Wine Tastings

Louis Roederer seeks artistic perfection in its vineyards, through the seasons leading to harvest and then the cellars, and also on the works of today’s artists (winemakers). Jois us in our pursuit os subtlety and wonder- so that when you taste our wines, you’ll taste the spirit that inspired their creation.

Ever wonder what makes the Gallo winery tick?  As one of the largest family owned wine company, Gallo understands what the consumer wants and gives it to them.  Here are a few examples of just that. Louis Martini Cab Sauv Sonoma Louis Martini Cab Sauv Alexander Valley La Marca Prosecco Gascon Malbec

This is the first of a few sparkling wine tasting that we will be having this month. Ch. Ste. Michelle has more than set its cornerstone in the wine market in most categories except one, sparkling. Until now. Ste. Michelle has rebranded their sparkling wins as just "Michelle," have cleaned up the label, and, most […]

William Hill has been in the business of winemaking for quite sometime, so much so that his name is synonymous with quality. However, there was one area of the business the winery was unable to manage, and that was demand. William Hill was unable to keep up with demand when trying to maintain the quality […]

This is the 2nd sparkling wine tasting of the month, and what could be better than the house known for brands like Moet et Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Dom Perignon? Domaine Chandon is Moet et Chandon's California sister. Where Moet is your typical precise, clean, and austere Champagne, Domaine is your heavier, more robust, sits […]

The 3L box wine industry is booming, and why shouldn't it. Considering some of the wines I have tried that come in that size, I'm surprised it's not growing at an exponential rate. Anyway, Jewel Box is the newest release from our friends at Underdog Wine Group (Cupcake, Big House, Fish Eye, and so many […]

This is the first of 10 classes we will be offering in 2014, and we hope you can be a part of it. We will dedicate the first class to sparkling wines, and what better time than the day before Valentine's Day. The class will be about an hour long, and it will be covering […]

Wente is a unique story, but what is more unique than the story is the wine. The wines are predominantly from the Livermore Valley, which is an AVA within the San Francisco Bay AVA (Central Coast AVA). The Wente wines showcase beautiful restraint when it comes to oak and fruit, and have just enough acidity […]

We are once again being graced by the presence of Frank Heyden (from Weingut Dr. Heyden), Paul Anheuser (from Weingut Paul Anheuser), and Jill Bollig (From Weingut Bollig-Lehnert. Stefan had to tend to an emergency at the winery). The three representatives (that make up about half of our German wine selection) will be here Friday […]