happy april showers, wine lovers!

over here at ye old wine store, we’re getting to know the weather, and how you like it (or don’t). and we’re excited that you’re getting to know us, and what we like (or don’t!). one of the best parts of my job is recommending a wine to people and then the next time in, hearing how much they loved it. then, the better part is when they they say “thank you sir (or madame!) may i have another?”.

that hasn’t actually happened yet, but i’m holding out for it to one day.

but honestly, this is the mentality behind our staff picks:  we hope that as we all get to know each other, and as we become your friendly neighborhood wine shop, you’ll know who to find to match your style of wine choices. and you’ll come back for more. your palate is your own, but hopefully between the six of us and YOU, there’s one of US that has a preferred style juice, that lines up close to yours!

and we hope you’ll come in, ask for us by name, and we’ll do a little dance, and have a grande old time celebrating the love of wine, together. or, if you’re a little more shy, and not quite ready to celebrate with us in such a manner, make sure that as you are perusing the racks you notice the rack tags that mention “staff pick”. these little cards have a staff name on it and are placed behind all current and previously picked wines. we’ve got picks in all varieties, and from all regions, and there are plenty more to come.

now, as for this month, we decided to focus on all whites. the ABC’s of White - Anything But Chardonnay. now, i know many of you love it and it’s really mostly what you drink. and, its OK - the rest of america agrees with you. but we gotta get outside this box here, people! now, i will admit that personally, whites are the “the thorn-in-my-side of recommendations”, if you will, but i found one that fits me, and i know you can too!

it’s truly a learning process, and i’m more than happy to educate myself on! and, if you want - let’s do it together.

in april’s list we’ve got: a couple sauvignon blanc selections, a pinot gris, a viognier (prounounced VI-OH-NAY), a picpoul de pinet and a torrontes. check out those links to learn a little more. and then come in, test me on my newfound knowledge, and get yourself a bottle to toast to the ABC’s of white wine.

here’s to rainy & sunny days all-in-one, nashville.

happy drinking!

candace

oh, and ps -if you need a little more motivation, tuesday’s are the day to try something new - 10% off your ABC pick!