Store Calendar

August 7 - The Great Northwest

2007 J. Scott Cellars Pinot Blanc, Williamette Valley

2007 Lumos Pinot Gris Rudolfo Vineyard, Oregon

Spinnaker Rose of Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

2006 Mark Ryan/Chris Gorman's "Elle" Syrah-Viognier, Columbia Valley

August 14 - Cline Cellars

August 21 - Chinook Wines

August 28 - Wines of Chile and Argentina

Past Events

July 31: Viva Italia!, including the Carpene Malvoli Prosecco di Conegliano, the 2007 Pala "Crabilis" Vermentino di Sardegna, the 2006 Podere Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Bianco, the 2007 Bastianich Rosato IGT Venezia Giulia, and the 2006 La Mozza "I Perazzi" Morellino di Scansano. Get them while they last!

July 24: Summer Delights, including the Rive della Chiesa Prosecco IGT Colli Trevigiani, the 2007 Etude Rose of Pinot Noir Carneros, the 2005 Belle Vallee Red Wine Southern Oregon, and the 2005 Cellar No. 8 Zinfandel California.

July 17: Picnic Wines, including the 2006 Colombelle (Colombard-Ugni Blanc) VdP Cotes de Gascogne, the 2007 Sables d'Azur Rose Cotes de Provence, the 2006 Artazuri Garnacha Navarra, and the 2007 Callia Alta Shiraz-Bonarda Valle de Tulum.

July 10: The World of Sauvignon Blanc, including the 2005 Chateau Menaut Pessac Leognan, the 2007 Sauvignon Republic Russian River, the 2007 Sauvignon Republic Stellenbosch, and the 2007 Kim Crawford Marlborough.

July 3: Casual Party Mix, including the 2006 Shannon Ridge Sauvignon Blanc Lake County, the 2007 Tomero Torrontes Mendoza, the 2007 Parejas Cellars Rose Yakima Valley, the 2006 Serras de Azeitao Portugal, and the deliciously smoky 2006 Elle Syrah Columbia Valley.

June 26: Syncline Winemaker Night, including the 2007 Viognier Columbia Valley, the 2007 Rose Columbia Valley, the 2006 Mourvedre Coyote Canyon, the 2006 Syrah Columbia Valley, and the delightful 2007 Late Harvest Viognier Horse Heaven Hills. What a great evening!

June 19: Wines of California, including the 2007 Trinchero Sauvignon Blanc "Mary's Vineyard" Napa Valley, the 2006 Napa Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valley, the 2006 Folie a Deux Merlot Napa County, and the 2005 Folie a Deux Zinfandel Amador County.

June 12: Organic wines from Girardet Cellars of Umpqua Valley, Oregon, including the Estate Riesling, the 2007 Pinot Gris, the 2004 Chardonnay, the 2005 Grand Rouge, and the 2006 Baco Noir.

June 5: Ravishing Roses, including the Domaine Thibert Sparkling Brut France, the 2007 Chateau Val Joanis (Syrah/Grenache) Cotes du Luberon, the 2007 Ochoa Garnacha Rosada Navarra, and the 2007 Kestrel Vintners Rose Sangiovese Yakima.

May 29: Wines of Argentina, including the 2007 La Yunta Torrontes Famatina Valley, the 2007 Carlos Basso "Dos Fincas" Cabernet-Malbec Valle de Uco, the 2006 Carlos Basso Cabernet Sauvignon San Carlos, and the 2006 Casa Marguery Malbec Mendoza.

May 22: Sake!, including the Horin Geikkeikan Junmai Daiginjo, the Yuki No Bosha Junmai Ginjo, the Hakutsuru Draft, the Hou Hou Shou Hana Sparkling Rose Sake, and the Hou Hou Shou Sparkling Sake. What a great night!

May 15: Viva Italia!, including the Vincenzo Toffoli Prosecco Friuli, the 2006 Rampa di Fugnano "Alata" Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the Pelissero Rosso Langhe, the 2003 Pelissero "Augenta" Dolcetto d'Alba, and the 2004 Il Vino dei Padre Ruche de Castagnole Monferrato.

May 8: Vive la France! including the 2005 Pech de Saint Jean Viognier VdP d'Oc, the Chateau Virant "Cuvee Gipsy Legend" Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, the 2001 Domaine Grand Lauze "Le Compagnon" Corbieres, and the 2004 Domaine des Hauts Chassis "Les Galets" Crozes-Hermitage.

