A Virtual Tasting Giveaway, Plus New Case of the Month

Virtual Wine Tasting Giveaway

Hello December! We are getting into the holiday spirit over here and want to bring you a fun giveaway! When COVID hit last spring, we weren't quite sure what we were going to do. Friday nights weren't the same without seeing all of you at our weekly wine tastings. So, we got creative and went virtual with the launch of "Hey, What's That Guy Drinking?".

We've had such a great time bringing you delicious new wines each week live on Facebook. We decided to make it even more fun by giving one lucky person a $25 gift card and a Portland Bottle Shop hat!

To enter, all you have to do is purchase the weekly tasting 3-pack of wine and then join us live Friday at 5 pm on our Facebook page. The giveaway will run from December 2 - December 18. We will announce the winner at the end of the live tasting on Friday, December 18.

The more tasting packs you buy, the more chances you have to wine... I mean win.

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December Case of the Month

The December Case of the Month focuses on celebratory holiday wines, staff favorites, and new arrivals. There are two bottles of bubbles to help you ring in New Years' and Christmas, a couple of standout reds from southern Italy, and a few of our favorite food friendly whites. Lots of fun pick's this month as we barrel through the end of 2020. We hope you enjoy the selections!

Here are the details

Sparkling

(France) Louis de Grenelle ‘Platine’ Brut
Grapes: Blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc

Notes: Consistently a staff favorite bottle of bubbles since we brought it into the shop a couple of years ago. Wonderfully ripe yellow fruit and balanced, fresh acidity. A celebratory crowd-pleaser, indeed.

(Spain) Flama Roja Cava Brut Rose
Grapes: Blend of Macabeo and Xarello

Notes: Fruity but dry pink bubbles from Spain. Lovely ripe red fruit, absolutely gulpable. Great brunch bubbles!

Whites

(Oregon) 2019 Little Wing Blanc
Grapes: 100% Pinot Blanc

Notes: Another long-time staff fav from the Willamette Valley. Excellent mineral drivel white with rounded edges. Perfect cold weather white.

(Italy) 2019 Ercole Bianco 1L
Grapes: Blend of Cortese, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc

Notes: An easy-drinking liter of white table wine from Northern Italy. Pairs easily with a broad range of dinner fare. It over performs for the price!

(France) 2015 Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet Sevre et Maine
Grapes: 100% Muscadet

Notes: Lean, mineral-driven white. Aromas of wet stones with surprisingly zippy citrus notes from the Loire valley. A perfect pairing for shellfish or white fish.

(Spain) 2019 Vina Clavidor Cepas Viejas
Grapes: 100% Verdejo

Notes: Asian pear, lime zest, and a nice mouth weight for this fantastic Spanish value wine.

Reds

(Italy) 2017 Tascante Ghiaia Nera
Grapes: 100% Nerello Mascalese

Notes: Dark, fragrant, earthy, and integrated tannins from Mt. Etna in Sicily. A complex yet cozy Italian red to enjoy on the couch while warming up by the fire.

(Italy) 2018 Scala Rosso
Grapes:100% Gagliopo

Notes: Very cool, if not a touch esoteric, Italian red from Calabria in Southern Italy. Dense black and blueberry fruit, distinctive spicy aromas, and a light amaro finish.

(Washington) 2016 Hirlinger' Stateline Red'
Grapes: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot

Notes: Classic jammy, fruit-forward Washington red, with hints of vanilla bean and cherry marmalade. It would pair very well with Steak and Potatoes with all the Fixin's.

(Oregon) 2016 Raylee Willamette Valley
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Notes: An excellent new arrival in our shop. This PN is a straight shooter- red tart fruit, layered earthy mid-palate- it's what you want out of a WV pinot.

(Spain) 2017 Rondan Rioja Crianza
Grapes: 100% Tempranillo

Notes: Another PBS classic pick- the Rondan Rioja has been a favorite staff pick for years. Tangy black fruit, leather, and balanced tannic structure.

