From North to South: “TEXTBOOK specializes in growing and crafting small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay grown in the Oakville, Yountville and Los Carneros appellations. The primary vineyard source for our “Mise en Place” Cabernet Sauvignon is the rocky edges of the Oakville district at a site next door to Screaming Eagle….
“Each vintner grows up with the dream that one day the grapes that he produces will become a wine that he can sign with his name. Stefano Caruso knew to share this dream with his father, Nino. But it wasn’t until the deal with Mario Minini was sealed that they decided to launch the project…
This Thursday we will sample four reds from Spain and two Ports. The Spanish selections are imported byGrapes of Spain, while the Ports are imported by Martine’s Wines and William-Harrison Imports. Bodegas San Pedro Apostol Campellares Rioja Crianza 2011– Rioja, Spain. 100% Tempranillo. “This wine is sourced from vines averaging 50 years of age. Traditional…
This Thursday night (January 2nd; 5:30-7:30) we will not have an ‘official’ tasting, however, the TV will be tuned to the Sugar Bowl and we will sip wine while we watch. Join us to cheer the Tide to victory! Spirits (both locations) will be closed on New Years Day
There will not be a wine tasting this Thursday (December 26th). We hope you and your loved ones have a safe and Happy Holiday Season!!
This week’s tasting (Thursday, December 18th; 5:30-7:30) features Champagne and Sparkling Wine! There will be a variety to sample including Grower Champagne, Cremant de Bourgogne, Cava, methode traditionelle from the Loire Valley and Prosecco. The tasting will be FREE, so come and enjoy a fantastic selection of bubbly (and no doubt a bonus or two!)…
Chateau Callac Graves Blanc 2011- Graves, Bordeaux $15.99 “One of the oldest winemaking properties in Graves, it was purchased by Phillippe Riviere some years ago to restore the glory to the property. The white grapes are 50% Semillon and 50% Sauvignon on 30-year-old vines and are grown in a gravel soil over a…
A selection of wine from Milbrandt Vineyards was featured at this year’s Holiday Tasting. They were so popular that we decided to showcase their entire line of red wines (those that are currently available anyway) at this week’s tasting. Altogether there will be a Syrah, Red blend, two Merlots and two Cabernet Sauvignons from two…
“Gary Eberle grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania and went to Penn State on a football scholarship. After graduating with a bachelor of science in biology, he attended Louisiana State University (LSU) where he continued his graduate work studying cellular genetics. While attending LSU, Gary developed an appreciation for wine and changed his…
Thursday, November 14th The Hotel Capstone 6:00 – 8:30 $20 per person $5.00 off each order (per ticket purchased) Below is the list of wine selections for this year’s Holiday Tasting. Each wine is followed by its region, regular price and deal price. We hope you will join us this Thursday night! Click here…