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

Ricossa Gavi 2024 DOCG $19 - 100% Cortese di Gave from the Piedmont region. Pale straw yellow color, with a fruity bouquet, with hints of white flowers. In the mouth it is pleasant, fresh, harmonious and well balanced.

Marchesi del Salento Primitivo, Puglia 2023 $14 - 100% Primitivo. Opens with a burst of sweet spices, minty herbs and wild blueberries. It is juicy and soft in texture with ripe wild berries. Purple flowers and a hint of dark chocolate linger on the respectfully balanced finish.

Ricossa Barbera d’Asti 2021, Piedmont $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.

I Fauri Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2022 $21 - 100% Montepulciano, farmed organically from vineyards in the villages of Ari and Villamagna. The fruit is completely destemmed before 6-7 days of skin maceration in stainless steel. Aromas of fresh-pressed cherries and blackberries meld with accents of crushed herbs and sweet tobacco in this unoaked Montepulciano. Juicy mixed berries carry the fresh palate, with supple tannins and lifted acidity keeping everything in check. Cherry skins lend grip to the feel and linger on the close.

Bindi Sergardi Achille Toscano Rosso 2022 $21 - Bindi Sergardi's origins can be dated back to 1349. Gentlemen, Nobles full of valor, great agriculturists, captains, and bishops, for 23 generations the family has been dedicated to wine making in Siena. Intense ruby red colour. An intense and fruity bouquet. More evident are the accents of mature red fruit, cherries and blackberries. Achille is very round, sweet and soft in the mouth.

Bonus Wines

Azelia Dolcetto d’Alba Bricco dell’Oriolo DOC 2022 $26 - A Dolcetto produced from the Bricco dell’Oriolo single-vineyard, with a full south exposure and from one of the region’s best areas for this variety: Montelupo Albese. Intense color, red fruit, blackberry, blueberry, rose, sweet spices, deep fruity and floral flavors which persist for long. Aromatic and mineral.

Azelia Nebbiolo Langhe DOC 2022 $36 The true Nebbiolo, in purity. From it the brilliant and lively color. Violet and floral aromas, juicy, with refreshing touches of cherry, strawberry and currant.

Ricossa Barolo DOCG 2020 $55 - It is the great Italian wine par excellence, made from pure Nebbiolo grapes. It is born in the heart of the Langhe, a few kilometers south of the city of Alba, in the territory of 11 municipalities that chase each other in an evocative itinerary of hills, chiseled by the expert hand of man and guarded by imposing medieval castles, including the very one of Barolo, which gave its name to the wine that is now famous all over the world.Full and intense garnet color. Fruity and spicy aroma reminiscent of small red fruits, cherries in spirit and jam, but also gives suggestions of rose and dried violets, cinnamon and pepper, nutmeg, vanilla and sometimes licorice, cocoa, tobacco and leather. 

J Somers Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc “Joie de Chein” 2024

Wild Child Gamay 2022

Buckman Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2024

Patrica Green "Reserve" Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2024

Loop de Loop Columbia Gorge Cabernet Franc 2022

Southern Rhône Valley 

The southern Rhône valley is Grenache country. It’s also known for its stones (pictured above). With a viticulture history dating back well before the Popes arrived in the 12th century and one of France’s oldest appellations d'origine contrôlée, Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe, the southern Rhône is unquestionably one of France’s best known and premier winegrowing regions. The wines have the pedigree and age-worthiness of Burgundy and Bordeaux, but with a rustic, Mediterranean character. Like most wines from southern France, the reds, whites, and rosés are blends. Filling out the Grenache for the reds and rosés, you’ll often find Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. The common white grape varieties are Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Viognier, Roussane, and Marsanne among others. From the alluvial riverbed stones found in Lirac, Tavel, and Châteauneuf to the limestone cliffs of the Dentelles de Montmirail that influence Beaumes-de-Venise (where you’ll find excellent Muscat), Vacqueyras, and Gigondas, great terroir abounds.

Virgile Costieres de Nimes 2023 $15 - The 2023 Château Virgile Costières de Nîmes Rouge is a red wine from the Costières de Nîmes AOC in the southern Rhône Valley, a region known for producing robust and flavorful wines. The nose is intense with black fruit aromas complimented with hints of garrigue spice. In the mouth the wine is dominated by dense black cherry flavors from the Syrah. The Syrah is complemented by hints of black pepper and red cherry notes from the Grenache.

