05/28/2026
Free Wine Tasting Tomorrow @ Hop n Grape 4-7 PM.
1. Flores Blanc De Blanc Brut
Effervescent golden apple & Anjou pear aromas waft from the glass buttressed by orange blossom and dried lemon peel. The bright and lively palate percolates with springy orchard fruit and tangy acidity dusted with honeysuckle.
2. Dom. Jean Christophe Mandard Chenin Blanc 2024
There is a wonderful contrast between the powerful fruit and cool freshness of the wine. It’s an impressive drink that builds on the palate with honeyed notes, toffee apple and fresh citrus.
3. Bloodroot Chardonnay 2024
Beautiful lifted orchard aromas along with a hint of fresh vanilla bean. On the palate, it has a wonderful medium weight with flavors of apple, pear, acacia and baked ginger. The finish is long & driven by lemon & stony mineral notes.
4. Her Rose 2025
Flavors of watermelon, raspberry & strawberry. The grapes for this juicy, fruity, lip-smacking Rose are hand picked.
5. Ch. du-Hureau, Saumur-Champigny Tuffe 2022
Light notes of cherry, licorice root & plum are ripe & plush, with a silky feel & subtle waft of aider smoke & to***co leaf. Dried violet, pepper & sage elements add detail on the firm, incense-kissed finish. Elegant & light.
90 Points Wine Spectator.
6. La Spinetta Barbera d’Austi Ca Di Pian 2023
It’s soft, supple and delicious. A burst of blackberry, black cherry, spice, lavender, menthol & chocolate gives the 2023 tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. This is an especially fine edition of La Spinetta’s entry-level Barbera. 93 Points Vinous.
7. Upwell Cab. 2024
The rich, opulent aromatic on the nose include dark cherry, plump, dried herbs & notes of toasted vanilla & florals; the flavors on the palate are ripe raspberry & citrus cream interlaced with to***co leaf, dusty tannins.