What Are We Drinking Now? Belle Pente “Cuvée Classé” Pinot Noir

When you're serving salmon, you'll be wanting this Pinot. 2018 Belle Pente "Cuvée Classé" Pinot Noir Willamette Valley If you have ever come to our shop looking for an Oregon Pinot, chances are we may have pushed a bottle from Belle Pente into your hands. We have loved their products for so long and this new offering is no exception. This is a new product for us, a blend of only 26 extremely high-quality barrels — 2/3 from the Belle Pente Estate of Yamhill-Carlton and 1/3 from Murto Vineyard in Dundee Hills. These barrels are usually reserved for fancy [...]

By | 2021-05-27T22:15:43+00:00 May 27th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? Petulante Pet Nat White

Jericho has a gorgeous Pet Nat for you. Petulante Pet Nat White Don't call it a comeback: Pet Nat has been around for years. "Naturally Sparkling," as petillant naturel translates, is the bubbly you want to party with. Fresh and alive Petulante from Cuenca, Spain, is crafted from organic grapes. With a light, hazy body, there are delightful citrus and floral aromas on the nose. On the palate it has moderate acidity with green apples, lemon, and mineral notes. A delicious beverage for enjoyment with friends — pick up one today! ORDER ONLINE (Order online if you'd [...]

By | 2021-05-27T22:14:53+00:00 May 27th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? Bootstrap Strapless IPA & Gold Nonalcoholic Beer

Seth is grooving on some nonalcoholic beers that are powerfully tasty. Bootstrap Strapless IPA and Gold Nonalcoholic Beer More and more of you have been asking us for some great-tasting nonalcoholic beers, for a variety of reasons, and boy have we found some tasty options. Bootstrap has hit a home run with their nonalcoholic IPA and Gold Ale. Just because these beers have no alcohol doesn't mean they have no flavor. Both the IPA and Gold Ale are well-crafted craft beers, just without the alcohol (and both are gluten-reduced as well). The IPA is full-bodied with a solid 40 [...]

By | 2021-05-26T22:39:08+00:00 May 26th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? Valdonica Mersino

Fleur has an Italian Vermentino that will leave you awed. Valdonica Mersino Celebrating the absolute fortune of a rainy spring... when nothing could please me more than a Moroccan braised rabbit, soft cherry chevre almond polenta, matched with the stunning layers of this Tuscan Vermentino. Basking in the resplendent flames of my backyard fire, the aroma of blooming Tiger Lilies mingled perfectly with the luscious mouthfeel of an Indian mango pudding. I was sooo taken aback by this wine's sophisticated finish of raw cumin, kaffir lime, and rhubarb that as I write this I am still swooning! Trust [...]

By | 2021-05-26T22:39:20+00:00 May 20th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? Dominio de Punctum Sin Sulfitos Tempranillo

James is pouring sunshine with this Tempranillo. Dominio de Punctum Sin Sulfitos Tempranillo Cloudy, wet weather got you down? Take a trip to sunny La Mancha, Spain (Don Quixote's old stomping grounds), with Dominio de Punctum Sin Sulfitos Barrel-Aged Tempranillo. Organic and biodynamic with no added sulfites, Punctum pours a lovely ruby-red color with a violet hue. Lush flavors of ripe cherries and blackberries, intertwining with hints of vanilla and soft clove, will have you forgetting all about cloudy skies and rain. Dry and medium-bodied with a mild tannic structure, Punctum was a perfect pairing with a dry aged [...]

By | 2021-05-26T22:39:30+00:00 May 19th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now That There’s Sunshine? Biokult Grüner Veltliner

Bob has a wonderful asparagus wine for you. Biokult Grüner Veltliner By "asparagus wine" we don't mean it's made from fermented asparagus; rather, it pairs well with asparagus. Grüner Veltliner — or Groovy, as some of the cool cats have been calling it for a few years — is pretty Groovy to drink. You don't have to have a disco ball, wear bell bottoms, and have the Bee Gees playing in the background to be Groovy here, although that could be a fun night, too. Especially if you have the wine. The great thing about Grüner, other than being [...]

By | 2021-05-26T22:39:42+00:00 May 14th, 2021|

What Are We Drinking Now? Lelièvre Gris de Toul

You may want to drink this one for breakfast. Lelièvre Gris de Toul What's for brunch? This organic French rosé, thanks for asking — a fluorescent ruby gem that is a delicious blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir that drinks dry with notes of limestone and orange zest with a bouquet of candied strawberry and raspberry. This wine knows breakfast. It is from the same region as Quiche Lorraine, so go ahead and pick up both for your weekend. Cheers! Lelièvre Gris de Toul F&F $18.99/btl (reg $22.99) ORDER ONLINE (Order online if you'd rather not come all [...]

By | 2021-05-26T22:39:58+00:00 May 13th, 2021|

What ELSE are we drinking for Mother’s Day? Crochet & Filles Champagne

Some bubbles for your troubles, Mom. What does this Mother want??? Champagne and black truffles, baby!!! Pairing the classic beauty of our Crochet & Filles Champagne with the next-level intensity of ALL the black truffleness (which as of now is a word) I could fit on one plate is my idea of Mother's Day Nirvana. Pictured: Prepare to salivate ... Torres's Black Truffle Premium Potato Chips; Cypress Grove's Truffle Tremor goat cheese; Melchiorri's Tartifata Black Truffle Sauce; marinated, raw, sashimi-quality ahi tuna; as well as black truffled brown butter-seared, U-10, dry-packed, wild scallops — ALL available just next door [...]

By | 2021-05-26T22:40:11+00:00 May 7th, 2021|

What Are Drinking Now? Le Provençal Rosé for Mother’s Day

Our loveliest rosé for Mom. It's delicious — your mom will love it and so will you. Get after it. Le Provençal Rosé $18.99/btl ORDER ONLINE (Order online if you'd rather not come all the way into the shop. We'll have it ready for you within an hour; just take a couple of steps inside our shop, pick up your order, and be on your way.) (You must be 21 to order and pick up wine — please have your ID ready.)

By | 2021-05-26T22:40:23+00:00 May 6th, 2021|