Cab Franc Day Selections! #CabFrancDay

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Thad

Cabernet Franc Day was started by Dracaena Wines to celebrate this great varietal without it being overshadowed by its offspring, Cabernet Sauvignon! Yeah, one of your favorite red varietals is the offspring of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc and while Cabernet gets the Thursday before Labor Day, the owners of Dracaena thought Read more about Cab Franc Day Selections! #CabFrancDay[…]

This Week at the Shop: The Noble Grapes

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 by Thad

The Week’s Schedule:

Beer Thursday, 5-7p: DC Brau Tasting
Wine Friday, 5-7p: A Selection from the Portfolio of Winesellers, Ltd.
Staff Pick Saturday, 2-6p: Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more information!

The Noble Grapes:

According to Jancis Robinson and her book, Wine Grapes, there are 1368 grape varieties that are used to make wine around the world commercially. Yet, when you walk into any wine shop, including here, six varieties dominate the selection and they have become known as The Noble Grapes! […]

Learn about Gamay

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Thad

Gamay is a purple-colored grape variety that is used to make red wines, sparkling wines, and rose. It is most notable grown in Beaujolais, the Loire Valley, and the Willamette Valley. […]