On this week’s episode of ‘How Do We Get Through This Colorado Cold Spell’…Malbec 🙌🏻
From French-born, Argentinian-producer @cuvelierlosandes we have Malbec three ways this holiday week. We have a 100% Malbec rosé [truth be told…it was my first and so remarkable!] and two Malbec-dominate Bordeaux blends, including their 95 point Grand Vin.
Kill two birds with one palate…come enjoy this exclusive flight and buy last-minute gifts like an annual club membership, bottle of wine, or jewelry for her stocking!
December Flight of the Month SOLD OUT - Germany
It’s Oliver’s [aka Nugget, aka @ollie_ollie_dachshundfree ] first birthday and you know our little prince wants to celebrate in style. In honor of his German heritage, we are going to open some super rare beauties from famed and esteemed German winemakers @lauerwine @kellerdalsheim @enderlemoll and @emrichschoenleberThis Tasting with the Expert will be lead by our dear friend @francescakersh but will also include a special guest 😉😉AND catering by my German grandmother’s favorite @helga.s_german_restaurant so if you’re ready to celebrate another milestone with us, make your 6pm reservation for next Tuesday 12/6 and be ready to have some fun!
12/13 through 12/18 - Perez Barquero Sherry
What is more belly-warming and lip-licking on a snowy day than a beautiful taste of sherry? How about THREE tastes of sherry?! This week we are featuring 3 different styles of the Pedro Ximénez varietal from famed Spanish producer @perezbarquerobodegas And these bottles make the PERFECT gift this holiday season so stop in, warm your belly, lick your lips, cross off some peeps on the naughty list, and everybody wins!
November Flight of the Month - Sass Winery in Salem, OR
Tasting With The Expert alert!
On Tuesday 11/1, famed winemaker from the Willamette Valley, Jerry Sass, will be joining us virtually to discuss his wines from @sasswinery, his history, and our beloved Oregon wine country. And he’s sharing his precious time with us during the most grueling time of year for him…harvest! [Thank you Jerry 🙌🏻]
We selected these beautiful wines for our November flight of the month for many reasons…Jerry is an absolute legend in his WV circle and helped put this region on the map, the wines are expressive, aromatic, and elegant, and because they are all PERFECT to pair with your Thanksgiving feast!
11/29 through 12/4 - Cabernet Franc
Meanwhile, this week at Vin Rouge 🤤 Cabernet Franc 🙌🏻🍷
Stop in this week for a tasting of three VERY different styles of the Franc. We are pouring a New World style from @owenroewinery in WA, an incredibly approachable Bordeaux blend with Merlot from the right bank in St-Emilion [one of my faves right now and my palate can’t usually handle the tannins from this region], and a stunningly traditional example from one of the most famed producers in Chinon, @olgaraffault 🍇
Cab Franc is loved for its savory, bell pepper-like flavors, medium-high acidity and mouthwatering taste. [Check out the second slide for more deets]
It is very similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, but buds and ripens at least a week earlier. This trait allows the vine to thrive in slightly cooler climates than Cab Sauv, such as the Loire Valley. In Bordeaux, plantings of Cabernet Franc are treated as an ‘insurance policy’ against inclement weather close to harvest that may damage plantings of Cab Sauv.
Washington Cab Franc is distinctive for its fruit forward style with blueberry and raspberry fruit. The characteristic vegetal notes are toned down in this region, with the wines tending to show more notes of ground coffee and olives.
11/15 through 11/20 - Beaujolais & Pie Pairing
11/8 through 11/13 - Folded Hills Winery, Santa Barbara, CA
October Flight of the Month - Rippon Vineyards in Lake Otago, New Zealand
New Zealand is so high on my bucket list to visit and the views at @ripponvineyard only validate this desire. Lush rolling hills filled with grapevines overlook the bluest of lakes created by glaciers millions of years ago.
