~$18 Jean-Paul Brun Blanc (Beaujolais 2013) – SOLD OUT ~$26 Kevin Descombes (Morgon 2013) – SOLD OUT ~$26 Noëlla Morantin Mon Cher Gamay (Loire VdF 2013) – SOLD OUT Aside from the holiday’s ceremonial importance, Memorial Day weekend means…
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Posted on 2015.05.20 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Beaujolais, Loire  | Read more...
2012 Bachelet-Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet Price: $55/bottle – SOLD OUT Montrachet, the “bald hill,” produces the finest expression of the Chardonnay grape anywhere on earth. It’s difficult to imagine that the poor, thin soils over hard limestone of these otherwise nondescript,…
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Posted on 2015.02.26 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Burgundy  | Read more...
Starting this Saturday and up until New Year’s Eve we’ll be sampling from our elaborate selection of small-production Champagnes, Grand and Premier Crus. We’ll be featuring Champagne from some of the leading producers in the region: Like Paul Bara and his 26…
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Posted on 2014.12.24 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, News & Events, Champagne  | Read more...
2011 Domaine La Barroche Châteauneuf-du-Pape Signature Price $79/bottle The young and incredibly talented Julien Barrot took over winemaking at Domaine La Barroche during the disastrous 2002 vintage. Despite this trial by fire, Julien has since produced one magnificent vintage after…
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Posted on 2014.12.12 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Burgundy, Southern Rhone  | Read more...
Join us on Saturday, October 18th, 12pm to 3pm to sample and discuss the wines of Champagne Lallier. Champagne Lallier specializes in producing exceptional Champagne by sourcing exclusively from vineyards officially classified Grand Cru & Premier Cru. Lallier’s…
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Posted on 2014.10.16 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, News & Events, Champagne  | Read more...
The secret to Chablis’ authenticity is geology. The vineyards of Chablis lie on the outcrop of a great submerged basin of limestone. It is Burgundy’s most northern region and the cool climate, along with the Kimmeridgian soil of limestone, clay,…
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Posted on 2014.09.18 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Burgundy  | Read more...
September 1-7, 2014 2011 Domaine Jean Pascal Puligny-Montrachet “Les Enseigneres” $50.15/bottle – 15% off regular price of $59 SOLD OUT Joseph Pascal Morvan arrived in the village of Puligny-Montrachet in 1920 to make wine. In 1950, after a stint…
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Posted on 2014.08.31 in France, Burgundy  | Read more...
Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaïque & Brut Mosaïque Rosé This Saturday only $34.30/bottle – 30% off regular price of $49/bottle SOLD OUT Join us at the shop this Saturday any time between 10am – 7pm as we explore Champagne through…
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Posted on 2014.07.10 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, News & Events, Champagne  | Read more...
July 7-14, 2014 Price: $18.75/bottle – 25% off regular price of $25 SOLD OUT Crisp and clean Chardonnay from Burgundy. The appellation of Saint-Véran is divided into two small islands separated by Pouilly-Fuissé. Because of the proximity, Saint-Véran is,…
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Posted on 2014.07.06 in Burgundy  | Read more...
Monday, June 30 tasting schedule: Free In-store tasting, 5pm – 6pm Dinner and “La Tyre” vertical tasting, Local Kitchen, Ferndale, 7pm $65/seat all-inclusive (call or email for availability) Alain Brumont brought the South West France appellation of Madiran to the attention of the world. He always…
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Posted on 2014.06.26 in France, News & Events, South West  | Read more...