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"BORDEAUX AND RHONE BLENDS"
THURSDAY: March 4 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
FRIDAY: March 5 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
SATURDAY: March 6 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
Six wines for $10.00
($8.00 with wine purchase over $10.00)
Everybody has a favorite whether it be Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Grenache or Syrah. What happens when you blend them? How do they taste as single varietals? Can you identify the specific grapes used in a blend? This tasting we explore the wines that French winemakers gained their reputation with and taste them against those same varietals that other countries have made their own as single varietal wines to also make them famous. Come taste a French Rhone and Bordeaux blend alongside a domestic meritage and those same varietals as used in these wines that are produced in other countries.
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"Whine Wednesday"
- SPANISH AND CHILEAN WINES -
as presented by
REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING-
YOU DECIDE -
VOTE WINES IN AND OUT OF THE SHOPPE
We're letting you in on the action and putting you in charge.The distributor will be here and you can whine all you want. These tastings are always fun and are an extension of the CataVinos "Board of Advisors".Let me know what you think,after all I buy the wines for you.
WEDNESDAY: March 10th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
Four to Six wines for $4.00
(FREE with wine purchase over $20.00)
We've run across some great wines at great prices from a winemaker that produces wine in both Chile and Spain. We'd like to have you taste these wines as a "test drive" to see if you agree. We will be presenting Tempranillo, Carmenere, Shiraz, a Grenache blend, a cabernet/tempranillo blend, and a sauvignon blanc. Once again, you vote, you help decide.
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"NAPA AND SONOMA WINES"
THURSDAY: March 11 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
FRIDAY: March 12 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
SATURDAY: March 13 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
Six wines for $10.00
($8.00 with wine purchase over $10.00)
Napa and Sonoma are synamous with great North American wine. This week we take a look at some of the big and bold wines as produced in those appellations to get a feel for why they are in such high demand. These wines are produced in regions that are perfect for growing the grapes that create the flavors that we have all come to love. But each region within that appellation has a dinstinct character; can we distinguish the subtle differences? Come see for yourself.
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"RED BLENDS"
THURSDAY: March 18 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
FRIDAY: March 19 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
SATURDAY: March 20 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
Six wines for $10.00
($8.00 with wine purchase over $10.00)
I've never met a blend that didn't beg to be tasted. American winemaking focused on single varietal wines for the longest time but they are coming of age with their experience and use of blending. These wines have complexity, balance and full flavor. These tastings tend to be of the most favorite as the American palate continues to grow and appreciate what the French started years ago. They appear to be learning from us and we seem to be expanding our techniques to show them we can compete when it comes to blends too.
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"Whine Wednesday"
- COTES du RHONE &
BORDEAUX WINES -
as
presented by
Alta Terra Distributing -
YOU DECIDE -
VOTE WINES IN AND OUT OF THE SHOPPE
We're letting you in on the action and putting you in charge. The distributor will be here and you can whine all you want. These tastings are always fun and are an extension of the CataVinos "Board of Advisors". Let me know what you think, after all I buy the wines for you.
WEDNESDAY: March 24th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
Four to Six wines for $4.00
(FREE with wine purchase over $20.00)
Come and taste some wines then cast your vote to help determine which wines earn or lose a placing in the shoppe. Alta Terra has received some new French wines in their portfolio and want to share them with us and get our opinion. This tasting will focus on some great Cotes du Rhone and Bordeaux wines that have gained some notable recognition. Do you agree with those that do the wine scoring? This is a chance to taste some wines that have great scores but do they muster up to the challenge of getting the approval of our palate? Come vote as to whether you think they are worth putting your money down on them. It's all about YOU!
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"SPRING FEAST WINES"
THURSDAY: March 25 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
FRIDAY: March 26 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
SATURDAY: March 27 th - 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
Six wines for $10.00
($8.00 with wine purchase over $10.00)
It's that time of year again where we look for the perfect wine to drink and share at the feasts that come in the spring whether it be Passover or Easter. Let's taste some yummy wines that will make those meals complete whether it be ham, beef brisket, prime rib, chicken and many other delightful main courses. Let's not forget the desert wines or the appertief as well, we'll taste a range of wines that complement each course or have the ability to span the entire meal.
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