Domaine de Fenouillet 2021 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge $15 - Grown by the Soard family in Beaumes-de-Venise, the 2021 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge blends 70% Marselan (a rare hybrid) with 30% Merlot. Ripe strawberry and plum lead the aroma, joined by forest floor (“sous-bois”) and a hint of Mediterranean herb.

Domaine Chantepierre 2024 Côtes du Rhône Rouge $16 - A classic blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre, this one is fermented entirely in stainless steel to preserve purity and freshness. Upon pouring, the wine shows a nice deep color and the nose is rich and decadent with notes of kirsch, cassis, plum, spice and rosemary. 

Pesquie Terrasses Rouge Ventoux 2022 $21 - The Terrasses Rouge is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah made to express the supple fruit qualities of Ventoux. Deep ruby color with intense aromas of bright red berry fruits, pepper spice and dried herbs. On the palate, the wine displays lovely freshness with velvety round tannins and an added floral note. 

La Réméjeanne Côtes du Rhône Un Air 2023 $23 - Certified organic. 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. All the fruit for Olivier Klein’s killer-value entry-level Côtes du Rhône grows on the estate’s highland, sandy limestone vineyards set around the hamlet of Sabran. Olivier aims for a vin de soif with this wine—juicy, floating fruit and sweetly floral perfumes. 

Bonus Wines 

Côtes du Rhône Blanc Chèvrefeuilles 2023 $27 - Certified organic. Chèvrefeuilles (pronounced ‘shev-ruh-foy’) is French for honeysuckle, the perfume of which you cannot escape during springtime in the Southern Rhône. Olivier is a sucker for the character and freshness of old-vine Clairette, which now accounts for half the blend in his delightful citrus- and white-plum-scented Les Chèvrefeuilles Blanc, with the remainder made up of 25% Roussanne and 25% Grenache Blanc. 

Roger Sabon Lirac 2020 $29 - 70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Carignan. Medium brick-red in colour. A lovely perfumed nose with red and black berry fruit with floral notes. Medium bodied with silky tannins that are, in part, derived from the sandy soils of Lirac. Lovely elegant fruit taste with a touch of spice and pepper for balance and a long finish.

Saint Siffrein Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 $54 - Grenache noir 55%, Mourvèdre 20%, Syrah 20%, Cinsault 5%. .Distinctly spicy berry fruits. Savoury but generous, deep and complex already. The acidity is deep set, well balanced, tannins quite dry and serious, grippy. A fairly powerful wine for the vintage that will take a few years to show its best. Likely to offer good value. Partly destemmed, fermented in concrete, aged in foudres and stainless steel.

Green Spain

Green Spain, as its name might suggest, is exceptionally lush and verdant. This cool, rainy part of the country stretches from Galicia in the northwest, just above Portugal, along the northern coast to Basque Country. The region’s mild maritime climate predisposes it to white grapes, but red grapes also succeed inland, where temperatures begin to warm.

Albariño is the primary white grape of Galicia, where it has made a name in Rías Baixas DO for its fresh, minerally, aromatic wines. Other white grapes include Godello and Treixadura, which may be blended into Rías Baixas wines or bottled as varietal wines in DOs like Ribeiro, Monterrei, and Valdeorras. The dramatic slopes of Ribeira Sacra DO showcase Galicia’s most promising red grape: Mencía, which makes fresh reds with berry flavors, floral tones, and plenty of acidity. Nearby Bierzo DO also makes serious Mencía wines.

Txakoli Primo 2024 Txakolina $15 - Txakoli Primo is situated in the coastal Basque town of Zarautz, located in the province of Gipuzkoa, within Spain’s autonomous Basque Country. This spritzy Basque white that's light in body and braced by lemony acidity. Lemon, lime, white grapefruit and green-apple flavors finish tangy and juicy.

Raul Perez “Ultreia” Bierzo 2022 $24 - From legendary winemaker, Raul Perez, this Mencia is filled with bright red and blue fruits , medium tannins and vibrant acidity. This Mencia-dominant wine also has small amounts of Trousseau, Garnacha and Palomino blended from cuttings planted over the years from pilgrims hiking the Camino de Santiago trail.

Bodega Luzdivina 2022 Viñademoya Beirzo $19 - 100% Mencia. Bright and vibrant, this wine shows the refreshing side of mencía, with firm, juicy red fruit boosted by mouthwatering acidity. Bierzo's schisty hillsides are palpable in its dark, deep minerality. 