May 1: Spanish Wines, including the Agusti Torello Mata Reserva Cava, the 2007 Lopez Panach Verdejo Rueda VdT la Tierra de Castilla, the 2007 Vina Aljibes Rosado VdT la Tierra de Castilla, the 2005 La Aldea Monastrell Jumilla, and the 2004 Heredad Ugarte Crianza Rioja.

April 24: Milbrandt Vineyards, including the 2006 Traditions Pinot Gris Washington State, the 2006 Traditions Chardonnay Washington State, the 2006 Traditions Riesling Washington State, the 2005 Traditions Merlot Washington State, and the 2005 Legacy Syrah Washington State.

April 17: Alexander Valley Vineyards, including the 2006 Estate Chardonnay, the 2006 Rose of Sangiovese, the 2005 Estate Merlot, and the 2005 Estate Syrah.

April 10: Joel Gott wines, including the delicious 2007 Sauvignon Blanc California, the 2006 Chardonnay Monterey County, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon "815", and the lovely 2006 Zinfandel California.

April 3: Wines of Chile, including the 2007 Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc Valle Cachapoal, the 2006 MontGras Carmenere Reserva Valle Colchagua, the 2006 Concha Y Toro Marques de Concha Syrah Rapel Valley, and the 2005 Casa Lapostolle "Cuvee Alexander" Merlot Valle Colchagua.

March 27: Viva Italia! including the 2003 Cascina Bongiovanni Arneis Langhe, the Malibran Prosecco Valdobbiadene, the 2005 Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti, the 2005 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Borgianni, and the 2004 Tedeschi Capitel del Nicalo Valpolicella.

March 20: Wines of Portugal, including the Alianca Vinho Verde, the 2005 Quinta do Correio Dao, the 2005 Quinta dos Rocques Dao, and the evening's winner, the 1994 Kopke Colheita Port.

March 13: Something Completely Different, including the Domaine Renardat-Fache Bugey Cerdon Demi-Sec Rose Jura, the 2006 Salomon Gruner Veltliner Hochterrassen Kremstal, the 2005 Paul Lehrner "Claus" Zweigelt/Blaufrankisch Burgenland, and the 2002 Chapelle Lenclos, Madiran.

March 6: More Northwest Favorites, including the 2006 Thurston Wolfe "PGV" Washington, the 2006 Thurston Wolfe "Dr. Wolfe's Family Red" Washington, the 2004 Yellowhawk Sangiovese Columbia Valley, and the delicious 2003 Colvin Patina Vineyard Syrah Walla Walla.

February 21: Wines of Spain, including the 2006 Marques de Irun Verdejo Rueda, the 2005 Flor del Montgo Monastrell Yecla, the 2001 Vina Amezola Crianza Rioja, and the 2002 Barranc del Closos Priorat.

February 7: Schoenheitz wines of Alsace, including the Brut Cremant d'Alsace, the 2005 Pinot Blanc Val St. Gregoire, the 2005 Vin de Reserve Riesling Linsenberg, the 2005 Muscat, and the 2005 Pinot Noire Herrenreben.

January 31: Vive La France!, including the 2006 Terre des Papes Blanc Cotes du Rhone, the 2005 Terre des Papes Rouge Cotes du Rhone, the 2006 Chateau Malbat Bordeaux, and the 2005 Pennautier Cabardes.

January 24: Northwest Favorites, including the 2006 Gordon Brothers Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley, the 2006 Foris Pinot Noir Oregon, the 2006 Saviah Cellars "The Jack" Columbia Valley, and the 2005 Millbrandt Traditions Merlot Washington State.

January 17: Deliciously Affordable! Part II: Italy and Southern France, including the 2006 Pala "Crabilis" Vermentino di Sardegna, the delicious Antica Osteria VdT Sangiovese blend, the 2005 Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone, and Le Pigeoulet en Provence VdP de Vauclause.

January 10: Estancia Winery, including their 2006 Pinot Grigio California, 2005 Chardonnay Monterey, 2005 Zinfandel Paso Robles, and 2005 Syrah Paso Robles.

January 3: Deliciously Affordable Part I: the Southern Hemisphere, including the 2006 MAN Vintners Chenin Blanc Coastal South Africa, the 2007 Callia Alta Shiraz-Bonarda Valle du Tulum, the 2006 Gouguenheim Syrah Mendoza, and the 2006 Wolftrap red blend South Africa.

December 27: "Happy New Year!", including the Veuve du Vernay Sparkling Brut Rose France, the Malibran Prosecco Italy, the Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon North California Coast, and the Colvin Walla Walla Red Table Wine.

December 20: "Get Ready for Christmas", including the Chateau Moncontour Sparkling Vouvray, the Montaudon Brut Champagne, the 2006 Apaltagua Pinot Noir Curico Valley, and the 2005 River Aerie Malbec Columbia Valley.

