Why do we love South Africa so much? Because we’ve had the privilege to experience the coming-of-age of this world-class wine-producing region.
Cabernet Franc <–> Cabernet Sauvignon <–> Sauvignon Blanc. The Trinity – get it? Clever nomenclature aside, all three share a familial relationship. Join Sommelier Julie for a guided tasting through both old world and new world examples of all three and discuss what each brings to the table!
Genetically they might be the same, but stylistically, they’re so different they don’t even call them the same thing? A quick study on the subject will increase your sophistication level and wine cred, and we’ll do you even better than that! This guided tasting with Julie, esteemed sommelier at Crusade, will get you up to speed fast!
Every holiday season, we hear the chatter about Beaujolais Nouveau, the most-talked-about (and most-disparaged) wine for the Thanksgiving Table. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that you should pass over all Gamay (the primary grape of Beaujolais). Join sommelier Julie Minor on a guided tasting experience demystifying the magic that is Gamay.