(France) 2018 Lunar Apoge
Grapes: Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault

Notes: Organic, biodynamic, sustainably farmed wine from the Cotes du Rhone in Southern France. Surprisingly fresh blue fruit, with a pleasantly firmly structured finish. Great burger wine!

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Patio Dining is Open!

Join us in Sellwood on our covered patio for a glass of wine or beer and a delicious sandwich.

We are open Tuesday - Sunday!

Updated Current Offerings Plus Champagne Arrivals

Per the governor's orders, we have updated our current offerings during the four-week "freeze." We are continuing to safely serve you with delicious sandwiches and keeping your fridges and wine racks full with a plethora of wine and beer options. 

Takeout and Delivery

As of Wednesday, November 18, we are offering takeout and delivery only. Here’s how you can place your orders:

• Order online for both delivery or takeout (Right now, we are offering free delivery on first-time orders through DoorDash.)

• Give us a call at 503-232-5202 to place your order for takeout

• Greet us at our window and order onsite 

We are still offering wine and beer delivery within 5 miles of our shop on Fridays. Just email us at info@pdxbottleshop.com to let us know your tastes and price point, and we will follow up with a phone call.

This is a great way to get the Friday Virtual Wine Tasting wines, the Case of the Month or our Thanksgiving 4-pack delivered right to your door! Please have your orders placed by Thursday at 5 pm. There is a $5 delivery charge.

Virtual Wine Tasting

Join us for "Hey, What's That Guy Drinking" virtual wine tasting every Friday at 5 pm (except for November 27, when we will be taking the day off). Travis will be tasting three varieties each week with you live on our Facebook page. Stop by the shop beforehand to pick up your wine so you can taste along or email us for delivery within 5 miles. We have something exciting in store for our December Virtual Tasting's, so stay tuned!

We will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Thank you for continuing to support us through this crazy year! Ordering delivery or takeout, tagging us in your photos, sharing us on your social media, or leaving us a review means so much to our small business.

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New Champagne Arrivals!

This year's new Champagne releases have begun to arrive at the shop. This week we focus on 3 fantastic bottles of bubbles from the famed French region. While we know the holidays will look a little different this year, there is still always room for Champagne. Cheers!

NV Chartogne-Taillet Cuvée Saint Anne, $63
Grapes: A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier

Tasting Notes: Remarkable bottle of bubbles that is gaining notoriety in recent years for consistently delivering an absolutely stunning Champagne for its complexity, value and soulfulness. Rich and creamy on the palate with faint bready aromas and a bone dry, zippy finish. Delish! This one is limited and will sell out within the next couple of months. If you are a big fan of bubbles, you may want to grab a couple of these!

NV Pierre Peters Cuvee Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs, $79
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: A classic grower-producer based in the esteemed Grand Cru village Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Pierre Peters really exemplifies the style of Côte des Blancs Champagne. This elegant Cuvée de Reserve Brut is 100% Chardonnay, aged 24 months of the lees. It is sleek and racy, with vivid acidity, chalky minerality through the palate, and a super long finish.

NV Marc Hebrart ‘Mes Favorites’ Vieilles Vignes Brut, $83
Grapes: Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: A legendary Champagne producer, showcasing his best grapes from his favorite growing parcels on his farm, 'Mes Favorites' is intended as a tribute to its' terroir. This bottle is showing fantastically: Initial generous aromas of apples, pears, white flowers, and pastry crumbs. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and nicely structured, with a pleasant cut and dry finish on the palate. So good!

2020 Thanksgiving Wine Pack

Last year we thought it would be fun to put together a mix of our favorite Thanksgiving wines that would pair with festivities from the start of the family gathering and through the end of the meal. It was a hit!

Many of you have been asking if we will be offering that again this year, so we listened and picked out a lovely 4-pack of wines that will be perfect. The pack includes 1 bottle of pink bubbles, 1 tasty white, 1 classic French Red, and a distinct herbaceous digestif to finish out your meal.

