Chelsea Coleman of the Rose wine bar in San Diego led us on an exploration of garnacha, or grenache — one of the most widely-planted varietals — to discover the many diverse forms one grape can take.
Past Boxes
April 2021: Decoding Shades of Red with Jirka Jireh
For April, Jirka Jireh of Oakland focused on the lighter end of the red wine rainbow, from various shades of rosé to an intriguingly vibrant carignan to an exciting, deeply-hued piquette from Wild Arc.
March 2021: Island Wines with Rania Zayyat
Austin-based somm Rania Zayyat took us to the islands of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas, where rocky, volcanic lands like Sardinia and Sicily are beloved by winemakers (and drinkers).
February 2021: West Coast Rule-Breakers with Brent Braun
Brent Braun serves up wine as a sommelier in Portland, so his picks focused on unexpected Californian and Oregonian wines, from a Sacramento chenin blanc to a four-grape white (!) blend from the Willamette Valley.