This weekend we are going to journey to a land that has ancient wine making roots that are just starting to be unearthed on this side of the world.  Wine dates back to 2200 B.C. whenthe ancient Greek settlers inhabited this land.  With Croatia rapidly developing into a modern nation, the quality and production of wine is following along. It wasn't until 2011 that a wine governing body was established, but quickly exports began to be released.  Many traditional varieties still exist after the long lineage of cultivation, but international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are starting to crop up.  We will be focused on traditional, indigenous grapes like Plavic Mali and Babic. 

The Rhone Valley is truly a historical wine growing region.  First planted in 600 B.C., Syrah has been genetically linked to have origins here.  Other varietals that call this area home include:  Viognier, Grenache, Mouvedre, Carignan, Marsanne and Roussanne to name a few.  In Cotes du Rhone there are over 21 varietals planted. The Northern Rhone is famous for high profile (high priced) AOC's including Crozes-Hermitage and Cote Rotie, but we are going to focus on the more prolific Southern Rhone with quintessential regions such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac and Costieres de Nimes. 

VinoTeca's wine presentations will include Michael Gassier 'Nostre Pais,' Domaine de Chateaumar 'Perle de Rose' and

3 wines - $15// 1 wine - $6

On August 14th, Katie will be celebrating her 30th birthday for the 9th time and to honor her we are leaving the wine choices up to her! Each year, our team gets to choose what VinoTeca will indulge our guests with and we promise to not disappoint!  This tasting could go anywhere and be anything....  we are at the whim of our fearless leader.  Pop in and stay hello and while your hear treat yourself! 

3 wines - $15//  1 wine - $6

August 18th is another wine holiday...  but who's complaining!  Pinot Noir is a favorite VinoTeca so much so that we've adopted the nickname 'PinoTeca!'  Pinot is a varietal indigenous to Burgundy, France but is planted throughout the world despite the fact that it is one the most difficult to cultivate.  Pinot grows in tight clusters that are susceptible to rot. The thin skinned varietal produces low yielding, low tannin juice with not a ton of complexities. Terrior and winemaking are necessary to produce the wine that we are all familiar with. 

But Pinot is not alone in its family.  It's sisters Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc will not be ignored! So, we are going to add them to this weekends tasting as well. 

3 wines - $15   //  1 wine - $6