It's a mix of standout bottles that are both celebratory and great to accompany the turkey feast with all of the trimmings. Just for fun, we are giving you a 10% discount - Normally $93 but now $84. We hope you enjoy it!!

What’s Included

NV Planet Oregon Sparkling Rose, $21
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: Delicious biodynamic and sustainably farmed pink bubbles from one of our 'house favorite' local producers, Soter Vineyard in the Willamette Valley. Easy drinking and fun sparkling wine with a lovely rich mouthfeel, balanced with bright red fruit. A perfectly quaffable aperitif!

2019 Arnaud Lambert ‘Clos de Midi’ Saumur Blanc, $21
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc

Tasting Notes: Nice fruit-driven white from the Loire valley in France. Tangy green apple and tropical fruit notes, nice textured mouthfeel, zippy acidity. This wine is light on its feet enough to pair with snacks and hors d'oeuvre, yet has the complexity to stand up with Thanksgiving faves like mash potatoes and gravy. 100% one of our favorite bottles of white wine released this year! Delish.

2018 Bourdy Cote du Jura Rouge, $35
Grapes:Blend of Trousseau, Poulsard, and Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: This next one is from a stellar wine-making family, making the same style of biodynamic wines in the same place for over 400 years, in the small region of Jura, located in eastern France between Burgundy and Switzerland. Year after year, this bottle of red sits amongst the most exciting and delicious that we get into the shop. Medium-bodied with subtle earthy aromas, crunchy red and blue fruit tones, and surprisingly balanced and integrated acidity that makes this a perfect pairing with your savory Thanksgiving fare.

Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, $16
Ingredients: A fortified wine, distilled with aromatic spices and herbs

Tasting Notes: A classic digestif made in the Piedmont region of Italy. Intensely flavored and just a touch sweet, with rich and vibrant notes of cocoa, citrus, rhubarb, and a balanced bitter undertone. This would be delightful to enjoy either with dessert or just after eating has concluded. Take a couple of ounces of this with 2 or 3 ice cubes, sit back and sip by the fire.

Order for Delivery

Live within 5 miles of us? If so, you can get these wines or any other wine and beer varieties you are looking for delivered right to your door. Please email your orders to info@pdxbottleshop.com by Thursdays at 5 pm and let us know the style and price point you are looking for. We will call you to confirm your order and you can pay over the phone. There is a $5 delivery charge and we will deliver within 5 miles of the shop. Gobble Gobble!

November Case of the Month

The November Case of the Month focuses on tasty Fall weather wines as we settle into our chilly weather changes. There is an excellent mix of new shop selections, as well as some old favorites of ours. The case features wines from all over the world, many of which have a fuller, rich style. Lots of great options to pair with heartier fare or to enjoy on their own. We hope you enjoy the selections!  

The case is complete with (1) sparkling, (3) whites, (1) rose, and (7) reds, all for just $183.

Sparkling

(Oregon) Planet Oregon Sparkling Rose, $21
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Notes: Delicious pink bubbles from Soter Vineyard in the Willamette Valley. Nice rich mouthfeel, balanced with bright red fruit. 

Whites

(Oregon) 2019 Lady Hill WV Pinot Gris, $18
Grapes: 100% Pinot Gris 

Notes: Sustainably farmed local grapes by longtime local vintners. Crisp, tangy pear on the palate, with balanced acidity and nice weight. Classic WV Pinot Gris. 

(California) 2018 Folk Machine' White Light', $15
Grapes: Blend of Tocai Fruilano, Riesling, Verdelho, and Sauvignon Blanc 

Notes: A super unique blend from California. Medium-bodied with generous mouth texture. Soft acidity and balanced minerality. 

(Spain) 2019 Granbazan ‘Etiqueta Verde’, $21 
Grapes: 100% Albarino

Notes: Aromas of fresh flowers, supported by nice flavors of golden apple, white stone fruits and sea salt finish. A great Spanish white!

