Starting with the 2003 vintage Guardian Cellars was launched with only 2 barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon. The next year two other wines were added. One being the 2004 Gun Metal that was a stample of Mark Ryan’s own wines. The same level of quality continues in this new project, with the 2005 vintage being named #25 on the Top 100 Wines of the Northwest published by Paul Gregutt of the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine and Wine Enthusiast. Both this wine, the 2005 Guardian Cellars Gun Metal, and the 2006 Guardian Cellars Syrah are being offered from Garrison’s Fine Wines for the first time.

2005 Gun Metal, 70% new French Oak, 20 Months in barrel, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, & 9% Cabernet Franc, $34

Winemaker’s Note: Our 2005 Gun Metal is a fruit bomb of black cherry, marionberry and plum. A hefty blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this wine pairs well with food (our personal favorite pairings include: steak, guacamole, pizza, Doritos…) and is delicious on its own. The nose on our 2005 Gun Metal is redolent of ripe black cherry, licorice, vanilla and mocha.

2006 Syrah, 60% new French Oak, 15 months in barrel, 2% co-fermented Viognier, $29.50

Winemaker’s Note: The nose has hints of spice and meaty aromas mingling with the blackberry. The palette is full of blueberry and bramble fruits with a touch of spice on the finish. The tannins are firm and will allow some aging with this wine.

January 30^th 5-8PM

Spanish Wine TastingTasting Fee $12

Come and enjoy 6 different wines from Spain for only $12. We will highlight some daily drinkers along with some special occasion wines.

2007 Borsao Tres Picos (Grenache)

2007 Vina Gormaz Tempranillo Ribera del Duero (tempranillo)

2006 Flor del Montgo Garnacha Old Vines (Grenache)

2006 Bodegas Tomas Cusine El Vilosell (62% Tempranillo, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 5% Syrah, 3% Garnatxa, 3% Carinyena)

2004 Bodegas Leda Mas de Leda (100% Tempranillo)

2004 Bodegas Arzuaga Ribera del Duero Crianza (90% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet, 5% Merlot)

Bounus Pour $8

2004 Mas Romani La Creu Alta

Wine Advocate 97+ “The 2004 La Creu Alta is 60% old-vine Carinena and 40% Grenache from vineyards over 100 years of age. Inky purple, the wine has an ethereal nose of spice box, scorched earth, truffle, graphite, kirsch, and wild blueberries. Already complex on the palate, the wine is plush and silky with impeccable balance and an exceptionally long finish. Drink this hedonistic effort over the next 10-12 years.”

Saturday January 31^st 1-4PM FREE

2006 Peter Schandl Pinot Blanc

2005 Paul Durdilly Beaujolais ‘Les Grandes Coasses’

2005 Daniel Belda Tempranillo

2007 Quinta da Espiga Tinto

Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Champagne

Cedric Bouchard produces Champagnes from two different vineyards. One owned by his father which he labels under Inflorescence (which we carried both of and sold out on New Year’s Eve) and another labeled Roses de Jeanne, made from fruit off his own land. The production level of this wine averages less than 300 cases a year and comes from 30 year old vines. All of his wines are single vineyard, single vintage, and single varietal. Since the reviews, the wines are even harder to find, if not impossible. This offer is for the Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs. Currently the lowest price on wine-searcher is $85. Below you will find my pricing which just makes this better and better.

