While our Weekly Friday Wine Tastings here at the shop are temporarily on hold, we are going virtual and are offering a virtual wine tasting. We will be sampling Zenato Lugana San Bernadino and Alanera Rosso Veronese. The Zenato winery possesses a strong link to the richness of its local history and culture, and continues to develop this connection today. The estate is based in a territory that surrounds Lake Garda, with an extraordinary microclimate that allows for an optimal growing season. With a "frank and simple" approach to life, Zenato is committed to producing affordable wine of exceptional quality. Founded in 1960 by Sergio and Carla Zenato, the Zenato winery was originally based on the production of quality wines from an indigenous varietal, Trebbiano di Lugana. Zenato has also explored another important area of Italian wine production — Valpolicella. It is here that they have dedicated endless efforts to the improvement and success of Amarone production, a wine of noble attributes and prestige. Zenato has entered into international markets and received the highest accolades from the wine industry’s leading experts, praise that reflects the way in which the company operates on a daily basis. we will be joined on April 3 by Zak Kilson, the Mid-Atlantic Territory Manager for LLS, one of the industry’s leading Italian wine Importers. Zak obtained his sommelier certification in 2009 and has worked on multiple sides of the business from fine dining in NY to working harvests in OR. He was the owner of a successful wine consulting firm that focused on wine education as well as working directly with private collectors. For six years, he ran an award winning wine shop in Wilmington before transitioning into distribution and imports.

Last week, we tasted Ancient Peaks Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Chard sees a little bit of oak, but is really clean and the Cab is big, rich, juicy, but well-balanced. We were joined by Jenalyn Johnson, the Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager for Ancient Peaks. She currently lives in Northern Virginia and covers seven states in the Mid-Atlantic. Jenalyn went to work for AP in May 2019. Prior to Ancient Peaks, she worked for Winebow for almost ten years in Northern Virginia representing Ancient Peaks. She has her CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine), and she is enrolled in the WSET Diploma Program. These wines were BOTH excellent and are available in the shop.

This will be a live virtual event done from the comfort of your home via Zoom (no account required; we will email you the link to join). The wine is here at the shop, available for purchase; we have 24 bottles of each. We are in this together!!

Phone orders and curbside pickup available. 828.438.8400.

Wine prices:
Ancient Peaks Chardonnay, $17.99
Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon, $ 19.99
Zenato Lugana, $16.99
Zenato Alanera, $16.99