When wine makers Adam and Dianna Lee heard that famed wine critic Robert Parker was staying at a nearby hotel, they took their first wine and left it with the hotel concierge for Mr. Parker. Not only did he try it but he liked it so much he gave it a 90 pt rating in the Wine Advocate!
The 2007 Chocolate Box GSM from Australia leads you think of it as a dessert wine, but don’t be fooled by the name. Wine Enthusiast awarded 88 points for this nearly equal parts Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro wine. It is an easygoing, creamy textured wine with lifted aromas of cherries and clove and juicy, peppery flavors that finish with just the barest touch of astringency.
This is not a box of chocolates!
Did you know??? Zaca Mesa Syrah was served by President Clinton to French President Chirac at the White House
Join us at Gibby’s tonight 5 - 8 for an entertaining event!
What a wonderful opportunity to relax, have some fun, and taste 30 excellent wines with the chance to interact one on one with the distributors, and enjoy the search for the wines you love. Admission will be $10. Significant incentive discount purchasing information will be available. See tasting menu for details.
We look forward to offering an extensive variety of wines, from various appellations, and a wide price range.
Reservations are not required.
Zinfandel is a wonderful variety that can be strongly influenced by where it is grown. Below is a quick reference:
Amador County: Big, full bodied, extra ripe and jammy
Santa Clara Valley: Known for conplexity and depth
Sonoma County (Dry Creek Valley): Juicy, bright fruit, balanced acidity, blackberry, anise and pepper
San Luis Obispo (Paso Robles): Soft and round
Napa Valley: Plummy, intense, red berry, cedar, vanilla - Claret style
Russian River Valley: Often Old Vines, spicy and somewhat lower in alcohol than other Zinfandels
Mendocino County: High quality, lesser known, not as heavily marketed
Lodi: Juicy and approachable, some of the oldest vines
Brian Duncan, owner of Bin 36, an urban chic restaurant and wine bar in downtown Chicago, has partnered with Hahn Family Wines to create approachable, affordable, fun wine that drinks beyond price.
In the restaurant, Brian is dedicated to changing the winepairings to the menu daily which focuses on seasonal ingredients. He has a hands on approach to developing the wines that bear the restaurant’s name.
Join us
Saturday July 10 at 5 p.m. to hear the story of how Brian and the Hahn family came to collaborate and create this magnificent wine experience.
Brian will be sampling 5 wines and offering some amazingraffle prizes, including a $100 gift certificate to Bin 36!.$20/person. Reservations Required.
Create a seating area with blankets and pillows so your
guests feel comfortable grabbing a bite to eat and having a
picnic in your backyard.
As night falls, paper lantern lights around your entertaining
area, tiki torches or candles are a nice touch and help keep
the bugs away as well as illuminate your area.
Set up a drink station outside so your guests don’t have to
come inside every time they get thirsty. Get creative by
using outdoor containers, such as a large, footed urn, flower
pots or deep bird bath as drink coolers.
Summer entertaining is relaxed, casual and easy. However,
the out of the ordinary touches you add to your parties, will
make your guests feel extra special and your celebrations
will be remembered and something to look forward to once
the autumn winds begin to blow.
Summer is almost here. We can already smell the barbeque and imagine all the fun summer activities with family and friends. Many times we love to entertain in the Summer, but forget to decorate for our outdoor parties. There are a few ways to spruce up your yard to make it look festive.
One way is, of course, with flower pots on the deck or patio. To make them more unique, venture toward the indoor garden area. There are many different and unique flowers that would normally be indoors that are perfectly suitable for outdoors in the Summer time. Mix a variety of colorful flowers and you’ll have perfect flowerpots for your deck or patio.
Another quick idea is to hang paper lanterns in your favorite colors around your yard. This adds splashes of color and makes your space more inviting to your guests. Coordinating fabrics on your tables and mixed into your food and drink stations will complete the festive mood.
More ideas to come!
Friday night the aisles were full of tasters enjoying the wines offered! At 8 pm Randy drew the crowd in and we toasted our customers, distributors, and staff for 5 wonderful years!
Join us on April 30 from 5 - 8pm for a whole new set of wines!
As we all relish in this glorious weather, often our palates turn to a lighter, easier to drink wine. Consider a wine with a slight amount of bubbly. Think about a Sauvignn Blanc. Reintroduce yourself to Riesling. Take a moment to consider al of the fun Spring options. Stop by Gibby’s and see what is new on our shelves!
We certainly are ready for the new weather pattern!