Quinta da Muradella Candea Monterrei 2022 $25 - Mencia, Tempranillo (Arauxa), Garnacha Tintorera, Mouraton. Monterrei is one of Galicia’s newer Denominaciones de Origen, and it’s not yet very well-known outside of Spain. The wines of Quinta de Muradella, made by Jose Luís Mateo, are probably the best international ambassadors for this tiny region with just 27 wineries.

Quinta do Estranxeiro 2022 Ribeira Sacra Tinto $26 - The “O Estranxeiro” Tinto is mostly made from Mencía. Fruit is picked by hand and destemmed, and the juice is transferred to large chestnut barrels and concrete tanks before fermentation commences spontaneously with wild yeasts. The must typically spends around three weeks macerating before pressing, and the wine is then aged in a mix of Italian Gamba botti, Garbelotto botti, and concrete tanks for 6-12 months before bottling.

Bonus Wines

Zarate Albariño Rías Baixas 2024 $28 - The Zárate estate is an old one, founded in 1707, in the classic Val do Salnés zone. Formed by the lower reaches of the Umia River, its undulating slopes of Xabre—weathered granite—soil, and cool climate make Val do Salnés the region’s greatest terroir and home to its longest-lived wines.

Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Camino Real 2021 $32 - Cultivated since Roman times, Ribeira Sacra’s steep terraced vineyards are some of the most picturesque and treacherous to work in the world of wine – think of the Douro, Cote Rotie, or the Mosel. Like those most dramatic terruños, winegrowing here is not for the faint of heart; it takes spirited determination, eternal optimism, a sense of tradition, and a willingness to collaborate. 

Luis Rodriguez Ribeiro A Torna dos Pasas Tinto 2022 $57 - 40% Brancellao, and roughly equal parts Caiño Redondo, Caiño Longo, and Ferrol, vine age 10-20 years old, grown on steep south-facing granite hillsides located in the town of Arnoia, Galicia. Medium bodied, spicy and lush with dark floral aromas.

We’ll be pouring these:

Pignier Cremant du Jura NV $39

Domaine Chiroulet “Terres Blanches” 2023 Côtes de Gascogne $15

Copertino Riserva Negramaro 2016 $17

Domaine Cabirau Maury Sec 2019 $14

Calabretta Nerello Mascalese Gaio Gaio 2022 $26

Washington State

With 1,000+ wineries specializing in everything from robust Cabernet Sauvignon to delicate Chardonnay and even late-harvest Riesling, it would seem difficult to generalize the common thread that unites Washington’s winemaking community. However, most winemakers and grape growers live and work in small towns that reflect the genuine, humble and hard-working communities of the American West. Tasting rooms are as likely to be in a converted old home as they are to be attached to a state-of-art winery, but they share one thing in common: authenticity.

Because nature has blessed Washington State with ideal viticultural conditions, winemakers here never have to force things in the vineyard. Soils are diverse from ancient glacial floodwaters, the intensive use of chemicals is often unnecessary, and the resulting wines are expressive of the terroir from which they originate. Backed by a culture of intensive research, Washington’s wineries offer wines that are as genuine as the people who make them.

Lone Birch Red Blend 2022 $15 - 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec. Bountiful aromas of black currants, blueberry jam, roasted vanilla bean, and smoked figs. The palate is well-balanced with undertones of sweet espresso, cocoa, and toasted oak leading to a soft, smooth finish.

1889 Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 $16 - Rich flavors of dark fruit, oak and a hint of spice on the palate. full body and firm but smooth tannins.

Lone Birch, Syrah Estate Grown Yakima Valley 2023 $16 - Lone Birch Syrah features aromatics of black cherries, sweet plums, and spicy black olives. The palate is rich and bountiful with ample dark fruit flavors interwoven with layers of baker’s chocolate.

Lobo Hills Columbia Valley Right Bank Blend 2022 $23 - 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Vibrant aromas of strawberries, bing cherries and hazelnuts. On the palate, this merlot-heavy blend is carefully balanced with a lingering aftertaste of blackberries, cher- ries and dark chocolate. 

Casasmith Sangiovese Cinghiale Rosebud Vineyard 2022 $23 - Earthy undertones to the tomato leaf, sour cherry and olive aromas. Some paprika. So fresh and savory, with plenty of energy and a medium body. The tannins are tamed, making this so drinkable.

Bonus Wines

Novelty Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2022 $30 - An expressive, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with concentrated aromas of black currant, dark plum, and a hint of cocoa. On the palate, layers of ripe black cherry, wild blackberry, and subtle spice unfold, supported by refined tannins that lend a silky texture. 

