On Wednesday, February 22nd 5:30-7:30, we will host a special tasting featuring three wineries from the Willamette Valley, Oregon: Soter Vineyards, Patricia Green Cellars, and Omero Cellars. On hand will be representatives from each, including: Andrew Bandy-Smith, Associate Winemaker at Soter Vineyards Caroline Shoonveld, Sales & Marketing for Particia Green Cellars Meredith Bell, Associate Winemaker…
This Week’s Tasting National Sales Representative for Sandhi Wines, Domaine de la Cote, and Evening Land Sandhi Wines “Sandhi is a small production California winery focusing on select vineyards from the Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County and was founded in 2010 by Rajat Parr, the wine director for Michael Mina Restaurants, Charles Banks, the former…
This Week’s Tasting A to Z Pinot Gris 2014 Oregon. “A brilliant, yellow gold color, the 2014 A to Z Oregon Pinot Gris has complex aromatics beginning with lime, gardenia, kiwi, apple, pear, quince and lemon blossom deepening to honey, white stone fruit, lychee, mango, grapefruit and tangerine skin. On the palate, the wine is…
American Wines Joel Gott Wines– “Since our start in 1996, we have selected the best fruit from growing regions in California, Washington, and Oregon which we blend to create more balanced, clean, complex, and elegant wines. We are geared towards continuing to give our customers expressive and food-friendly wines at great prices.” “Coming from…
American Wines from Oregon, California & Washington King Estate Acrobat, Steele Winery, and Owen Roe Acrobat by King Estate– “In 1990, Ed King discovered a parcel of land with rich soil for growing hay to feed local horse and cattle farms. By 1994, more than 100-acres were planted to create the most clonally diverse…
Firesteed Cellars and Duckhorn Decoy Firesteed Cellars– “Our vineyards are located on two sites that comprise 292 acres. The 90-acre Firesteed Estate Vineyard is located in Rickreall Oregon, where it encircles our winery and tasting room. If you were to imagine the perfect spot for a winery, it would look exactly like this. And it…
Oregon and California “Established in 1982, Montinore Estate is a 210-acre Demeter Certified Biodynamic and Stellar Certified Organic estate that lies at the northern end of the Willamette Valley appellation and along the east-facing slope of the Coastal Range foothills in Oregon. Our vineyards are planted on ideal sites for the seven grape varieties we grow,…
American Wine California and Oregon Chateau St. Jean- “In 1920, “The Chateau” was built as a summer home for Ernest and Maude Goff, and their children. The family, originally from Saginaw, Michigan, made its fortune in iron mines there, and in lumber in the Pacific Northwest. The 250 acres of land now Chateau St….
American Wine from Oregon and California Four Graces of the Willamette Valley, Oregon and Joseph Carr of the Napa Valley, California The Four Graces Winery– “The Black family purchased an existing vineyard in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley in 2003 as a family retreat. They immediately began turning the estate into…
American Wines from Oregon and California Willamette Valley Vineyards, Qupe and Adelaida Willamette Valley Vineyards– “Founder, Jim Bernau, purchased the Estate site in 1983 and cleared away the old pioneer plum orchard hidden in scotch broom and blackberry vines. He planted Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadenswil clones), Chardonnay (Dijon and Espiguette) and Pinot…