February Case of the Month

The February case of the month features some great selections to get you through the rest of winter. In addition, there are some lovely "Tuesday Night" wines to get you through the workweek and a few bottles that will be perfect for a romantic pasta dinner.

We hope you enjoy this case that comes to you with a 20% discount.

Cheers!

Whites and Rosé

(Oregon) 2020 Upper Five Rogue Valley Rosé
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Notes: Medium-bodied with tart cherry fruit and nicely balanced acidity.  

(Italy) 2020 Inama Vin Soave
Grapes: 100% Garganega

Notes: Surprisingly tasty Italian table wine from the Northern appellation of Soave. Crisp green apple and lemon peel. Delish. 

(Oregon) 2019 Eyrie Vineyards Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
Grapes: 100% Pinot Gris

Notes: Floral aromas, with lush tangy fruit. Eyrie's Estate Pinot Gris is solid year after year. 

(France) 2019 Les pentes de Barène ‘Tursan’ Blanc
Grapes: Blend of Baroque, Gros Manseng, and Sauvignon Blanc

Notes: Very cool French blend from the lesser-known appellation of 'Tursan' in Southwest France. This wine tastes like taking a bite out of a ripe ruby grapefruit- flesh, pith, and all. It's a fantastic bottle for under $20!

(France) 2020 Domaine Hippolyte ‘Reverdy’ Sancerre
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Notes: Nicely textured mouthfeel, grapefruit and green apple mid-palate, fine acidity and a hint of lemongrass in the finish. 

(Oregon) 2020 Human Cellars ‘A Los Granjeros’ Eola-Amity Chardonnay
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Notes: Awesome local, small-batch Chardonnay from the husband and wife team that makes the Human Cellars wine. Rich and full-bodied with a pleasant balance of new and neutral oak, mineral-driven with ripe yellow apple fruit. 

Reds

(Italy) 2020 Francesco Rinaldi ‘Roussot’
Grapes: 100% Dolcetto

Notes: Great new release from one of our favorite Piedmont producers in Northern Italy. Medium-bodied with plump blue fruit tones and a fun black pepper streak through the midpalate. Great bottle for bolognese penne and freshly grated parm. 

(France) 2016 Chateau de Grandchamp
Grapes: Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes: Chateau de Grandchamp is one of our go-to red Bordeaux producers. Full-bodied, dense, dark-fruited, with well integrated tannins. Stellar cold weather red!

(Italy) 2020 Capranera Aglianico
Grapes: 100% Aglianico

Notes: Great Tuesday night pizza wine. This bottle is uncomplicated, with lively red and blue fruit tones and a touch of tannin in the finish. Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Red.

(France) 2011 Copertino Riserva
Grapes: Blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera

Notes: Fun value bottle of Italian red! Prominent funky old-world aromas of iron and cedar, tart red fruit tones, and check out the vintage: the most recent release is from 2011! Gotta love that old-world wine making. So cool! 

(Spain) 2018 Litrona ‘clos Lentiscus’
Grapes: 100% Sumoll

Notes: Crunchy raspberry and forest floor herbs, lean on the midpalate, firm, sharp, structured finish. 

(Washington) 2018 K Vintners ‘Milbrandt Syrah’
Grapes: 100% Syrah

Notes: Lush purple and black fruit, rich density, light vanilla and dark chocolate. 

January Case of the Month

Congrats for making it through another holiday season! As is our tradition at the Bottle Shop, our January Case of the Month focuses on our current favorite value wines to help those whose pockets may be running a little thin after all of the presents and parties. Not to worry- the lower price does not reflect a difference in quality.

You’ll find a fun mix of Old World and local wines, with a broad range of styles that are perfect for sipping during the colder January weather. A full-bodied and pleasantly fragrant red blend from Lobo Hills Winery in the Columbia Valley and a stellar Italian 100% Nebbiolo from the Langhe region in the Piedmont hills.

We hope you enjoy this month’s case. Cheers!

Whites

(Italy) 2020 Tintero Rosato
Grapes: 100% Barbera d’Asti

Notes: Lightly effervescent, tart and tangy rose from Italy. 

(Italy) 2020 La Capranera Falanghina
Grapes: 100% Falanghina

Notes: Easy going, fruit-driven white from Southern Italy. You’ll find ripe yellow and green apple notes with a hint of honeysuckle aroma. 

(Spain) 2020 Pago Casa Gran Blanco
Grapes: 100% Malvasia

Notes: All natural and vegan, zippy and fresh white from just a little east of Madrid, Spain. Forward lime and clean minerality. Great with seafood or lightly grilled veggies with salty cheeses. 

