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From Sancerre-Like To Frothy Fizz And More

Cost: Free

A wild ride at the Saturday tasting table - are you up for it? You'll start with a pair of classy French whites, raise your eyebrows at the juicy value of a Portuguese red and then be gobsmacked by an ultra-lush Cali Cab. And, if you'll give it a chance, might just buy your first-ever bottle of Moscato d'Asti. It's that good!

Here are the sights you'll see on this Saturday's noon-4pm wild wine tour:

Dom Benoit Chauveau Pouilly Fume La Charmette 2024 - If you want to spend $45 for Sancerre, we're here to help! But if you want Sauvignon Blanc that's built on minerality and gunflint, a short ride across the Loire gets you that for under $25. Taste it. If you like Sancerre, you'll take this home.

Dom Thierry Drouin Bourgogne Blanc Plaisance 2024 - This Macon Chardonnay was one of our most popular Bourgogne Blancs last year. The cool 2024 vintage works in its favor, giving the ripe, apple/pear, fruit an extra kick of minerality and vibrancy. A really good Burgundy Chardonnay.

Esporao Alentejo Monte Velho Tinto 2024 - One of the things Portugal does so well - gives us gutsy, bold, reds that blend ripe fruit and deep earthy notes with just enough structure to shine with food after you've had a glass or two solo. Nice wine, fine value.

Diamonds in Space Cabernet Sauvignon California 2023 - It's almost like a Paso Robles winemaker (or pair of winemaker) famous for ultra rich, velvety, luxurious, wines decided to take some of their friends' and neighbors' fruit and do what they normally do, but at a value price. Nothing subtle here, but loads of fun!

Cordero San Giorgio Moscato d'Asti Exergia 2024 - Yeah, yeah, we know: you don't like sweet wine. But if you'll just give this - one of the finest Moscato d'Asti bottles we've ever opened - a try and imagine a platter of savory nibbles on a lazy summer afternoon...well, we think you'll decide this is an exception to your rule!

All the wines are on sale and, during the tasting, you can mix/match your way to best six-bottle or more savings. Whether you're after something refined or fun, classic or a bit reality-bending, you're going to taste some new favorite treats this Saturday!

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