Mijita Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc Weets Vineyard 2023 $31 -  There's so much earthy, floral character, delivered with such finesse.

Bonus Bonus

K Vintners Rhone Blend, Charlotte Powerline Vineyard 2021 $67 - White pepper, tapenade, sour cherries and potpourri on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with beautiful freshness and finesse, and silky yet present tannins that give the wine tension. Lovely mouthfeel, and so long. 50% mourvedre, 26% grenache, 9% syrah, 8% counoise, 5% picpoul, 1% grenache blanc, and 1% cinsaut. 100% whole cluster. 96 Points Suckling.

The Flight 4 - 8pm $16: France

Altitudes 2020 Côtes du Roussillon $15 - This youthful wine is an un-oaked blend of three local grape varieties: 45% of old vines of Carignan (40–50 years) which brings spiciness and dry herb notes, 30% of Grenache which bring fruitiness and roundness, and 25% of Syrah fort the structure and purple color.

Domaine Chantepierre 2024 Côtes du Rhône Rouge $15 - Classic southern Rhone blend with dusty aromas of garrigue, red currant, raspberry, blackberry, plum, violets and white pepper. Medium weight to the palate, savory tannins, tasty red berry fruits and dry finish.

Angelique Leon Chinon 2022 $22 - 100% Cabernet Franc, average age of vines 30 years old, planted on sandy soil close to the Loire river. Red and blue fruits, forest floor and bright acid.

Pesquie Terrasses Rouge 2022 $21 - The Terrasses Rouge is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah made to express the supple fruit qualities of Ventoux. Deep ruby color with intense aromas of bright red berry fruits, pepper spice and dried herbs. On the palate, the wine displays lovely freshness with velvety round tannins and an added floral note.

Chateau Ducluzeau Listrac Medoc 2018 $17 - A red Bordeaux from the Listrac-Médoc appellation, known for its savory and fruity profile with notes of red cherries, black cherries, and spices. This Merlot-dominant blend (78% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot).

Bonus Wines

Roger & Didier Raimbault 2023 Sancerre Blanc $24 - The Sauvignon grape variety is responsible for giving White Sancerre its characteristic brightness, citrus aromas, and floral undertones. This wine has good length in the mouth and has good minerality because it was grown in a soil composed primarily of limestone and clay-limestone.

Domaine Pillot Mercurey 2022 $33 - The Pillots sell half their crop in bulk to the big Burgundy négociants which enables them to retain just the best wines. Matured in one to six year old barrels this is a lovely example of Mercurey with delicious, red fruits and spice on the nose, carefully extracted tannins and a beguiling, fresh aftertaste.

Chateau Gueyrosse Sainte Emilion Grand Cru 2015 $46 - The vineyard is planted to 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The average age of the vines is 40 years. Dark fruit, leather, forest floor and chewy tannins.

Italy's Piedmont

Situated in the northwest, Piedmont shares borders with France and Switzerland. The region’s Italian name, Piemonte, translates to foot of the mountains, which is a fitting descriptor for its subalpine location and the fact that it’s surrounded by mountains on three sides—the Alps in the north and west and the Apennines in the south.

There are two distinct winemaking areas in Piedmont. One is northeast of Turin in an area near Lake Maggiore. The other, which is the region’s real heartland, is located southeast of the city in the provinces of Asti, Alessandria, and Cuneo. The highest concentration of vineyards altogether is in the Langhe and the Monferrato hills. This is where the region’s most acclaimed vineyard sites can be found. The land here is strikingly dense with vines. The surface area of some villages, particularly around Barbaresco, is almost entirely planted with curving rows of grapevines.

As a wine region, Piedmont has had enormous success cultivating its own indigenous varieties. Though some international grapes like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc are planted here, the region is renowned for its red wines made from grapes like Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto and whites made from Cortese, Arneis, and Moscato.

Ercole Bianco Monferrato 2024 $15 - Fresh aromas of Asian and Bartlett pear meet lime citrus, white flowers and green apple, alongside a flinty minerality over white nectarine and herbs. The palate is as refreshing as its nose suggests, and mirrors notes of citrus, pear, and apple, finishing high on a wave of minerality. 80% Cortese, 15% Chardonnay, 5% Sauvignon Blanc 

Corsini 2022 Langhe Rosso “Matot" $16 - Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and Barbera. The resulting wine exhibits a deep ruby red color with violet hues. The bouquet is rich and complex, dominated by black cherry, blackberry, and currant aromas, complemented by subtle notes of earth, tobacco, and leather. On the palate, it is well-structured, balancing lively acidity and moderate tannins, with flavors of juicy dark fruits and hints of pepper leading to a dry finish.