Roses

(Oregon) 2019 Timothy Malone Columbia Gorge Rose, $13
Grapes: Blend of Grenache and Syrah

Notes: Elegant balance of a round mouthfeel and freshness in the finish, red berries and lemon peel citrus.

Reds

(Italy) 2018 G.D. Vajra Langhe Rosso, $15
Grapes: Blend of Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and Barbera

Notes: Nice nose of tobacco, plump notes of plums and black cherries, just enough tannic structure. Great Tuesday night pizza wine!

(Italy) 2017 Olianas Perdixi, $28
Grapes: Blend of Bovale, Carignano, and Cannonau

Notes: Mix of black fruits combined with a spiciness reminiscent of licorice and vanilla bean and an elegant balsamic flavor. Excellent acidity, thick and well-blended tannins. This is an outstanding cold weather red!

(Italy) 2018 Francesco Rinaldi & Figli ‘Roussot’, $21
Grapes: 100% Dolcetto

Notes: Founded in 1870 by Francesco Rinaldi upon inheriting property in Barolo, this traditional estate is on par with the area's most fabulous wineries. Medium-bodied, dry. Fresh, fruity, and floral with notes of dark berries and violet. Soft tannins on an earthy finish. Pair with garlic & herb roasted meats, pasta, and Chicken Parm. 

(Spain) 2018 Fusco Ribeira Sacra, $20
Grapes: 100% Mencia

Notes: A fresh and pleasant wine that reveals aromas of red fruit on the nose together with spicy touches, with a fun, unexpected depth of flavor.

(Spain) 2016 L’Heravi Seleccio Montsant, $19
Grapes: Blend of Cariyena and Syrah

Notes: Full-bodied red with rich purple fleshy fruit. Very well structured, with nicely integrated tannins. 

(France) 2019 Les Grandes Vignes Cotes Du Rhone, $19
Grapes: 100% Carignan

Notes: Super cool new arrival to the shop from Southern France. This bottle tastes like straight-up blueberry juice (in a good way). Rare 100% Carignan from this region- very fun wine!

(France) 2019 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais, $19
Grapes: 100% Gamay

Notes: What can I say? This wine is Fall in a glass. Elegance, freshness, bright fruit, and utter quaffability. Delicious + versatile medium-bodied French red wine. 

Closing Out French Month & Virtual Wine Tasting

As October is coming to a close, we are rounding out French Month with another week of delicious wines. Did you know that we also have a weekly wine tasting virtually on our Facebook page in addition to our weekly wine recommendations here on the Blog? 

That's right, every Friday at 5 pm, Travis goes live on our Facebook page for a virtual wine tasting we like to call…

"Hey, What's That Guy Drinking."

This Friday we are visiting the south of France and tasting from the following wines:

1. L'Enclos Cotes de Gascogne - Blend of Colombar & Ugni Blanc | $11

2. Jean Pierre Gaussen - Little country blend from top Bandol producer | $17

3. Les Capucins - Delicious Languedoc blend of Syrah & Grenache | $14

Wines from this area are notorious for over-delivering, and these are no exception. Stop by to pick up your wines ahead of time, and then join us Friday at 5 pm on our Facebook for a little fun. We promise it's better than the rest of your feed.  

And now for our weekly recommendations.

Staff Picks 

Schaller Chablis Premier Cru Vau De Vey 2017, $39
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: 90 Points! Aromas of citrus blossom, Meyer lemon and wheat toast, the Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey is medium to full-bodied, pretty with a fragrant core of fruit, racy acids and saline, delicately wood-toned finish.

2016 Chateau La Grace Dieu Les Menuts , $45
Grapes: Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes: This classic Bordeaux family has been making top quality french reds since 1875. Balance, structure, complexity, elegance- this robust cold-weather wine has it all. Enjoy after decanting for several hours to let it open up and reveal its many beautiful layers. Enjoy now or age for up to 10 more years. Fantastic wine! 

