Each Saturday at 2:00 pm, we open four different wines and talk about them- where they come from, who makes them, and what makes them special. A couple of light hors d’oeuvres accompany the tasting and those who attend are eligible for discounts on the wines. Reservations are required, and web and email reservations will not guarantee you a seat, to please make your reservation by calling (520) 326-9363
As I write this, it's 107 degrees outside, and so if you're anything like me, you're thinking about lightening it up right now, be it food or wine. This week, there's a light red and three refreshing whites that are perfect for your summer consumption, plus a pun that Kevin keeps in his back pocket- "A Pinot for your thoughts."
While last week's tasting was delightful, it was ultimately all red wine, with which there is nothing wrong. However, for some of us, red wine with beef isn't our go-to when it's 105 degrees out. With that in mind, here's a reminder that everything we throw on the grill isn't exactly red wine-friendly.
It's time to start practicing not heating up your kitchen, and that means outdoor grilling. Outdoor grilling, in turn, means wines that go with outdoor grilling.
This wine tasting features wines from the Veneto, and they include the whole spectrum: fresh bubbles, clean white and ripe, juicy reds. They all hail from the region of Veneto and with all the different styles, you'll undoubtedly be taken with some, if not all of them.
We all have those days: work was overwhelming; you couldn't get anything done. You have obligations with family and friends for which you've done nothing, and now you're home two hours later than you thought you'd be with nothing to show for it.
It's no secret that Spain and Portugal produce delicious wine, but not everyone is aware that they represent tremendous values. This week, Kevin demonstrates that fact by cracking open four bottles, two from Spain and two from Portugal, all of which are delicious, and which top out at $15.
Once upon a time, Feast was a tiny creature, tender and fragile. It's grown substantially, and if my nephews are any indication of what happens when that tiny child nears sixteen years of age, we're right on track. That is, we can wear big boy pants now.
This week's theme: Rhône varietals from the Rhône proper and from the New World as well. Please do come visit, and know that if you like the Old World stuff, there'll be another tasting on the 30th of all Rhône wines- you know, from the actual Rhône Valley.
When was the last time you had a wine from Castagnole Monferrato? What about Irpinia? Morro di Alba?
There are no wines to be listed here for this Saturday's tasting. Why? Because the whole point of the tasting is to pull on your thinking cap and consider what's in the glass and how you perceive it. It's a great way not only to test your tasting skills, but as well, to start thinking about the qualities of various varietals and terroirs.