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Enjoy Some Summery Whites And Reds

Cost: Free

School's out, 4th of July is on the horizon and more lazy summer days to follow soon. So this Friday's free tasting from 3-7pm focuses on wines of summer. From thirst-quenching Vinho Verde and Gruner Veltliner to very classic Provencal rose to ready to enjoy by the grill reds, you're going to find everything you need to enjoy summer fun and sun. So come by CBC Friday and try:

Casal Amado Vinho Verde Arinto & Loureiro 2024 - If you're looking for simple and spritzy, this isn't that. But if zip, zing, and chalky minerality are your thing, you'll love this!

Ruttenstock Gruner Veltliner Ried Reipersberg 2025 - Loaded with ripe orchard fruit doused in citrus juice, this is so overtly delicious you might overlook how balanced, minerally and food friendly this is. A gem.

Ch La Mascaronne Cotes De Provence Rose 2025 - Lots we could say here, but this sums it up: the best Provencal rose we've tasted this year for <$20. Stock up.

Gabin Et Felix Richoux Irancy 2022 - Ok, Red Burgundy isn't exacly a "summer red," but this one has so much earthy complexity that it would be a perfect with grilled lamb or eggplant as an alternative to something heavierr from the Rhone!

Tornatore Etna Rosso Pietrarizzo 2021 - The Nerello Mascalese reds of Mount Etna are pretty much perfect summer cookout reds, delivering heat-beating freshness and grilled food-match heft and weight you're looking for. This one's especially delicious.

All the wines are on sale during the 3-7pm tasting and mix/match for six-bottle discounts. And all are ready to go home with you, cool off, and then have a delicious time with summer!

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