(France) 2020 Domaine de Maubet Cotes de Gascogne Blanc
Grapes: Blend of Colombard and Ugni Blanc

Notes: Great little table white from the Cotes de Gascogne in Southwest France. Tart citrus notes, with a fleshy mid-palate- perfect for roast chicken and herbed potatoes.   

(Oregon) 2020 St. Innocent ‘Freedom Hill Vineyard’ Pinot Blanc
Grapes: 100% Pinot Blanc

Notes: Nicely textured mouthfeel, grapefruit and green apple mid-palate, nice balanced acidity and a whisper of lime zest in the finish. 

(Oregon) 2020 McBeth Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
Grapes: 100% Pinot Gris

Notes: Our ‘go-to’ Pinot Gris from the Willamette Valley for the last several months, all small batch production, family-run, and sustainably farmed. Nicely balanced, aromatic + floral aromas, Meyer Lemon on the palette. Delish. 

Reds

(Washington) 2018 Lobo Hills ‘Right Bank Red’
Grapes: Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc

Notes: Awesome recent addition to our Wa section. Rich, full-bodied red, made in an Old World style. Fantastic bottle for the price!

(Spain) 2017 Ludovicus Tinto
Grapes: 100% Garnacha

Notes: Our favorite Spanish red for under $20. Dark cacao, plum, and a hint of leather in the finish.  

(France) 2016 Chateau de Brague Bordeaux Superior
Grapes: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Notes: Great cold weather, French table red. Nicely balanced, full-bodied yet restrained, a little blue fruit, slight earthy tannins, a touch of minerality. Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Red.

(France) 2020 Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone
Grapes: 100% Syrah

Notes: Saint Cosme has been making their exact stellar wine, in the same Chateau, in the same part of France for over 400 years. This 100% Syrah is a straight shooting crowd pleaser. Black pepper, Blackberry and baked strawberry, pleasantly structured finish. 

(Italy) 2019 Reverdito Langhe ‘Simane’ Nebbiolo
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Notes: This Piedmont red has classic varietal notes, lean earthy minerality up front, with a good structure wooded and leather backbone. 

(Austria) 2020 Beck ‘Ink’
Grapes: 100% Zweigelt

Notes: All natural and vegan Austria red produced by famed vintner Judith Beck. Intense herbal aromas, nice purple density, tangy dark fruits, and zippy acidity in the finish. Fantastic bottle! 

New Years Wine Duo

Ring in the New Year with a couple of our top picks for the season. You'll enjoy a stellar bottle of bubbles from one of our favorite grower Champagne producers and a classic bottle of red from one of the oldest and most recognized local pinot noir vintners.

Grab this duo with a 10% discount added for $90. Happy new year, and we hope you enjoy your celebration!

Chartogne Taillet 'Sainte Anne’ Champagne
Grapes: Blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier

Notes: Remarkable bottle of bubbles that is gaining notoriety in recent years for consistently delivering an absolutely stunning Champagne for its complexity, softness and value. 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 month. So if you are a big fan of bubbles, you may want to grab a couple of these! 

Beaux Freres ‘Les Cousins’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Notes: One of Oregon's most iconic wine producers needs no introduction. This entry-level Freres red has a deep, dark nose with prominent plum, black cherry and oak aroma. Packed with tangy and plumy fruit, integrated tannins and balanced acidity on the finish.

A Trio of Wine for the Holidays

This week, we feature this year’s holiday 3-pack designed to pair perfectly with your holiday gatherings.

The pack includes one of the shop’s favorite bottles of sparkling rose, a standout Cotes du Rhone by an iconic old-school producer, as well as a classic Sauternes to accompany desserts.

To help the celebrations, we are giving a 10% discount for the trio, offering the special for just $65.

Cheers, and Happy Holidays! 

Grenelle Sparkling Rosé
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc

Notes: This is, hands down, one of our go-to bottles of pink bubbles for recommendations. A perennial crowd-pleaser fit for enjoying on its own or accompanying tart desserts. It offers exquisite aromas of spring flowers and lovely tart raspberry and wild green strawberry fruit on the palate. Yum. 

Chateau Saint Cosme ‘Les Albion’ Cotes Du Rhone
Grapes: Blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Clairette

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

Castelnau Sauternes
Grapes: Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc

Notes: Gold color, orange zest marmalade, sweet almonds and mixed-citrus sorbet. Lush texture with ripe stone fruit flavors and a long finish with hints of citrus and balanced acidity.

December Case of the Month

This month, we feature a fun mix of Old World whites and reds that are nice to enjoy in cooler weather. Plus a handful of wines from Oregon and Washington that have become neighborhood favorites over the last year.

