Still MORE Screaming Values in Pink, White and Pinot Plus Powerful Priorat

We continue Friday’s focus on great values including two takes on Vinho Verde and the stunning value 2022 Patricia Green Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vyd. A snappy French rosé kicks things off and powerful Priorat from the hills inland of Barcelona bring things to a delicious close.  Here’s what’s on tasting this Saturday from noon-4pm:

Laurent Miquel Cinsault Syrah Rose 2024 - Crisp, mouthwatering, Languedoc Cinsault for freshness and richer Syrah for structure and depth. Picking the grapes cold at night and pressing off after just a few hours of skin contact gives lovely color and a spicy tart cherry fruit with a dollop of crunchy watermelon on the juicy, dry, finish. Fun stuff.

Encostas do Lima Vinho Verde Schist 2024 – Deliciously dry Vinho Verde from a steeply sloped schist vineyard overlooking northern Portugal’s Lima River. Loads of passionfruit, lemon and orange blossom aromas and flavors and just a refreshing touch of CO2 for lift.

Encostas do Lima Vinho Verde Granite 2024 – Same grapes and place, but from a nearby vineyard laced with granite rock. This shows more green fruit- peach, lime, Granny Smith apple – and a bit more breadth to the long, dry, lightly spritzy finish.

Patricia Green Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vyd 2022 - Hard to find this much Pinot quality for under $30! As Vinous says, it's "vividly fruit-focused yet crisp in feel, with tactile minerals adding a crunchy sensation as tart red and blue fruits swirl throughout."

Merum Priorati Priorat Inici 2021 - A friendly take on Priorat in terms of structure - it's nicely open - and price - well under $40. A lovely combination of richness, power and purity here.

As always you can mix/match all five wines on tasting for best six and 12 bottle savings during the tasting. Take a break from your play and yard work and come get to know some new favorite spring/summer treats!