2017 Clos la Coutale Cahors , $18
Grapes: Blend of Malbec and Merlot

Tasting Notes: A hearty, dense red from France's southwest. Rich, dark, earthy, and spicy. Creating an intense wine that juggles elegant rusticity with everyday drinkability. Great with food pairings- we recommend enjoying it with a hearty stew or anything fried in duck fat.

Geek of the Week

2017 Stephane Tissot ‘Singulier’, $48
Grapes: 100% Trousseau 

Tasting Notes: Trousseau is an indigenous grape variety from the Jura region of Eastern France and typically is a fun, light-bodied, fragrant, earthy red wine. This stellar bottle is produced by famed vintner Stephane Tissot, who is tending 80-year-old vines with biodynamic farming practices. I find this wine's palate to be delicious- if not a touch cerebral: Notes of tart raspberry, white pepper, white cherry, and intensely earthy and fragrant minerals. Yum.

French Month Continues

We've got another week of four delicious french wine recommendations for you to enjoy — great wines with distinct 'old world' styles.

Staff Picks

NV Louis de Grenelle ‘Platine’ Brut, $23
Grapes: Blend of Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: A fresh, citrus-flavored wine with attractive fruitiness and a crisp texture. The Chenin Blanc gives this bottle of bubbles a subtle nutty complexity and a touch of fermented honey in the finish. This has been a Bottle Shop go-to sparkling wine for the last couple of years. Outstanding for the price!!

2016 Jean Pierre Gaussen Vin de Pays du Mont-Caume, $17
Grapes: Blend of Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes: Jean-Pierre Gaussen makes rustic, soulful Provencal wines that impress with their depth, authenticity, and character. In addition to his highly touted Bandols, Gaussen also crafts this Vin de Pays – his "country" wine – by taking the traditional Bandol varietals, Mourvedre, Grenache and Syrah, and adding just a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep, meaty, peppery, and herbal, with black cherry, cassis, and violet aroma. Fine, integrated tannins and hints of sweet tobacco, and chewy red fruits.

2017 Domaine St. Croix ‘Le Founas’, $15
Grapes: Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan

Tasting Notes: Great weekday wine! Blackcurrant, black cherries and floral scents on the nose followed by complex notes of prunes and dried fruit. The palate is soft with clean, rich berry fruit - a charming little red table wine from Southern France. 

Geek of the Week

2017 Breton 'Trinch' Bourgueil, $27
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes: Catherine and Pierre Breton are consistently among our top French wine producers year after year. They make several stellar wines in the Loire region, producing Chinon and Bourgueil, as well as a bit of Vouvray, creating honest wines for both early consumption and more extended aging.

The Bretons first introduced biodynamic practices into their viticulture in 1994, just after receiving their organic certification in 1991. Over the years, they have helped elevate both farming practices and wine practices in a region that had historically been thought of as making 2nd tier table wine.

Recently, they started the three-year process of seeking biodynamic certification. They have become international icons for the natural wine movement in an area where the climate and soil can make organic viticulture difficult. This week we offer their Bourgueil "Trinch!" - a robust yet lively dark cherry red. On the nose, scents of orange peel, licorice and pine. Medium-bodied on the palate with elegant acidity and balanced tannins. Sweet-edged cherry notes, and still retains a nice bit of that classic cab-franc crunchy bell pepper funk. Excellent Fall weather wine!!

Order for Delivery

You have until Thursday at 5 pm to get your orders in for wine and beer, and we'll bring it right to your doorstep Friday! Please email your orders to info@pdxbottleshop.com and let us know the style and price point you are looking for. We will call you to confirm your order and you can pay over the phone. There is a $5 delivery charge and we will deliver within 5 miles of the shop. Easy peasy. 

French Value Wines

This week's picks focus on some of our favorite French value wines. Excellent wines with distinct 'old world' styles, all for under $20!

