Author Archives: Bruce

Sudtirol Sublimity: Colterenzio Schiava!

2019 COLTERENZIO Schiava “St Magdelener”
$17.95 bottle/ $172.00 case

I fell in love with the reds made from the schiava grape when I was in northeastern Italy’s gorgeous Alto Adige region last year. It was the perfect red to imbibe after a day spent hiking in the stunning Dolomite Mountains. So fresh and bright, with gushes of cranberry, cherry, spice, and minerals. Plus coming…

Well Accessorized!!

Most, but not all of these, come through an importing company called Haus Alpenz ( alpenz.com ), where you can find further descriptions and cocktail ideas. Others you can google and get loads of info! LACUESTA Vermut Rojo (sweet vermouth) , Spain…$21.95 bottle MIRÓ Vermut Extra Seco, Spain… $16.95 GONZALEZ BYASS Vermouth Rojo “La Copa”,…

Friday Flights, 4:30-8:00pm

 The first and third Friday of every month we will offer a flight of five wines, plus 2 or 3 “Bonus Pours”, from 4:30-8:00pm. You can drop in anytime during those hours, and you’re welcome to bring snacks along with you to enjoy with your wine. The cost for the flights is $12 for the…

France’s Rhone Valley Revelations, part 2!!

This is a classic case of “If you liked part 1 last week, just wait’ll you get a load of part 2!” Not to toot my own horn, but I have to say I am somewhat impressed with this week’s selections. This is some seriously great juice coming at you this Friday. Last week’s Rhone/Provence…

The Rhone Valley and Provence!!

Apparently I set myself an impossible task. Culling down so much southern French deliciousness into just one tasting has proven to be hopeless. Rather than give up and go home as some less creative minds might, I figured when one is presented with an overabundance of opportunity wouldn’t it be selfish not to share the…