Only one case available at this time. The 2006 Cardwell Hill Cellars Pinot Noir landed at number 73 on the Wine Spectator Top 100 this year and had a score of 91. It also recieved a gold medal at the Oregon State Fair. There were just over a 1000 cases of this wine made in 2006 because their yeilds were held to just under one ton per acre. The wine retails for $24.50 a bottle.

Their Pinot Gris is also available.

January 2^nd 5-8PM

Rhone Tasting: North vs. South Tasting $15 + bonus pour

The wines from the Rhone Valley can be vastly different. This tasting will highlight a series of styles, varietals, and unique wines.

2002 Bernard Gripa St. Peray Blanc (80% Marsanne, 20% Roussane)

2006 Faury Syrah (100% Syrah)

2005 Mas Neuf Compostelle (70% Syrah, 25% Mourvedre, 5% Grenache)

2006 Domaine Remejeanne Cote du Rhone Les Chevrefeuilles (40% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Carignon, 10% Cinsaut, 10% Counoise)

2004 Clos de Caveau Vacqueyras (60% Grenache, 30% Syrah)

2005 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre)

Bonus Pour $10

2003 Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards $150 (100% Syrah)

Wine Advocate 96+ “The luxury cuvee, the inky/blue/purple-hued 2003 Hermitage Les Bessards (4,200 bottles; 13.6% alcohol), exhibits a huge perfume of spring flowers, blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and scorched earth. With superb richness, magnificent intensity, and a full-bodied, tannic finish, it will benefit from 5-10 years of cellaring, and should age for 30+ years.”

Saturday January 3rd 1-4PM FREE

It’s the New Year, so come and try some new wines

2007 La Spinetta Moscato D’Asti

2006 javnier Jasnieres

2006 Kracher Pinot Gris

2007 Dona Paula Estate malbec (Argentina)

Come enjoy the wines of the Zerba Cellars. Great wines at great prices. Located in Walla Walla, but on the Oregon side.

2007 Columbia Valley Viognier
2005 “Wild Z” Columbia Valley Red Table Wine
2006 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Columbia Valley Barbera
2006 Columbia Valley Syrah

Every year when the Top 100 is released people run out with a shopping list of the wines they want to purchase. The #1 one is always the most difficult to find. This year it is the 2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta. It received 96 points from the Spectator and should age reasonably well. Below you will find the tasting note.

96ptsWS: “Gorgeous aromas of warm ganache and mocha lead to a rich, velvety palate loaded with currant, fig paste, black licorice, cassis bush and bramble notes. The long, juicy finish has great grip and density, with echoes of graphite, dark fruit and mineral. Should greatly reward cellaring. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2009 through 2019.”

This wine is being offered at $110 a bottle (net). Three bottles available. One bottle has a small overlap on the top blue label.

Stock up on a few wines for when you get snowed or iced in this winter. The worse thing is to be stuck at home and not have any vino. On Saturday, we will be pouring a set of wines that will be perfect to sip while stuck at home watching movies.

NV Grans Moments Cava Brut

2006 Janvier Jasnieres

2006 Chateau Margui Coteaux Varois Rouge

2004 Domaine Elie Sumeire Cotes de Provence ‘Cezanne’

This Friday we have a wonderful selection of wines in store. The flight will consist of current releases along with rare library selections from magnum. The tasting will start at 5:00 and end around 8:00 PM. Tasting fee $14.

2007 Matello Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

2006 Matello Pinot Noir Hommage A&D

2006 Matello Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge

2006 Matello Pinot Noir Souris

2004 Matello Pinot Noir Hommage A&D

2003 Matello Pinot Noir Souris

Friday December 5^th

5-8 PM

Washington Syrah $16 or FREE*

Single Vineyard, Reserve, and Limited Releases.

On Friday we will be pouring 6 outstanding wines from Washington. The flight will consist of five wines and a special bonus pour. (*) If you purchase one of the wines that are being poured, your tasting is FREE. If you purchase two bottles from the tasting the whole flight and the bonus pour are free.

2004 Sheridan Syrah Reserve

2005 Waters Syrah Loess Vineyard

2005 Waters Syrah Pepperbridge Vineyard

2005 Bergevin Lane Syrah Oui Deux (New Release)

2006 Va Piano Syrah

Bonus Pour $6

2006 Cayuse En Cerise or Cailloux Vineyard

Thursday December 4^th

Art Auction for Glencoe Elementary

6-9 PM Free Entrance ($10 wine tasting option)

Garrison’s Fine Wines will be hosting its first ever art exhibit, during First Thursday December 4^th. This is a special exhibit and auction benefiting Glencoe Elementary of southeast Portland. Stop by between now and then to see the new art work that is displayed. We are featuring art work by Mandy Main, Robyn Bachman, Mirian Evensen, Don Jacobson, and Sharlane Blaise. On this night all of the art work will be sold to the highest bidder during a silent auction.

This will also be great time to visit StereoTypes and Nostrana. StereoTypes will be having a special open house in conjunction to this event and special sale. Since it is an auction that will be determined by the highest bidder, you won’t want to go too far. Nostrana is a perfect place to split the time. Make sure to make your reservations before hand, it will for sure be a busy night.