On Tuesday, 10/4 at 6pm, we will have the pleasure of welcoming Colorado native, Leslie Johnston virtually in NZ via Zoom [and our dear friend Tracy from Natural Wine Co in person] to discuss the winery and wines while we enjoy the most unique vegetal Sauvignon Blanc, a Gewürtztraminer with honeysuckle on the nose and lemon zest on the palate, and a mature vine Pinot Noir that received 98pts for its intense yet refined tannins and earthy characteristics. And on this night ONLY, we also have a few bottles of their highly-acclaimed Tinker’s Field Pinot with a dark fruit, savory palate that also received 98pts.
As always this tasting will also include a special cheese pairing from our favorite mongers at @st.kilians 🧀🤤
We only have a few seats left. Link to book is in our bio 👆🏻
10/25 through 10/30 - Annual Trick or Treat Yo'Self Wine & Halloween Candy Pairing
Trick or Treat Yo’self Wine and Halloween Candy pairing! This is for all you parents that steal your kids candy and need inspiration for what to pair it with after they go to bed 😉
This year we are featuring a New Zealand Sauv Blanc from Scott Base with Albanese Green Apple Gummy Bears, a Rosé from Austrian winemaker @schoedl.family with Watermelon Pop Rocks, and a classic pairing of Hershey’s Milk Chocolate with a Paso Zin from @castorocellars 🤤
Happy Hallow-wiener! 👻
10/18 through 10/23 - Fresh, bright Italian Wines
As some of you may know by now, a small group of us have been taking a @winescholarguild class in the hopes of becoming scholars of Italian wine. I personally wanted to do this because Italy has always been the most intimidating to me since it’s the region[s] I knew the least about. I usually don’t like to offer the same style of wine or region in a flight too close together but I’m genuinely so excited to continue to share more of my favorites with you this week [Alto Adige, Sangiovese, and Schiava] because it seems as if you’ve enjoyed this journey with me as well 😊
Alto Adige is an autonomous area in the Northeast that is heavily influenced by their Eastern European neighbors to the north, especially Germany. Reductions in yields in the vineyard and the virtuous skills of the winemakers make Alto Adige’s white wines the undisputed peak of quality in Italy. The crispy, fresh characteristic of the wines are simply radiant due to their mineral-rich acidity and intense aromas.
It wouldn’t be a Tuscan wine if it didn’t have Sangiovese in it, the number 1 planted grape in Italy and especially Tuscany. Used to make stunningly bold Brunellos and Chiantis, the freshness of the varietal also lends itself to making bright and gorgeous Rosato too, perfect for pairing with food.
Schiava [aka Trollinger or Vernatsch] - whatever you know it by, know I had never heard of any of them before this class 😝 but I’m in love. Another varietal heavily influenced by Germany, it is characterized by moderate acidity and tends to produce light bodied wines with fruity strawberry and subtle smokey notes. To me, they’re reminiscent of fresh Beaujolais or the unoaked Tempranillo we’ve been obsessing over lately. All of these are my favorite styles of red to drink during the fall, before it really starts getting cold.
10/11 through 10/16 - Prosecco from Veneto
In honor of #WorldChampagneDay we are serving up some bubbles this week but with our own little spin on it. We are pouring 3 very different Proseccos from the wine region of Veneto which is on the Northeast side of Italy.
