September 25^th Comparative Pinot Noir (2006 and 2007, same wines/different vintages)

This tasting will compare the yearly releases from three different wineries, by using one wine from the 2006 vintage and the other from 2007 vintage.  Current choices include Broadley, Matello and Westrey.  Check back on the 22nd to find the complete list.

Saturday September 19th 1-4PM FREE 

Every Saturday we host a tasting featuring everyday wine that fit perfectly into everyone’s budget.  The wines are my picks from my most recent professional tastings.

It was about seven months ago that I had a lengthy weekly message that disagreed with the infamous Matt Kramer on his views of the 2007 vintage of Oregon Pinot Noir.  Since that time I have created tasting of Oregon Pinot Noir that just focused on the 2007 vintage.  Over the next two Fridays we will have back to back tasting focusing on Oregon Pinot Noir.  This Friday, will focus solely on the 2007 vintage.  We will be bringing in favorites from Evesham Wood (Le Puits Sec), Cameron’s Gehrts Vineyard, Matello’s Souris, along with some releases from newer wineries.  A week from Friday we will be comparing the 2006 vintage to the 2007 vintage.  We will be pouring three individual wines, from three producers, from both the 2006 and 2007 vintage. 

The worse thing to happen is that the 2007 vintage will pass by and you missed out on getting any of the wines.  Come and taste through some new favorites.

September 18^th 5-8 PM

Oregon Pinot Noir $15

2007 Verve Pinot Noir Stoller Vineyard

2007 Matello Souris Pinot Noir

2007 Love and Squalor Pinot Noir

2007 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Le Puits Sec

2007 Cameron Gehrts Pinot Noir

Bonus Pour $6

2007 Evening Land Pinot Noir Le Source

Evening Land Winery has taken over the famous Seven Springs and Anden Vineyards in the Willamette Valley.  This is their mid-level release that retails for $90. 

Arriving very soon is the much anticipated release of the 2007 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape.  About 80 cases are coming into circulation in Oregon and will be sold out before they arrive.  If you have interest in any of these, please call or email the shop.  See below for pricing and reviews.
SOLD OUT

Robert Parker scored the wine a (94-96+)

“The 2007 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape should ultimately eclipse the 2005 and 1998. It appears to be one of the finest wines made by Daniel Brunier and his brother. Its deep ruby color is accompanied by a superb nose of nori seaweed wrappers, licorice, pepper, tobacco leaf, and gobs of sweet black cherry and black currant fruit. Full-bodied with a fabulous texture, purity, and freshness (a consistent hallmark of this vintage), a juicy, rich, layered mouthfeel, and a finish that lasts for 45+ seconds. Although young, the tannin, acidity, and alcohol are all well-integrated. Typically, this wine tends to be dormant for 3-5 years after bottling, then emerge brilliantly. Therefore, I would wait until 2012 before pulling a cork on this one. Drink it over the following 20-25 years.”

The regular retail of the wine will probably be about $80 a bottle.  Saying that, I of course won’t be carrying a lot of the wine and want to make sure that if you want any of the wine that I can give you the best price.

1-5 bottles $70 a piece

6-9 bottles $66 a piece

10-12 bottles $62 a piece

1.5L (Magnum) $150 

If you have interest in half bottles, 3.0L or larger let me know and I can work out those prices.  Those are much more limited and I might not be able to get the really large bottles.

Saturday September 12th 1-4PM FREE 

REVELRY Winery from Washington

2006 Revelry Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Revelry Merlot

2006 Revelry Cabernet Franc Blend

+ one more from this week’s finds

September 11^th  5-8 PM

NW Tempranillo $15

2007 Abacela Tempranillo Umpqua Cuvee

2006 Abacela Tempranillo Estate

2006 Dominio IV Sketches of Spain Tempranillo

2005 Dominio IV Tango Tempranillo

2006 Domaine Trouvere Tempranillo (New Label for Lange Winery)

Bonus Pour $5

2005 Abacela Tempranillo Reserve

Wines arrive September 10th

2007 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Le Puits Sec $33 or $330 a case ($27.50 a bottle)

2008 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $17.75 or $180 by the case ($15 a bottle)

Saturday September 5th 1-4PM FREE   

2006 Revelry Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Revelry Merlot

2006 Revelry Cabernet Franc Blend

+ one more from this week’s finds

September 4^th 5-8 PM

Rocking the Rhone Red Tasting $16

2007 Domaine Olivier Hillaire Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes

2007 Domaine Jean David Cotes du Rhone

2007 Domaine Rouge Bleu Mistral

2007 Edmond Burle Gigondas Les Pallieroudas

2007 Domaine Tour Saint-Michel Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Deux Soeurs

2005 Eric Texier Brezeme Cotes du Rhone VV Pergault