Wine Advocate 95 points “The Roses de Jeanne Blanc de Noirs Les Ursules may very well be one of the finest Pinot Noir wines of Champagne. Stunning aromatics meld into a finessed, layered expression of Pinot fruit, all wrapped into a silky-textured frame of profound beauty. The wine possesses striking clarity and detail, a fine mousse and an eternal finish. This too is 100% 2006 juice that spent 28 months on its lees and was bottled with no dosage. This bottle was disgorged in July, 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. The explosive, kaleidoscopic Champagnes of Cedric Bouchard are some of the most compelling wines coming out of the region today. Quite simply, this set of new releases left me speechless and literally shaking my head in awe. Readers should do whatever they can to experience these magnificent wines. Bouchard farms just under three hectares of vineyards. There are two ranges; the Inflorescence wines are made from vineyards owned by Bouchard-s father, while the Roses de Jeanne wines are made from vineyards Bouchard owns himself. The vineyards are cropped to yields that would be considered miniscule in any region in the world, but are shockingly low compared to the average in Champagne, where high yields are prevalent. Because of the low yields, the wines reveal a very fine and subtle mousse. The wines are made from hand harvested fruit, crushed by foot and fermented with natural yeasts. Bouchard prefers stainless steel, as he believes the neutrality of steel allows for the maximum amount of expression of his philosophy, which is single-vineyard,single vintage and single-variety bottlings. The wines are neither fined nor filtered and are disgorged with no dosage.”

1-3 bottles: $70 4-8 bottles: $66 9-12 bottles: $62

The wines are net prices and will not receive any further discount, but count towards a case.

Offer expires 2/14/09

January 23^rd 5-8PM

Southern France Tasting $14

On Friday we will have six great wines from the southern part of France. This will be a great tasting that shows off Malbec, Grenache, Mourvedre, along with some others.

2007 Terrebrune Terre d’Ombre

2003 domaine du theron Cahors (Malbec)

2004 Clos de L’Anhel Corbieres

2005 Domaine de la Rectorie Collioure

2006 Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape (on sale for $30)

1990 domaine Joliette Ambra Rivesaltes (dessert wine)

Bonus Pour $6

TBD

Saturday January 24^th1-4PM FREE

New Wines to You

2007 Cardwell Hill Cellars Pinot Gris $13

2005 Bodega Lurton Torrontes (Argentina) $8

2005 Aia Vecchia Lagone (Tuscan) $12

2005 Moillard Bourgogne $13.50

January 16^th 5-8PM

Oregon Wine TastingTasting $15

Since the Oregon tastings usually focus on Pinot Noir, we thought it was time to showcase some other great wines coming from this state that are not pinot. Though we will have one token (WA 92 points, 100% Pommard) Pinot Noir.

2007 Brick House Gamay Noir

2006 Brick House Pinot Noir Cuvee Tonnelier

2006 Stags Hollow Dolcetto

2006 Natalie’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Elephant Vyd.

2006 Dominio IV Syrah ‘Song of an uncaged bird’

Bonus Pour $4

2005 Dominio IV “Tango” Reserve Tempranillo (88 cases made)

Saturday January 17^th 1-4PM FREE

Economic Wines for Economic Times

2007 Coyote Creek Zinfandel $8

2007 Foxglove Zinfandel $15

2006 Casa Alle Vacche Chianti

2006 Biggio Hamina Pinot Blanc

January 9^th 5-8PM

Tuscan Wine Tasting $16 (6 wines) The theme is Tuscan Wines, but it is not exactly what you expect. This week there is a ‘token’ Chianti, but the rest are great blends that are perfect for the winter time. If you liked last week’s lineup, then this will knock your socks off.

2005 Ambra Carmignano Riserva Le Vigne Alte Montalbiolo (70% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet sauvignon, and 20% Canaiolo, Single Vyd.)

2006 Ambra Carmignano Santa Cristina in Pilli (Sangiovese, Cabernet sauvignon, and Canaiolo)

2005 Bibi Graetz Grilli del Testamatta (80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, 10% Canaiolo)

2004 Fattoria del Cerro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino, and 5% Canaiolo Nero and Mammolo)

2005 Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona ATEO IGT (70% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon)

2004 Selvapiana Bucerchiale Chianti Rufina Riserva (100% Sangiovese, Single Vineyard)

Just a selection of everyday wines at everyday prices.

Saturday January 10th 1-4PM FREE

2005 Mas Neuf Compostelle (Syrah, Mourvedre, and Grenache)

2005 Domaine du Trapadis VdP d’Orange Rouge

2004 Domaine du Trapadis Cotes du Rhone

2007 Foxglove Zinfandel