Saturday, September 26th, 5:00 We have identified a line-up of great-value, 90+ rated wines from Spain to share with you. These are wines to have in your portfolio, sure to […]
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Saturday, September 25th, 5:00 Spain: Beyond Rioja and Ribera del Duero Spain continues to offer interesting varietals at great prices. Marty shares some of her favorites. Tasting fee: $15, plus […]
O’Reilly Pinot Noir, Oregon, 2008
O’Reilly’s Pinot Noir is widely regarded, particularly in the Northwest, as the best value Pinot Noir on the market year after year. In the three years that we’ve offered it, […]
Domaine Les Florets, Gigondas, 2006, $29.99
This is surely one of the best-value wines in the shop. Frank and I visited this property when we first when to Gigondas ten years ago. Gigondas is one of […]
Produttori del Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Langhe, 2006, $23.99
Nebbiolo is one of the world’s great grape varietals. It is the varietal of Barolo and Barbaeresco, two majestic wines of great longevity. More affordably, Nebbiolo d’Alba and Langhe afford […]
Falesco, Vitiano, Rosso, Umbria, 2007, $11.99
We were first introduced to the Falesco “Vitiano” when we opened the wine shop two and a half years ago. Then, as now, it was a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, […]
Altos Las Hormigas, Malbec, Mendoza, 2008, $10.99
This is a great introduction to Malbec– rich flavors of black berry fruit, mulberry and black cherry along with a bit of licorice and spice. The new vintage was just […]
Campos Reales, Tempranillo, La Mancha, 2007, $8.99
This super-value has been a crowd pleaser since we first introduced it over a year ago. An unoaked Tempranillo from La Mancha, it is the perfect weight for those who […]
Commanderie de Peyrassol, Cotes de Provence, 2008, $17.99
This is our harbinger of summer; when the Peyrassol arrives, we know that summer is not far behind. A blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, we buy this wine […]
Kalin, Sauvignon Blanc, Potter Valley, 1997, $31.99 (current release)
This will be like no other Sauvignon Blanc you’ve tasted. It is so unusual, more like Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) than a Sauvignon Blanc. If it resembles any Sauvignon Blanc, it […]