Thank you for stopping by our virtual wine shop.
We work hard to find great value and provide you with an eclectic wine selection, offering bottles from around the globe.
10% discount on 6 bottles
(enter code SIXER at checkout)
15% discount on 12 bottles
(enter code TWELVE+ at checkout)
Carignan has had a rather tumultuous history in the south of France. Once seen as a necessary grape to spur the recovery of the region after the plague of phylloxera in the late 19th century, primarily for its ability to produce high yields, it has been largely replaced with “nobler” varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. This is unfortunate – for as challenging as the variety is to love when the vines are young, they are superb with half a century under their belt. Jean-Marc Lafage luckily resisted the call to uproot and replace this variety, and he possesses Carignan vines well over 70 years old on schist with which he makes the Tessellae Carignan. 100% Carignan from old vines.
Jake Assaf, CS
Owner
Proud to be Greensboro’s first wine bar (established 2005). We are located on Battleground Ave. just north of downtown. Rioja is a relaxed place to meet friends, enjoy great wines, small plates and desserts.
We offer over forty wines by the glass. Our full wine selection features over 800 wines to enjoy.
Our creative small plates & snacks feature classic flavors from around the world. Specialties include a world-class cheese selection, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, cured meats from around the world and locally crafted chocolate truffles.
We work hard to find great value and provide you with an eclectic wine selection, offering selections from around the globe.
We also function as a retail shop & offer $10 off all bottles togo, plus a 10% discount on the purchase of 6-11 bottles and 15% discount on the purchase of 12-more bottles.