Old Imports- Welcoming Patrick Mata
This week we are excited to be joined by Patrick Mata, co-owner of Ole Imports and long-time friend of Spirits. Patrick is a Spaniard who, along with his friend and business partner […]
Cultivate Wine- Welcoming Nat Gunter, Tuscaloosa Native
For this week’s tasting, we are pleased that Tuscaloosa’s own Nat Gunter will be here to present his complete line-up from Cultivate Wines. The wines are brand-new to Alabama and […
Wines of Spain, Argentina, and Chile
The Spanish conquistadors- soldiers, explorers, and adventurers, brought Vitis vinifera vines with them to South America in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries as they colonized the region. Their pla
Mendoza, Argentina
The wines for this week’s tasting are imported by Vine Connections, an artisanal company that specializes in wine from Argentina and sake from Japan (they also represent two California wineries
Australian Wine- South Australia, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Margaret River
Australia is one of the largest wine producing countries; today it’s the fourth largest exporter in the world and the third largest exporter to the US (after France and Italy). […]
California Wines of the North and Central Coast AVAs
This week we will explore wine from three producers, Thomas Henry, Healdsburg Ranches, and Anderson’s Conn Valley “Prologue”. Altogether there will be two Chardonnays (one aged in st
Willamette Valley Wines- Welcoming Robert Moshier of the Northwest Wine Co.
This week we are pleased to welcome friend of Spirits and Tuscaloosa native Robert Moshier who will present an extensive line-up of wines from the Willamette Valley. Robert works for the Northwest
French Wine- Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, & Bordeaux
This week’s tasting features wine from three very important regions of France; the Loire Valley, the Rhone Valley, and Bordeaux. The wines are imported by four different importers including Rose
Maison Joseph Drouhin and Duckhorn “Decoy”
This week we will explore wines from two very different and distinct producers; Maison Joseph Drouhin of Burgundy, France and Duckhorn Wine Company’s second label “Decoy” of Californ
American Wine: A to Z, McManis, and B.R. Cohn
This week we will explore a variety of wine from three wineries; specifically Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from A to Z of Oregon, Barbera and Malbec from McManis of […]