Pretty in Pink - our 2009 Rosato of Pinot Noir

So you’re a Pinot lover…

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A blast from the past - 2006 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir

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!

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.”

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2008 Ponzi Dry Riesling

…you’ll want to give this dry Ponzi classic a second… and third sip.

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Ponzi Vineyards Arneis 2009

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…

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A Pinot Gris even I would buy!!! (And that’s saying a lot)

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.

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!

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!

This is truly an Oregon Pinot Noir lover’s wine..

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Natalie’s Estate The Pines Merlot 2007

..winter calls for comfort wine & food!

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A great wine from an often misunderstood vintage!

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!

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

To say this is a “bargain wine” does not do it justice..

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Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2008

This is my favorite Ponzi Pinot Blanc EVER..

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St. Innocent White Rose Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

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

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!

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

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Dukes Family Vineyards Alyssa Pinot Noir 2006

The 2006 offering is one of the most exciting new releases that we’ve seen in quite a while..

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