2009 Ponzi Dolcetto, A Perfect Toast to Friends, Family, and Food!
31st January 2012
Picked by: Jillian Glazer
This Dolcetto really craves a luxurious dinner among loved ones..
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Ayoub Estate Pinot Noir 2009 Stands the Test of Time
28th January 2012
Picked by: Doris Taal
The complexity and appeal was all there…
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J. Christopher’s 2009 Sandra Adele is really THAT good!
30th December 2011
Picked by: Andrew Turner
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Making New Years a Memorable One with a magnum of ’09 Ayoub Memoirs
28th December 2011
Picked by: Jillian Glazer
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Wow, leaves-you-speechless kinda good!
9th December 2011
Picked by: Andrew Turner
The aromatics of 2009 Pinot Noir are floral and exotic, leading to a mouthful of bright, creamy and richly textured fruit..
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“I don’t like dessert wine.” Famous last words!
9th December 2011
Picked by: Jillian Glazer
My favorite features of the Vino Gelato are some subtle apricot and ripe
melon notes..
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Legendary wines at rock bottom prices.
8th November 2011
Picked by: Andrew Turner
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Great wine made with a splash of humor!
3rd October 2011
Picked by: Andrew Turner
This Pinot Noir is from two vineyards in the Dundee Hills..
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A once in a lifetime experience!
2nd September 2011
Picked by: Kendra Wells
Having this opportunity to walk and talk with one of them was humbling and a great reminder of the community amongst the industry.
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The small production wine you might not know about….but should!
18th August 2011
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
You may know Michael Stevenson but do you know his private small production wines…?
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2009 Love & Squalor Pinot Noir…..for me it’s love.
20th July 2011
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
It lays down a nice core of sweet dark-toned fruit with a lovely underpinning of acid that lifts it and provides a nice lingering finish
Read more about: 2009 Love & Squalor Pinot Noir…..for me it’s love.
Great Oregon bubbles!
28th June 2011
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
…this beauty can easily hold its own against top tier Champagne!
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Great Oregon bubbles!
28th June 2011
Picked by: Kendra Wells
..this beauty can easily hold its own against top tier Champagne!
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A Wednesday NIght Wine!
15th June 2011
Picked by: Kendra Wells
..while the palate stays equally fresh with subtle notes of white pepper ..
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A stunning wine from a classic, cool Oregon vintage!
11th June 2011
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
If you have been looking for a wine to dispel the myth of the 2007 vintage..
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McKinlay wines are some of the Willamette Valley’s best!
11th June 2011
Picked by: Andrew Turner
Owner/winemaker Matt Kinne produces striking Pinots..
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A morning with Jay!
9th June 2011
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
Once inside, Jay treated us to a tasting of his current white and red wines..
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Crowley is back and as always, GREAT!
19th May 2011
Picked by: Kendra Wells
Even the label screams old world and high quality.
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A special tasting a Domaine Drouhin Oregon!
19th May 2011
Picked by: Kendra Wells
It’s always so amazing to me to taste where a wine begins and increases my appreciation..
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One of America’s most compelling Chardonnay’s!
10th May 2011
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
Jim makes incredible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from vineyards here in his “back yard”..
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Old vines & great winemaker = one heck of a wine!
5th May 2011
Picked by: Andrew Turner
Jay turned out from a world-class vineyard and one of Oregon’s best vintages to date!
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A newcomer makes a splash!
29th March 2011
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
It is very limited so come see us or email us soon if you’d like some!
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Extraordinary in more ways than one!
18th March 2011
Picked by: Kendra Wells
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2008 Evening Land Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir
23rd February 2011
Picked by: Kendra Wells
From my first introduction to Evening Land Vineyards, this bottling has been one of my all-time favorites!
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World-class Pinot Noir from one of America’s most talented winemakers.
29th January 2011
Picked by: Andrew Turner
Black Cap wines are very, very sought after wines..
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2009 Memoirs!
29th January 2011
Picked by: Kendra Wells
His Memoirs label is just another example of how much pride and care is taken with each bottle..
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Passion in a bottle!
20th January 2011
Picked by: Kendra Wells
The “passion” behind this bottle is evident..
