Our Wine Walk was scheduled for May 21, 2026. We appreciate everyone who attended the event, and all of the businesses that helped with wine sampling, offering specials, and hanging out with the attendees. It was so much fun and we can’t wait to do it again next year.
Enjoy wine tasting in beautiful downtown Aberdeen on a lovely May spring day! What better way to kick off spring and get ready for summer? Take advantage of this unique opportunity to pair two of the best things in life – shopping and drinking! As you explore and make your way from one small business to the next using our Wine Walk map, you’ll also find plenty of hidden gems and great deals from our downtown businesses. Your ticket includes a souvenir sampling wine cup, sample wine tasting at ten participating locations, and discounts and treats at various stores.
Business Stops
Wine Tasting
Kokomo North Coast Grenache Rose
Sample Location: Tumbleweed Market
Rating: 90 points
Region: Mendocino County, California
Varietal: Grenache
Tasting notes: vibrant acidity and fruit-forward profile, featuring notes of strawberry, grapefruit, and watermelon.
Pair with: Salads, seafood, light summer dishes
Like this wine? Try the Yes Way Rose Grenache at Three22 Kitchen + Cocktails
Thelema Shiraz
Sample Location: Tumbleweed Market
Rating: 90 points
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varietal: Shiraz (Syrah)
Tasting notes: Balance of ripe dark fruit, savory spice, and silky tannins. Typical notes include mulberry, cassis, black pepper, and violet. A velvety texture with a long, savory finish.
Pair with: Grilled meats, savory casseroles, mature cheeses
Guinigi Prosecco
Sample Location: HealthFix
Rating: 92 points
Region: Veneto, Italy
Varietal: Prosecco (Glera)
Tasting notes: Bright and inviting, it sparkles with fine, persistent bubbles and aromas of green apple, pear, white peach, and citrus blossom, with floral notes of acacia and wisteria. The palate is bright yet rounded, with juicy acidity balanced by a soft, lightly off-dry finish.
Pair with: prosciutto and melon, caprese, arancini, fried calamari or spicy dishes
Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
Sample Location: HealthFix
Rating: 90 points
Region: Central Valley, California
Varietal: Zinfandel
Tasting notes: Concentrated dark fruit, baking spice, and pepper notes. Derived from vines over 90 years old, it offers a rich, smooth texture with velvety tannins. Intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry, plum, vanilla bean, and warm cinnamon.
Pair with: BBQ, hearty pasta dishes, grilled red meat
Like this wine? Try the Cline Ancient Vines Zin at Karisma
Lunes Strawberry Moscato
Sample Location: Livie Ann Boutique
Region: Italy
Varietal: Moscato Bianco
Tasting notes: Bouquet is intense and persistent with fresh strawberries, perfectly blossoming roses, and honeysuckle. Semi sweet and velvety mouth. Remarkably pleasant and full bodied on your palate.
Pair with: desserts, soft cheeses, fruit
Like this wine? Try the Stella Rosa Berry at Karisma Boutique
Sun Garden Dornfelder Sweet Red
Sample Location: Livie Ann Boutique
Rating: 86 points
Region: Rheinhessen, Germany
Varietal: Dornfelder
Tasting notes: Prominent flavors of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, and raspberry, with a velvety texture and a refreshing finish.
Pair with: spicy cuisines, grilled meats, soft pungent cheeses
Like this wine? Try the Luccio Luscious Red at The Flame
Cedar + Salmon Pinot Gris
Sample Location: Aberdeen Chamber
Rating: 92 points
Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Tasting notes: Vibrant, crisp, and refreshing with flavors of lime zest, green apple, and subtle melon. Light-bodied, with a clean and balanced finish.
Pair with: Grilled or roasted salmon, scallops, goat cheese, creamy pasta
Like this wine? Try the Brassfield (High Society) Pinot Gris at Cuzco’s
Aviary Birds of Prey Red Blend
Sample Location: Aberdeen Chamber
Region: California
Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Tasting notes: Medium to full-bodied with a velvety texture, balanced tannins, and a smooth, moderately long finish with lingering toasted cedar, tea leaf, and dark fruit. On palate taste rich blackberry, black cherry, strawberry jam, and dark chocolate.
Pair with: grilled red meats, BBQ, sharp cheeses, dark chocolate
Lubanzi Chenin Blanc
Sample Location: Novel Ideas
Rating: 90 points
Region: Swartland, South Africa
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Tasting notes: Medium-bodied and round, yet crisp and dry, with bright acidity and a lingering, sometimes creamy finish. Ripe summer melon, pear, apricot, and green apple with a refreshing, saline, and mineral edge.
Pair with: Lightly spicy dishes, seafood, salads, roast chicken, pork chops.
