In America we do things our way, we walk to the beat of our own drum, so why should wine by any other way?  This week, we celebrate America by pouring wines, yes…American Style.

In this tasting we’ll pour for you:

N/V GRUET – BLANC DE NOIR, ALBURQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

When the Gruet Family visited New Mexico, they fell in love with the place and brought their wine-making-know-how to America with them.  Taste why this is the Official sparkling wine of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and why all the wine rating magazines love this bubbly!  We even carry it in the half bottle.

2008 THREE WINE COMPANY – EAST RANCH RIESLING, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CA

Matt Cline, was wine maker for both Trinitas and Cline winery, goes and makes this fantastic and complex dry California Riesling.  A must for summer.

2003 HOOK AND LADDER – THIRD ALARM CHARDONNAY, RUSSIAN RIVER VLLY, CA

This chardonnay is Loach’s family homage to the American Firefighters. It is a lovely & delicious way to honor firemen everywhere.

Third wine will be poured blind.

2006 FIVE VINTNERS – ZINFANDEL, NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

Krisi Raymond is a 5th generation descendant of Jacob & Fredrick Beringer.  She has started her own small production of boutique wines and this is a fantastic zinfandel she produces and the one to taste. 

2005 TRINITAS – “OLD VINE” PETITE SIRAH – LODI, CALIFORNIA

From a small producer of wines meant to showcase the hardwork of American winemakers, comes this Petite Sirah.  The founder of Trinitas is also a resident of the OC.  This fantastic wine is perfect for Barbequing on the 4th!

On Friday Only:

2005 TY CATON – FIELD BLEND RED “CATON VINEYARD” – SONOMA, CALIFORNIA

A fabulous blend, with history of growing grapes since the days of prohibition and becoming a cult wine amongst those who seek “boutique” wines.  Don’t miss this one.