Author: bfreyman

Wednesday, April 17th is Malbec World Day!  Let's taste a couple of Malbecs today to celebrate. Graffigna Reserve Malbec from Argentina ($15.99) - "Good medium ruby. Classic malbec aromas of blackberry and licorice lifted by a violet top note. Juicy and dry, with a firm acid/tannin...

Bordeaux Tasting with Vincent Peyrat! It's Friday and we have a very special Bordeaux tasting tonight.  Vincent Peyrat is from the Bordeaux region of France and really knows the wines from that region.  Vincent has moved to this area to represent Grand Vin de Bordeaux and...

We have a lot to tell you about today.  Phase I of the Chateau La Vin's expanded seating is done, a special Jazz Night on Thursday and a special Bordeaux tasting on Friday! More seating room! The large floor wine racks are gone and they have been...

Tonight's tasting features one of my all time favorite wines! Graffigna Reserve Pinot Grigio from Argentina ($14.99) - Elegant, harmonious and delicate, full of fresh flower and fruit aromas, this young, aromatic and subtle wine is the product of the utmost care and exclusive treatment.  Bright...

If you have not gotten your wine for Easter Day, stop in today!  Chateau La Vin has a great selection of wines that will go great with your Easter Dinner!  Have Friends and Family in town today?  Bring them in to Chateau La Vin for wine...

Tonight's tasting will feature wines for your Easter Dinner!  Stop in for a free taste! Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay from California ($25.99) - Silver unites the crisp mineral essence of classic Chablis style with the tropical elements found in Chardonnay of the Pacific coastline. Using...

Ron, Keith & Luke will all be back tonight for some great live jazz!  Music starts at 7:30!  Stop in for some great wine & music! Easter Sunday! Chateau La Vin will be closed on Sunday for the Easter Holiday!  Enjoy your day!...

Artist Barbara Schrieber will transform Chateau La Vin into her private Art Studio tonight for her Wine & Watercolor Painting Class!  Starting at 6:30, we will have a wine and cheese tasting!  At 7:00, the painting begins!  It should be a great night for everyone...

We have three new wines to taste tonight! Heinz Eifel Shine Riesling from Germany ($14.99) - Heinz Eifel ‘Shine’ Riesling is made from grapes harvested on the sloping hillsides of one of Germany’s prime wine growing regions, the Pfalz. The winding rivers running alongside these vineyards...

Wine & Watercolors painting class two! We still have openings!  Sign up soon to reserve your spot! The first class went so well, Barb is coming back to do it again on Tuesday, March 26th!  A fun evening with friends!  Artist Barbara Schrieber, who's artwork is hanging...

It's Friday!  Let's taste some wines from Europe tonight! Clos Le Vigneau Vouvray from France ($23.99) - "The 2011 Clos Le Vigneau, from a more challenging vintage, is just as good. Aromatics of spring flowers, poached pears, honeyed melon and some buttered citrus jump from the...

Pog Mo Thoin "Irish" Riesling now available at Chateau La Vin!  Yes, it is green!  We will open one for tasting tonight! Pog Mo Thoin "Irish" Green Riesling ($13.99) - Pog Mo Thoin is a Gaelic term.  It is "Irish" Riesling with an attitude!  Stop in...

For tonight's tasting, I thought it would be fun to compare a New World classic with an Old World classic vintage Bordeaux!  These are two great wines!  Which style will you like? Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot from California ($51.99) - This wine displays all of...

It's Friday and this winter weather just keeps hanging on.  This is real Cabernet Sauvignon weather, so why fight it?  Let's taste some big Cabs tonight! Santa Julia Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina ($13.99) - Santa Julia represents their strong commitment to Sustainability, the people and the...