Let’s venture beyond Cab and Merlot with a Rockin’ Reds virtual wine tasting! Wine specialist Scott Wickham will guide you through an exploration of two types of red wine, both from California but featuring grapes better known in Europe.  All you need are your wine glasses –  we’ll deliver a complimentary tasting kit to your doorstep, including two bottles of wine and some fun accessories to accompany your tasting.  Brought to you by Bacchus and Venus wine shop and Flow Tasting.  Attendance is limited, so reserve your spot now! Must be 21 or older to participate.

CLASS IS FULL! NO LONGER TAKING RSVPS.

FEATURED WINES

Sans Liege The Offering Rhone 2017

Rhone style wine, made in Santa Barbara County

45% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 21% Mourvedre, 1% Viognier, in vineyards  from Paso Robles down to Solvang

Winemaker’s  Notes

The early fall breeze brushes through the orchard, bringing with it aromas of red plum, cinnamon bark, cocoa, and freshly oiled leather. The harvest table is bountiful; friends and family all gather round. Wooden bowls full of green olives and mixed berries are passed as you warm your hands on a rustic mug filled with anise black tea. You can’t help but smile with gratitude for the season.  Alc: 15.4%

Portalupi Barbera Shake Ridge Ranch 2016

Italian grape varietal, Barbera, made in Amador County, Sierra Foothills.  “Cal-Ital’ style.

Winemaker’s Notes

This vibrant wine shows how well this grape variety does in Amador County. It melds beautiful, pure, almost jammy aromas and flavors with a rich, layered and soothing texture. The color is quite dark, the aromas drip blackberry and boysenberry, the flavors are deep and the mouthfeel broad.  Alc: 14.6%

TASTING ACCESSORY KIT

• Corkscrew

• Customized tasting placemat

• Pencils (for tasting notes)

• Jelly beans (for a tasting exercise)