Past Events 2008

Monday, November 17 - Special Tasting of Big Wines of California!

November 20: Wildhurst Vineyards of Lake County, California, including the 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, the 2005 Chardonnay Reserve, the 2004 Merlot Reserve, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, and the 2006 Carneros Creek Pinot Noir Carneros.

November 13: McCrea Cellars, including the 2006 Roussanne Ciel du Cheval ($19.99), the 2007 Sirocco Blanc Boushey Vineyard ($22.99), the 2005 Sirocco Washington State ($29.99), and the 2006 Syrah Washington State ($22.99). Get them while they last!

November 6: New Release Party for the 2006 Vintage for Fall Line Winery and Cadence Winery! The spectacular lineup included the Fall Line Alder Creek Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills, the Fall Line Artz Vineyard Red Mountain, the Fall Line Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, The Cadence Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain, the Cadence Taptiel Vineyard Red Mountain, the Cadence Camerata Red Mountain, and the Cadence Bel Canto Red Mountain.

October 30: Cider Fest! including the Blue Mountain Cider Company's Dry Creek Hard Cider, Farmstead Hard Cider, Cherry Hard Apple Cider, and Cranberry Hard Apple Cider, as well as the 2007 Watermill Viognier Columbia Valley, and the 2006 Chances R Red Wine Columbia Valley.

October 23: Pinot Noir around the World, including the 2005 Domaine Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge, the 2006 Kim Crawford Marlborough, the 2006 WillaKenzie Estate Willamette Valley, and the 2006 Siduri Sonoma Coast.

October 16: Portugal and Spain, including the Quinta do Cabriz Dao, the Quinto do Encontro Tinto Bairrada, the 2000 Mas de Bazan Crianza Utiel-Requena, the 2004 Mas de Bazan "Los Varietales" Tempranillo Utiel-Requena, and the Corona de Aragon Moscatel Carinena.

October 13: Our Mondo Italiano! special tasting. Sold out and Wow!

October 9: Anselmann wines of the Pfalz, including the Sparkling Brut Riesling, the 2005 Gewurztraminer Kabinett, the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 2006 Riesling Auslese. Get them while they last!

October 2: Wines of California, including the 2007 Taz Pinot Gris Santa Barbara, the 2006 St. Clement Chardonnay Napa Valley, the 2006 Beringer Merlot Napa Valley, and the 2006 Beringer "Third Century" Syrah North Coast.

September 25: Fall Favorites, including the Bisol "Jeio" Prosecco Valdobbiadene, the 2003 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva Apulia, the 2006 Milbrandt "Traditions" Merlot Washington State, the 2007 Domaine de Couron "Marselan" Coteaux de l'Ardeche, and the 2005 David Bruce Petite Sirah Central Coast.

September 18: Vive la France! includng the 2006 Cave des Papes Heritage Cotes du Rhone, the 2005 Patriarche Bourgogne Rouge, the 2006 Domaine Seigneurie Saumur-Champigny, and the 2005 Bastide du Claux "Malacare" Cotes du Luberon.

September 11: Wines of Portugal, including the 2006 Quinta de San Joanne Vinho Verde, the Esporao Alandra Alentejo, the 2003 Esporao Touriga Nacional Alentejo, the 2006 Quinta de la Rosa Tinto Douro, the Quinta de la Rosa Ruby Port, and the Quinta de la Rosa Tawny Port.

September 4: Sake, including the Ugo No Tsuki Tokubetsu Junmai, the Kaiun Junmai Ginjo, the Sawanoi Daikarakuchi Junmai, the Tenryo Koshu Junmai Daiginjo, and the Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo.

August 28: Chile and Argentina, including the 2007 Norton Torrontes Mendoza, the 2007 Norton "Lo Tengo" Malbec Mendoza, the 2006 Montes Carmenere-Cabernet Sauvignon Valle Colchagua, and the delicious 2006 Pascual Toso Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza.

August 21: Chinook Wines of Yakima Valley, including the 2007 Semillon, the 2007 Rose of Cabernet Franc, the 2006 Cabernet Franc, and the Yakima Red blend.

August 14: Cline Cellars, including the 2007 Viognier California, the 2006 Rose of Mourvedre Contra Costa County, the 2006 Oakley "Five Reds" California, the 2005 Ancient Vines Mourvedre Contra Costa County, and the 2006 Cashmere California.

August 7: The Great Northwest, including the 2007 J. Scott Cellars Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley, the 2007 Lumos Pinot Gris Rudolfo Vineyard Oregon, the Spinnaker Rose of Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, the 2006 Mark Ryan/Chris Gorman's "Elle" Syrah-Viognier Columbia Valley.

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.

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.