With all of the wildfires ravaging Oregon and along the West Coast, it has been a somber week. Our thoughts are with the folks working hard fighting the fires and those who've had to evacuate or experienced damage and loss. The rain can't come fast enough!
Last Call for the Caprese!
Unfortunately, the tomato season will come to an end as we head into fall, which means we will be changing up the menu. So be sure to grab a delicious PBS Caprese while it's available.
Our Caprese is much like us, a little different. We have the traditional Mozzarella and delicious vine-ripened tomatoes, and then we add our house olive tapenade and spinach. As if that wasn't enough, we drizzle it with basil oil and a little balsamic reduction before toasting it up to perfection. So delicious!!
Come by and grab one, your belly will thank you!
New Arrivals and Staff Picks
NV, Flama Roja Cava Brut, $15
Grapes: Blend of Xarello, Macabeo, and Parellada
Tasting Notes: Balanced and fruity, with clean citrus notes and persistent bubbles. This yummy Spanish sparkling wine is an ideal aperitif at any time and pairs well with a large variety of foods. Suggested pairing: Fried Chicken!
2019, Granbazan ‘Etiqueta Verde’, $21
Grapes: 100% Albarino
Tasting Notes: Intense aromas of white peach and lemon peel, rich mouth texture with fresh tart fruits, and a seashell saline finish. Delish.
LAST CALL! LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
2019 Matthiasson Rose, $24
Grapes: Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, and Counoise
Tasting Notes: We have 6 bottles left of this standout rose from a very cool Napa, CA wine producer with a cult following. Matthiasson wines are biodynamic + sustainably farmed with great care. This year’s rose is outstanding- lush mouth texture, forward red berry fruits, and a fresh spritz-y acidic finish. Grab a bottle while you can!
Geek of the Week
2019 Franchere ‘Cascadia’ Red Blend, $21
Grapes: Blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Gruner Veltliner, Gamay
Tasting Notes: Quirky ‘natural wine’ producer from right here in the Willamette Valley. Each year I am impressed with how the Franchere wines are consistently both exciting and delicious. Their motto says it all, 'unique blends, alternative varieties, and minimal intervention.' The Cascadia red blend is sustainably farmed, naturally fermented with zero oak, unfined, and so so so tasty. This wine smells like fresh-squeezed blood orange juice and blueberry muffin baking spices. It shows cracked black pepper and boysenberry on the palate and finishes with a slightly silky texture.