Ricossa Barbera d’Asti 2021 $18 - It is the most widespread grape variety in Piedmont, and one of the most versatile. Over time Barbera has become one of the most representative and interesting wines of Piedmont, with very interesting evolution and aging potential. 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.

Ca’ del Baio Dolcetto D’Alba 2024 $20 - Vibrant violet-ruby in the glass. The nose offers ripe red plum, blueberry, and a hint of licorice, lifted by floral notes and a touch of spice. On the palate, it is fresh and supple, with soft tannins framing juicy fruit and subtle bitter almond. The finish is smooth and bright with energetic lift.

Bonus Wines

Le Marie Sant Agostino Arneis 2023 $23 - There is very little Arneis in the Pinerolese, and it is only made by Le Marie because they have a wonderful 30+ year old vineyard that gives extraordinary fruit. Lemon, lime, yellow pepper and spiced pear. A lovely textured, refreshing and delicate.

Reverdito Barolo 2019 $39 - In my opinion, Reverditio makes one the best Barolo's under $40 and the 2019 no exception. Garnet red with orange highlights, bouquet of woodland and aromatic herbs, slightly spicy. Full and balanced on the palate, with fine complex tannins.

Ca’ del Baio 2021 Barbaresco ‘Vallegrande' $46 - Here's a Decanter review of this wine: Bright cherry fruit expression, velvety and full-bodied with great balance. It has a firm structure and is well packed with fruit. Elegant wine with great refinement and a long licorice and slightly chocolatey aftertaste. Drink or hold. 95pts!

We’ll have Tyler from PDX Wines pouring some top hits from his book.

2024 Angelo Negro Langhe Nebbiolo Angelin $23

2022 Piemaggio le Fioraie Chianti Classico $27

2018 Il Censo 700 Nero d'Avola Terre Siciliane $25

2023 Foradori Teroldego $33

2020 Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Ca' del Laito $31

December 3rd - We'll have wine veteran John Leonard from Casa Bruno pouring the new vintages of the iconic Felsina Winery of Chianti 5 -7pm free.

Fèlsina 2022 Chianti Classico $34

Fèlsina 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva $43

2019 Toscana "Fontalloro" $75

Fèlsina 2017 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico $6\2

Todd Bacon will be back with a selection of Italian wines from his direct imports. This is a free tasting 5 - 7pm.

Ca Maiol Trebbiano di Lugana Prestige 2023   $20                    

 Cantina Mesa Giunco Vermentino di Sardegna 2024  $23         

 Masi Campofiorin Verona IGT Rosso 2021  $19                           

 Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva “Lareale” 2021 $37

 Giovanni Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo 2022  $32                                   \

 Masi Amarone Classico “Costasera” $65

Friday Flight: Spain 4 - 8pm $16 for 5 pours

Rey Santo Verdejo 2024 $14 - Round and pleasant aftertaste. The acidity is balanced with a combination of persistent flavors of citrus, herbs and a mineral touch.

Bodegas Eguren 2023 Tempranillo “Candado” $14 - Sublimely intense aromar of red fruit with subtle hints of toast, underlined by mint and eucalytus. Palate: A fresh surprise which is very fruity in the mouth and lasts for a long time, thanks to its subtle tannins.

Bodegas San Velro Tinto Plano Alto 2022 $15 - This is inky with dark berries and graphite to the black-cherry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and long, textural finish that goes on for minutes.

Marques de Legarda Crianza 2019 $18 - With all its savory perks, there's no shortage of sweet-smelling fruits: wild berries, dark cherries, and red plums.

Altolandon Mil Historias Tempranillo 2021 $19 - Intense and bright picota cherry colour. The nose is clean and intense, lots of black fruits, candy and floral notes. A medley of plum, strawberry, black cherry and black currant with undertones of white pepper, earthy notes, and a very pleasant balsamic end with a hint of sweetness.

Bonus Wines

Mil Historias Blanco 2022 $20 - Dark yellow, a Little golden, aromas of ripe citrus and white stone fruits, floral tones of pink, rich fruit on the palate.

Bodegas Arzuaga Ribera del Duero 2023 La Planta $21 - The wine has a beautiful aromatic intensity with bramble fruit, dark strawberry and black cherry fruit flavours along with a wonderful combination of herby and smoky/sweet spice notes on the finish.

Mas ALTA Mas Alta Priorat Black Slate Vilella Alta 2019 $33 - Opaque dark ruby color. Smoky kirsch notes, savory spices, anise. Big white pepper spiced Grenache dominates palate. Lush black cherry, kirsch fruit, pepper, fine-grained tannins continue onto very long finish.

Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers Pop-Up 5 - 7 free. We'll have Nathalie's Estate, Balsall Creek and Oliver Springs pouring wines from their estates.

November 5th - Caterina Cornacchia from Barone Cornacchia in Montepulciano d'Abruzzo will be here pouring her wines 5 -7 free. 

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2023 $16

Pecorino Controguerra 2022 $19

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo "Casanova" 2022 $20

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 'Vigna Le Coste' 2018 $29

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



Cantine Castegio Barbera 2022 $14 - This is the one outlier that isn't from Piedmont but from Lambardy.  Pleasant cherry, blueberry, raspberry fruits, violet, and earth. Medium-bodied, well-rounded with good fruit and soft finish.

 Ca del Baio 2023 Paolina Barbera D'Alba $19 - Colour - deep ruby red with purplish highlights. Nose - vinous and intensely fruity, with nice hints of red currants and raspberries. Taste - fresh and vibrant on the mouth, showing a long, rich, smooth flavour.

 Olim Bauda La Villa Barbera D'Asti 2024 $19 - Ruby-red color, intense cherry and berry aromas, and full-bodied, generous palate with a long finish.

 DeForville 2022 Barbera d'Asti Ca' del Buc $20 - Medium-bodied and dry. This wine expresses freshly crushed blackberries, sour cherries, and spice. Vibrant and fresh with dark fruit, the palate is tightly woven with bright acidity before it finishes with fine tannin.

 Elio Perrone 2024 Barbera D'Asti $21 - Dark berries and anise float above layers of leather, mint and tobacco. Palate has a bright berry center, with defined tannins and a minerally, dark fruit finish.

Bonus Wines

 Ruggeri Corsini Barbera D'Alba 2023 $22 - Fresh and bright, crushed red fruits. Softer tannins and long finish.

 Giacomo Fenocchio 2023 Barbera d'Alba Superiore $30 - Deep ruby red with hints of purple. It has an intense bouquet, with dark cherry skin and plum, pleasant woodland flowers, wild herbs, and forest floor. A textured mid-palate leads to a dry and complex finish.

 Francesco Rinaldi Barbera D'Alba 2022 $35 - The vineyards located in Barolo, in the flatter areas of the Cannubi hill, have a sandier soil; in La Morra, in the areas of Zonchetta and Boiolo, the soil is more clayey with calcareous components. Refinement in bottles for several months gives the wine a vibrant red ruby color with violet reflections and an ethereal and intense bouquet.  

We will be pouring the new releases from Chateau de la Font du Loup 5 - 7pm.

Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2024 $24

Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2021 $24

Châteauneuf du Pape "Les Demoiselles" 2023 $42

Châteauneuf du Pape "Puy Rolland" 2023 $80

Gamay

France

The Romans planted the first vines thousands of years ago in what is now known as the Beaujolais region. During the following centuries, Benedictine monks cultivated the vineyards, then local lords. Most of the wine made was consumed in the region or in the surrounding areas which were reachable by river. 

Beaujolais has a reputation as the less prestigious sibling to Burgundy, the highly-regarded wine region directly to the north that is home to the pinot noir grape. This dates back to 1395, when Philipe the Bold, a Duke of Burgundy, outlawed the cultivation of the gamay grape in Burgundy, calling it a “bad and disloyal” vine.

Gamay grapes ripen earlier and are easier to farm than finicky pinot noir, and Philipe believed they made for a lower quality wine than the “elegant” pinot noir. Gamay grows well in the granite soils of Beaujolais, where it was still allowed to be grown, so it became associated with the region.

Oregon

The story of Gamay in the Pacific Northwest is not a long one, first planted in the area by David Adelsheim in the 80s from clones he brought back from Burgundy. He was advised that the grape would thrive in the region's acidic soils, which it did, although Pinot Noir was still the dominant red varietal and remained the focus of many producers.

It's only been in the last 15 years or so that a growing number of winemakers have caught on, in part due to the fact that Gamay has adapted well to climate change and can now consistently reach maturity while retaining high acidity. It's also a grape that, as many lovers of natural wine know, is an ideal conduit of terroir and can express the personality of a place with great purity and honesty. Today Gamay still only makes up about 1% of plantings in the region, making it a rare gem and a special treat to have on our shelves.

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

Frank Besson "Granite" Brut Rosé Beaujolais $27 - Franck Besson is a unique producer in Beaujolais: a specialist in traditional-method sparkling wine production. He inherited 4 hectares of high elevation vineyards from his father-in-law, just outside the Cru Juliénas.

Domaine Lucien Lardy Beaujolais-Villages “Vignes De 1951” 2022 $19 - Nestled on 5 acres, the vineyard boasts 4000 vines per acre, thriving over 60 years on the «Les Peloux» plot. Pale purple color in the glass. The nose is very fruity with blackcurrant notes. In the palate, the wine is very fruity, supple with a bright and mineral finish.

Timothy Malone Gamay Jubilee Eola-Amity 2022 $24 - Mineral-accented raspberry, cherry and floral aromas are complemented by a baking spice note that builds as the wine opens up. Silky and concentrated yet nervy.

Laurent Perrachon Village 2023 $$17 - Bright fruit meets with strawberry-cranberry aromas on the nose followed by dried orange peel.

Scenic Valley Farms Gamay Willamette Valley 2024 $$21 - Brambly red fruit. Crunchy raspberry, strawberry and bright acid.

Bonus Wines

Céline & Nicolas Hirsch Julienas 2023 $24 - Juliénasis an appellation covering wines produced from vineyards in the north of the Beaujolais region of eastern France. The red, Gamay-based wines of Juliénas often show characters of spice, flowers and red fruit.

Belle Pente Gamay Willamette Valley 2022 $28 - Gamay grapes are the last to be harvested in our estate vineyard, and the fruit for this 2022 rendition was picked on October 12th. We retained about 40% of the whole clusters, with the balance gently destemmed. Even with the cool growing season, the fruit achieved full ripeness while retaining it's distinctive "gamay-ness". Look for primary grape flavors and spicy aromas, medium body, and freshness on the palate.

Anne-Sophie Dubois Fleurie Les Labourons 2023 $39 - Perched at altitude in the windswept hills above Fleurie, Les Labourons is Anne-Sophie Dubois’ flagship parcel—a steep, granitic vineyard she farms organically and vinifies with a Burgundian hand. The 2023 vintage shows her hallmark precision and restraint: 100% destemmed Gamay, native fermentations, and aging in used barrels that frame the wine without clouding its purity.

It opens with violets, crushed raspberries, and a flicker of spice, but the real story is in the structure—fine tannins, stony tension, and a slow-building depth that makes this far more than just a pretty Fleurie. It’s delicate but not fragile, vibrant but serious.

Free tasting with Flaneur 5 - 7pm free. We’ll be pouring

Aligoté 2023 $39

Chardonnay 2023 $20

Pinot Meunier 2023 $39

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023 $30

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir "Cuvée Constatin" 2023 $45

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

Clamens Le Petit Clamens Comte Tolosan Rouge, France 2023 $13 - From France's South West. A harmonious blend of Merlot and Syrah with an inviting aroma of sweet, soft black fruits with delicate hints of liquorice, plum, dark chocolate and a whiff of smoke. Complex and inviting. 

Autard Cotes du Rhône Rouge, France 2022 $22 - 70 % Grenache, 20 % Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, from grapes grown in several parcels just outside the Châteauneuf-du-Pape.  bright flavors of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, and red currant, all wonderfully complemented by lifted aromatic notes of lavender, classic Southern Rhône garrigue, and a dash of black pepper. An underlying stony minerality appears in the wine’s lengthy finish, adding continued depth and complexity.

Lafage Bastide Miraflors Languedoc, France 2020 $16 - It offers loads of black fruits, roasted herbs, peppered meat, violets, and bacon fat as well as full-bodied richness, a round, opulent style, ripe tannins, and a blockbuster finish. 74% Syrah and 26% Grenache.

Tannerie Carcassonne Languedoc, France 2022 $14 - Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of black raspberry, black plum, leather, and creme de cassis and cocoa nibs with a medium body and a medium finish that exhibits overtones of black currant, roses, and smoky dried flowers. Dusty earth and minerality coupled with red and black fruit.

Couteau Morgon Beaujolais, France 2023 $22 - 55 year old vines of Gamay and granite, schist. Lifted aromas of wild cherry, violet, crushed rock and savory herbs.

Bonus Wines

Defaix-Bernard Bourgogne Aligote 2023, France $23 - The vines are from the Auxerre area of Chablis. It is a fresh and lively style without any oak ageing, but does spend 8 months on its fine lees in stainless steel. Vivid and fresh. Citrus and wet stone with bracing acidity.

Santa Duc Famille Gras Côtes du Rhône, France VV 2022 $26 - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise and Carignan. This medium-bodied wine offers a beautiful aromatic freshness with notes of black fruits and kirsch, pepper and garrigue, embellished with some notes of tobacco leaf.

Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape les Demoiselles, France 2023 $42- 80% Grenache + 20% Syrah. Featuring bright, spicy red-fruit aromas, this is an exciting wine just to smell. Add in flavors of raspberry and cream, a lush texture, ample weight and a long-spice-driven finish.

For this Friday Flight we will help promote an event the Oregon Repertory Singers are doing on October 11th called Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope. This is an event for Breast Cancer Awareness month to raise money for the cure. I'll be pouring wines made by women and at least one pink. For tickets and information about the event, click here. Use the code PINKWINE and receive 10% off tickets through October 1st.

BAVA Cor de Chasse, Gavi di Gavi, DOCG 2023 $28

BAVA Libera, Barbera D’Asti, DOCG 2023 $24

BAVA Langhe Nebbiolo, DOC 2023 $26

BAVA Ruche’ di Castagnole Monferrato, DOCG 2024 $28

BAVA Piano Alto, Nizza, DOCG 2018 $44

BAVA Barolo Cru Scarrone, DOCG 2016 $85

My good friend Brian Martin will be here for our first wine class/seminar. Brian has spent a lot of time in Champagne cultivating relationships with many growers there so I'm excited to be able to do this. We'll be tasting 9 different grower Champagnes from Côtes des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and the Aube. We'll start at 5 and should be done by 6:30. Snacks will be provided. We are capping this at 12 people so RSVP me at vinoshoppdx@mail.com if you would like to attend. $55

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

Chateau Auney Graves Blanc 2023 $26 - From a two-hectare plot of gravely soil rich in clay and limestone, planted to 65% Sémillon, 20% Muscadelle and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. This is a Bordeaux that balances the wooly intensity of Sémillon with the freshness and vivacity of Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc. Its notes of pommelo and honeydew melon are supported on a base of chalky minerality.

 Chateau de Costis Bordeaux Rouge 2021 $13 - Chateau de Costis has an extraordinary deep, shiny, red color. The aroma is powerful with a lot of fruitiness. The taste is soft with a very good amount of fine, dusty tannins that give this wine a warm feel. Its rich structure is matched by the ripe blackberry fruits and given a lift by acidity.

Roquegrave Medoc 2021 $14 - Château Roquegrave is a medium-bodied red featuring aromas of juicy dark fruits like blackcurrant, blueberry, and mulberry, complemented by subtle notes of anise and warm baking spices. On the palate, you'll find these flavors mirrored, supported by firm tannins that lead to an elegant, lingering finish. 

Clos de l’Esperance Lussac Saint-Emilion 2023 $16 - The 2023 Clos de l'Espérance has a fine, raspberry- and dark-cherry-scented nose with well-integrated oak. There's a sense of energy here. The palate is medium-bodied and nicely structured with sappy red berry fruit, nice grip and a smear of dark chocolate judiciously applied on the finish. 

Chateau de Landiras Graves Rouge 2018 $20 - Grand generosity, showcasing deep, vigorous dark forest fruit and an appetising blackcurrant freshness within juicy and fabulously-integrated tannins. Lovely, boisterous and rich in fruit. 95 Points Decanter

Bonus Wines

De Cranne 2019 Côtes de Bordeaux $22 - With its origins in 1833, this 6th generation family winery has been crafting quality Bordeaux wines ever since. This unoaked dry red has a good amount of structure and richness but with a great, fruity finish.

Chateau de Grandchamp Montagne Saint-Emilion 2020 $24 - Château de Grandchamp is the only domaine on the hillside overlooking the ancient commune of Parsac, located in the Montagne Saint-Emilion appellation on the right bank of the Dordogne. Chateau de Grandchamp is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is aromatically intense and very well-balanced on the palate with clean fruit flavors and a mineral finish.

La Grange des Bardes Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 $37 - The nose is balanced and fragrant with tones of dark red cherries, creosote, cassis, raspberries, violets, cedar, and some tobacco leaf. The Medium bodied feel shows off the balance of the nose with medium acidity and slightly coarse, medium tannins.