Staff Picks  

2019 Domaine du Vieil Orme Sauvignon Blanc, $14
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes: Domaine du Vieil is located in the Touraine appellation in the Loire Valley. We like recommending wines from Touraine because their Sauvignon Blancs are in a similar style to the famed region of Sancerre, but are often half the price! This is a great bottle of white, 25-year-old vines on sustainably farmed vineyards, nice straw color with green hues, fresh on the palate and dominated by lime and grapefruit. Classic.

2019 Cuvee Jean Paul Rouge, $11
Grapes: Blend of Grenache and Syrah

Tasting Notes: This is a straightforward, no-frills red that focuses on complexity and drinkability. Lovely autumnal aromas of baked fruit, subtle earthy structure, uncomplicated soft and fruity red table wine. A solid pick for $11! 

2019 St. Cosme Cote du Rhone, $15
Grapes: 100% Syrah 

Tasting Notes: Saint Cosme, located just north of the village of Gigondas, is the most ancient estate in the region. This chateau has been making stellar Rhone wine since the year 1416! This is a classic southern French Syrah, with a lovely bright and pure expression of the grape. Violets, black currants, and blueberry, and hints of smoked meats and earthy minerals. Medium-bodied and wonderfully balanced with fleshy ripe fruit and silky tannins. Drink now, or fit for aging. 

Geek of the Week 

2017 Domaine de Brin' Vendemia', $16
Grapes: Blend of Duras and Braucol

Tasting Notes: Organically grown and sustainably produced. Juicy dark blue and black fruit, earthy aromas, nice tannic structure, and surprisingly pleasant acidity. Enjoyable esoteric wine from Southwestern France!  

Order for Delivery

Don't forget we are offering Friday wine and beer delivery within 5 miles of the shop. Just email us at info@pdxbottleshop.com with what you are looking for by Thursday at 5 pm and we will call to confirm and take payment. There is a $5 delivery charge and we will deliver within 5 miles of the shop. 

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Patio Updates

With the impending rain on its way, we wanted to make sure we've got you covered, literally. Travis was busy last week building a new cover for our patio so that you can still enjoy lunch and dinner with a glass of wine or beer safely covered from the elements. Cheers!

October is French Month

During October, we will be celebrating all the delicious wine that comes from France. You won't want to miss all the French we have for you this month. And we are kicking it off with a French Case of the Month!

This case features many of the Portland Bottle Shop's favorite French wines that we try to keep on the shelves year-round. Through these wines, you'll visit many of the country's classic regions, as well as a handful of great growing areas that are a bit more off the beaten path. 

In October's Case of the Month, you get (1) sparkling, (3) whites, (1) rose, and (7) reds for $188. That's a saving of $46! 

We hope you enjoy the selections!  

Sparkling

(Jura) Jean Bourdy Cremant du Jura, $24
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Notes: The Bourdy family has been making the same wine in the same location in eastern France for over 400 years (!), and all of it is simply delicious. This sparkling bottle is remarkable for the price- lean, crisp, flavorful, with clean bubbles and a delightful yellow apple palate. 

Whites

(Loire) 2019 Arnaud Lambert ‘Clos de Midi’ Saumur Blanc, $21
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc 

Notes: Nice fruit-driven white from the Loire valley. Tangy green apple and tropical fruit notes, nice textured mouthfeel, zippy acidity. 

(Savoie) 2019 Domaine de L’Idylle, $15
Grapes: 100% Jaquere

Notes: Easy going French white. Balanced minerality and acidity, solidly medium-bodied, stellar wine for everyday meals. 

(Menetou-Salon, Pouilly-Fumé, and Sancerre) 2019 Patient Cottat ‘Le Grand Caillou’, $16 
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Notes: The Cottat family has been making delicious wines in the Loire valley for almost 100 years. This bottle is a mix of Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the region - but at stylistically - you're getting a Sancerre for half the price! Flinty minerality, the fragrance of wet granite, and nice citrus zest in the finish. 