Petraio Sangiovese Puglia
Sample Location: Novel Ideas
Rating: 87 points
Region: Puglia, Italy
Varietal: Sangiovese
Tasting notes: Intense fruity notes of red berries, plum, and black licorice, often accompanied by delicate floral hints of violet or red rose. Medium-bodied with soft, velvety tannins, moderate acidity, and a smooth finish.
Pair with: tomato based pasta dishes, pizza, salty meats
Like this wine? Try the Banfi Bellagio Chianti | Sangiovese at Romas
Revelation Saviognon Blanc
Sample Location: Shoe Science
Rating: 91 points
Region: Colombia Valley, WA
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting notes: Aromas of fresh citron, starfruit, and zesty lime are complemented by hints of guava and pomelo zest. The finish is invigorating and revitalizing, leaving a lasting impression with a flavor of ripe juicy tropical fruits.
Pair with: Seafood, light salads, fresh cheeses
Loscano The Winemaker Malbec
Sample Location: Shoe Science
Rating: 90 points
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Varietal: Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Tasting notes: Fruit-forward with prominent ripe plum, blackberry, blueberry, and violet notes, often with hints of cocoa and baking spice. Well-balanced with polished tannins, featuring a slightly smoky, earthy finish with notes of sage, thyme, or cedar.
Pair with: Red meat, earthy dishes, hard cheeses, smokey flavors
Like this wine? Try the Bota Box Malbec at Market on the Plaza
Piatelli Natural Sweet White Wine
Sample Location: Karisma Boutique
Region: Argentina
Varietal: Torrontes
Tasting notes: Bright and yellow in color, on the nose we can appreciate the intense notes of flowers and fruits, such as jasmine and orange blossom, fresh white peaches and melon. A wine with it owns character, unctuous, that provides sweetness and freshness, while we can enjoy the notes of grapefruit peel and lime.
Pair with: Desserts, hard and spicy cheeses
Elizabeth Rose Grenache
Sample Location: Karisma Boutique
Region: Napa Valley, California
Varietal: Grenache
Tasting notes: A bright, salmon-hued wine featuring vibrant aromas of strawberries, raspberries, and white pepper, with a crisp, refreshing finish. Dry, high-acid with a balanced, lively palate.
Pair with: tomato based pasta dishes, tapenade, grilled white meat
689 Cellars California White Blend
Sample Location: Anthony Jewelers
Rating: 91 points
Region: Napa Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Muscat
Tasting notes: Medium-bodied, showcasing flavors of green apple, lemon zest, white peach, cantaloupe, and hints of cream or hazelnut. Balanced acidity with a creamy, polished texture.
Pair with: Seafood, light salads, creamy pasta, poultry
Folktale Whole Cluster Pinot Noir
Sample Location: Anthony Jewelers
Rating: 95 points
Region: Santa Lucia Highlands, California
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Tasting notes: Intense red berry aromas including cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry, complemented by floral hints of lavender, rose petal, and spices like thyme and clove. Light-to-medium-bodied with bright, high acidity and a savory, earthy character.
Pair with: mushrooms, grilled salmon, earthy cheeses, herb dishes
Like this wine? Try the Angeline Pinot Noir at Three22 Kitchen + Cocktails
Elizabeth Rose Chardonnay
Sample Location: Three22 Kitchen + Cocktails
Rating: 93 points
Region: Napa Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay
Tasting notes: aroma of green apple, pear, lemon and white peach, with hints of vanilla and caramel. Smooth mid-palate texture and refreshing acidity.
Pair with: Seafood, poultry, rich & creamy dishes, light appetizers
Like this wine? Try the Chalk Hill Chardonnay at Romas
Gen 5 Ancestral Red
Sample Location: Three22 Kitchen + Cocktails
Rating: 88 points
Region: Lodi, California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Malbec
Tasting notes: Ripe blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, and mocha. Medium to full-bodied body with low acidity and soft tannins.
Pair with: BBQ, grilled meat, hard cheeses
Like this wine? Try the Woodbridge Merlot at Pop’s Big Easy
Clear Night Riesling
Sample Location: Lily’s Floral
Rating: 86 points
Region: Germany | Pfalz
Varietal: Riesling
Tasting notes: Zesty lime and nectarine aromas give way to juicy peach and pear flavors. Off dry with bright, balanced acidity
Pair with: Spicy Asian, Indian or Thai; shellfish
Like this wine? Try the Relax Riesling at The Flame
Broken Earth Signature Series Cabernet Franc
Sample Location: Lily’s Floral
Rating: 92 points
Region: Paso Robles, California
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Tasting notes: Deeply colored, dark berry/cherry, caramel hints, woodsmoke, herb, and pepper notes. Firm, full-bodies, and high natural acidity.
Pair with: grilled red meat, herb-forward dishes, tomato based plates, sharp cheeses
Like this wine? Try the Dreaming Tree Cab at Cuzco’s