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A very exciting project from Le Cadeau (and a talented winemaker)
7th January 2011
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
…it seduced me instantly with layers of violet and dark fruit
Read more about: A very exciting project from Le Cadeau (and a talented winemaker)
One of the few 2006 bottles in the shop…
31st December 2010
Picked by: Kendra Wells
Perfectly dusty, concentrated and juicy while still retaining it’s elegance..
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Walter Scott La Combe Verte Pinot Noir 2009
30th October 2010
Picked by: Andrew Turner
…trust us when we say, stock up!
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Something different & fun!
29th October 2010
Picked by: Kendra Wells
In a land drowning in (delicious) Pinot Noir, the Dolcetto is a rare treat.
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Pretty in Pink - our 2009 Rosato of Pinot Noir
24th July 2010
Picked by: Kendra Wells
So you’re a Pinot lover…
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A blast from the past - 2006 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir
23rd July 2010
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
I have to admit that I had forgotten how lovely Andrew Rich’s Pinot Noirs are…
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1994 Rex Hill Reserve Pinot Noir rocks!
21st July 2010
Picked by: Andrew Turner
While this is not a whimsical write-up of a wine we have in the shop for retail, it is a bit of a plug for our newly launch “Cellar Selection.”
Read more about: 1994 Rex Hill Reserve Pinot Noir rocks!
Ponzi Vineyards Arneis 2009
29th June 2010
Picked by: Andrew Turner
Drum roll, please! The Arneis has officially been RELEASED!! All year round, we have devoted fans of this wine begging and pleading for just one more bottle of this beauty…
Read more about: Ponzi Vineyards Arneis 2009
A Pinot Gris even I would buy!!! (And that’s saying a lot)
17th April 2010
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
My wine pick this time around is a surprising one for me..
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Tavola is so dear to my heart and soul and will always have a place on my table.
17th April 2010
Picked by:
Ever since I was introduced to it nearly 4 years ago, Tavola has been my “rock” in the world of Willamette Valley wine..
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Antica Terra keeps shining!
6th February 2010
Picked by:
Since its re-introduction in 2006, Antica Terra Winery and winemaker Maggie Harrison (formerly of Sin Qua Non Winery in California) have elevated the brand..
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The Goose delivers once again!
5th February 2010
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
This is truly an Oregon Pinot Noir lover’s wine..
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Natalie’s Estate The Pines Merlot 2007
9th January 2010
Picked by:
..winter calls for comfort wine & food!
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A great wine from an often misunderstood vintage!
12th December 2009
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
The Cuvee J is Russ’s flagship wine- a small barrel selection of less than 150…
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2006 Ponzi Pinot Noir Reserve - going, going…. just about gone!
6th November 2009
Picked by:
I could wax poetic for a few pages, but why not just cut to the chase?
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Hamacher Wines “H” Pinot Noir 2007
24th September 2009
Picked by:
To say this is a “bargain wine” does not do it justice..
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Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2008
24th September 2009
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
This is my favorite Ponzi Pinot Blanc EVER..
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St. Innocent White Rose Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007
24th September 2009
Picked by: Andrew Turner
White Rose is the ringer vineyard in the St. Innocent line up every year…
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A Stunning Salute to the ’07 Vintage
31st July 2009
Picked by:
Mohammed (Mo) Ayoub’s wines always tend to buck vintage trends. For example, his incredibly elegant ’06 was released amid a crop of broad and muscular pinots. An early peek at the ’07 releases indicates a vintage full of elegance and grace.
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A Pleasant Surprise!
31st July 2009
Picked by: Shannon Fitzpatrick
The Dominio IV 2008 Viognier “A Gate Swung Open” is nothing short of impressive to me. I am admittedly drawn to aromatic and unusual white wines with distinctive personalities. I have enjoyed discovering many offerings of this slightly uncommon varietal from different producers in Oregon but find that they can often tend towards simple candied sweet aromatics and palates- nice but not memorable
Read more about: A Pleasant Surprise!
Dukes Family Vineyards Alyssa Pinot Noir 2006
29th July 2009
Picked by: Andrew Turner
The 2006 offering is one of the most exciting new releases that we’ve seen in quite a while..
Read more about: Dukes Family Vineyards Alyssa Pinot Noir 2006