Spring is in the air & this week we have tastings from Walker Brother’s Kombucha & American Premium Beverage to wet your whistle. Don’t forget for the whole month of March you can get $1 drip coffee when you bring your own cup, provided by Ski & Tennis station (https://www.skiandtennisstation.com/about/) right here at the market. New Beers this Week! Foothills Brewing, Dash City, American Lager, 4.5% – Dash City is a classic lager beer brewed with our hometown in mind. It is light and crisp with a slight malt sweetness and dry, clean finish. Corporate Ladder Brewing, Tiki Sour: Scorpion, 4.5% – Inspired by your favorite drink that arrives in a bowl… they juiced fresh oranges, lemons and aged on almonds, you’re sure to love this bright, refreshing drink! Weldwerks, Evil Haze Factory, IPA, 8.2% – TBrewed with an obscene amount of hops, this beer is packed, and we mean PACKED, with delightful aroma and flavor, and delivers a soft and pillowy mouthfeel. To round it all out, expect notes of citrus, peach, passion fruit, and mango, with the teensiest hint of pepper. Halfway Crooks, Farina, Kolsch, 4.8% – a top fermenting lager and It’s simple and beautiful. It has notes of pomme fruit, biscuit, and white wine. Drekker, Wild Prrrty Cola, Sour Ale 6.4% – Wild PRRRTY Cola is loaded up with delicious sweet & tart cherry and cola syrup to make all of your cherry cola dreams come true!s ale! New Wines this Week!! La Celia Malbec Cabernet Franc Blend Reserva 2020, Argentina – The Cabernet expression is a nice partner in this Malbec blend which offers stirring flavors of mint, fresh herbs, red berries and bitter chocolate. Suggested Food Pairings: Lamb, Beef dishes PorcaLoca! – Romagna DOC Sangiovese Superiore, 2022, Italy – It is a subtle wine and pleasant to drink, with fruity notes in the mouth. Suggested Pairings: Salami, Light Snacks Domaine du Joncier Regard Lirac, France – This complex blend opens with aromas of black fruits and spices. On the palate, flavors of red fruit are accompanied by hints of leather. Ample with silky tannins, this bottle is intense, but well-balanced. Suggested Food Pairings: Hearty Vegetable Dishes Guardian Cellars, “Newsprint”, Red Blend, Columbia Valley, WA – This wine features ripe fruit with hints of vanilla and toasted oak on the nose. The palate is super juicy, full of ripe dark berry, black cherry and plum jam flavors; these delicious fruits are complemented by a sprinkling of tannins aimed to give great structure to this wine. Suggested Food Pairings: Steak and potatoes, minestrone, medium mature cheese, pizza, pasta and burgers. Casamaro, Verdejo, Spain – Crisp with a viscous texture, this wine is packed with vegetal and herbal notes like artichoke, thyme, and sage. Balanced with some light citrus and orchard fruit as well as a soft almost creamy finish, there’s a little something for everyone in the bottle. Suggested Food Pairings: Shellfish, Cod. Bordeaux Showdown: Left Bank vs. Right Bank—What’s the Deal? Let’s dive into the age-old debate that has intrigued wine lovers for centuries: Left Bank versus Right Bank Bordeaux. These two iconic regions of the Bordeaux wine world each bring their own flair to the table, making for an epic showdown of flavors, terroir, and winemaking styles. First up, the Left Bank—home to some of Bordeaux’s most famous appellations, including the illustrious Médoc and Graves. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme, producing wines that are bold, structured, and built to age. Picture yourself swirling a glass of deep, dark Pauillac or Margaux—each sip a journey through layers of cassis, graphite, and cedar. These wines are the epitome of elegance and power, with a backbone that can stand the test of time. Now, let’s hop over to the Right Bank, where Merlot takes center stage. Here, in appellations like Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, the wines are lush, velvety, and oh-so-irresistible. Think of sipping on a glass of velvety-smooth Saint-Émilion, with its seductive aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, and a hint of spice. These wines are like a warm embrace, enveloping your senses with their rich flavors and supple tannins. But the differences don’t stop there. The terroir, or the unique combination of soil, climate, and geography, also plays a significant role in shaping the wines of each region. On the Left Bank, you’ll find gravelly soils that drain well and provide excellent heat retention, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. Meanwhile, the Right Bank boasts limestone and clay soils, perfect for nurturing the lush, fruit-forward flavors of Merlot. So, whether you’re Team Left Bank or Team Right Bank, there’s no denying the allure of Bordeaux’s diverse terroir and winemaking traditions. So, pour yourself a glass, raise a toast to the timeless rivalry, and let the debate continue. Cheers to Bordeaux—where every bottle tells a story of passion, tradition, and the enduring magic of wine! Did you know Buies Market is on Untappd? Follow us to keep up to date with all the beer at the market !!