France! Baby!

Let’s revel in libations of our sister in democracy. France! We will sample a few unique wines that are a little wild! And revolutionary. Let’s compare 2 bubblies that are more fun than a barrel of monkeys. And then 1 Cotes du Rhone. 1 Northern Rhone, Then one Super Southern France Wine: Bandol Rouge…

Come to Humble Vine to hear all about these French Favorites.

Saturday, October 5th. 4 pm till the bottles run dry…

Ice Klub, Kool Bubbles, $14

You have to see it to believe it. A fruity bubbly that you can have with as steak or eggplant. Its unmistakable color and style create an image of button-down silk shirts and bowling balls! Gotta check it out.

Ducourt, Lime Rosed $15

From Bordeaux, this Dazzling pale pink, subtle, wine has notes of fresh flowers with aromas of red berries and grapefruit zest. A little bubbly and a little sweet. All Fun!!! Comes with a sweet porcelain top-popper for refilling fun!!!

Clos des Luminieres, Coted Du Rhone $ 14

Rose petal and fuchsia in color with an intense nose of strawberries, a balanced mouth feel. Red fruit and cherries complemented with notes of citrus fruits, spices, and a minerally finish. The different aromas of each grape variety increase the complexity of this wine and can be enjoyed as an aperitif or a meal.

Blend: 40% Cinsault, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre

Lombard, La Re Nomee, $22

A supremely generous and indulgent wine. A fantastic compromise between density and piercing. Mouth feel. Deep Purple color. Delicate tannins. Bouquet bursting with fruits and flowers. And…Meat…. Northern Rhone? Am I right?...  The ever-so-slightly salty and spicy finish implores you to take another sip.

Chateau St Anne, Bandol Rouge, $42

Just east of the southern Rhone lies the Provence region. This bad boy is deep and bold and ready to knock your socks off. And the launder them. And then fold them. Delicate but assertive at the same time. A blend of Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Grenache. 2 years in neutral oak. Dang.