Thursday, March 25, 2010

Wines from Argentina at The Mercantile

Barrica Wine Tasting
Come and learn more about Argentina's wines at The Mercantile. Try the hottest white wine making waves in the wine drinking world: Torrontes. Learn about Argentina's appellations and try their most widely grown grape, Malbec. We'll also be tasting what they are up to with Cabernet Sauvignon in South America. Join us as we continue to explore affordable wines from around the world that you can learn about and enjoy in your everyday life! This is a Free event! Identification is required to taste.


Flat Creek Lodge Cheese Tasting Too!
Flat Creek Lodge's Natural Rind Cheddar took first place in the World Champion Cheese Competition last week for the Bandaged Cheddar Mild to Medium category. We are proud to have been carrying Dane Huebners artisan cheeses at The Mercantile now for nearly eighteen months. A representative from Flat Creek Lodge will be here tomorrow tasting their Natural Rind Cheddar. This cheese will be perfect with the Argentinian red wines we're trying tomorrow. Please join us between 12 pm - 3 pm to taste, learn and enjoy!

Our Coordinates
The Mercantile
1660 Dekalb Avenue
Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-378-0096
http://www.themercantileatl.com/

Monday, March 15, 2010

"California Dreaming" Wine Tasting

Yes, it is still possible to find really great California wines for under $15! We are thrilled to be part of Robert Reynolds debut to Atlanta. Join us this Saturday to try this new line of wines which are very affordable gems from the Lodi region. Robert Reynolds is made by the oldest winery in Lodi, Oakridge Winery. Come and learn more about the Lodi region and the Oakridge Winery this coming Saturday!

Robert Reynolds Wine Tasting
Affordable California Reds from Lodi valley.
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 12- 3 PM
This is a free event. Identification is required to taste wines.
Looking forward to seeing you in the shop!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Taste Portuguese and Chilean Wines With Us!

We continue to explore wines from off the beaten path at The Mercantile. Drop in on Saturday, March 13 between 12 pm - 3 pm to taste and learn about wines from Portugal. We'll also have a return visit from a recent tasting: Chilean wines by Terra Andina. These are back by popular demand and if you missed the last tasting, this is your chance to see how modern wine making techniques are helping Chile to produce some of best values in quality wine. We'll be tasting Terra Andina's Chardonnay and Carmenere along with some new wines from Portugal! As always, our wine tastings are free. Identification is required to taste wines!

See you Saturday!
March 13
12 p.m. until 3 p.m.
1660 Dekalb Avenue
Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-378-0096
www.themercantileatl.com