From the oldest certified organic and biodynamic vineyards in the region, we are pouring a #Glera brut and a #Rosé blend of Glera/Pinot Noir, both of which made the coveted Best of 2021 list from @wineenthusiast
The final wine is Sparkling Red from @paladin_vigne_e_vini that is reminiscent of a dry Lambrusco 🤤
September Flight of the Month - Finca Torremilanos
Friends! You NEED to come to this Expert Tasting in September!!! Vicente, one of @torremilanos partners, is coming in from Ribero del Duero to show off these insanely delicious Spanish wines including a Cava, blend of Tempranillo and Merlot and two 100% Tempranillos both of which are the best I’ve ever had. I’m so freaking excited for this one 💃🏻 🍷
Also, for those of you that don’t know yet, Mellanie is off to Oregon for harvest so WEDNESDAY will be your last chance to say goodbye. She will be back for the holidays but you know we aren’t going to send her off without a fun party with her favorite peeps 😉
9/27 through 10/2 - Sandhi/Mercury Retrograde
Feeling like mercury is effing with us all this week, especially biodynamicly [insert Ross and Monica banging of fists gif here] so I’m leaning towards an indulgent[ish] line of wines from @sandhiwines
All week we will have a very classic Santa Barbara Wine Region #Chardonnay from 2019 and #PinotNoir from 2018 BUT on Thursday, the only flower day ALL WEEK 😤 you will also be able to add a tasting or glass of 2017 and 2020 Pinot, which are both from my personal collection and I only have a single bottle of each left🤤🍷 #EffMercuryRetrograde
9/20 through 9/25 - Northern Italy
The flight this coming week is definitely a narcissistic choice 😝 A group of us are going for our Northern Italian Wine Scholar certification so I thought…wine not share some of the wines we are studying about with you! We will start with an #Arneis from Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta in Roero, then on to a #Trebbiano rosé blend from Pasqua in Veneto, and finally finish with a #Nebbiolo from Elvio Tintero in Langhe. It’s the perfect flight for a week that is going to boomerang from summer to fall and back to summer again ☀️🍁☀️
9/13 through 9/18 - International Grenache Day
It’s #InternationalGrenacheDay this week so of course we had to feature 3 from around the world including a #GarnachaBlanca from Spain, #GSM [Grenache/Syrah/Mouvèdre] rosé from Rhône and a GSM from Santa Barbara.
August Flight of the Month - Gamay from Domaine Bonnet-Cotton
It’s time to talk about our August Tasting with the Expert series…Gamay from Burgundy 🤤 Not only are we going to enjoy four of some of the best Gamay on the planet, we are going to do a deep dive, enjoying from one producer @bonnetcotton so we can really analyze the qualities of the Burgundy terroir and winemaking-style and see if you prefer Brouilly or Beaujolais, pink or yellow granite, etc.
After working for a short stint as a motorcycle mechanic, in 2014, Pierre Cotton reclaimed one hectare of Côte de Brouilly from his family to make his first cuvée called ‘100% Cotton.’ His partner, Marine Bonnet officially joined the domaine in 2020, resulting in the domaine’s name change to Bonnet-Cotton and a genius collaboration.
8/30 through 9/3 - Schödl Family, Austrian Wine
My goodness this flight is fuuuuuuun!!! These Austrian beauties from Schödl include a bright, refreshing Grüner Veltliner/Scheurebe blend, a citrusy paloma style rosé, and a light, red varietal called St. Laurent that will make your mouth sing. The tasting starts on Tuesday and runs through Saturday [don’t forget we will be closed this Sunday and next] so make your reservation on OpenTable today! Link is in our bio
8/23 through 8/28 - International Red Wine Day
🍷 In honor of #InternationalRedWineDay on Sunday, we are featuring some light and refreshing beauties from around the world. We will start with a #Garnacha #Cariñena blend from Spain, followed by a #PinotNoir from our favorite Dundee Hills producer @holloranvineyardwines and finish with a stunning dry #Nebbiolo from Piedmont.
8/16 through 8/21 - Rhône Wine Region
Seven years ago Tuesday, Jarrett and I became Mr. and Mrs. This week we were inspired by our honeymoon and are sharing some beautiful Rhône wines with you.
We will start you off with a beautiful Rolle blend, pale in color but bright and citrusy on the palate. Next you’ll enjoy a rosé of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault that is dry but juicy red fruit. Rounding out the flight is a classic red blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah that has a little funk on the nose [my fave! 🤤] but is juicy and bright on the palate. À votre santé! 🥂
8/9 through 8/14 - Ann Morgan Art Show
Inspired by the beautiful colors in Ann’s artwork, we’ve compiled an equally beautiful selection of wines to sip and enjoy while you stare endlessly into the brushstrokes of this series. While ‘1982’ and ‘Off the Air’ will be on display at Vin Rouge through October, you can also see some of her other pieces locally at the First Friday Artwalk at Dairy Block on September 2nd. And if you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 15th, check out my favorite piece, Melted Tree, at the international art competition, ArtPrize.
