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Every weekend we have free tastings of wine and beer that give you a chance to explore the wide world!
Come in this weekend and visit with us!

Saturday afternoon, a time for chores and yard work and running to do all the things that have waited all week! Take a break!

Come by the shop and sample new wines and microbrews that will be certain to bring a smile to your face.

Just relax with friends and neighbors.

The Winemakers!

Miguel Merino: 

Since the beginning of my exporting career I have long dreamt of having my own small "bodega", where I could make a few bottles of wine of the best quality possible. Briones, in the heart of the Rioja Alta,  gathered all the conditions  I was looking for: old steep vineyards of Tempranillo grapes, chalky soil and a climate showing a marked Atlantic influence. Declared a town of historic and artistic merit, Briones is where we decided to site our bodega. Twenty years ago, we restored an old 19th Century house on the outskirts of the town. On the adjoining land we built facilities for vinification, barrel and bottle ageing and planted a small experimental vineyard. Now, as one of the smallest and youngest wineries in Spain —our first vintage was 1994— our wines are among the most prestigious in the country, and we are exporting them to over 30 markets. This encourages us to grow, not in quantity, but to constantly improve our style; how to get the best from each grape and each barrel. To continue to enjoy our wine-making.

Lora is the eco project of the young winemaker Miguel Merino Navajas, who makes Rioja’s boutique wines ‘Miguel Merino’ along with his father. Miguel, a big supporter of Ecological Agriculture, began to work a vineyard and converted it into organic to create a small range of modern Organic Wines. The result is Lora: fresh, fruity wines that convey all the sun, joy and excitement from Spain.

Werner Michlits: Meinklang (organic estate)

There might not be a more careful and well-run biodynamic, organic wine estate anywhere in the world than that of Meinklang. The whole Michlits family live and work on this estate. Young Angela Michlits acts as winemaker, and her husband, Werner, manages the operation. Werner’s younger brother tends the cattle. Biodynamic farming is a giant step above organic. It is taking the cycle full circle, from maintaining cattle fed organic grain and grass to create organic fertilization for the grapes and fruit grown on the estate. Werner and Angela are committed to this biodynamic, organic lifestyle which keeps them very busy with thier estate and their three children.

The Wines!!

LORA White Blend, Rioja, Miguel Merino $10.99

A blend of the Spanish grape Verdejo and the international Sauvignon Blanc. Beautiful pale white colour with green hints. Tropical fruits and floral aromas on the nose of this delicate, savoury organic white wine. Dry, smooth and elegant, with great balance and length. Perfect to drink with Tapas, salads and vegetable dishes, all kinds of pasta, mild cheeses and exotic cuisine. It also goes great with fish, seafood, grilled meats or just a glass on its own.

Meinklang Pinot Grigio, Werner Michlits $15.99

An Organic Wine from a family farm dedicated to the art of biodynamic winemaking... wonderful! This is a beautiful Pinot Gris, dry but with a hint of sweet—it lends itself wonderfully with spicy foods. The hot summer days in southern Austria and the long cool evenings allow for wonderful ripening of the grapes and produce this powerful wine. Enjoy!! 

Meinklang Pinot Noir Frizzante $15.99

This is a very pretty wine, made with 100% pinot noir grapes. Talented young winemaker, Werner Michlits, created this for his wedding. He now makes it mainly for the people in his village and his wife, and sends just a little bit to the United States. It is fresh with bright berry flavors... beautiful in the glass! 

Meinklang Pinot Noir, Werner Michlits $18.99

A perfect wine for sipping and to enjoy with chicken, salmon, penne with proscuitto... The hot summer days in southern Austria and the long cool evenings allow for wonderful ripening of the grapes and produce this powerful wine. It has ripe fruit notes with a mouthful of herbs, deep jammy flavors and a long easy finish. 

LORA Red Blend, Rioja, Miguel Merino $10.99

An harmonic combination of Tempranillo and Syrah with a touch of Merlot. Bright ruby-coloured, this wine has an excellent nose of violets, black cherry and earth notes. Its ageing in oak barrels gives the wine spicy aromas such as vanilla, pepper and toasty notes. On the palate it is soft and silky, delicate and round, with great balance between fruit, oak and spiciness. A perfect match to a wide range of food, such as grilled lamb and veal, a nice warming casserole, some good Spanish Tapas, all kinds of cheeses or just a glass on its own. A little secret? Try it with dark chocolate!