Dear Feastlings,
We know precisely how it’s going to go: the weather will fluctuate for another two weeks, maybe, between tolerable and burdensome, whereupon it will shift into loathsome territory. From a wine tasting perspective, it means more whites and pinks as the heat begins to grind us town, but this week, even acknowledging the intractable approach of summer, we’re dragging our feet by keeping the tasting entirely red. Summer reds, mind you- a bit lower in alcohol, a bit lighter on their feet and our palates- but reds. Call it the Tucsonan denial of summertime.
On Saturday, May 17th, our pal Mike stops in to pour the sort of red wine that you can put a little chill on and not begin to perspire when you enjoy a glass. You’re aware by now how this works- you’ll want to give us a jingle at (520) 326-9363 to let us know you want a seat at the light red table, and then, when you show up on the 17th at 2:00 pm with $18 plus tax and tip in your pocket, you’ll taste your way through four downright refreshing summertime reds that will restore your faith in goodness.
Some are traditional, some are quite the opposite, but we find all of them delicious. So consider wrapping yourself in air-conditioned comfort this Saturday and pretending that it’s not so bad out there.
Summertime reds
You can see the tasting order and pricing here.
2023 Luigi Giordano Vino Rosso (Nebbiolo, Arneis,) Vino Rosso d’Italia
2022 De Vescovi Ulzbach “Rosso Ulzbach” Teroldego, Vigneti Delle Dolomiti IGT
2022 Domaine des Gaudets Côt du Py (Gamay,) Morgon AOC
2021 Groundwork Wine Co. Dry Farmed Grenache, Old Portrero Vineyard, San Luis Obispo Coast AVA