Local Event
French Sunday Sippers
Sun, January 13, 2019 (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Cost: Free
It will be another Sunday in France for Madrona Wine Merchants. Come see why we return and return to France.
2017 La Maroutine Bordeaux Blanc $11
80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon
From vines on the slopes above the Garonne river, this herbal, fruity wine is dominated by Sauvignon Blanc. Its acidity is balanced by the yellow fruits as well as citrus. 13% alcohol by volume
2013 Domain de la Biscarelle Début d'une Histoire $15
90% Cinsault, 10% Grenache
A Rhone Cinsault from 50-year-old vines just outside of Châteauneuf. Raspberry, plum, boysenberry, bay, thyme, lavendar scents. Big, ripe chewy, purple fruit flavors with black pepper and stony tannins. Organic
Madrona Wine Merchants offers free wine tastings featuring 4-5 selections on a theme every Saturday from 2 until the bottles run out and on Sunday, we offer a mini-tasting of two wines all day from 11-5.
