It’s the Wine Traditions’ Southwest France Festival today, Saturday Oct 5th, at Chain Bridge Cellars in McLean, VA. Come by noon to 4 if your in the neighborhood! 15 Southwest France Wines Saturday It’s a beautiful, sunny, day – and it’s been way too long since we could say that! It’s also a delicious day in the shop today as Ed Addiss and his Wine Traditions team share 15 unique wines from the southwest of France. So stop by from noon-4pm before, during, or after your time basking in the sunshine, and get to know some of the most under-appreciated (and underpriced) gems France has to offer. No fee and no RSVP needed for either event. And once you check out the tasting list for today’s Southwest France Festival, you’ll see why it makes sense to carve out a bit of time to taste: Table 1: White wines from Amazing Indigenous Grape Varieties Dom Des Terrisses Gaillac Blanc Caractere 2022 Dom Brana Irouleguy Blanc Ilori 2021 Dom Brana Irouleguy Blanc Domaine 2021 Camin Larredya Jurancon Sec La Part Davant 2022 Dom Du Cros Marcillac Lo Sang Del Pais Rose 2023 Table 2: Bistro Wines from Marcillac, Cahors & Irouleguy Dom du Cros Marcillac Lo Sang del Pais 2022 Ch La Caminade Cahors Mission La Caminade 2022 Ch La Cominade Cahors La Commandery 2019 Dom Brana Vin de France Rouge Janits 2020 Dom Brana Irouleguy Rouge Domaine 2017 Table 3: A Tapestry of Rich Reds with a Happy Ending Dom Des Terrisses Gaillac Rouge Caractere 2020 Dom Philemon Gaillac Rouge Prunelart 2019 Ch Laffitte Teston Madiran Tradition 2018 Ch Laffitte Teston Madiran Vieilles Vignes 2019 Camin Larredya Jurancon Au Capceau 2022 You can see full descriptions of all the wines and even enjoy the tasting savings on the website now. But the best way to explore the exiting history and modern success of Southwestern France’s wine country is to join us today from noon to 4pm. Shop SW France Festival Doug House Chain Bridge Cellars