Of particular note is a French ‘Savagnin’ white from the Jura region that is absolutely spectacular and a surprisingly tasty Pinot Blanc from David Hill winery in Oregon. There’s a little something for all wine palettes.

Cheers!

Whites, Rosé and Sparkling

(Oregon) Planet Oregon Brut Rosé
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Notes: A cool Soter Vineyards side project that donates a portion of their proceeds to helping sustain local forestry- and the wine is stellar too! This bottle of bubbles has a cult following. Rich berry fruit, with pleasant bubbles and a clean finish. Delish.

(Oregon) 2020 Procedo Rosé
Grapes: Blend of Sangiovese and Barbera

Notes: Procedo is a side project of celebrated local vintners, Lady Hill Vineyards. Their wines focus on Italian varieties that are grown locally. This rose is crisp, fresh, and citrusy. 

(Washington) 2020 Amavi Walla Walla Sémillon
Grapes: Sémillon

Notes: Sémillon is a typical blending grape that sits alongside Sauvignon Blanc in white wines of the Bordeaux region in France. This offering from Amavi Vineyards showcases the grape front and center. I like to think of this wine as chardonnay-like in texture but more mineral-driven with a plump yellow apple mid-palate that is cleansed in a nice acidic finish. Super tasty and very food-friendly!

(Oregon) 2020 David Hill Pinot Blanc
Grapes: 100% Pinot Blanc

Notes: Experiment winemaker, Chad Stock, has joined the ranks here, helping at David Hill Winery in Oregon. Stock is well known for using Atypical vintning methods to create super fun and unique wines. Here, he gives the pinot blanc just a couple of days of skin contact, imparting unique textures and aromas. This turns an already very good local white into something interesting and delicious. This wine is especially superb for the price.  

(Spain) 2020 Familia Torres Celeste Sur Lies Rueda
Grapes: 100% Verdejo

Notes: Nicely textured mouthfeel, yellow and green apple mid-palate, nice balanced acidity and a whisper of lime zest in the finish. 

(France) 2020 Cuvee’ Des Chamoz Cotes Du Jura Blanc Nature
Grapes: 100% Savagnin

Notes: Arguably our favorite white to hit the shelves in the last couple of months. Imagine if the best Chardonnay you’ve tasted married the best Sauvignon Blanc you’ve ever drunk, and they had a spectacular love child. This wine is rich, citrusy, clean in the finish, and smells so good. 

Reds

(Spain) 2019 Can Sumoi Tinto
Grapes: Blend of Sumoll and Garnatxa

Notes: Great new arrival from Southern Spain. Nice, lush fruit-driven red, with forest herbs and a touch of structure. 

(California) 2019 Lobo Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes: The Lobo Vineyards wines have a great balance of Californian and French sensibilities. This bottle is rich and dark, with concentrated black fruit tones- but the aromas and the herbaceous finish remind me of a great ‘left bank’ Bordeaux.  

(France) 2016 Olivier Pithon ‘Mon Ptit Pithon’
Grapes: Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre

Notes: Super cool, easy-going red from the French side of the Catalanes. It’s all harvested by hand, aged in concrete barrels, and sustainably farmed. This wine has all of the back-end structure of a nice cote du rhone, with a lighter body and pleasantly fruity notes. 

(France) 2018 Benoit Daridan Cheverny Rouge
Grapes: Blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay

Notes: Light and bright. Tart, fruity, gulpable. Perfect for passed appetizers and friendly conversation. 

(Italy) 2019 Franco Serra Barbera D’Asti
Grapes: 100% Barbera

Notes: This Piedmont red has classic varietal notes and is one of our favorite value wines. Nice tart blue fruit, medium structured texture and a bright tangy and acidic finish. 

(Spain) 2018 Castilla Y Leon Tinto
Grapes: 100% Prieto

Notes: Super drinkable table wine from Southern Spain, just outside Barcelona. This red is lightly fruity, has a little structure and body and goes down easy. 

Thanksgiving Wine Pairing 4-Pack

Pick up a Thanksgiving Dinner Wine Pairing 4-Pack! We selected four wines that will pair perfectly with Thanksgiving dinner.

The 4-pack, which includes a 15% discount, includes NV Bourdy Cremante du Jura, a 2020 Patient Cottat ‘Le Gran Caillou,’ 2019 Crowley Vineyards ‘Entre Nous’ and a Kopke 10-year Tawny Port.

This set will take you through your holiday meal from start to finish. 