July Flight of the Month - South America
South America is ticking all the boxes for us right now. Our next Tasting with the Expert is THIS Tuesday because of the holiday, so join us at 6pm to try some really cool wines from Chile and Argentina with Bret from @empiredistributorsinccolorado paired with some amazing cheeses from @st.kilians
We will taste two different styles of #SauvignonBlanc a #CriollaChica which is a light red varietal, and as promised for a couple of club members #Carmenère 🍷💃🏻 And if you’re a club member, we are also toasting you with a complimentary tasting of sparkling rosé of Pinot Noir from Argentina🥂
Reservations are limited, so click the link in our bio to secure your seats!
7/26 through 7/31 - Obscure Varietals
Next week we are bringing back our Obscure Varietal tasting, the white and refreshing edition for these hot days. From a French #Aligoté to a Rioja #Viura [aka #Macabeo] and a Piedmont #Erbaluce there’s something new and exciting to learn about and find a new favorite for your next dinner party!
7/19 through 7/24 - Eastern Europe
We are enjoying some new and fun Eastern European wines this week that you are going to loooooove 😍 We have a white blend with #Pošip and #Bogdanuša from Croatia, an #OrangeWine [yes you heard that right 😝] from Bosnia, and a #PinotNoir from Serbia. They’re all super refreshing and light too so these 🔥 wines are perfect these hot nights right now! And how GORGEOUS are these labels???
7/12 through 7/17 - Fresh, Crisp White Wines
It’s soooo hot! 🥵 What better way to cool down than with some crisp, fresh whites from around the world?? Starting Tuesday, we are going to be sipping on a #trebbiano blend from Italy, as well an old vine #semillon from No Cal, and #albariño blend from Portugal. And the A/C is set to 70 so come cool down with us! 🥶
7/5 through 7/10 - Red, White & Blue Fruit
Happy 4th!!! We are celebrating with our annual “Red, White, and Blue Fruit Flight”. Tuesday 7/5 through Sunday 7/10 we are sipping on some refreshing whites and reds, including a new Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Scott Base, a blueberry-forward [but NOT sweet] Perricone and a red-fruited Pinot Noir from infamous Willamette Valley winemaker, Ken Wright. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend! 🇺🇸💥
6/21 through 6/26 - Rosé
This week we are letting YOU pick the wine in your flight 🌹 From dry and earthy, to bright and fruity, still or sparkling, we’ve got your pink fantasies covered. But if you’re more #brosé than #rosé and are willing to try but don’t know where to start, we are here to help guide you down the right path of pink for your palate. Come give it a swirl!
June Flight of the Month - The Origins of Wine
Next week, on Tuesday, May 31st at 6pm, our favorite and extremely knowledgeable expert Jessica, with Grand Vin, will share three gorgeous and exciting wines from around the world that will help us learn the very long history of wine.
She will taste us on a #Furmint from Hungary, a country that can trace its wine back to the days of the Romans, an #Assyrtiko from Greece that has been making wine from as early as 4000 BC and an #Areni from Armenia that can trace its roots to 6000 BC 😵💫
Without spoiling too much, just trust that this is going to be a really special flight so make sure to reserve your spot in the link in our bio 👆🏻
And as always, there will be a fantastic cheese pairing from our partners at @st.kilians 🤤🧀
6/14 through 6/19 - 2nd Anniversary with Berlucchi Italian Sparkling Wines
Pop-up Tasting With The Expert alert!!!
Happy Anniversary to us! For our 2nd anniversary we are celebrating with bubbles [obvi!] from @berlucchiwine all week but on Wednesday at 6pm we will have Leonardo all the way from Franciacorta, Italy to help us celebrate with 3 different examples of their #methodechampenoise 🥂 If this is anything like our last pop-up Italian winemaker tasting, these spots will go fast so make your res asap [link is in our bio 👆🏻] And a cheese pairing from @st.kilians too!
