Join us in-store to taste wines from some of our favorite queer winemakers this week Tuesday through Friday from 5-7pm. Follow us on Instagram for reminders.
Tuesday, February 11th — Camins 2 Dreams Red Wine Blend: Tara Gomez and her wife, Mireia Taribó, make hand-crafted, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention, and sourced from organic, biodynamic and regenerative farmed vineyards that share their values of respect for the land and their workers. This red blend from the Santa Rita Hills is a great, versatile wine with big red fruit, pleasant acidity, and a lovely long finish. Juicy but not overripe. Learn more...
Wednesday, February 12th — Franchere Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills: Mike Hinds follows what he calls a "gentle winemaking regime" to ensure his wines express their central Willamette Valley origins. This is a really vibrant Oregon Pinot Noir with some earthy tones under red and black berries. It's a great food wine, perfect for red meat or heavier veg dishes. Learn more...
Thursday, February 13th — Gaintza Txakolina Blanco: Now in its fourth generation, the Gaintza estate is run by brothers Joseba and Urtzi Lazkano with a broad-based commitment to sustainable production. On the palate, this Txakolina offers bright citrus, apple and green herbs with a salty and clean finish. Learn more...
Friday, February 14th — Birdhorse Verdelho Contra Costa County: Partners Corinne and Katie create innovative and delicious California wines with a focus on uncommon varietals. This Verdelho offers a fleshy yet bright profile, with saline notes and hints of lemon curd. Its balanced acidity and aromatic complexity make it a versatile choice for pairing with seafood or enjoying during celebratory occasions. Learn more...