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The Marvel of Moscato - World Moscato Day 2020
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Are you a huge Moscato lover like us? May 9th is World Moscato Day! Fun Fact: The Muscat grape family is among the oldest in the world. Moscato is loved by many but it's true magic comes from it's alluring history. The Muscat family of grapes contains over 200 varieties, including Moscato, that’s use dates back through centuries suggesting that it may be the oldest domesticated grape variety. For over 3000 years the Mediterranean region has been cultivating Muscat but theories of its origin differ. Some believe it was first used by the ancient Egyptians and Persians while others strongly believe it was the Greeks...
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Wines of the Month - May 2020
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Due to the restrictions set by the Governor, we will not be having our Wines of the Month tasting on Saturday, May 2nd. We would still like to bring you all the information you'd learn at the tasting and make this information accessible to our club members! Sign up online to join our clubs and receive special selections at the beginning of each month! Punta Crena, Vermentino 2018 Piero Benevelli, Langhe Nebbiolo 2018 Azienda Agricola Elvio Tintero, Vino Bianco NV Azienda Agricola Elvio Tintero, Vino Rosso NV About the Vineyards Punta Crena Varigotti is probably the most beautiful and evocative place of Liguria....
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Malbec World Day 2020
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Celebrated annually on April 17th, World Malbec Day was founded to commemorate when the Argentinian President set out to transform Argentina’s wine industry. Although Malbec originated in France, after Argentina sought to focus on exporting wine, Malbec became their most widely planted grape variety and today they possess 70% of the world’s Malbec vineyards. While French and Argentinian Malbec seem similar, they each take on completely different flavor profiles due to the differences in each region’s terrior. Malbec from Argentina is fruit-forward and plummy with a velvety texture while French Malbec is savory and tart with firm tannins and hints...
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Wines of the Month - April 2020
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Due to the restrictions set by the Governor, we will not be having our Wines of the Month tasting on Saturday, April 4th. We would still like to bring you all the information you'd learn at the tasting and make this information accessible to our club members! Sign up online to join our clubs and receive special selections at the beginning of each month! Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyards, High Serenity Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Montenero, Pugila Primitivo 2016 County Line Vineyards, Sonoma Coast Syrah 2015 County Line Vineyards, North Coast Chardonnay 2018 About the Vineyards Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyards Brassfield Estate...
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Free Weekly Tasting Lineup - March 11th, 13th, & 14th
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Wine Tastings March 11, 5-8pm Join us as Brian pours these 5 selections to sample! Cottonwood Creek Cellars, Pinot Grigio Les Jamelles, Chardonnay Cottonwood Creek Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon Tarima, Alicante Monastrell Poquito, Moscato March 14, 12-5pm Join us with Stan from Robin's Cellars to taste SIX wines! Schlink Haus, Riesling Villa Sorono, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Vina Robles, Sauvignon Blanc Atlantique, Val de Loire Rosé Vino Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon Villa Sorono, Chianti Beer Tasting March 13, 5-8pm Join us for our Friday beer tasting! Beale’s, Plumpricot Bearliner Trapezium, Lucky 47 White Ale Lexington Brewing, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale Lexington Brewing, Kentucky...
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