Vintages by the Dan

08/14/2026

With most of the children back in school, young people headed off to college, and the rest of us steaming in the mid August heat, we are enjoying a chardonnay from one of our favorite Central Coast wineries, The Fableist. Each of their wines features beautiful artwork on the label that references one of Aesop's fables. See comments for more on Fable 163: The Bee and Jupiter. This refreshing white wine offers notes of honeysuckle, pineapple and well balanced acidity. Next from Willamette Valley, we have the 2023 Montinore Red Cap Pinot Noir. Earthy, with aromas of cherry tomato, , and to***co, this wine finishes with black raspberry, cocoa powder, and a touch of salinity. Join us this Saturday from noon to 4:30 for a taste!

08/12/2026

Join us this Thursday, 5-8PM for a special tasting, shop extended hours, and enjoy local music!

08/07/2026

August is already here, and we have two terrific wines to taste this Saturday, 12-4:30PM !
Our first wine is Domaine Paul Buisse Touraine 2025, one of our favorite Sauvignon Blancs from France’s Loire Valley! With balanced acidity, fresh white floral aromas, and notes of peach citrus on the palate, this Sauv blanc is perfect for seafood!
Our second wine is the 2023 Fable Cabernet Sauvignon, a medium bodied red with great acidity and light, fine tannins on the finish. Bright cherry and milk chocolate combine with baking spices to create a complex yet lighter cabernet, perfect for late-summer grilling or porch sipping!

07/31/2026

Join us this Saturday, 12-4:30 for two fruit-forward favorites!
Alverdi's 2024 Pinot Grigio from Terre d'Abruzzo in Central Italy is a classic expression of Pinot Grigio—light, refreshing citrus and floral notes and bright acidity make this an excellent summertime sipper. Great to pair with seafood and fresh garden vegetables!
For our second wine, we are opening a soft, fruity, rich Merlot. The first impression is deep fruits such as plum and blackcurrant, while great acidity and silky tannins create a balanced, complex Merlot that's sure to please. This is a perfect pair for a charcuterie board with sharp aged cheddar and spicy calabrese salami.

07/29/2026

Stop by during the Music on Main event this Thursday. July 30, 5-8PM!

07/24/2026

Enjoying the much needed rain and a break from the scorching heat? Celebrate with a taste of Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough and Fable Pinot Noir from California. Join us!

07/17/2026

It's been a tough week with the extreme heat, humidity, and now Canadian smoke! Saturday should bring a little relief at least with the wines we're tasting. The 2025 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier blend is the perfect blend of lemon lime acidity with softer honeysuckle notes providing the perfect refreshment on a summer day. The 2022 Kate Arnold Oregon Pinot Noir may be the perfect summer red, light bodied with balanced acidity and notes of cherry, raspberry, and Earl Grey Tea.
Join us this Saturday to taste these delighful wines!

07/16/2026

We are open until 8pm tonight! Come enjoy the music and stop in for a free tasting!

07/10/2026

We're back after a fun and family filled 4th of July weekend. Tasting two lovely French wines this Saturday. From Alsace, the 2024 Wolfberger Pinot Blanc is bright with notes of almond and tea. And the 2024 Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone is shining with spicy notes of sandalwood, violets, and black pepper. Join us!

07/10/2026