6/7 through 6/12 - A Few of Jenn's Favorite Things
It's my turn to showcase a few of my favorite things! This week I am showing off my go to's when I want to put a smile on my [and your] face...some of which are only found in my personal collection.
Bubbles are my NUMBER ONE go to, especially when I can't decide what I'm in the mood for...or when I'm enjoying something salty...or something sweet...or literally anything else in between, so when in doubt, always have bubbles on hand. The rosé of pinot noir from Domaine Allimont-Laugner is a fantastic partner to the 'Passion Pit' truffle from our friends at Temper Chocolates in the Denver Central Market.
From my personal cellar, I'm sharing a Rabigato from Pormenor. It's a beautiful balance of acid and round mouthfeel, with floral notes reminiscent of a Rhône style blend but from Douro, Portugal. It's been one of my faves since we first opened and will continue to have a special place in my heart. We are pairing this with a vegan chocolate called 'Betty White' that is a coconut creme caramel in a dark chocolate shell.
Lastly...oh my gerd...one of the absolute best cabernet francs I've ever had in my entire life [and I've def had my fair share]. From esteemed wine maker, David O'Reilly, this Owen Roe velvetty yum yum with pepper on the nose will change your life. If you've ever asked me what my favorite wine is, you know I dodge that question so I can find what your mood is...unless I have this wine on my brain. But if you ask me what my favorite sweets are I will never hesitate to tell you gummy bears or salted caramel. Temper Chocolates doesn't make gummies [yet....let me see what I can do about that, though] but they make the most amazing Black Hawaiian Lava Sea Salt with Caramal center called 'Black Betty' that is was made for this wine.
You're welcome. Thank me later. Happy Birthday to me. And next week? Happy Birthday to Vin Rouge!!! So even though this flight exceeds the quarterly comp flight, we are going to allow Club Members to cash that in upon request because we wouldn't be in year two if it wasn't for you! I love June!!!!
May Flight of the Month - Pax Wines...What is a natural wine?
What constitutes a natural wine? It's not the same as the trendy Pet-Nat's, although, they do have some overlapping areas.
While there technically aren’t any rules or regulations that currently exist, it generally means wines that are produced without pesticides, no additives, and small scale [which typically equals no hangover 🥴💃🏻] But there’s SO much more to it and Tracy with @naturalwinecolorado [appropriatly named partner for this flight, dontcha think??] is going to walk us through it this Tuesday, May 3rd at 6pm with a collection from @PaxWines.
The mostly Sonoma County lineup includes a Chenin Blanc from Lyman Ranch, a Vermentino from Lodi, and two Syrahs, one from Fenaughty Vineyard and the other from Hillsides, because what else do you serve to honor the “King of Syrah?”
You will always walk away from one of Tracy’s tastings knowing so much more than you walked in with so make sure to take advantage of this opportunity.
5/24 through 5/29 - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Winery
5/17 through 5/22 - Obscure Varietals
The obscure varietal flight is back! This week we are featuring a #Vermentino from Italy, #TourigaNacional from Portugal, and #Mataro [aka #Mourvedre ] from California 🤤 Not only is this flight delicious, it is an opportunity to try something new that you may otherwise overlook because you’re unfamiliar with it. So get courageous, jump out of your comfort zone, and join us this week for this tasty trio!
5/10 through 5/15 - Sauvignon Blanc
This week, in honor of #InternationalSauvignonBlancDay and this gorgeous weather, we are showcasing three different refreshing styles from three different countries. @beckmenvineyards in Santa Barbara, @marytaylorwine imported from Bordeaux with a hint of Semillon and River Sail from Marlborough, NZ.
April Flight of the Month - The Battle of Burgundy
THE BATTLE OF BURGUNDY!
