Happy Hump Day! Another great spring day! Since it is such a warm spring day, I have decided to taste a couple of great warm weather whites and an Chianti. Essence Riesling from Mosel Germany ($14.99) - Pale gold. Aromatic, with scents of apricot and peach....
How will you start your St. Patrick's Day celebration? How about out in front of Chateau La Vin at 10:00 am for the 1st Annual St. Patrick's Day Dog Parade? Too early for some wine? How about a Mimosa to cheer on the dogs? We...
We have a lot of announcements today! So many thing going on at Chateau La Vin! First, I would like to let all of you know that our 2nd Wine and Food Pairing will be on Tuesday March 27th and Wednesday March 28th. With the great...
What a great day! If anyone wants to sit outside in front of the shop, just ask me. I will move a table and chairs outside for you. Today we are tasting a Petite Sirah and an Organic Sauvignon Blanc! La Storia Petite Sirah by Trentadue...
Today we are tasting four great wines including The Prisoner! I wanted to taste the latest vintage of The Prisoner, so I have one bottle open to share. Get here early if you would like to try it! We are also tasting a new Tempranillo,...
Today we are tasting a couple of great everyday wines from Hahn Winery. The Nicky Hahn Pinot Noir and Nicky Hahn Chardonnay! I am also getting my final shipment of wines from the Chicago tasting. I may open one of them today too! Nicky Hahn Pinot...
Here is tonight's Lineup! We have some great wines to taste. Jeremy Sutton from Kysela Importers and Jerry Green from Koerner Distributors will be from 5:00 to 7:00. I will see you tonight! PraiaVinho Verde, Portugal $14.99 Praia, which means beach in Portuguese, is well balanced and...
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the day that Jeremy Sutton from Kysela Importers will be in the shop from 5:00 to 7:00 to taste some of their great wines. Here is the list of wines we will be tasting: Praia Vinho Verde, Portugal $14.99 2010 Picpoul de Pinet, Coteaux...
It is a beautiful sunny Saturday! A great day to get out and enjoy some wine. Today we will be tasting Viu Manent Reserva Malbec and Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc! Viu Manent Reserva Malbec from Chili ($17.99) - This wine gives a very nice array of...
Today we are tasting two unique wines. The Spur Red Blend from California and Barista from South Africa! The Spur Red Blend ($21.99) - The Spur celebrates the esteemed art of blending, combining the best the vineyard has to offer to handcraft the most interesting and...
I'm really excited about Tuesday's Special Free Tasting! More on that later. Today we have a Tempranillo and Riesling to taste. Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo ($10.99) - Deep cherry color that suggests a young, vibrant wine. Rich and intense ripe red fruit with oak nuances and...
What a gorgeous day and "extra" day at that! We have a couple of great wines to taste today. Leap on over and try them! Make your "extra" day a fun day! What better way to enjoy Leap Day than in a Jacuzzi hot tub with...
Today we will be tasting two great wines that I discovered at the grand wine tasting in Chicago a couple of weeks ago. A great everyday red blend and a fantastic Zinfandel! Friends Red from Sonama County California ($13.99) - "A red wine blend to share...
Tomorrow Ted Fuehne from Southern Wines will be in the shop to pour Wines of New Zealand! Is is our first wine tasting focusing on a specific region. We will be tasting three wines from Est Valley Winery and two from Villa Maria Winery! All...
Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Chateau La Vin! We are tasting a Spanish Rioja and White Bordeaux! Saint-Anac Moelleux White Bordeaux ($10.99) - This white Bordeaux wine is characterised by its refreshing taste and its honey aromas. The Semillon grape variety brings flesh and volume to the...
How are you celebrating Mardi Gras? We are tasting a couple of French Wines at Chateau La Vin! Chateau Sylvain Raymond White Bordeaux ($12.99) - The 2009 Chateau Sylvain Raymond is a white Bordeaux from the Graves Appellation. French wine makers often do not display the...
Today we are tasting a new Riesling and a favorite Cabernet Sauvignon! Flying Fish Riesling from the Columbia Valley in Washington ($13.99) - Floral, apricot, peach and nectarine aromas are followed by balanced layers of ripe fruit, crisp minerality and a lingering finish. The 2008 vintage...
Stop in to Chateau La Vin this evening for your Valentine's celebration and sample some great wines! Single and looking for something to do? Please stop in too! We have great wine and specialty beers for everyone! We will be tasting two great wines today! ...
KFNS 590 the Fan "The One to Three Show" will broadcast live from Chateau La Vin! The show is hosted by Jay Randolph Jr. with Joe Pelusi and Sara Bruce. They will be here for two hours talking sports. Stop in for some wine specials...