Featured Wines: Tasting 6/11

Saturday features great summer food wines. These are perfect for backyard BBQs, picnics in the park, a sunset on the patio, or sitting in the cul-de-sac with your neighbors.

Saturday, June 11th from 3:00-6:00pm

Domaine des Blais Rose'

Provence (France)

Dry and delicate blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, and Rolle. Light with subtle flavors of strawberry and cherry. Perfect with grilled salmon, chicken wings, a summer salad, or as an apertif with friends. $21.99

Les Hauts de Lagarde White

Bordeaux (France)

This is a delicious, ripe wine that is packed with apricot, apple and pear fruits. It is tangy and freshly fruity. The bright, rich fruit continues right through this wine that is ready to drink now. Enjoy with oysters, steamed vegetables, savory croissants, or mild goat cheese.

$16.99

Garzon Albarino

Punta del Este (Uruguay)

This Albariño is of a pale yellow colour with greenish reflections and fruity aromas reminding of peach; balanced with citric notes. It is fresh and mineral with a marked acidity and a long and rounded aftertaste in mouth. Excellent pairings for this wine are cod, citrus prawns, ceviche, or it is delightfully well suited to pair with Asian food. $20.99

Garzon Cab Franc Reserva

Punta del Este (Uruguay)

Strong purple color with violet reflections, this noble red wine has mineral aromas coming from ripe peppers, spices and fruits of the forest accompanied by a subtle chocolate note and smoked hints coming from selected barrels. With gentle tannins in mouth, it mixes prunes and ripe blackberries with fresh eucalyptus and mint notes that add to its complexity. This wine is the perfect pairing for pork dishes--roasted pork ribs, braised pork tenderloin, pulled pork sandwiches--as well as hearty vegetables like baked potatoes or mushroom dishes. $20.99

Antalya Laya Almansa

Almansa (Spain)

A blend of Garnacha and Monastrell, giving this wine its signature deep color and aromas of brooding black fruits, anise, espresso, and black pepper. Dense, savory and rich on the palate. Pair with carbs like paella, pasta, or mushrooms, or with grilled steaks. $13.99