This coming Tuesday 4/5 at 6pm our Tasting with the Expert series will pit two styles of #chablis and two styles of #pinot against each other to help us understand how different wine making styles effect the final product we drink.
One of our favorite wine experts, @francescakersh with @anvilwine will walk us through how the aging process in tank vs oak changes the flavor profile of two premier cru chablis from the same exact parcel. And then we will learn how stem inclusion effects flavor, alcohol, acidity, etc. by tasting two very different burgundian pinots. It’s a great lesson on why we never say we love or hate a certain varietal, but the style itself.
And what’s better than wine? A wine and cheese pairing of course! Our friends and partners at @st.kilians selected some BEAUTIFUL cheeses this month that we can’t wait to enjoy with you! 🤤 🧀
4/25 through 4/30 - Nueva España
How cool are these vine holes??
This week’s flight focuses on new Spanish wines, including the Malvasia Volcanica indigenous to the island of Lanzarote that was covered in 3-5 meters of volcanic ash from 1730-1736. As a result, the vintners must dig deeper than the top layer in order to find the fertile soil below.
We are also pouring a cool Hondarrabi Zuri Txakolian Rosé from @rezabaltxakoli and a Garnacha from two of the coolest Spanish winemakers on the planet, Fer Garcia and Daniel Jiménez-Landi 😎
4/19 through 4/24 - Cava
This Saturday is #InternationalCavaDay so all week long we are showing off our delicious #CavaCocktails in our featured flight of the week 🤤
Straight from the spring garden, you’ll enjoy three different floral concoctions: #Elderflower #Wildflower and #RoseBloom and all for only $15! This means our #ClubMembers can take advantage of their complimentary quarterly tastings too 🥂🍾
4/12 through 4/17 - Happy Easter Week!
Struggling to find wines that will satisfy every palate on Sunday? No worries because we have a beautiful flight this week with a white, rosé and red to satisfy everyone [especially you if you want to sneak one in while you’re “grocery shopping” ahem ahem 😉]
So swing by any day this week, whether it’s for bottles with your ham dinner, or because you need to get out of the house, and we will cover your bunny buns 🐰
March Flight of the Month - Owen Roe
An ode to the Ides of March and the sacrifice of the grapes made at the hands of the winemaker. From famed PNW winemaker and Irish-born, David O’Reilly, we bring you Owen Roe 🙌🏻 Everything O'Reilly touches has to be the best. It is almost an obsession with him. From huge, gorgeous wines to hand-numbered bottles and objects of art gracing his labels, O'Reilly spends the money for a total package. He is a legend in winemaking, dedicated to sourcing fruit from only the highest quality vineyards in Yakima and Willamette Valley…and we have the luck of serving some of his best.
We are showcasing his ‘Ex Umbris’ Syrah with 92 points from James Suckling, stunning silky-smooth Cabernet Franc, and Merlot/Cab Sauv dominant Bordeaux blend.
3/29 through 4/3 - Lunaria Biodynamic, Organic, Natural from Abruzzo, Italy
We brought in some beauties for you this week! Biodynamic and organic and deliciously fun! @lunaria_wine is serving us a #Pecorino [and nope! It’s a white wine, not 🧀 ] a #PinotGrigioRose a #MontepulcianoDAbruzzo and #Primitivo [aka #Zinfandel].
When I first tried these I was impressed with their packaging first, but when we opened these beauties and drank them 🤯 And then when we saw how affordable they were it was a no-brainer…we had to bring them in and share with you too.
They’ll be featured today through Sunday but I wouldn’t doubt there will be protests if we don’t keep them on the menu after that 😝
3/22 through 3/27 - Spring Whites from Importer Mary Taylor
The buds are breaking 🌱 Spring is here🌷It’s the perfect week to enjoy a beautiful set of whites from importer @marytaylorwine 🤤
This week our flight features some commonly, and not so commonly known, French whites. The first is a Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine, a Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, and a Côtes du Gascogny from Southern France that is predominantly Colombard which is closely related to Chenin.