December 13: Penfolds wines, benefitting Pasado's Safe Animal Shelter, including the Koonunga Hill Chardonnay South Australia, the Koonunga Hill Shiraz South Eastern Australia, the Koonunga Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Australia, the Bin 2 Shiraz-Mourvedre South Eastern Australia, and the extra-yummy Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz South Australia. Check out the photos of all the furry visitors!

December 6: Ports and Stickies, including the Fitz Sparkling Riesling Extra Trocken, Pfalz, the 2004 Rudolf Muller Eiswein, Rheinhessen, the Vin de L'Empereur Muscat d'Alexandria, Paarl, the Ferreira Tawny Porto, the 2000 Quinta do Crasto LBV Porto, and the Broadbent Rainwater Madeira.

December 1: Bubbles, including the Bisol "Jeio" Brut Prosecco, Italy, the Lucien Albrecht Blanc de Blancs Cremant d'Alsace, the Nicolas Feuillate Brut Champagne, the Marques de Monistrol Reserva Rose Cava, and the Quady Electra Orange Muscat, with refreshing bursts of ripe pear.

November 29: Party Wines, including the Chateau de Lavernette Brut Cremant de Bourgogne, the Arunda Brut, Alto Adige, the 2005 Domaine de Bourillons Dorleans Vouvray Sec, the 2005 Cave des Clairmonts Crozes-Hermitage, the 2003 Camaraderie Cellars Merlot, and the refreshingly delicious Cascina del Sanctuario Moscato d'Asti.

November 15: Thanksgiving Wines, including the Veuve de Vernay Sparkling Rose, the Barth Rene Riesling (Alsace), the 2006 Kestrel Rose (Yakima Valley), the Georges du Boeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, and the 2006 Syncline Subduction Red (Columbia Valley).

November 8: Winemakers' New Release Party with Ben Smith from Cadence and Tim Sorensen from Fall Line! Cadence 2005 red blend releases included the Klipsun Vineyard (Red Mountain), the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard (Red Mountain), the Tapteil Vineyard (Red Mountain), and the Bel Canto (Red Mountain). Fall Line 2005 releases included the Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley), the Horse Heaven Hills red blend, and the Red Mountain red blend.

November 1: Winter Warmers, including the Malibran Prosecco Italy, the 2005 Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti, the 2005 NxNW Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, and the 2004 Wakefield Shiraz, McLaren Vale.

October 25: Southern Hemisphere, including the Graham Beck Brut South Africa, the 2006 St. Clair "Vicar's Choice" Pinot Noir New Zealand, the 2005 Gouguenheim Malbec Mendoza, and the 2004 Nine Stones Shiraz McLaren Vale.

October 18: Pinot Noir around the World, including the 2006 Belle Valle Whole Cluster, Willamette Valley, the 2006 Matua, Marlborough, the 2006 Erath, Oregon, the 2005 Concannon, Central Coast, and the deliciously old-world style 2006 La Baume Vin De Pays d'Oc.

October 11: "Spicy" Wines, including the 2005 Saarstein Pinot Blanc Mosel-Sahr-Ruwer, the 2004 Basket Case Syrah Washington State, the 2005 Juan Gil Monastrell Jumilla DO, and the very tasty Woodhouse Lodge Reserve Port from Portugal.

October 4: Fall Favorites, including the 2004 Louis Sipp Gewurztraminer Alsace AOC, 2005 Caitec Pinot Noir Patagonia, 2004 River Aerie "Fete" Columbia Valley, and the 2005 Penalolen Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley.

September 27: Tour de France, including the Kuentz-Bas Alsace AOC, Chateau Coupe Roses "La Bastide" Minervois AOC, Domaine Mas du Bouquet Vacqueyras AOC, and the Saint Cosme "Les Deux Albion" Cotes du Rhone AOC.

September 20: Italian wines, including the Azienda Agricola "Suavia" Soave Classico DOC, Capestrano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Il Volano Rosso di Toscana IGT, and the Tre Vigne "Vietti" Barbera d'Asti DOC.

September 13: Barbeque wines, including the St. Francis Chardonnay, Alcance Carmenere, Toasted Head Giguiere Ranch Red, Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, and the delightful Silvan Ridge Early Harvest Semi-Sparkling Muscat, in the 500ml size.

September 6: South Africa, including the Man Vintners Chenin Blanc, Mulderbosch Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Excelsior Paddock Shiraz, Fairview Pinotage, and the wonderful Vilafonte "Series M" blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc.