Join us 4 - 8pm for our weekly Friday Flight. Taste 5 wines for $16 with 3 additional wines for purchase.

Friday Flight: Southwest France

Indeed, Southwest France is ranked at the top of all of the country’s wine regions for grape diversity: 300 varieties are planted here, including 130 indigenous ones spread out over 42 unique appellations. Names like Abouriou, Mauzac, Duras, Cot, Loin de l’Oeil, and more carpet the expansive landscape. If it’s breadth and excitement you’re looking for, Southwest France has it all: Both fresh and profound reds, crisp whites, and rosés that practically vibrate with energy. The sparkling wines are remarkable, too.

And while the region itself is huge—it stretches from Bordeaux in the north all the way to the Pyrenees in the south, and is bordered in the east by the Massif Central and the Atlantic Ocean to the west—and it encompasses a terrific range of terroirs and microclimates, a deliciously discernible thread runs through it all: Heritage. Brooklyn-based sommelier James Sligh makes the compelling argument that Southwest France doesn’t seem like a single region, but a collection of smaller ones. None of them, however, tend to make wines that are driven by fruit alone, he points out. From everyday-priced bottles to cellar-worthy ones, the best of them often lean on the herbal, savory characteristics that set them apart.

Chiroulet “Terres Blanches” 2024, IGP Côtes de Gascogne $15 - This was my house white wine all summer. A blend of Gros Mansang, Sauvignon Blanc and Uni Blanc. Pale yellow color with green reflections; aromatic and mineral-driven nose with white-fleshed fruit and floral notes; fresh, fruity, and lively on the palate.

La Gascogne d’Alain Brumont Rouge 2021 $16 - An intensive wine, on red fruits and spices, with a smooth finish. The fruity flavors are strengthened on the palate, and added to soft tannins. A blend of Tannat and Merlot.

Cosse & Maisonneuve “Cheval en Tête” Rouge 2024 $20 - 100% Malbec from Cahors. Fresh, supple, and fruit-forward Malbec with underbrush and tannin.

Domaine Labranche Laffont “Tradition” 2021, AOC Madiran $22 - 70% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Imposing and powerful, but simultaneously silky & seductive, this dense red manages to both carry Madiran’s famously rugged torch and help usher in a new approachability and finesse.

Domaine Matha “Laïris” 2016, AOP Marcillac $24 - 100% Fer Servadou. Fer Servadou is a red wine grape found almost exclusively in the Aveyron region in the southwest of France. Fer as it is also known, is an old, wild grape native to this region. It is one of the grapes that naturally crossed with Cabernet Franc to create Carmenère. When you taste the green pepper in Fer Servadou, you’ll agree that it seems a natural relative of those two grapes. It features a vibrant garnet-ruby color. The nose is intensely aromatic, balancing bright red and black fruits (currants, blackberries) with the grape's signature savory, rustic notes of white pepper, paprika, and earthy minerality.

Bonus Wines

Gisèle Bordenave Jurançon Sec Encore et Encore 2022 $26 - 100% Gros Mansang. The palate is brilliantly full bodied and filled with apple and peach and orange flavors mixed with mineral salt and zesty acidity, before a finish of graham cracker and roasted peach.

Domaine de Brin “Brin de Temps” 2022 Gaillac $30 - made with organically grown grapes and is wonderfully tangy, bright and perfumed, with violet and cut grass aromas and bramble, raspberry and blackcurrant leaf flavors.

Château Montus Madiran 2020 $49 - This mostly Tannat wine is powerfull, dense and structured. Black-currant and coffee notes. "This is a powerful wine, with dense black fruits. It has weight and concentration that are enhanced by rich black-currant fruits and a dark-coffee aroma. The wine, with its 80% Tannat will age further. Drink from 2027. — Roger Voss" Wine Enthusiast 94pts.

We'll have a "twofer" here at Vino with Frescobaldi Toscana and Domaine Roy & Fils Oregon pouring 5 - 7pm free. We'll have Andrew Minor representing the historic Tuscan estates and Sara Stockwell representing Domaine Roy from Oregon. Frescobaldi has been making wines in Tuscany for over 700 years and Domaine Roy was started by Jared Etzel of Beaux Fréres fame in 2012. The 8 wines being poured:

Domaine Roy & Fils Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2024 $38

Domaine Roy & Fils Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 $38

Domaine Roy & Fils Willamette Valley Rose 2025 $25

Domaine Roy & Fils Incline Pinot Noir 2024 $57

Castelgiocondo Brunello 2020 $85

Ornellaia Le Volte 2023 $34

Castiglioni Tenuta Frescobaldi Red 2022 $29

Castello Pomino Bianco 2024 $24

Friday Flight: Spain

Hacienda Lopez de Haro DOCa Rioja Blanco 2025 $14 - Ripe fruit, dates and banana notes stand out on the nose in combination with the nuances of the barrel. Palate: It is fresh and fleshy, leaving a long, balanced and pleasant aftertaste.

Altolandon Mil Historias Garnacha 2024 Manchuela $21 - Perched at over 1,000 meters above sea level, the vineyard of Alto Landon spans over 120 hectares of land and is among those sitting the highest in the country. Originally from the Manchuela appellation, northwest of Valencia, this medium-bodied red has a well-balanced structure and is supported by just the right amount of acidity. Its scents of black fruits and cherry combine with those of violets and aromatic herbs.

Luberri Rioja Orlegi 2025 $19 - Luberri Orlegi is the reference point for traditional, lighter-bodied, fruit-forward Rioja Alavesa wine. Grapes for Orlegi are grown in two estate vineyards: tempranillo from El Cuento at 415m comprises 95% of the blend, and viura from Cuatroencias at 500m is the remainder.

Vera de Estenas 2024 Bobal $19 - Founded in 1945 by Francisco Martinez Bermell, Vera de Estenas has been crafting wines from their 47 hectares of estate fruit since their inception. Situated at 800m elevation near the mouth of the Estenas river near the foot of the Sierra del Remedio mountains, their en vaso trained vineyards run northwest to southeast along a broad swath of calcareous clay soils. Summer brings scorching heat, but a cooling wind called the Solano brings relief, and nighttime temperatures can drop substantially due to the high elevation, helping to preserve acidity in the grapes.

Olivares Altos de le Hoya Jumilla 2023 $15 - It is planted at 825 meters on very sandy soil with a high percentage of chalk. There are also a very high percentage of old vines, with the oldest planted in 1872. Because of the sandy soils of the region, the old, ungrafted, bush-pruned vines at the Bodega never succumbed to phyloxerra. Given the vine age, the high elevation which provides cool nights, and that high percentage of chalk, the resuting wines provide a great combination of good concentration and complexity, along with balanced freshness and structure.

Bonus Wines

Hacienda Lopez de Haro 2019 Rioja Reserva $24 - Medium-high depth wine, ruby red color with roof tile rim, which denotes its long barrel ageing and its peaceful bottle ageing. Powerful on the nose with primary aromas of ripe fruit accompanied by complex spicy and balsamic notes and a slight touch of vanilla. Balanced on the palate, it is a round and unctuous wine with ripe and sweet tannins, providing the wine with a long aftertaste: an elegant Rioja classic.

Quinta de Couselo DO Rias Baixas Albariño “Valdomar” 2025 $26 - a highly vibrant, single-varietal Atlantic white wine from the O Rosal sub-zone of the Rías Baixas DO in Galicia, Spain. Crafted by winemaker José Manuel Martínez Juste at a historic estate dating back to the 12th century. An aromatic, highly expressive bouquet of freshly grated lime zest, green apple skin, and white peach blossoms mixed with white tea, sweet basil, and wet stones.

Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Bosconia 2014 $62 - The Viña Bosconia wines are always distinctive for their Burgundy-shaped bottle, which references the wines original composition, which once included a high percentage of Pinot Noir as an homage to the wines of Burgundy. The 2014 Viña Bosconia is 80% Tempranillo with 10% Garnacha, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo from the El Bosque vineyard in Haro, Rioja. Garnet in hue, it opens with cassis, cola and oak-driven aromas. The palate is youthful and smooth, with well-integrated tannins, black fruit and anisette at the finish. Still growing, it’ll develop greater complexity with more time in bottle.

The Flight: Willamette Valley

Tim Malone Melon Deux Vert Yamhill Carlton 2024 $23 - Melon de Bourgogne is the grape used to make Muscadet in France's Loire Valley. Bright green apple, lemon, pear, and distinct mineral or maritime salty notes.

Tim Malone Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2024 $19 - In my opinion, this is one of the best sub $20 Pinot Noirs in Oregon. Fresh red fruits, cherry, cranberry. A beautiful floral nose.

Division Wine Co 2025 Division-Villages Beton $25 - A concrete-aged Northwest bistro red, inspired by the wines of Cheverny. Cabernet Franc, Côt (Malbec), Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gamay. This is your Parisian bistro wine made here in SE Portland.

Stephen Goff Cherry Grove Vineyard Gamay Noir 2024 $24 - From the Cherry Grove Vineyard in the Tualatin Hills AVA in the foothills of the coastal mountains. Spicy and savory with bright acidity and juicy red fruits with a nose that is distinctively Gamay!

Abby Road Estate Pinot Willamette Valley 2022 $21 - Aromatics are dark fruited with Blackberry and rich with cacao nibs and baking spice. Strawberry, cherry and cranberry on the palate with a soft pepper finish.

Walter Scott Chardonnay Combe Verte Willamette Valley 2025 $35 - THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DOMESTIC CHARDONNAY PRODUCERS! Ken Pahlow of Walter Scott is making some of the best wines in Oregon and his Chardonnay's are some of the best I've had. Lot's of tension, lime, rocks, just pure Chardonnay!

Beckham Estate Pinot Noir 2024 $43 - Light-bodied red with notes of cherry, cranberry, raspberry, earth, and spice with a stony mineral note.

Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 2023 $84 - Only 600 cases made and almost impossible to get. This is a cult wine that is released only once a year to a few lucky shops and restaurants. I'm going to open my last 3 bottles of the 2023 and will have a tiny amount of the 2024 in a couple of weeks.every Friday 4 - 8pm for a flight of wines for $16.

We’ll have Diana from New Wave pouring 5 wines from France 5 - 7pm free.

Domaine Franck Besson Brut Blanc de Noir $31

Domaine Fabrice Larochette 2023 Mâcon-Fuissé $25

Domaiine Lucien Lardy 2024 Fleurie $31

Domaine Rière Cadène Côtes Catalanes "Pas de Côte" $28

Chateau Flotis Negrette de Fronton 2022 Si Noire $22

Join us every Friday 4 - 8pm for a flight of wines for $16.

The Flight: Barbera

Barbera is a dark-skinned variety known for producing wines low in tannins and high in acid – the former of which sets it most apart from the robustly tannic Nebbiolo-based wines of the region.

When consumed in their youth, wines made from Barbera often show flavours of bright cherries, blackberries, raspberries, and plums. The grape is believed to have originated in Piedmont’s Monferrato region, where it still has a strong presence today.

On the vine, Barbera is somewhat of a late-ripening variety and tends to be picked about one to two weeks after Dolcetto. The variety is known for its pronounced levels of acidity and relatively light tannins.

The variety is very vigorous and tends to produce hearty yields. When attentively pruned, Barbera grapes will show higher levels of concentration. Barbera is quite adaptable to a variety of soil types, though it tends to prefer those with less fertility (think calcareous or clay-loam soils). Additionally, Barbera is quite resistant to mildew, which makes it a favourable choice among growers in climates that suit it. In the cellar, most Barbera wines usually see at least a bit of oak ageing, though steel-vinified expressions are available.

Cantina di Casteggio 2022 Barbera $15 - Cantina di Casteggio operates as a large cooperative winery in the Oltrepò Pavese zone of southern Lombardy. The nose opens with intense perfume of black fruits — blackberry and blueberry — layered with tart cherry, violet, and a subtle earthy undertone. Anise and dried herbs emerge with time in the glass.

Ricossa Barbera D'Asti 2022 $16 - Deep color, it has notes of red fruits such as blackberries, cherries and currants, homemade grandmother’s jams, and a touch of vanilla. The palate is a wine with an enveloping body and delicate tannins, fresh and with a balanced finish.

Ercole Barbera Monferrato 2024 $16 -  Far less known is the fact that Monferrato’s most prestigious zones are dedicated to Barbera plantings. (The very opposite holds true in the Langhe, where Nebbiolo reigns supreme.) Typically planted to southern exposure, these vineyards yield wines of great depth and balance. In this bottle, you’ll find a ton of juicy, fresh red fruit (think raspberry as opposed to strawberry), alongside black fruits, spice, brambly earth, and savory herbs. 

Mauro Molino DOC Barbera d’Alba 2025 $22 - A fine aroma, with notes of berries and chocolate. A fresh wine with good softness and persistence.

Podere Ruggeri Corsini  2023 Barbera d’Alba $22 - It has a ruby-violet, red color, a rich and varied bouquet with fruit notes reminiscent of blackberries, cherries, strawberries and berry jam, along with spicy notes of cinnamon, vanilla and green pepper. 

Bonus Wines

Bruna Grimaldi 2024 Barbera d’Alba 'Scassa' $31 - Intense aromas of red fruits, sour cherries with graphite and menthol notes on the nose. On the palate it is rich and concentrated, mineral and fresh. This freshness gives it longevity.

Easton 2021 Barbera Amador County California $35 - I had to sneak one non-Italian Barbera in here. Grown on a granite slab with fractured rock (Sierra Series) not red soil. Organically grown, but relatively young vines planted in 2012. Deep violet purple, earthy, floral, raspberry /marasca cherry nose; highly fragrant. Very drinkable yet fine tannins. Lovely finesse and perfumed flavors, with strong ferrous-pomegranate fruit intensity and stony finish. 

Vigneti Massa Barbera Monleale 2018 $50 - The 2018 Vigneti Massa Monleale Barbera opens with aromas of black cherry, crushed violets, and sweet tobacco. The palate is rich and layered, with notes of dark plum, licorice, and earthy spice balanced by fresh acidity. A bold yet refined Barbera with depth, texture, and savory complexity.

I'm constantly amazed at the wines coming out of Sicily so let's taste some new wines and new vintages of some favorites for Friday's Flight 4 - 8pm $16 for a flight of 5. I'l also pouring 2 wines from Terre Nere Etna that are usually too allocated to get!

While Sicily boasts 98,000 hectares of vineyards spread across the entire island, its terroir is in no way monolithic. Its diversity of soils, climates, and geography provides a broad tapestry for its vineyards to express a range of unique micro- and macro-climates.

Thanks to its complex geologic past, the soils of the island span from volcanic to calcareous to schist, with varying textures that can range from sandy to rocky. In the northern part of the island, stretching from Palermo in the west to Messina in the east, mountains dominate the landscape, with soils predominated by schist and calcareous sedimentary cover, while the soils surrounding Mount Etna are volcanic in nature. In the southeast, hills and coastal plains have limestone soils with a sandy texture. The central-southern and southwestern areas are hilly with chalky clay soils. The western portion of the island near the cities of Trapani and Marsala offer a mix of hills that cascade into plains as they approach the coast. This area offers a mix of red marine sedimentary rock and marly limestone. 

Sicily is generally considered to have a typical Mediterranean climate, with warm, sunny summers and mild winters, yet its geologic diversity assures distinct subclimates. While the hilly interior is influenced by higher altitudes and experiences large diurnal temperature shifts, the coasts are temperate and mild thanks to cooling sea breezes. The mountains in the north see the most rainfall and are cooler than the rest of the island. These climatic differences offer a wide range of optimal harvest times across the island, beginning in late July and lasting until the end of November.

Alcesti 2025 Isola dei Profumi Bianco $14 - From a family-owned winery located in the Marsala region, this hand-crafted wine represents the “Island of Perfumes.” The grapes for this wine achieve ripe, intense flavors from the Mediterranean sun that are balanced by the acidity from the cooling sea breezes. The flavors are fresh and vibrant with subtle floral and stone fruit notes.

Alcesti 2023 Isola dei Profumi Rosso $15 -  This exquisite wine enchants with vibrant notes of ripe cherry, blackberry, and a subtle whisper of spice. Crafted from carefully selected indigenous grapes, it offers a rich, full-bodied experience with a velvety finish.

Masseria del Feudo 2023 Nerello Mascalese "Rosso delle Rose" $22 -

The nose is earthy, but also sweet and floral, with aromas of top soil, vanilla, cherry blossom and cinnamon. The palate opens with tangy, tart cherries that then sweeten and ripen, alongside a smear of bitter orange jam and a hint of ripe peach. 

Giovanni Gurrieri “Cerasuolo” 2022, DOCG Cerasuolo di Vittoria $25 - Made of a blend of Nero d’Avola (Frappato 45%, Nero d’Avola 55%), estate-grown in vineyards near Chiaramonte Gulfi, in the Contradas Ponte, Biviere e Fegotto.

Gulfi di Vito Catania 2024 Nero d’Avola "Rossojbleo" $26 - Gulfi have breathed a life into this grape that no one else has. From the area surrounding Noto, just outside of Avola, the Nero d'Avola grapes for Rossojbleo are selected from various vineyards in Chiaramonete Gulfi and Ragoletti. Ruby red with violet reflections. Fragrant with red berries, cherries and plum. 

Bonus Wines

Terre Nere 2025 Etna Bianco $38 - The 2025 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco is a stunningly precise, mineral-chiseled benchmark that defines the classic style of the northern slopes of Mount Etna. Masterfully blended by Marco de Grazia from organically farmed, high-altitude vineyards, this wine relies on the region's signature Carricante grape, filled out with Catarratto, Grecanico, and Inzolia.

Terre Nere 2024 Etna Rosso $39 - From the benchmark estate of Marco de Grazia, the 2024 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso is a stunningly pure and elegant expression of Nerello Mascalese. Crafted from vines grown on the high-altitude, volcanic soils of Mount Etna, this wine is often referred to as the "Burgundy of the Mediterranean." The nose is bright and expressive, with notes of sour cherry, wild strawberry, and dried rose petal, accented by hints of volcanic ash, blood orange, and savory herbs. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and graceful, with a core of vibrant red fruit framed by fine-grained, silky tannins and a bright, persistent acidity. 

COS 2022 Pithos Rosso $45 -Darkly floral, the 2022 Rosso Pithos slowly evolves in the glass, blending roses and violets with crushed stone and hints of rhubarb. This creates a sensation of sweet-and-sour on the palate, with soft textures and juicy acidity guiding its tart red berry fruits and sour citrus tones. The 2022 tapers off long and staining yet only gently tannic, closing with notes of licorice and a lingering tart blackberry concentration. The Pithos is a zesty blend of 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato that’s refined for seven months in amphorae, followed by two to three months in concrete. 

We'll have Giuseppe Santarelli from Tuscany's Felsina Estate here October 16th 5 - 7 pm for a free tasting. This is not one to miss so add it to your calendars.

2023 Chianti Colli Senesi 

2022 Chianti Classico 

2022 Chianti Classico Riserva 

2021 Toscana "Fontalloro" 

2019 Chianti Classico Riserva "Rancia" 

2018 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 

Join us for our weekly wine flights every Friday 4 - 8pm. Taste 5 wines for $16 with an addition 3 pours for purchase.

The Flight 4 -8pm $16 for 5 pours

Historically, Calabria has not had an easy time of it. Bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and the Ionian to the east, with the Strait of Messina narrowly separating the region from Sicily, Calabria was a favorite for settlers and conquerors from the 8th century BC until just about 150 years ago. The oppressive feudal system that lasted until the 19th century, combined with devastating earthquakes, periods of mass exodus, and peasant revolts, has held Calabria back for centuries.

Production isn’t large: Calabria makes just 4.9 million cases of wine per year (compared to nearby Sicily’s 69 million cases) and a mere fraction of that wine makes its way to export markets. 

Calabria has only dabbled in international grape varieties, but it never had Sicily’s Syrah moment; the island’s success with that grape in the ’80s and ’90s paved the way for discovery of Nero d’Avola and Carricante. The closest it came was when Librandi, Calabria’s best-known winery, turned heads with Gravello, a Gaglioppo/Cabernet Sauvignon blend, which won the region’s first Tre Bicchieri award.

Ippolito 2025 Cirò Bianco "Mare Chiaro"  $19 - Cirò has a decent claim to being the oldest wine still in production anywhere — the Greeks were pressing it on this stretch of Calabria's Ionian coast in antiquity, and it was reputedly poured for Olympic victors. Cantine Ippolito, founded in 1845 at Cirò Marina and still the oldest winery in Calabria. On the nose, you'll be greeted by evocative notes of tropical fruit, pear, and peach, while the palate will surprise you with its minerality and a slight salinity that evokes the sea breeze. 

Ippolito 2024 Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore "Liber Pater” $17 - This ruby red wine is 100% Gaglioppo, a delicious and ancient grape native to Calabria. "Liber Pater" Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore DOC, an ode to the Italic god of wine and vineyards, is intoxicating with complex aromas of wild berries, violets, and spices. 

Scala DOC Ciró Rosso Classico 2023 $23 - A gorgeously drinkable Italian red wine that could be accurately described as tasting like a more rustic Nebbiolo from southern Italy. Wild strawberry and ripe raspberry aromas intermingle with fruit leather, sweet spices, Mediterranean scrub, and sea breezes. On the palate, the fruit components largely match the aromas found in the glass, with tart, bright red fruit opening the palate, then moving into more developed earthy, spicy, Mediterranean-herb-esque flavors, and finishing on a wave of saline minerality. 

Ippolito 2024 Rosso "Calabrise" $20 - Calabrise, Calabria IGT Rosso, offered here by Ippolito 1845, is a fresh and fragrant wine made from 100% Calabrian grapes. The harvest, strictly manual, takes place quite late in the year, even at the beginning of October. The grapes, delivered early to the cellar to be processed, undergo a long pre-fermentation maceration to best extract colour and aromas.

Cerminara Cirò Rosso DOC 2021 $27 - Smoky wild strawberry and a hint of red vermouth. Succulent and yet firmly structured with mouth-filling, powdery tannins. Very long and succulent and tannic. Tactile fireworks.

Ippolito 2020 Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 'Colli del Mancuso’ $30 - With a bright ruby red color, this Cirò Rosso DOC presents a frank, direct bouquet, where ripe red fruits and wild berry notes emerge, accompanied by balsamic hints and light spicy nuances. On the nose there are also earthy tones and a touch of black pepper, without excess; the whole remains clean and focused, with good definition of the aromas that invites tasting.

Sergio Acuri “Liberaisensi” 2025, IGP Calabria, Greco Bianco $32 - Pear, apple and bright minerality with a touch of saline. Intense and vibrant.

Sergio Arcuri “Aris” 2021 DOC Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva $37 - There’s real fruit and juiciness here, which is something few achieve with Gaglioppo, but the grape’s signature aromas of terracotta, dried strawberry, spiced cherry, sweet leather and membrillo are still present. The grainy, textured tannins indicate this will continue to develop well in bottle.

Vino Wine Flights Every Friday 4 - 8pm

Matteo Correggia 2025 Arneis $24

Reverdito Barbera D’Alba 2024 $20

Cantina del Pino DOC Dolcetto d’Alba 2024 $24

Ca' del Baio 2023 Barbaresco "Autinbej" $39

Reverdito Barolo 2020 $39

Join us for our weekly wine flights every Friday 4 - 8pm. Taste 5 wines for $16 with an addition 3 pours for purchase.

The Flight 4 - 8pm $16 for 5 pours with 3 additional for purchase.

Terre Porziane Frascati Superiore 2024 $20 - Colli di Catone’s 2024 'Terre Porziane' is a quintessential Frascati Superiore, capturing the fresh, aromatic charm of the Roman hills. The nose is bright and floral, with notes of white peach, lemon zest, and acacia blossom, accented by a hint of green almond and wild herbs. On the palate, it’s light-bodied and crisp, with zesty acidity balancing delicate stone fruit and citrus flavors. 

Warres Altano Douro Rosso 2022 $13 - Altano is produced by the Symington family, known for their long and distinguished history of producing premium Vintage Ports in the Douro. As a natural extension of their interest in and dedication to the Douro Valley, the Symingtons began producing Douro DOC table wines seriously in 1999. A lively, well-spiced red, with an appealing mix of brambly boysenberry, cherry, violet and blood orange peel flavors sculpted by light, taut tannins, ending with a minerally finish. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca.

Ca' del Baio 2024 Barbera d'Alba "Paolina" Piedmont, Italy $21 - A wine of excellence, famous for its freshness on the palate with a very accentuated note of acidity typical of Barbera, while maintaining a nice softness in the mouth. Vigorous, intensely fruity aromas and flavors that blend in a swirling red.

Umani Ronchi "Podere" Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Italy 2024 $15 - The Umani Ronchi version of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is intended to be an interpretation of this vine which aims to exalt its varietal characteristics and its freshness, combining these qualities with just the right amount of charm and softness. Robust and full-bodied in the mouth, slightly tannin-rich with a dry and flavourful finish. Delicate aromas of plum and morello cherry.

Saint-Galet Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France 2023 $29 $25 - Aromas of ripe red and black fruits such as kirsch, raspberry compote, and warm plum, with notable hints of the region's famed garrigue and trailing notes of licorice, and cracked pepper. The palate is generous without heaviness, the tannins are quite fine and the flavors follow the aromas, with savory spice, and a clean, mineral‑tinged finish that keeps it balanced and highly drinkable.

Bonus Wines

Tablas Creek Patelin Blanc Paso Robles 2023 $30 $27 - Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne. Aromas of sweet blossom, green mango and dried wild herbs finish with a touch of salinity. 

Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Italy 2015 $60 $40 - This is ripe and intense with exotic dark fruit, chocolate and highly toasted oak, but in a really exciting way. It’s full-bodied, round-textured and rich and flavorful at the finish. Brunello challenger here.

Capitain-Gagnerot Pernand-Vergelesses 2023 Burgundy France $56 $50 - If I could only drink Pinot Noir from Burgundy every day! Pernand-Vergelesses is tucked into the junction of two valleys among the hills of the Côte de Beaune. The nearby Hill of Corton stands guard over it and two other villages, Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny, harboring prestigious Grands Crus: Corton in red and Corton-Charlemangne in white. Pernand with its sloping site and steep streets has a smiling face. 

Domaine Capitain-Gagnerot, www.burgundywine.com’s benchmark Burgundy producer, is a historic family estate dating back to 1802, now led by Pierre-François Capitain, who took over winemaking responsibilities in 2008 and represents the ninth generation of the family. Alongside his sister Delphine and their spouses, Pierre-François continues the family legacy, managing about 16 hectares of vineyards located primarily on the famed Corton hillside in Ladoix-Serrigny, near Beaune.

Vino Wine Flights Every Friday 4 - 8pm

We'll have Luis Burgueno export manager of Marqués de Cáceres on the patio pouring wines from Rioja paired with traditional Pintxos (small bites from the Basque region) 5 - 7pm $25. This will be an RSVP event.

In addition to food and wine, we’ll have Flamenco guitarist, Yeshe Wingerd, playing on the patio.

Washington State

Loop de Loop Columbia Gorge Chardonnay 2023 $25 - Aromatics of pear blossoms and orchard fruit give way to brioche, mango, and poached pear, finishing with lemon curd finishing with zippy energy & mineral character. 

Lone Birch Red 2023 $15 - This wine showcases a harmonious blend of fruit-forward character and structured tannins. Fermented in stainless steel to preserve the vibrant fruit flavors, it undergoes partial aging in oak barrels, adding subtle complexity. The result is a balanced wine with notes of dark berries and a smooth finish, suitable for immediate enjoyment or short-term cellaring.

Procedo Red Columbia Valley 2019 $15 - Shades of firebrick, mahogany and maroon reflect a tone of very subtle oxidation typical of Sangiovese based blends. Lifted aromas of Bing cherry and boysenberry mingle with loads of barrel spice and licorice rope. 

Ilahe Grenache Wahluke Slope 2022 $22 - This magnificent example of the classic Rhône variety is velvety soft and a seductively light- to medium-body showcasing beautiful cherry color. The complex nose has aromas of red fruit, citrus, juniper, rosemary, and hints of black pepper.

Gilbert Cellars 2024 "Left Bank", Horse Heaven Hills $24 - Left bank refers to the Cab driven blends of Bordeaux. This wine blends Cabernet Sauvignon (48%), Merlot (43%), Malbec (5%), and Petit Verdot (4%). It comes to life with a fleshy palate of dark fruit and subtle earthy notes.

Bonus Wines

Loop de Loop Birdsong Syrah 2022 $25 - The wine is wild and expressive: violets, Provençal herbs, and cracked pepper on the nose. The palate bursts with supple dark fruit, ripe black currant, and savory notes of white pepper and prosciutto, finishing long and dusty.

Emperors & Artists 2022 Mourvèdre Gifford Vineyard $28 - Single-varietal Mourvèdre from Gifford Vineyard. Blue fruits with expressive high-tone acidity.

Dumas Station Birch Creek Grenache 2024 $21 - Subtle undertones of light earthiness, dried herbs, and gentle warming spice typical of cooler-climate Pacific Northwest Rhône varietial expressions. Medium-bodied with a supple, generous texture, balanced acidity, and soft, approachable tannins.

Puglia

 Flight of 5 wines $16 with 3 additional for purchase.

The relatively flat topography of Puglia, the warm climate, and the rich sand-clay soils make the region an agricultural haven. These features also enable Puglia to be a volume leader when it comes to grape growing in Italy; it easily vies with the Veneto and Emilia-Romagna for the distinction of the region that produces the most wine. The spectrum of grapes grown here is noteworthy, too; this is crucial to Puglia’s great cultural—and agricultural—heritage. But this abundance can make it challenging to zero in on wines made with thoughtful intention and care; there are countless gallons to wade through, and while more small, family producers are emerging, large corporations still dominate the marketplace. 

 Searching for the gems, though, comes with rewards. Years ago, Primitivo (named for its tendency to ripen early) was the first Puglian grape I really tried to grasp. The native grape has a famous California twin, Zinfandel, making it an approachable place to start. Plus, there was a good amount of it coming into the States in the early 2000s. It wasn’t until I had the chance to visit Puglia that it became clear that Primitivo accounted for a relatively small concentration of plantings (mainly in the Manduria, Gioia del Colle, and Salice Salentino areas) when compared with the vast sea of Negroamaro.

 Borgo dei Trulli Primitivo Rosato 2025 $21 - An elegant pink with tones of seashells and peonies, this wine expresses scents and flavours of strawberries, Passion Fruit, watermelon and orange blossom. The palate is full, fresh and crisp, with good acidity and a lingering sensation of citrus fruit and minerals. 

 Copertino Riserva 2017 Negroamaro $17 - Hailing from the deep south of Italy, Copertino is a truly unique red wine. There is only one producer available in Massachusetts - the Cupertinum Cantina Sociale Cooperativa di Copertino, a group of one thousand growers who own about an acre each on average. The wine is aged to perfection at the winery so it is at its complex, resolved best when it arrives on our shores. Old school in all the right ways, this blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera is an earth-first red with integrated tannins and loads of local spice. 

 Copertino Primitivo 2023 $20 - An umami and earthy nose offers aromas of new leather, balsamic and top soil, but also a saline freshness. The palate brings more earth and salt, which fit well within the structure provided by lean tannins, but also the energy of tart blackberries, spicy pepper and a blast of acid.

 Pietraǹentosa "Volere Volare" Primitiǹo Puglia IGT 2022 $24 - Supple, fresh, and medium-bodied with an energetic, crunchy fruit core, blood orange acidity, soft tobacco, and chalky minerality. It leads with intense aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and violets, layered with unique notes of Mediterranean scrub, rosemary, sage flowers, and a hint of chili pepper.

 Antica Enotria Puglia Rosso Nellamiaterra 2023 $22 - Antica Enotria Puglia Rosso, organic red wine from Puglia, Montepulciano, Nero di Troia, Sangiovese. Characteristic bouquet of cherries and forest berries. On the palate it is smooth and dry, with balanced tannins and a good freshness. Blended Nero di Troia and Sangiovese, aged in stainless steel tanks for 7months.

Bonus Wines

Antica Enotria Bianco Nellamiaterra 2024 $22 - Falanghina, Fiano. The wines are made with native varieties, in this case Falanghina and Fiano, which despite the heat can make wines that retain freshness and balance. Expect heaps of lean citrus fruit.

 Antica Enotria Nero di Troia 2022 $32 - Nero di Troia - also known as Uva di Troia - is a red grape variety native to northern Puglia, particularly around the provinces of Foggia and Barletta-Andria-Trani, near where Madri Leone farms its vineyards.

 Its name likely comes from the ancient town of Troia, but myths link it to Greek heroes and the aftermath of the Trojan War. While the history may be hazy, the grape’s identity is anything but: structured, aromatic, and powerful, it’s one of Puglia’s most important indigenous varieties.

 Pietraventosa Riserva Primitivo Puglia IGT 2019 $59 - The Riserva comes from 50-year-old, head-trained vines. The soils are made up predominately of limestone with a top layer of iron-rich, red clay. Dark fruits, rich palate, spice and vibrant acid.

We’ll have Jacob from Vineyard Brands grilling and pouring wines 5 -7pm $25.

Join us every Friday for a different themed wine flight 4 - 8pm. $16 for a flight of 5 wines with 3 additional for purchase.

Join us every Friday for a different themed wine flight 4 - 8pm. $16 for a flight of 5 wines with 3 additional for purchase.



Tuscany

In ancient times, the area of Tuscany and its environs were part of the Etruscan empire. The Etruscans were the first vintners to work the land. They trained their grapevines with natural, high-trellis supports like fig, olive, and nut trees. Eventually, the area was taken over by the Romans.

During the Medieval period, wine was a major commodity in Tuscany. Wine sales were documented as early as 1079 in association with the Mercato Vecchio in Florence. Local wine merchants formed a guild in 1282 in an attempt to promote and regulate their trade. Many of the Tuscan wines we know today—Chianti, Brunello, Trebbiano, and Vernaccia—can be traced back to the 14th century. 

From the time of the post-World War II reconstruction through the 1970s and ‘80s, Tuscan wine production focused largely on quantity over quality. It was also during this period that many of the region’s large estates, which had been historically owned by local nobility, were sold to non-Tuscans. But the wine region went through a rebirth in the 1970s and ‘80s, which gave way to the premium quality regional wines that are world-renowned today. Meanwhile, the torch for Tuscan viticulture is being carried by the diverse mix of Tuscan, Italian, and foreign winemakers that have taken over the old estates—and introduced new ones.

Dei 2024 Toscana Bianco Martiena $20 -  Dei Martiena is a rare white wine produced from Chardonnay, Malvasia, Grechetto, and Sauvignon Blanc. Dei Martiena offers fresh, vitalizing aromatics: soft scents of apple, yellow plum and wild flowers delight the nose. In the mouth it refreshes the palate and enlivens the senses with a beautiful combination of gentle fruit, bright acidity, and subtle minerality.

Sociale Chianti Classico 2024 $15 -  95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot. The vineyards are trained using the spurred cordon method, have an average age of 12 years, and are farmed organically. The pebbly, mineral-rich, south-east facing lands enjoy an ideal micro-climate that gives the Sangiovese grapes their lively fruitiness.

Castello di Farnetella 2023 Chianti Colli Senesi $21 - Tuscan red from Castello di Farnetella, an estate owned since 1981 by the Poggiali family of Felsina fame. It sits in the Colli Senesi hills southeast of Chianti Classico, near Montalcino and Montepulciano, farmed organically.

La Fortuna 2023 Rosso Toscano “Fortunello" Montalcino $22 - This is 100% Sangiovese and spent a few months in oak. The nose is classic, ripe cherries and strawberries with a hint of cocoa powder. On the palate of this full-bodied wine, you will find the fruit described above, plus a touch of minerals and soft tannins, which gives this wine a very lush feel to the palate and an incredibly long finish.

Piaggia IGT Toscana “Pietranera” 2023 Carmignano $27 - Carmignano wine is a historic red wine from a small Tuscany region west of Florence. It holds DOCG status and is uniquely required by law to blend 10% to 20% Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc with at least 50% Sangiovese, making it a centuries-old precursor to modern Super Tuscans.

The 2023 Piaggia Pietranera Toscana IGT is a vibrant expression of Sangiovese blended with a touch of Cabernet, grown in the clay and galestro soils of Poggio a Caiano. It pours a deep, intense ruby red and opens aromatically with ripe cherries and Marasca cherries, layered with balsamic hints, sweet spices, thyme, and a whisper of cocoa. 

Avignonesi IGT Toscana Bianco “Dadi” 2024 $30 - Intense golden yellow in colour. On the nose, it offers freshness and elegance, opening with notes of white peach, pineapple, and delicate hints of lemon zest. On the palate, its lively freshness fills the mouth and accompanies the entire tasting experience. The body is full and well-structured, supported by a light yet noticeable tannin. 30% Trebbiano, 29,6% grechetto, 20,7% petit manseng and 19,7% vermentino.

Agostina Pieri 2024 Rosso di Montalcino $31 - The Pieri Rosso seeks for the best balance between tradition and modernity. There’s always precocious Sangiovese fruit, but it is coupled with the modest color and substantial texture of the best traditional wines. Vibrant red and black fruits. Dark cherry with earth and firm tannin.

Castell'In Villa Chianti Classico 2020 $43 - This is always one of my favorite Chiantis. From a medieval village just north of Castelnuovo Berardenga, this traditionalist, longer élévage take on Chianti Classico is the way wines from the appellation should taste! Dusty, grippy tannins frame a palate full of red fruit, woody herbs, & leather. 

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Join us every Friday for a different themed wine flight 4 - 8pm. $16 for a flight of 5 wines with 3 additional for purchase.

The Flight 4 - 8pm $16 

Bois de Boursan Cuvee Le Petit Oursan Blanc - Made of 100% Clairette from 30-year-old vines planted in a clay-limestone parcel in the town of Jonquières, the “Petit Oursan” Blanc is a multi-vintage blend (typically 50% from the most recent harvest and 50% from the prior harvest) raised entirely in enameled cuve. Clean, gently floral, and taut but mouthfilling, it shows subtle notes of fresh almonds and fennel.

Château Castagnac Bordeaux Superior 2022 $13 - Mostly Merlot with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon. Bright acidity, blackberry fruit, pepper, and savory spice with a light layer of structured tannins.

Notre Dame des Pallieres Sablet Côtes du Rhône L'Olivet 2024 $16 - The Domaine’s vines of Sablet are located on the slopes overlooking the village for Grenache and are a minimum of 40 years old. The Sablet appellation is located in the east of the Côtes du Rhône valley, about 12 miles east of Orange. Very beautiful purple color, bright brilliant. Nose of fresh fruit, intense, on morello cherry, blackberry, red fruit coulis. The palate is fleshy, round, crisp, full of fruit, with matter, without hardness and silky tannins. 

Domaine de la Graveirette “Ju de Vie” Rouge 2023 $17 - This vibrant fruit-forward wine is fermented and aged exclusively in cement vats, a winemaking choice that preserves freshness and purity of fruit. The wine showcases medium body with a lively character, combining concentrated dark fruit elements with subtle herbal and floral complexity. Grenache, Merlot and Mourvèdre.

Château des Adouzes “Le Tigre” 2023, AOP Faugères $23 -  The Syrah and Grenache are vinified traditionally with destemming and 20-30 days of vatting. The wines age in concrete tanks for 12 months before blending and bottling at the château. Le Tigre red wine shows cassis and raspberry with hints of pepper and spice on the nose. The palate is structured and smooth with fresh fruit flavors. Nice acidity provides freshness on the finish.

Bonus Wines 

Clos des Rocs Macon-Loche En Pres Fôret 2024 $28 - This is not your grandmother's Chardonnay! The soils are characterized by iron-rich clay and limestone, often with up to 30cm of dense limestone pebble dispersion at the surface. The resulting wines are leaner than their counterparts in neighboring Pouilly Fuisse and carry a hint of earth, yet they are quite rich in mineral, with enough fruit density to properly support the robust structural elements. Aged in stainless steel. The result is generous yet elegant, with a pronounced saline streak and the structure to age a decade or more. Intensely mineral Macon at a steal.

Saint-Galet Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023 $29 - Aromas of ripe red and black fruits such as kirsch, raspberry compote, and warm plum, with notable hints of the region's famed garrigue and trailing notes of licorice, and cracked pepper.

The palate is generous without heaviness, the tannins are quite fine and the flavors follow the aromas, with savory spice, and a clean, mineral‑tinged finish that keeps it balanced and highly drinkable.

Georges Lignier Marsannay Rouge 2023 $61 - The domaine is led by Benoit Stehly, nephew of Georges Lignier, who worked at the domaine for a decade alongside his uncle, before assuming control of the work in both the vineyard and the cellar in 2008. His approach is very traditional, as he seeks to achieve maximum aromatic concentration, above nearly all other characteristics, including structural or color concentration. To achieve this, techniques such as a slightly later harvest and 80% destemming are employed. At the Villages level, the wines are raised in older barrels, while the 1er Crus see 30% new oak, and the Grand Crus 50% new oak. A vein of seductive elegance runs throughout the full range of wines, inviting a complex and beautiful conversation with each glass. The sensitive palate will thoroughly enjoy this approach, a statement of respect for the grandest of traditions in Burgundy and a sublime expression of the terroir underlying some of the most renowned sites in the Cote de Nuits. Bright red. Very spicy scents of red cherry, cranberry and pomegranate, accented by positive hints of pepper and herbs. Juicy, dry and penetrating; a bit more serious today than the Bourgogne but still with enticing, pure red fruit flavors. Here the tannins are a bit granular and strict.

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We’ll have Meg from Flipturn pouring her wines 5 - 7pm.

Let's taste some wines from Italy this Friday. Grapes like Nebbiolo. Frappato, Monica, Barbera and Schioppetino from the far north to the Island of Sicily. The reds are lighter in body and will be perfect in this week's heat!

The Flight 4 - 8pm $16 for 5 pours

Roncade Pinot Grigio 2024, Venezia $16 - Bright pale gold with deliciously inviting fleshy peach gusto, fresh citrus zeal and succulent pineapple appeal and a riveting fresh finish.

Alcesti Rosso Isola Sicily 2025 $15 - Nero D'Avola and Periconne. The taste of wine is young, light, fresh, harmonious, balanced, with a good structure and soft texture. Fresh, lively aroma of the wine is filled with tones of ripe red berries and fruits.

Cantina di Casteggio Barbera 2022, Lombardy $15 - The nose opens with intense perfume of black fruits — blackberry and blueberry — layered with tart cherry, violet, and a subtle earthy undertone. Anise and dried herbs emerge with time in the glass.

Luigi Giordano 2024 Vino Rosso, Piemonte $21 - This is 80% Nebbiolo co-fermented with 20% Arneis and aged briefly in stainless steel. The Arneis helps the aromas really pop with scents of ripe raspberry and strawberry fruit accented by notes of berry blossom, spice and leather. Juicy and fresh on the palate, with tangy-ripe berry and cherry fruit, baking spice, and summery floral flavors and nicely fine-grained tannins at the end. Looking like a darker rose, 

Gebbia Frappato 2023 Sicily $21 - Only 6000 bottles made. Aged 8 months in concrete tanks. Light-bodied, fruity and floral, with aromas of black plum, blueberry and fig. Rich with flavor while still soft and vibrant, bursting with inky black plum, blueberry, fig and a dusting of lavender.

Bonus Wines 

Cardedu Monica di Sardinia 2024 $26 - The local Monica grape is fermented with native yeasts in cavernous cement tanks under the house. A zingy light bodied red wine. Think spicy-underbrush, herbal notes, and just a touch of fruit. Toasted fregola pasta with small clams, canned sardines, meaty olives. Good with a slight chill. 

i Clivi Schioppettino Venezia Guilia 2023 $33 - The color of the I Clivi Schioppettino is brilliant ruby red with a moderate transparency. The nose reveals scents of cherry and strawberry, with a slight peppery-spiciness. Medium in body, the i Clivi Schioppettino shows prominent acidity and a delicacy reminiscent of red-fruit pulp.

Winemaker Mario Zanusso's idea is to craft a red wine consistent with the character of Ribolla Gialla (Schioppettino is also known as Ribolla Nera). This red, therefore, plays on acidity, salinity, moderate alcohol (12.5%), with a seducing strawberry color and a touch of spicy, peppery notes under the nose.

Podere Ruggeri Corsini Barolo Bussia 2021 $60 - Intense ruby red. The nose reveals an intense and complex bouquet with fruity notes of cherry and plum, complemented by savoury hints of tobacco. Rich and elegant on the palate with well-integrated tannins and a refreshing acidity, long and persistent on the finish.

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We’ll have Seth from Prufrock pouring 5 wines from his book 5 - 7pm! Come hang out in the air-conditioning and taste these beauties for free.

Brazilier Brut Loire Valley France $22

Stift Göttweig Rosé Messwein Austria  2025 $27

SoHu Graševina Slovenia 2025 $21

Kobal Sivi Pinot Slovenia 2025 $22

Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico 2020 $43

Join us for our weekly wine flight 4 - 8pm $16 for 5 pours with 3 additional for purchase.

For this week's flight let's do a little comparison between Chile and Argentina. Emily from Handcrafted will be here to talk about the wines so quiz her.

While they both occupy the southwestern part of South America they are quite different. This is probably too simplistic, but you can compare the 2 regions to the Willamette Valley and eastern Oregon and Washington. Chile being coastal with more rain and cooler temperature and Argentina being hotter with much drier conditions due the rain shadow of the Andes mountains.

Chile

It’s often said that Chile is the only major wine-producing country where you can ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon. With an average width of just 110 miles, grapes grown throughout Chile benefit from a unique combination of influences: The Andes in the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the valleys and Central Mountain range that lies between the two. Add to that a north-south distance of 2,654 miles, and the diversity of micro-climates is seemingly infinite.

The Andes run along Chile’s eastern border with Argentina, from the desert north to the more verdant south of Patagonia. But those towering mountains provide more than just altitude changes: as a result of the breezes that sweep into the valleys below, they provide a perfect cooling counterpoint to the ample sunshine, resulting in wines of balance and tension. Add to that a panoply of sedimentary soils, and Chile has all the ingredients necessary for world-class wines.

Argentina

The majority of Argentina's vineyards are located at the base of the Andes Mountains, in an area with both ample sunshine and snowmelt for irrigation. These conditions result in plump, deep-colored wines of which Malbec is the most important variety. High elevation vineyards (upwards of 7,500 ft!) have cool nighttime temperatures which help to maintain acidity in the wines. Beyond Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and an aromatic white called Torrontés are all well-worth exploring.

Mendoza is the largest, most important wine region, accouting for 75% of Argentina's vineyards. Red wines are the focus here and certain areas stand out above the rest in terms of quality. For example, the sub-regions of Maipú, Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley have the highest elevations, which result in wines with higher acidity. The acid adds freshness and age-ability. Other Mendoza regions offer terrific value, including San Raphael and Santa Rosa, where there are many old vines plots producing more concentrated wines.

The Flight

Casas del Bosque La Cantera Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Chile $21 - The grapes come from the “La Cantera” vineyard, planted on a red clay hillside of decomposed granite, facing east, very exposed to the sun and the sea breezes characteristic of the Casablanca Valley.As clean, fresh and focused as Chilean Sauvignon Blanc comes, this is a good-value, stainless steel-fermented white with some subtle, gunflint reduction on the nose, passion fruit and gooseberry flavours, a touch of saltiness and a chiselled finish. 

Santa Julia + Malbec 2024, Argentina $15 - Maipu, Santa Rosa & Uco Valley vineyards, Mendoza. Good complexity in the nose with typical Malbec aromas of ripe fruits such as figs, plums, blackberries and marmalades. Notes of vanilla, tobacco , coffee and chocolate.

Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Carmenere 2024, Chile $22 - Bell pepper aromas and a fruit-driven palate. Flavors of ripe berries blend with subtle yet well-integrated green notes. Enough freshness keeps in check the oak spices, resulting in a tasty finish.

Lapostolle Grand Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, Chile $23 - The winery is based in the Colchagua Valley, about two hours southwest of Santiago, with its most celebrated vineyards located in the renowned Apalta Valley. Expressive aromas of ripe red fruit with delicate hints of sweet spices. Cedar and tea leaf at the finish.

Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc 2023, Argentina $27 - Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc is sourced from select old vines on at the Altamira vineyard in Mendoza. Fresh fruit aromas of cherry, cassis, and violet notes. Lush acidity, firm tannins and a long finish. 

Bonus Wines

Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Carmenere 2024, Chile $30 - Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Carmenére boasts a complex nose with red and black fruit, spice, herbal, and vanilla aromas. Bright and vivid, it is harvested late in the season, producing a medium structure with juicy, round tannins.

Zuccardi Poliganos San Pablo Cabernet Franc 2020, Argentina $36 - Bell pepper, ripe blackberry and herbal notes show on the nose of this well-balanced red. Light notes of rosemary and peppercorn blend with intense red- and black-fruit flavors framed by supple tannins and nice acidity. A hint of herbs in the lingering finish makes it very pleasant.

Catena Alta Malbec 2022, Argentina $62 - The 2022 Malbec Catena Alta brings together historic vineyards from Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley to capture the best of both regions: Luján’s generous, supple tannins and Uco’s juicy, fresh fruit. Aged for up to 18 months in barrel, this wine is the essence of Mendoza Malbec. Intense aromas of fresh plum and delicate balsamic notes float over oak and a floral hint in the background. With indulgent depth and a juicy flow, the 2022 balances plush tannins with refined texture to produce a long and sapid palate with a touch of intensity and subtle concentration. This is a rich wine that raises the bar for Mendoza Malbec.

Join us for our weekly wine flight 4 - 8pm $16 for 5 pours with 3 additional for purchase.

Spain

As the fourth-largest country in Europe, Spain’s geography and climate are exceptionally diverse, comprising many distinctive regions making equally distinctive wines. It dominates the Iberian peninsula in southwestern Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, north Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay, and Pyrenees Mountains. One of the country’s most distinguishing geographical features, is the Meseta, a wide plateau that covers much of central Spain. 

It is also quite a mountainous country, second in Europe only to Switzerland, allowing producers to harness freshness from altitude even in hot areas. One of these mountain ranges, the Cantabrian cordillera, separates Spain’s cool north coast and protects the rest of the country from rainy winds. While Spain’s climate is largely maritime in the north, it becomes more Mediterranean as the land approaches the sea, with an extreme continental climate defining the inland plateau.

History

Though Spain has really only been catapulted into the international wine spotlight over the past 50 years, its wine heritage is one of the oldest in the world. Grapevines first came to Spain more than 3,000 years ago when the Phoenicians planted vineyards in the region now known as Jerez-Xérès-Sherry. Winemaking continued throughout Roman rule, largely centered along the coasts and even exported to modern-day France and England. 

After a period of decline under the rule of the Moors, wine once again became an integral part of Spain’s culture in the late 1400s. Sherry was a coveted export, and later, the onset of phylloxera in France drove French winemakers to relocate their expertise—and their barricas—to northeastern regions like Rioja and Navarra. Unfortunately, phylloxera soon found its way to Spain’s vineyards, decimating the country’s wine industry. While vineyards were replanted, winemaking technology languished and Spain’s wines largely remained under the radar under the rule of a military dictatorship.

The Flight 4 -8pm $16 for 5 tastes with 3 additional for purchase.

Hacienda Lopez de Haro DOCa Rioja Blanco 2024 $15 - 100% Viura. Bright pale yellow hue, reflecting its youthfulness and vibrancy. As the glass is brought to the nose, intense aromas of stone fruits such as peach and apricot unfold, accompanied by a subtle citrus hint of lemon that adds vitality. On the palate, it is smooth, with a refreshing acidity that perfectly balances its fruity character. 

