The 4th of July is a time for Red, White and Blue (okay, maybe not blue) wines. A time for picnics, barbecues and Bombs Bursting in Air! So, if you’re hosting or attending a 4th of July celebration to honor our nation’s independence, you’ll want some great wines around to create some fireworks of your own!

This week, we’ll be holding our tasting on Friday, July 3rd from 3 pm-7 pm (instead of our usual Saturday). We hope you’ll join as we toast America’s 233rd birthday with a lineup of wines certain to enliven your holiday!

Happy Birthday, America!

Albarino continues to grow in popularity and we think this offering from La Cana is top-notch. You'll love the lush aromas of white peach and ripe pear followed by flavors of pineapple and citrus - perfect for a summer day.

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This white is sure to please, made up of 100% Gros Manseng. It has en exciting and explosive aroma, as well as grapefruit, peach, and orange blossom flavors. Independence Day won't be the same without this white.

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This scintillating chardonnay really captures the Chalone terroir, with layers of citrus, guava, apple and pineapple character. Hints of brioche, hazelnut and mineral weave through the lush fruit flavors. The distinctive minerality in this wine comes from Chalone Vineyard's unique limestone and decomposed granite soil.

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Think quality Zinfandel and the producer Ridge most certainly comes to mind. The Three Valleys bottling represents the blending of several grape varieties from ten individual vineyards. Zinfandel fruit determines the wine's varietal character; old-vine Carignane contributes its bright fruit and acidity; Petite Syrah and Syrah add peppery spice, depth of color, and firm tannins; Grenache brings briar fruit and lively tannins. Zin is a great choice for July 4th BBQ's.

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The wines of Talbott Vineyards have gained a reputation for their lushness and grace and are benchmarks of quality on the Central Coast. "Kali Hart" is the youngest of the Talbott children and, like Kali, this wine is the most recent addition to the Talbott wine family. It's fruit forward in style, with strawberry jam and fresh raspberry flavors. This is made in a balanced, but concentrated style that is intended to be consumed while young.

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Twin brothers Jim and Bob Varner are well known in wine-geek circles for the outstanding wines they produce under their own Varner label. Foxglove gives you a chance to sample the magic at a pocket friendly price. This Paso Robles Cab captures all the warmth of the region, but without sappy over ripe flavors. Enjoy this with a juicy steak.

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This Spanish wonder is powerful! It is leathery and full of dark fruit on the palate and the tannins are a plenty. This red is sure to kill at this weekend's barbecue.

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The 2006 Lacryma Christi Rosso is a gorgeous,finely-knit wine imbued with earthiness, herbs, dark fruit, minerals, tar, leather and French oak. All of these flavors are woven together in a medium-bodied frame of notable pedigree. This compelling wine is a terrific effort and a great value from Terredora.

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