Thursday 5, November 2009

Ken Wright Cellars 2008 Open House Tonight 5 - 7 pm

We will open 5 single-vineyard Ken Wright Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley tonight. 2008 vintage. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood. Don't know if you've had these wines before -- they're usually pretty scarce. Special stuff. Read More:>>

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More Cowbell: Rock Stars from the Left Coast | Saturday 3 - 5

Shane Salois does not mess around: Antica Terra Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Maggie Harrison, formerly assistant winemaker and sole employee of Manfred Krankl's Sine Qua Non. Charles & Charles: a smoking $11 Washington State Cab/Syrah blend from Charles Bieler (Three Thieves/Rebel Wine Co.) and Charles Smith (K Vintners, Velvet Devil, Kung Fu Girl, etc.). 100% Milbrandt Wahluke Slope fruit. Drinks like a $25 wine. And a pair of super cool Brewer-Clifton side projects: Diatom Babcock Vineyard Chardonnay from Greg Brewer (the Brewer in Brewer-Clifton), and Palmina Nebbiolo by Steve Clifton (Yes, that Clifton). Saturday, November 7th from 3 - 5. Read More:>>

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Enzo is coming! Last Call for Monday's Barolo Tasting

Monday, November 9th from 6:30 - 8:00: Brezza Barolo tasting with small plates by Cucina della Rosa and very special guest, the up-and-coming young Barolo winegrower, Enzo Brezza. Amazing lineup paired with classic Piedmontese dishes. $25. 6 spots left. Read More:>>

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The Growers are Coming (Back) or How Robert Houde and Mark Hutchens Rescued Terry Theise Champagne for Chicago

In the category of best news ever: Robert Houde's company picked up Terry Theise Grower Champagnes for Illinois. Robert will be pouring a bunch of them next week. In the meantime, Lallement, Billiot Rosé, and Vilmart are already in for those of you who can't wait that long. Read More:>>

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