Rose

(Pays d’Oc) 2019 Domaine Montrose Rose, $13
Grapes: Blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Notes: This wine has an elegant balance of a round mouthfeel and freshness in the finish, red berries and lemon peel citrus.

Reds

(Montagne Saint-Emilion) 2015 Chateau de Grandchamp, $21
Grapes: Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes: Rich and dense Merlot driven red from Bordeaux. The wine is aromatically intense and very well-balanced on the palate with clean fruit flavors, nice structure, and a mineral finish.

(Vacqueyras) 2018 Domaine Burle Vacqueyras, $21
Grapes: Blend of Grenache and Syrah

Notes: Phenomenally unique red from the Cote du Rhone. This wine is masculine in character- bold, intensely structured, funky fragrances. Rich, dark fruited, and spicy.  

(Cahors) 2016 Chateau Pineraie Cahors, $16
Grapes: 100% Malbec

Notes: Intense berry fruit with plum, blackberry and lots of spice. Generous potpourri fragrance adds a fun complexity, which is balanced by gentle tannins.

(Brouilly) 2018 Chateau Thivin ‘Reverdon’, $30
Grapes: 100% Gamay

Notes: Lush red and blue fruit tones, forest herbs, and a touch of old world funk. A great wine to pair with roasted poultry or pork chops! 

(Cotes du Rhone) 2017 Chateau de Saint Cosme ‘Les Deux Albion’, $21
Grapes: Blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Clairette

Notes: Château de Saint Cosme is the leading estate of Gigondas and produces the appellation's benchmark wines. The property has been in the hands of the Barruol family since 1570. The wine combines depth, structure, and finesses with roasted meats, olive, crushed plum, and black currants with aroma and flavors.

(Saumur) 2018 Melaric ‘Tandem’, $20
Grapes: Blend of Cabernet Franc and Grolleau

Notes: Organic and biodynamic farming. This is bright and earthy table wine, with some pepper, vivid raspberry, sour cherry and cranberry – crisp, fresh and super clean on the palate.

(Gaillac) 2017 Domaine de Brin ‘Vendemmia’, $16
Grapes: Blend of Duras and Braucol

Notes: Juicy dark blue and black fruit, earthy aromas, excellent tannic structure, and surprisingly pleasant acidity. Enjoyable esoteric wine from Northeastern France!!

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And now for our Weekly Wine Recommendations

New Arrivals and Staff Picks 

2019, Cuvee Jean Paul Gascone Blanc de Blanc, $11
Grapes: Blend of Ungi Blanc and Columbard 

Notes: Light and zippy white blend from southern France. This wine has a nice tangy lime-ade mouthfeel. Great value bottle!

2019, Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, $9
Grapes: Blend of Trajadura, Loureiro, Pederna, and Azal

Notes: Another highly recommended value wine this week! Fun and easy going, lightly effervescent Portuguese white. Superb brunchy wine. Great on its own, or as a mixer over ice with a splash of Gin and squeeze of lemon...if that's your thing. 

2016 Tornatore Etna Rosso, $32
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese

Notes: One of the best Italian wines we have tried in the past couple of years, from a classic producer from Mount Etna in Sicily. We recommend decanting or popping the bottle a few hours before enjoying to let the wine open up to its potential. This bottle has a rustic, ferric, and ashy fragrance, with lean white peppery tones on the palate. Delicious.

Geek of the Week 

2019 Podere Il Soliceto ‘Albone’ Lambrusco di Modena, $23
Grapes: 100% Lambrusco Salamino

Notes: Super cool sparkling red wine from central Italy. Serve nicely chilled and enjoy anytime as a unique aperitif; intensely earthy and spicy aromas, dark spicy plum on the palate.

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Want to get this month’s case or the weekly wine recommendations delivered right to your door?

Email your wine and beer orders to info@pdxbottleshop.com and let us know the style and price point you are looking for by Thursday night at 5 pm. We will bring it right to your doorstep on Friday! There is a $5 delivery charge within 5 miles of the shop.