Wine Tasting
lummi island wine tasting sept 8-9 ’23
Hours this weekend: Friday & Saturday, September 8-9, 4-6 pm This week’s wine tasting Mas des Bressades Rosé ’21 France $14 Bright and refreshing classic Rhone blend of grenache, syrah, and mourvèdre, with splashes of Carignan and Cinsault; nice flavor balance of bright red fruit, wild herbs, and a vibrant, spicy finish. Bodegas […]
lummi island wine tasting sept 1-2 ’23
Hours this weekend: Friday & Saturday, September 1-2, 4-6 pm This week’s wine tasting: J. Laurens Cremant de Limoux Rose France $16 A longtime favorite here at AWG–Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir; shows a gentle yeastiness, effusive effervescence and rich, tangy, mouth-filling fruit. Makes just about anything Festive! Montinore Borealis White Oregon $13 Aromas […]
lummi island wine tasting aug 25-26 ’23
Hours this weekend: Friday & Saturday, August 25-26, 4-6 pm This week’s wine tasting: Lyrarakis Plyto Psarades ’21 Crete $20 This is a very old grape varietal saved from extinction when planted in the Lyrarakis Psarades vineyard at 480m elevation. It makes a lively, fresh, citric wine with bright, mineral-streaked lemon fruit; subtle, complex, and […]
lummi island wine tasting aug 18-19 ’23
Hours this weekend: Friday & Saturday, August 18-19, 4-6 pm This week’s wine tasting: Abacela Albarino ’22 Washington $22 Bright fruit with aromas of pineapple, pear, lemon and nectarine, crisp acidity,and juicy stone and tropical fruit flavors. Cala Civetta Sangiovese di Toscana ’21 Italy $13 Earthy nose of red plum accompanies a vibrant yet […]