Wine Pick of the Month

The Coolest Event of the Summer and It Happens Every Friday

Wine Down Friday's on the Patio
at our Vin205 Wine Bar

Each Friday 4:30 to 6 PM
No Reservation Needed Just Drop In
Wine Down Pass is Just $5
which includes a glass of your favorite tasting wine

It's Friday. There is a great tasting out on our patio. The weather is nice, and it is the perfect spot to gather after work with friends!

Your Wine Down Pass gets you admission to a great TGIF tasting of 6 wines held on our patio, plus:

• A complimentary glass of one of the wines from the tasting or $5 off any wine on our by the glass list
• Additional glasses of the tasting wines at just $5 each
• 1/2 Price on any tapas or appetizer from the wine bar

Enjoy the great weather at a table on the patio. Join us each Friday and Wine Down!

Upcoming Special Events at Wine Merchants and Vin205 Wine Bar
Get the Full Description and Event Info on Our "Tastings & Events" Page

Wine 101 Class "Polar Opposites" with Master Sommelier Sara Guterbock - Tuesday, June 11th 6:30 PM  $15

Meet Superstar Winemaker Andrew Murray, Thursday, June 13th 5 PM to 7 PM

Wine Down Friday on the Patio, Friday, June 14th 4:30 PM to 6 PM

Central Coast Stars Wine Dinner, Thursday thru Saturday, June 13th to 15th 5 PM to 10 PM

Music at the Wine Bar with Kenny Shore, Friday, June 14th  NEW TIME 8 PM to 10 PM

Robert Mondavi 100th Birthday Celebration, Saturday, June 15th 11 AM to 5 PM

Music at the Wine Bar with the Mark Mitchel Group, Friday, June 21st NEW TIME 8 PM to 10 PM

Wine Down Friday on the Patio, Friday, June 21st 4:30 PM to 6 PM

Viva Italia Wine Class with Bruce Heye "The Wine Guy", Tuesday, June 25th 6:30 PM $10

Italia with Gusto Tasting and Multicourse Wine Dinner, Thursday, June 27th 5 PM to 7 PM

Italia with Gusto Multicourse Wine Dinner, Thursday, June 27th to Saturday, June 29th 5 PM to 10 PM

Discover Great Wines, Saturday, June 22nd  11 AM to 5 PM
 

Our Staff Picks for Hot Wines You Don't Want to Miss

2009 Bodegas Borsao Berola Campo de Borja  $14.99

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Wine Advocate 90 Points "Editor's Choice"
The 2009 Berola is a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Some oak enters the picture here, as this cuvee is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for about 14 months. There are 1,400 cases of this serious red. While priced nearly twice as high as some of its siblings, this is a hefty, rich, impressive wine that will drink well for 7-8 years. Abundant notes of black currants, black cherries, licorice, flowers, vanillin and spice box are found in the aromas and flavors of this medium to full-bodied, silky, well-endowed wine. Unbelievable!

2011 Marchesi di Barolo "Maraia" Barbera del Monferrato $13.99

Taste this By the Glass at our Vin205 Wine Bar
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Wine Spectator 90 Points "Best Values" Top 100 of 2012
A dark, succulent red, exuding black cherry, blackberry and violet aromas and flavors. Pure and focused, with a long aftertaste of sweet fruit, flowers and spice. Drink now through 2016.

2010 Banshee Mordecai Proprietary Red California  $22.99

The winemakers spent 3 months and used a whopping 13 varietals all from very small lot batches from single vineyard sources in the final blend of this incredible red. Napa Cab sets the tone with an intense core of dark fruit and solid structure as Syrah, Grenache, and Cab Franc add spice, body, and lift in a sort of Bordeaux-meets Rhone story set in California.  For the record, the blend consists of: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Montepulciano, Mouvedre, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Carignane (WOW!!!!!).  

2011 Tangent Grenache Blanc Paragon Vineyard Edna Valley  $15.99

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Wine Enthusiast 91 Points "Editor's Choice"
Tangent’s white wines, which are unoaked, get better each vintage. This Grenache Blanc is exquisitely sculpted with sharp acids and pinpointed minerals, and offers orange, melon and vanilla-honey flavors. A delight to drink, at a great price.

2011 Seven Hills Pinot Gris Oregon $17.99

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Wine Enthusiast 91 Points "Editor's Choice"
A glorious, grapefruity, lusciously fresh Pinot Gris, this new vintage from Seven Hills is made for a summer afternoon. This has notes of citrus and melon, with highlights of mint and a hint of pepper, keeping it lively and interesting all through the refreshing finish.

2010 Stickybeak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley  $18.99

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Stephen Tanzer IWC 90 Points
Opaque purple. Fresh cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented by notes of cigar box, violet and peppery spices. Smooth and seamless on the palate, offering sweet blackberry and cassis flavors and a hint of sweet chewing tobacco. Nicely balanced and refreshingly bitter on the subtly tannic finish, which clings with impressive tenacity.

2010 Valley of the Moon Pinot Noir Carneros  $19.99

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James Suckling 90 Points
Dried strawberry and cherries on the nose follow through to a full body, with soft and silky tannins and a rose petal and delicately fruity finish. Drink now or hold.

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