Matsu DO Toro “Picaro” 2024 $20 - 100% Tempranillo. This wine has a great and profound color, an expression of its young age. It has an intense aroma in which one can find dark fruits such as blackberries and blueberries, mineral notes also appear, creating this fresh wine with complexity. 

Bernabeleva 2025 Camino de Navaherreros Tinto $22 - Elegant example of Garnacha. Multi-layered, nuanced and generally really exciting - fresh, yet made with old vines. Intense floral bouquet, with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, rose, magnolia and Asian spices.  

Josep-Maria Vendrell Montsant "Sere" 2024 $22 - 80% Garnacha, 20% Cariñena from the younger vines of the estate. Red fruit, mostly cherries create a very captivating nose while the airy structure is full, but not firm. 

Bodegas Ontoñón Rioja Crianza 2020 $22 -100% Tempranillo. Color is ruby red with great depth and hints of black cherry and violet. Spicy aromas with herbal nuances. Ripe fruit, soft spices and mineral notes. Full and balanced taste. New oak comes through packed with fruity nuances and a long finish.

Bonus Wines

Quinta do Estranxeiro 2024 Ribeira Sacra Branco $28 - The 2025 Branco is mostly Godello, with Albariño and Treixadura completing the blend; Wine.com lists the 2025 as 79% Godello, 13% Albariño, and 8% Treixadura. In the glass, it is pale gold and quietly aromatic, with notes of lemon peel, quince, green apple, pear skin, chamomile, white flowers, wet stone, and a faint herbal-saline edge. The palate is brisk but not thin, carried by Godello’s subtle breadth, Albariño’s sea-spray lift, and Treixadura’s gentle floral spice. It finishes long, clean, and mineral, with the kind of mouthwatering, rocky persistence 

Álvaro Palacios 2024 Priorat Camins del Priorat $31 - 40% Garnacha, 20% Cariñena, 20% Syrah (much higher in Syrah), 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot. Warm mulberry, plum and lingonberry fruit flavors are fragrant with cinnamon and dried lavender and sage, plus sweet paprika, graphite, mineral and cocoa powder accents. The expressive profile is aligned with fine, chalky tannins and bright, palate-cleansing acidity.

Psi 2023 Ribera del Duero $46 - 90% Tempranillo + 10% Garnacha. Garnet colored, it opens with pine and herbal notes, then red fruit—cherry and a touch of plum. The palate shows fine-grained tannins, a midweight texture and detailed fruit. The bottle will reveal the Soria character in the interplay of fine tannins and acidity.

We’ll have Athena Boedecker here pouring his wines 5 - 7pm free.

Solace Pinot Gris 2024 $15

Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2024 $25

Athena Pinot Noir 2022 $45

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 $27

Join us 4 - 8pm for our weekly wine flight $16 for 5 pours with 3 additional for purchase.

Loire Valley 

While the region is France’s third largest wine-producing region by volume (and the largest for AOC-based white wine), the Loire Valley manages to provide incredible focus, consistency, and quality. Sommeliers and wine buyers have come to depend on the region’s 51 official appellations for a variety of refreshing sparkling wines, crystalline whites, playful rosés, profound reds, and long-lived sweet wines often tinged with noble rot. 

Two thousand years of continuous viticulture has helped forge this reputation, but so has a region-wide effort to embrace sustainable viticulture and terroir-centric winemaking. Today, 30% of the valley’s vineyards are either farmed sustainably or organically—a figure that increases each year. This forward-thinking ethos has secured acclaim for present-day vintages, but more importantly, promises a bright future for the Loire’s wine industry.

Cabernet Franc

This was the Loire’s first red grape variety, introduced into the region in the 11th century, with its signature notes of black cherry, violets, black-pepper spice, and tobacco leaf, the wild and distinctive red wines of Cabernet Franc from the Loire are frequently identified in blind tastings. Many of the most noteworthy wines come from the Middle Loire—where it is the principal red grape—at such laudable appellations as Chinon, Saumur, Anjou, and Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Rosé hailing from the Loire’s Cabernet Franc can be fresh and fruity with a touch of minerality, such as Cabernet d’Anjou.

Sauvignon Blanc

In the Middle and Centre Loire, Sauvignon Blanc takes on a vibrancy and energy that has inspired generations of wine lovers worldwide, especially those from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, known for their signature aroma of smoke or gunflint. In addition to these sought-after wines, look for 100-percent varietal bottlings from Quincy, Reuilly, Touraine, and Menetou-Salon.

Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc is native to the Loire valley and the star of the Middle Loire (Anjou and Touraine regions), where it produces some of the most age-worthy white wines in the world, both dry, sweet, and sparkling. The best-known Chenin Blanc wines hail from Anjou, Savennières, Saumur, and Vouvray, but numerous appellations continue to embrace the variety. Known for its high acidity and extract, Chenin Blanc can yield a wild spectrum of aromas ranging from pear, apricot, and quince to hazelnuts and marzipan with age. In Crémant de Loire, Chenin Blanc’s presence in the cuvée lends these traditional-method sparkling wines a unique aromatic twist not found in other crémants. When affected by the noble rot, Botrytis cinerea, the grapes manage to thread the needle between richness and vivacity. 

Brazilier Blanc Tradition 2024 Chenin Blanc $20 - Apple, pear and frech quince. Vibrant acidity and mineral driven. 

Domaine des Forges Anjou Cabernet Franc 2024 $18 - A very fresh, upfront, aromatic Cabernet Franc with notes of black cherry, black berry, wild raspberry with violet and sweet peppers. Forward, plush fruit flavors fill the palate with a soft velvety finish.

Angelique Leon Chinon 2022 Cabernet Franc $23 - This Chinon opens with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and currant, supported by fresh herb notes. On the palate, the wine is fresh and medium-light in body, with bright acidity shaping the red-fruited core and fine, unobtrusive tannins providing gentle structure.

Arnaud Lambert Saumur 2023 Caberent Franc $26 - Classic Cab Franc nose with hints of black pepper and ripe, perfumed fruit. Plum, herbs and cherries. Medium-bodied and extremely friendly with zippy and engaging acid. Very expressive and perfumed and made in pure juicy and early drinking style. Fresh and fine with lovely light texture and very little tannin this is a perfect wine for anytime drinking. 

Domaine Petit Bondieu Bourgueil 2024 Cabernet Franc $26 - This wine is 100% Cabernet Franc sourced from gravel terraces along with clay and limestone slopes. It was aged for 12 months in stainless steel tanks. The deep nose offers bright, grapey fruit aromas that mix with a touch of earth. In the mouth are structured flavors of dark red and black fruit that exist in a dry and ethereal manner. The mouth follows the nose, adding a subtle dry structure and a bit of a chewy finish. 

Bonus Pours 

Famille Ogereau En Chenin Anjou 2024 $32 - Grown in the schist-rich soils of Anjou, this is Chenin Blanc in its purest form—bright orchard fruit (think green apple, pear, and quince), a sharp mineral backbone, and a mouthwatering finish that keeps you coming back for more. It's fresh and focused but with that little extra texture and depth that makes Chenin so endlessly fascinating.

Thierry Véron Cave de la Bouquette Sancerre 2025 $36 - This wine is soft, with a warm, tropical-fruit character. With crisp acidity to back up the ripe fruit, it is a well-balanced wine, both crisp and generous.

Arnaud Lambert Saumur "Tue-Loup" Cabernet Franc 2023 $46 - Lambert’s Saumur “Tue-Loup” is 100% Cabernet Franc comes from 3 parcels planted 35 years ago (2021) at 80m on a mild slope facing southwest with white tuffeau limestone bedrock and 70-80cm of sand and silt topsoil. An ethereal, pure, juicy Cabernet Franc from the hill of Brézé. High-toned, fresh red fruits, followed by notes of earth, gravel, and iodine. A lovely complexity that plays between savory earth and fruit notes with refined acidity and smoothly polished tannins.

We’ll have Tyler from PDX pouring a bunch of Rosé on the patio 5 - 7pm free.

The Flight 4 - 8pm $16 for 5 pours with 3 additional for purchase.

Tamellini Soave 2024 $19 - Pale straw yellow with faint green highlights. The nose is fresh and fragrant, with white peach, acacia blossom, pear, and a light citrus note alongside a subtle hint of bitter almond. On the palate, dry and clean, with medium body, bright acidity, stone fruit, and a mineral, slightly saline finish.

Fidora Valpolicella Monte Tabor 2022 $22 - Delicate bouquet of red cherries, sour cherries and violets, complemented by subtle spice notes and a hint of fresh herbs.

