An area known for making some of the best Pinot Noir’s and other cool-climate varietals. Think Oregon – Think Pinot Noir!

This week we will taste:
Rock Point White Blend NV – $9.99
Foris Gewurztraminer 2010 – Rogue Valley – $12.99
Del Rio Chardonnay 2008 – Rogue Valley – $15.99
Underwood Pinot Noir 2010 – $12.99
Castle Rock Pinot Noir 2011 – Willamette Valley – $13.99
Rock Point Red Blend NV – $9.99
We’ll also have a premium pour ($4 for a 2-oz. pour): – Styring Reckless 2008 – Petite Verdot/Cabernet Blend – $34.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too,
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. See you here!

This week we’ll taste New World wines — from Argentina and California — that are in the portfolio of Tramonte & Sons, a regional distributor of fine wine. Our guest host will be Kevin Isaacson of Tramonte, and our lineup will include:

*Gen 5 Chardonnay 2011 – $10.99
*For a Song The Score Red Blend 2008 – $13.99
*Zolo Mendoza Malbec 2011 – $10.99
*Durigutti Bonarda 2008 – $12.99
*Gen 5 Old Vine Zinfandel 2010 – $10.99
*For a Song Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – $13.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($5 for a 2-oz. pour): – Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – $49.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
See you here!

This week we’ll taste Old and New World wines from the portfolio of Vintner Select, a regional distributor of fine wine. Our guest host will be the very knowledgeable Brian Scott of Vintner Select, and our lineup will include:

*Chateau de Roquefort Les Genets Cotes de Provence 2010 – $17.99
*Sean Minor Central Coast Chardonnay 2010 – $14.99
*Le Lapin Multiplicity NV Red – $8.99
*Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles Sangiovese 2010 – $17.99
*Monte Vicor Calatayud Garnacha 2008 – $12.99
*Foxglove Paso Robles Zinfandel 2010 – $16.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($2 for a 2-oz. pour): – Finca La Mata Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo 2010 – $19.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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This week our tasting will feature California wines, and we’ve got ‘em from all over, from Paso Robles to Sonoma County and beyond. Our lineup will include:

*Longboard Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – Was $19.99/Now $14.99
*Calling All Angels Chardonnay 2010 – $9.99
*Midnight Full Moon Red 2008 – $11.99
*Longboard North Coast Point Break Red 2010 –Was $19.99/Now $15.99
*Alexander Valley Vineyards Temptation Zinfandel 2009 – $12.99
*California 37 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – $9.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($2 for a 2-oz. pour): Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Was $26.99/Now $19.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
See you here!

This week we’ll taste some new, well-priced wines that hail from around the world. Our lineup will include:

*Finca Os Cobatos Godello 2011 – $12.99
*Heartland Stickleback White 2010 – $13.99
*Finca Os Cobatos Mencia 2011 – $12.99
*Chasing Lions Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – Was $16.99/Now $11.99
*Villa Pozzi Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Was $11.99/Now $9.99
*OZV Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel 2009 – $12.99
We’ll also have a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour): La Storia Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – $29.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too,
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. See you here!

This week we’ll feature wines from South America’s twin wine giants, Argentina and Chile. Both countries offer good values as well as higher and higher quality all the time. Our lineup will include:

Quintay Clava Sauvignon Blanc 2011 – $12.99
Aves Del Sur Chardonnay 2011 – $10.99
Quintay Clava Pinot Noir 2010 – $13.99
Trumpeter Malbec 2009 – $9.99
Don Manuel Villane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – $19.99
Tikal Patriota Malbec/Bonarda 2010 – $21.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour): Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah 2010 – $25.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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This week we’ll feature California wines (and one from Spain!) from Wine Trends, a regional distributor of fine wines that specializes in emerging and boutique wineries. Craig Cracchiolo will be our guest host, and our lineup will include:

*Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier 2010 – Was $14.99/Now $11.99
*Four Vines Naked Chardonnay 2010 – Was $12.99/Now $9.99
*Wilson Daniels Pinot Noir 2010 – Was $18.99/Now $15.99
*Wilson Daniels Merlot 2010 – Was $18.99/Now $15.99
*Vinos Sin Ley G5 Garnacha 2008 – $14.99
*Four Vines Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 – Was $12.99/Now $9.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($2 for a 2-oz. pour): Mossback Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – $19.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Grillin’ weather will be here for a while, so this week we’ll feature wines for summer grillin’ – they’ll go with some of your favorite grilled dishes over the coming weeks. The lineup will include:

*Centonze Grillo 2011 – $12.99
*Dopff & Irion Pinot Blanc 2010 – $13.99
*Boomtown Chardonnay 2010 – $13.99
*Nomade Malbec 2009 – $18.99
*Zazin Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 – $18.99
*Maggio Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – $9.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour): – Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – Was $26.99/Now $21.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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This week we’ll feature the wines of Cameron Hughes, a California negociant who makes our lives brighter by buying surplus wine from top wineries and selling it at discount prices. Our guest host will be Charlie DeArmon of 55 Degrees distributing. The lineup will include:

CH Lot 217 Sauvignon Blanc 2009 – $8.99
CH Lot 240 Albarino 2009 – $12.99
CH Lot 320 Chardonnay 2010 – $12.99
CH Lot 285 Malbec 2010 – $9.99
CH Lot 250 Meritage 2009 – $8.99
CH Lot 272 Rioja 2009 – $13.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour): Cameron Hughes Lot 285 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – $24.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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This week we’ll taste some new wines around the shop that will brighten your mood, make your conversation sparkle and satisfy your palate on long summer evenings. The lineup will include:

*Hera Vinho Verde 2010 – $7.99
*Raventos I Blanc Reserva Brut Cava – $.99
*Castano Monastrell Rosado 2011 – $9.99
*The Pinot Project Pinot Noir 2011 – $14.99
*Feraud-Brunel Cotes du Rhone Villages 2009 – $17.99
*Fattoria Ambra Barco Reale di Carmignano 2010 – $12.99

We’ll also have a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour): Elderton Barossa Shiraz 2008 – $29.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We’ll taste the same wines on Saturday, too, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
See you here!