WineSense Wednesday

Cork & Bottle’s WineSense Wednesday is our fun and informative series of seated educational wine seminars. The following is our March line-up and to reserve a seat for one of the tastings just click on the title, or call us at 504.483.6314. All tastings begin at 6:30 Sharp!

3/10 Argentina vs. Bordeaux: A Blind Tasting, $20
Even though Argentina has been making wine since the 16th century, only recently has this country entrenched itself into the hearts and minds of North American wine drinkers.  Moreover, quite frequently Argentina draws comparison to one of the oldest, most prestigious wine regions in the world: Bordeaux.  Join us as Jon leads a tasting of 8 wines, 4 from Bordeaux and 4 from Argentina – all blind – as you learn about how the two regions compare to one another, if the quality in Mendoza matches that of the Medoc and, most important, which one you prefer.  It’s a great examination of old world versus new world and will definitely be an eye opener.  24 spots total

3/24 Southern Rhone from 2007: Freaks of Nature, $30
I have yet to meet one person in the wine business from critics to wholesalers to importers to consumers who don’t agree whole heartedly the 2007 vintage from the Southern Rhone is one of the single most amazing vintages ever experienced.  Now that the marketplace is flush with these wines we thought a tasting was in order.  Experience the ‘07 vintage with 8 wines from the Southern Rhone with wines from importers Peter Weygandt, North Berkeley Selections, Vineyard Brands and Robert Kacher Selections.  Ranging from outrageous value Cotes du Rhône to highly pedigreed Chateauneuf-du-Pape and all wines in between, whether or not you’re a fan of the Rhone or you have no idea where to begin with Rhone wines this is a tasting you won’t want to miss.  20 spots total

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