Monte Tondo Corvina 2024 $15 - Sour cherries, raspberry, black pepper spice, to be enjoyed with salami’ was the agreed tasting note when we sampled the Monte Tondo Corvina earlier this year! On the lighter side of the spectrum, this 100% Corvina wine offers savouriness to accompany the juicy and inviting fruit character.

Cecilia Beretta Bardolino Costiera 2023 $17 - t has clean, light ruby red wine, with delightful, fruity aromas and hints of wild cherries and currants.

Le Fraghe DOC Chiaretto di Bardolino 2024 $24 - A blend of 80% Corvina and 20% Rondinella, worked through délestage, a gentle aeration technique, sings with wild strawberry, raspberry, and cranberry, threaded with black pepper and herbs. It’s light and juicy but not simple. a wine that proves Lake Garda’s volcanic soils and Matilde’s steady hand can create reds of real character.

Bonus Wines

Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella ca de Laito 2020 $30 - Rich, intense and spicy, with black pepper, nutmeg, licorice, chocolate, plums and cherries on the nose. Medium-bodied, it shows velvety tannins and lifted acidity, with a savory, chocolaty finish.

Pietro Clementi 2019 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso $37 - From Clementi’s historic Valpolicella estate, this Ripasso gains depth from Amarone grape skins, aging three years in oak to develop rich cherry, dried fruit, and spice notes with a velvety texture.

Cecila Beretta Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva "Terre di Cariano" 2016 $68 - The Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Terre di Cariano Riserva is the star of the Cecilia Beretta range. Utilising state of the art techniques helps the family to produce wines of the highest quality. The stunning Terre di Cariano Amarone Riserva exudes spicy, dark cherry and mocha with fresh, wild berry notes and a long, sophisticated finish and was recently awarded the ultimate 3 bicchieri from leading Italian wine publication, Gambero Rosso.

We’ll be pouring a fun lineup of some of our favorite wines 5 - 7 free.

Buckman Rose 2025 $14

De Forville Dolcetto D'Alba 2020 $20

Sablet Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe 2023 $29

Château Castagnac Bordeaux 2022 $13

Tim Malone Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2024 $19 ***best Oregon pinot under $20

Let’s taste some wines from America in honor of 4th of July. Oregon, Washington and California will be on the menu.

The Flight $16 for 5 pours with 3 additional for purchase.

 Tim Malone Rosato Nebbiolo Columbia Gorge 2024 $19 - It’s bursting with strawberries and peaches, with peach and cherry blossoms, fresh-picked cranberries, apple sauce, and granitic soil notes too. The palate is a lively rushing stream full of snowmelt and tastes like peach sorbet surrounded by spring flowers, with orange and grapefruit and lemon zest.

 Landmass Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2024 $29 - This is pretty indicative of the 2024 vintage here in Oregon. Beautiful red fruits, raspberry, cherry and lifted floral notes. 

 Loop de Loop Romeo Red 2023 Columbia Gorge $24 -  A youthful blend of Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir - it is bright and fresh, yet structured and balanced, with fruit and verve. 

 Tablas Creek Patelin Rouge Paso Robles 2023 $28 - It's a bit "cheeky" for me to pour this right after the BBQ, but we mostly got rained out so I have a ton on hand. It's also a great wine from one of the nation's leading winery in Regenerative Farming. A blend of 45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre and 2% Counoise, starting with aromas of fennel and sage alongside cranberry fruit. The palate settles into a smoother display of wild berry and cherry, as chaparral spice pairs to the leathery texture.

 Lone Birch Red Columbia Valley 2023 $14 - Showcasing the finest varietals from our estate vineyard, this red blend is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Malbec. Smooth and medium-bodied, it features layers of black cherry, plum, and fresh fig with undertones of smoked vanilla, baker’s chocolate, white pepper, and seared beechwood.

Bonus Wines 

Mendivia Tempranillo 2023 $31 - 'La Carrera' Tempranillo 2022 A Red Wine from 100% Tempranillo. Aged in neutral French oak for 15 months. Farmed by Terry Sullivan, Upper Five Vineyard is situated at an elevation of 1920-feet outside of Talent, Oregon in the Rogue Valley. A deep, brooding nose of sour cherry and tobacco with a palate of raspberry, cherry and leather, a long finish supported by powdery tannins. 

Cameron Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2024 $33 - Another beautiful expression of the 2024 vintage here in Oregon. The 2024 is a brambly but airy expression of pinot noir. Half of this wine comes fruti from old vines at the Abbey Ridge vineyard, the rest from Clos Electrique by the winery and La Colina vineyard. Three touch points for old, non-irrigated vines in the Dundee hills.

Andrew Januik Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet 2022 $55 - Dusty dried flowers, crushed stone and savory herbs accentuate blackcurrants...silken textures and polished red berry fruit notes that slowly saturate toward the close...finishes with grippy tannins offset by a bump of residual acidity and violet inner florals. A real power house from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills!

The Flight: Portugal 4 - 8pm $16 for a flight of 5 wines.

No other country can match Portugal’s range of indigenous wine grape varieties, a rich palette for winemakers that goes back to the Bronze Age. Tartessians, Romans, and Phoenicians introduced winegrapes here, and viticulture eventually spread across Portugal’s diverse geography. Isolated from the rest of Europe, many unique wine varieties developed there as vines accustomed themselves to extremes in soil, weather and altitude. 

Now, in a small country with over 250 unique, indigenous wine grape varieties to choose from, it is not surprising that Portuguese winemakers usually draw from a variety of grape sources to create balanced, flavorful blends. The result is that Portugal is blessed with a treasure chest of unique and distinctive wines.

Portuguese blends, with their distinctive combinations and unique character, reward people seeking diversity. These wines, at their best, often from small but distinct regions, combine ancient winemaking wisdom with the latest scientific and technical knowledge to put the wonder and pleasure back in wine.

Warres Altano Blanco 2024 $13 - Invigorating aromatic freshness, with hints of white flowers (honeysuckle), pineapple, lychee and green apple and just a touch of banana. Crispy acidity gives the wine great definition and balance. Gloriously fresh on the palate with the pineapple and green apple coming through as well as an attractive herbal note, ending with green tea. Malvasia Fina 50%; Viosinho 25%; Moscatel Galego 15%; Arinto: 10%.

Luis Pato DOC Bairrada Red Wine “Pato Rebel” 2021 $23 -Intense wine with aromas of raspberry, black plum, and subtle hints of black olive, pine, resin, and dark chocolate. It is a full-bodied wine with well-integrated tannins, good structure, and a notable freshness due to the Baga grape's acidity. 

Prunus Dao Tinto 2022 $18 - Gota Wines specializes in value-driven bottlings from lesser-known Portuguese regions. The Prunus Tinto blends Jaen, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, and Touriga Nacional from vineyards in the Dão, one of Portugal’s oldest and most structured wine regions. Grapes come from granitic soils at altitude, ensuring freshness.

Filipa Pato DMNC 2024 Tinto $22 - 100% Baga.Filipa Pato grew up in Bairrada as the daughter of Luis Pato — the man who made Baga a grape the world has to take seriously — and has spent her own career proving she didn't just inherit a name. Together with her husband, sommelier William Wouters, she farms biodynamically and works almost entirely with indigenous varieties on limestone. Dinamica is her entry-tier red: 100% Baga from estate parcels in Ois do Bairro and a handful of like-minded growers, destemmed, fermented in stainless, with a long, gentle maceration. 

Warres Altano Tinto 2022 $13 - Ruby colour, of medium intensity. Subtle forest aromas, elegant floral components, with hints of red fruit flavours. A soft texture and an easy-to-drink red wine profile, with a balanced combination of red fruits and spices,. The fruit comes from the family quintas in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. Touriga Franca 40%; Tinta Roriz 30%; Tinta Barroca 30%. 

Bonus Wines 

Filipa Pato DMNC 2024 Blanco $23 - Filipa Pato’s 2024 DNMC Dinâmica Branco is a natural white blend from Bairrada, Portugal. Crafted from Baga and Maria Gomes grapes, it’s native yeast fermented and aged on lees in stainless steel and amphorae, reflecting her minimal-intervention approach.

Fresh and textural, it offers citrus, white flowers, and saline minerality with lively acidity. A vibrant, food-friendly white perfect for shellfish and light fare.

Sera Oca Tinto 2018 $29 - Tinta Roriz, Castelão, Touriga Nacional  This wine offers vibrant aromas of sour cherry, mint and liquorice, with a good balance of intensity and freshness. Its profile is complemented by balsamic notes and a long, satisfying finish.

Gota 2022 Bergamota Private Selection Douro $38 - Ripe plum and black cherry cola are primary on the nose, with secondary aromas of smoke, violets charred bread and hints of leather follow. The palate has notes of chocolate, silky with noticeable acidity, dry tannin frames the finish suggesting this offering may have 3-5 years of development. Touriga Nacional , Tinta Roriz , Jaen , Alfrocheiro.