(France) NV Bourdy Cremante du Jura, $25
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Notes: One of our favorite French producers: the Bourdy family, has been making wine in the same chateau in Eastern France for literally 100’s of years. Their sparkling has fresh, vibrant bubbles and a nice bready mid-palate. Great for an aperitif and pairs perfectly with any type of fowl. 

(France) 2020 Patient Cottat ‘Le Gran Caillou’, $16
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Notes: Our favorite bottle of Sauvignon Blanc for under $20. This wine comes from another classic chateau. This is their entry-level offering, but it well outperforms the price. This Sauv Blanc hits all the traditional varietal notes in a pleasantly balanced way. 

(Oregon) 2019 Crowley Vineyards ‘Entre Nous’, $36
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Notes: Crowley Vineyards has been one of our best sellers over the last few years. While their wines are always solid, this vintage is our favorite release from top to bottom. This bottle of Willamette Valley Pinot is fresh and lively, with prominent red and blueberry fruits. You want to drink this stellar release now. 

(Portugal) Kopke 10-year Tawny Port (375ml), $21
Grapes: Blend of Typical Duoro varieties

Notes: Kopke is the oldest port producer in Portugal and has made their renowned port for hundreds of years. Their 10-year Tawny is exceptional: Elegant and complex. It shows spiced caramel aromas, with subtle notes of dried fruit with a touch of wood and honey in the finish. An excellent pairing for your pumpkin pie!

Stop by and pick yours up by Wednesday, November 24!

November Case of the Month

This month, we are featuring a French forward case of autumnally inspired wines that (in our humble opinion) work well with Thanksgiving dinner and the general holiday festivities. 

This case has seven French bottles and five from other global regions. There’s a mix of new arrivals and PBS holiday fave’s, plus a broad range of crowd-pleasing styles. 

Our focus for the November case was to make every bottle both food-friendly and fun. We hope you enjoy this case with your family and friends.

Stop by and pick yours up or email us ahead of time.

Cheers!

White, Rosé and Sparkling

(France) NV Bourdy Cremante du Jura
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Notes: One of our favorite French producers: the Bourdy family, has been making wine in the same chateau in Eastern France for literally 100’s of years. Their sparkling has fresh, vibrant bubbles and a nice bready mid-palate. Great for an aperitif and pairs perfectly with any type of fowl. 

(France) 2020 Domaine de Fontsainte ‘Gris de Gris’ Rosé 
Grapes: Blend of Grenache and Syrah

Notes: Medium bodied with crisp lemon peel citrus, and tart berry fruits. Delish!

(France) 2020 Patient Cottat ‘Le Gran Caillou’
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Notes: Our favorite bottle of Sauvignon Blanc for under $20. This wine comes from another classic chateau, and this is their entry-level offering- but well outperforms the price. This Sauv Blanc hits all the traditional varietal notes in a pleasantly balanced way. 

(Oregon) 2019 Haden Fig Willamette Valley Chardonnay
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Notes: Nicely textured mouthfeel, yellow and green apple mid-palate, nice balanced acidity and the faintest hint of wood on the finish. 

(France) 2020 Arnaud Lambert ‘Cyr-En-Borg’ Saumur Blanc
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc

Notes: Another stellar offering from Arnaud Lambert from the Loire valley. This bottle of white shows underripe stone fruit notes with tangy acidity and lovely floral aromas. 

Reds

(Italy) 2018 Gulfi ‘Nerojbleo’
Grapes: 100% Nero d’Avola

Notes: Nice density, prominent yet approachable herbal aromas, and dark baked berry fruit notes. This bottle screams for cranberry sauce and stuffing.

(Italy) 2019 Vietti ‘Tre Vigne’
Grapes: 100% Barbera d’Asti

Notes: Another PBS house favorite. Vietti has typical Asti red notes: Nice wooded texture, bright and fruity mid-palate, and perfectly balanced acidity in the finish. Another bullseye for food pairings. 

(Oregon) 2019 Crowley Vineyards ‘Entre Nous’
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Notes: Crowley Vineyards has been one of our best sellers over the last few years. While their wines are always solid, this vintage is our favorite release from top to bottom. This bottle of Willamette Valley Pinot is fresh, lively, layered and rich. You want to drink this stellar release now. 

(France) 2018 Domaine des Accoles ‘Le Cab’
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes: Super cool off-the-beaten-path Cotes du Rhone. 100% Cab Sauv- 100% Natural, funky/fun aromas, medium-bodied, tart, nice balanced acidity, black pepper, black fruit- perfect for a charcuterie board!

(France) 2018 Domaine du Rin Du Bois Touraine ‘Cot’
Grapes: 100% Cot (Malbec)

Notes: Dense. Rich. Floral. Dark. Yum.

