Wine

07 Sep Art of the Table’s Cork Recycling Contest

We're excited to announce a little contest we're hosting at Art of the Table for the month of September 2017! For every 20 corks you bring in to recycle(they must be natural, no synthetics) we'll give you a $1 coin that can be reimbursed on future wine purchases at the...

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07 Sep South African Beauties!

South Africa has always been intriguing to us at Art of the Table. We have carried wines from the region before it was cool to do so! Back then (14 years ago!) we could get our hands on Pinotage (a leathery, rather big and generally...

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31 Aug Wine Talk – Rosé for Labor Day!

Domaine De Figueirasse Gris de Gris     $17.25 One of the more delicate styles of rosé, Gris de Gris is made by taking red grapes and gently pressing them to extract a subtle salmon color. Popular in Southern France, this style of rosé is highlighted in the...

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26 Jul Wine Talk – Week 4: Refreshingly Bright!

Bauer Gruner Veltliner: Few wines are as well suited for these bright summer afternoons than a Gruner Veltliner. The heart and star of Austrian wine country, Gruner can range in style but consistently give way to fresh and expressive whites that are food friendly and...

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13 Jul German Summer Wines

Spatburgunder might sound unfamiliar and little funky until you realize it's just the German way of saying Pinot Noir. Pinot, that trusty old friend who shines as a rosé; especially when it comes from the Nahe region in Germany where the volcanic soils give way...

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27 Jan Wines of Lagar De Bezana

Jackie , our former and awesome team member recently had the pleasure of traveling to Chile and visited one of our favorite wineries, Lagar De Bezana. Check out some of the notes from her time there! Lagar De Bezana - A 'Cult' Wine Seated at the feet...

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18 Feb Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a finicky grape. It is a light-bodied grape and done well, it can be smooth and delicate. The flavor profile of Pinot Noir ranges from fruit-forward and plush to earthy, savory and complex. Typical Pinot Noir fruit flavors include cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. Also look for: -beautiful floral notes...

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03 Feb Chilean Wine

Wine production started in Chile in 1551, when the Spanish first planted grapes in their colony. 2500 miles long and only 109 miles wide, Chile's climate ranges from dessert to glaciers, with the middle of the country near Santiago at the perfect Mediterranean climate for...

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28 Jan Wines of Portugal

Portugal is a land famous for their eponym, Port. But Port is not the only beverage made from grapes in Portugal. The Portuguese make some fabulous 'regular' wines too.  One of the best things about wines from Portugal are their price. Really cheap compared to the...

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13 Jan Spanish Wine

Want to know more about Spanish wine? Here's a little beginner's guide to some terms to get you started! Basic Terms: Tinto - In Spain, a red wine is called "tinto" Blanco - In Spain, a white wine is called "blanco" Cava - A sparkling white wine, made in the...

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