Free Wine Tasting with Chef Rod

Join us this Saturday as Chef Rod presents six stunning, aromatic wines chosen to complement your late summer get-togethers. These bottles sit at the pinnacle of winemaking, preserving their essence from vineyard to bottle and showcasing real craftsmanship from each producer.

The Lineup:

2023 Gonzalez Bastias, "Naranjo" Orange Wine, Maule Valley · $22.99
A skin-contact orange wine with notes of dried apricot, orange peel, and chamomile. Textured and grippy on the palate, with a savory, slightly tannic finish that gives it real presence at the table.

2023 Château Lagrave Martillac Blanc, Pessac · $29.99
A Bordeaux white built on citrus, white peach, and a touch of beeswax from time on the lees. Layered and creamy, with fresh acidity keeping the finish crisp rather than heavy.

2023 Lafarge Vial, Chiroubles · $34.99 · 88 VM
Chiroubles is Beaujolais's most fragrant cru, and this bottling delivers on that reputation with a lifted nose of violets and crushed red berries. Light-bodied and silky, with bright acidity and a delicate, perfumed finish.

2024 Troupis, Moschofilero, "Hoof and Lur," Arkadia · $19.99
Moschofilero is one of Greece's most aromatic grapes, and this orange-wine rendering leans fully into that character. Expect rose petal and spice on the nose, with a textured, savory palate and a long floral finish.

2023 Weinbach, "Les Vignes du Précheur" · $26.99
An Alsace white brimming with perfume, think white flowers, ripe stone fruit, and a hint of spice. Rich and rounded on the palate, balanced by the bright acidity Alsace whites are known for.

2023 Domaine Mouton, VDP Syrah · $19.99
A northern Rhône Syrah with the grape's signature violet aromatics layered over dark plum and cracked pepper. Medium-bodied and fragrant, with soft tannins and a smoky, spice-driven finish.

Chef Rod has curated this lineup around the idea of perfume in the glass, wines that capture their aromatic character faithfully from vineyard to bottle. Join him Saturday to taste through the selection and hear what makes each bottle special.

We'll see you Saturday!