(France) 2018 Pegaz Beaujolais Villages Rouge
Grapes: 100% Gamay

Notes: This is our pick for an easy, accessible table wine for a sit-down Thanksgiving main course meal. Gamay is a traditional autumnal wine choice that is super food-friendly and pairs well with a nice variety of foods. You’ll see notes of tart dried cranberries and fresh raspberries. It has a balanced body and food-friendly acidity, with just a touch of those funky old-world aromas that we love. 

(Spain) 2018 L’Heravi Monsant Tinto
Grapes: Blend of Garnatxa and Samso

Notes: Easy going table wine from Northeast Spain, just outside of Barcelona. This red has a little fruit, structure and body and is very crowd-pleasing. 

October Case of the Month

This month we are featuring new arrivals and fun Fall wines!

Of particular note is a super tasty 'Pet Nat' sparkling rosé by Johan Vineyards out of the Willamette Valley, a unique and approachable Spanish white wine with the grape' Albarin,' and an incredible new value Cote du Rhone by Chateau de Ruth.

We hope you enjoy this outstanding mix of cool weather wines this month! Cheers!

Whites, Rosé and Sparkling

(Oregon) 2020 Johan Vineyards' Petillant Naturel' Sparkling Rosé
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir 

Notes: Standout natural sparkling rose from the Willamette Valley. Tart cranberry, a touch of brioche, pleasant effervescence. Great with autumnal foods like butternut squash and braised fowl. 

(France) 2020 Agenais Rosé
Grapes: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc 

Notes: Mary Taylor is a new American importer of stellar European wines made sustainably, express typicity of the region's terroir, and are of great value. This rosé is light-bodied with please red berry fruit, a balanced mouth texture, and nice acidity in the finish. Delish!

(Spain) 2020 Pardevalles Bianco
Grapes: 100% Albarín

Notes: Medium bodied with crisp yellow apple tones and tropical aromas. Try with roasted veggies and salty cheeses. 

(France) 2019 Les Jamelles Blanc
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc 

Notes: Classic French Sauvignon Blanc flavors at an excellent value: Medium-bodied, pronounced minerality, citrusy herbs, lush palate with a crisp finish. Boooom.

(Slovenia) 2020 Grape Abduction Company White Blend
Grapes: Blend of indigenous Slovenian grapes  

Notes: Super fun liter of Slovenian white just a hop, skip, and a jump northeast of Italy. Intense yet approachable floral aromas with a tangy and fun citrus center. Supremely gulpable and very crowd pleasing. You want to bring this to your next dinner party. 

(Italy) 2019 Pieropan Soave Bianco
Grapes: 100% Garganega 

Notes: Lean, mineral-driven Italian white from Northern Italy. Prominent aromas of limestone, bright on the palate and easy to drink. 

Reds

(France) 2020 Glou Glou Beaujolais Gamay
Grapes: 100% Gamay 

Notes: "Glou-Glou," which translates "glup-glup," is the best description of how Gamay is such an easy-drinking variety when treated the best way. Winemaker Jean-Baptiste is part of the generation of young vintners going back to the basics of winemaking. Farming organically, searching for an optimum maturity of the fruit and hands-off in the cellar. This wine is fresh, light, and zippy, with notes of raspberry and plum. 

(Spain) 2019 Fraga do Corvo Tinto
Grapes: 100% Mencía

Notes: Fraga do Corvo Mencía is a red wine from the Spanish appellation of D.O. Monterrei and is produced by Grandes Pagos Gallegos de Viticultura Tradicional. This farming coop focuses on sustainable agriculture. This bottle is fruit-driven, with deep blueberry notes and a touch of tannin + spice in the finish. Pair with a plate of roasted pork with spiced black beans and rice. 

(California) 2020 Broc Cellars 'Love Red' North Coast Red Wine
Grapes: Blend of Carignan, Zinfandel, and Grenache 

Notes: Natural, medium-bodied, tart, nice balanced acidity, black pepper- screams for a charcuterie board!

(Portugal) 2018 JMF Ripanco Tinto
Grapes: Blend of indigenous Portuguese grapes

Notes: Medium+ bodied, with forest herbs and concentrated blue fruit tones. Great burger wine. 

(Oregon) 2018 Chateau de Ruth Cotes du Rhone
Grapes: Blend of Grenache and Syrah 

Notes: Our new favorite CDR for under $20! Deep blue and black fruit, with surprisingly bright acidity and a chewy cacao finish. Superb.

(France) 2019 Les Polissons Cahors
Grapes: 100% Malbec 

Notes: This wine is soft and fruity, with only the lightest tannic touch. It is juicy, fresh with red fruits and good acidity.