And it’s only $14pp so Club Members, it’s your last opportunity to take advantage of your complimentary quarterly tasting.
3/15 through 3/20 - Rocks of Bawn
Named for a traditional Irish folk song, Rocks of Bawn is another delicious label from Owen Roe founder, [and Willamette Valley legend 🙌🏻], David O’Reilly.
In addition to pouring his @owenroewinery reds all month long, this week we are pouring Willamette Valley Rocks of Bawn’s ‘19 Sauvignon Blanc, ‘18 Pinot Noir from Yamhill-Carlton, and ‘18 Cabernet Sauvignon form Columbia Valley for only $17 per person 🤤
Erin go Bragh ☘️ Ireland till the end of time 💚
3/8 through 3/13 - Holloran 'La Chenaie Vineyard' Vertical
Oh friends. If you know…you know. Holloran 🙏🏻🙌🏻
You may or may not know that the PNW has gone through a few brutal seasons of ravaging fires and as a result the real beauties will be hard to come by for awhile. We managed to get our hands on the last few bottles in Colorado of Pinot Noir from our favorite Willamette winery, @holloranvineyardwines, from their Eola Amity vineyard, La Chanaie.
This week we feast on a vertical from 2014-2016 so that we can understand the impact Mother Nature has from year to year and learn why the same bottle of wine from the same vineyard might have a different cost from year to year💃🏻🍷
February Flight of the Month - I Left My Heart In Santa Barbara
February is the month of hearts, and in honor of that, our monthly tasting is a tribute to my roots and appropriately named “I Left My Heart In Santa Barbara” ♥️
Since it’s SB, I had to go all out and we have not one, not two, but THREE winemakers from three OG wineries that made SB wine country what it is today, and they’re joining us via zoom 💃🏻🕺🏻
AND we have not three, not four, but SIX wines on our flight for only $50 [until they sell out and some likely will] 😍
We are pouring a Sauvignon Blanc and GSM from Beckmen Vineyards, award-winning Pinot and Syrah from Melville Estate Winery, and from the man who taught me [almost] everything I know about wine, a Malbec blend and Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Artiste Winery.
2/22 through 2/27 - Fireside Flight
This week is inspired by the amount of freaking snow we are about to get and where I’d like to be all week…in front of the dang fireplace with a glass [or two] of red 😆 #FiresideFlight 🔥🍷
2/15 through 2/20 - International Syrah Day
Dang we had so much fun @blackbellyco celebrating Valentine’s Day, I almost forgot tomorrow is #InternationalSyrahDay 🍷
So let’s raise a glass [or three!] to this beautiful Rhône varietal this week 🤤 We will taste a French version from Bastide, and two US versions that are drastically different from each other, including a 2008 from @arcadian_winery and an oak aged @klinkerbrick 😍 Come help us celebrate all week long with these belly warmers!
2/8 through 2/13 - Bouquet of Rosés
Can you believe it’s Valentine’s Day already??
In celebration of all things ❤️, our flight this week is our annual Bouquet of Rosés 🌹and we’ve partnered with our friends @temperdenver in RiNo to pair three bee-you-tee-full truffles with your wine. Pick any 3 wines for $12pp, 4 wines for $16pp, or all 5 for only $20…and each flight includes a complimentary chocolate truffle! 🤤
Whether it’s Valentine’s or Galentine’s, we are the perfect place to celebrate, so make your reservation now on OpenTable ❣️
[Please note we have a private party on Saturday evening so we are only accepting new reservations up to 5pm that day.]
1/25 through 1/30 - Obscure Varietals
We’re back and ready to try new wines!
This week’s flight is one of our favorites because it takes the fear out of wine menus and gets you out of your normal routine of ordering what you know you like [we all love a good Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir too 😉].
Have you ever tried Picpoul? Godello? Nero d’Avola? Garnaxta? You may have and not realized because you tried their twin from another country and didn’t realize they are one in the same. Come in this week and gain some confidence, knowledge, and FOUR delicious wines for under $20 💃🏻