We are just on the cusp of the end of summer and the beginning of Fall.
In this month's case, we celebrate this transition with a nice mix of wines that can be enjoyed in the temperate September sunshine and the cooler evenings.
Of particular note are two stellar Willamette Pinot Noir's new to the shop, a tasty dry Lambrusco and a rustic Portuguese red made from the lesser-known grape, 'Baga.'
We hope you enjoy this wonderful mix this month! Cheers!
Whites & Rosé
(Italy) NV Paltrinieri Sant Agata Lambrusco di Sorbara
Grapes: 100% Sorbara
Notes: Tart, lively, and a touch peppery sparkling red wine from central Italy.
(Oregon) 2020 Colene Clemens Rosé
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Notes: Colene Clemens is one of our neighborhood's favorite Pinot Noir producers. This rosé has bright cherry notes and crisp acidity on the palate, with a lovely rich mouth weight. Delish!
(Spain) 2020 Azul y Garanza Rosé 1L
Grapes: 100% Garnatxa
Notes: Fruit forward and dry, fleshy textured Spanish rosé. Perfect with a spritz of bubbly and over ice with a twist of lemon.
(Washington) 2020 Owen Roe Pinot Gris
Grapes: 100% Pinot Gris
Notes: Everything you want in a local Pinot Gris: Tangy, crisp, and just a touch aromatic.
(France) 2019 Chateau Lestrille Bordeaux Blanc
Grapes: Blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Notes: Medium body, with a perfect balance between the two grapes- the Sauv Blanc gives the wine notes of lemon peel and a nice mineral backbone. The Semillon imparts soft edges and a full finish. Great with a Nicoise Salad!
(Oregon) 2019 Red Electric' Alpine Lily'
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Notes: Harmoniously constructed Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley. Full-bodied, with crisp acidity, yellow apple fruit and a hint of neutral oak on the nose.
(Italy) 2019 Olianas Vermentino
Grapes: 100% Vermentino
Notes: This classic Sicilian white table wine has fresh aromas of saltwater, with granite and seashell minerality and a touch of salinity on the finish. The perfect wine for a plate of Kumamoto Oysters on the half shell!
Reds
(Oregon) 2017 Resonance Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Notes: Super cool new Oregon Pinot arrival, made by famed Burgundy vintner Louis Jadot. This bottle is lean and elegant, with spice-tinged black raspberry and cherry aromas that carry a subtle floral top note. So good!
(Portugal) 2019 Filipo Pato Vinho Tinto
Grapes: 100% Baga
Notes: All natural and sustainably farmed red wine from Portugal. Light on its feet, with deep aromas of black plums, blackberries, violets, and dried herbs. This wine drinks like a Cru Beaujolais, at half the price.
(Italy) 2019 Francesco Brigatti Colline Novaresi
Grapes: 100% Vespolina
Notes: Natural, light-bodied, tart, zippy, black pepper- screams for a charcuterie board!
(Washington) 2018 Pomum Red Blend
Grapes: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc
Notes: Full-bodied, well balanced Washington red, with prominent 'Cab Franc-y' green bell pepper aromas, and that lovely dense west coast Cab Sauv blackberry fruit.
(Oregon) 2018 Patricia Green Cellars' Dollar Bills Only'
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Notes: Great new project from Patricia Green Cellars! Light-hearted, light on its feet and fun to drink. This is an excellent red for snacks and a game of cribbage.