Staff Corkscrew Pick:

Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir 2006

Milk chocolate, ripe raspberry and star anise dominate this extremely perfumed nose. The mouth hints at the same chocolate notes with vanilla and sweet red currant leading to a long finish with soft tannins. more

Cristom Vineyards Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir 1997

Reynvaan In The Rocks 2007

This Syrah was co-fermented with Viognier, which brings out very floral aromatics as well as enhancing the color of the wine. The wine has a great balance of ripe strawberries, white pepper, dried lavender, and violets. In The Rocks pairs well with a variety of foods, but also stands well ... more

Evening Land Vineyards Seven Springs Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2007

Long a source for benchmark Oregon Pinot Noir, the Seven Springs Vineyard is now a 'monopole' vineyard estate. Seven Springs was first planted in 1981. Occupying the "belly" of an easy-facing ridge in the Eola Hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley, the soils of Seven Springs spring from the mineral rich ... more

Amity Pinot Noir 1999

Owen Roe Sharecropper’s Pinot Noir 2008

The 2008 Sharecroppers Pinot Noir was sourced from several sites in the Northern Willamette Valley, predominately the Eola-Amity Hills and the Yamhill-Carlton District. The long Indian Summer of 2008 allowed unusually deep aromatic development while the mild temperatures helped to preserve excellent crisp acidity. This vintage is well balanced with ... more

Owen Roe Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc 2007

The cooler fall of 2007 was perfect for producing a quintessential vintage of our Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc. The fruit was sourced entirely from Red Willow Vineyard, located in the far reaches of western Yakima Valley where moderate tempertures preserved beautiful aromatics as the fruit ripened. This Rosa Mystica has ... more

Sineann Schindler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

The 2008 Schindler Pinot Noir is big, dark and well structured. It is our most “Burgundian” Pinot, mostly in its acids and tannins. It reminds me of the highly successful 2005 Burgundies with an additional fruit component. Of all the Sineann 2008 Pinots, this may the best candidate for extended ... more

Siduri Muirfield Vineyard Pinot Noir 2000

The big, muscular, deep ruby-colored 2000 Pinot Noir Muirfield Vineyard offers up aromas of mushrooms, raspberries, cherries, cola, and earthy soil. There is well-integrated oak, plenty of power and density, and a firm, structured finish. Give it another year or so of cellaring, and drink it over the next decade., ... more

Bethel Heights Casteel Reserve Pinot Noir 2004

Lithe, open and immensely appealing for its supple plum, blueberry and dusky spice aromas and flavors that linger beautifully on the harmonious finish. Drink now through 2014. 687 cases made. more

Tyrus Evan Ciel du Cheval Claret 2004

Bright in flavor, with an open texture to display the currant and floral aromas and flavors, hinting at black tea as the finish lingers. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2008 through 2012. 600 cases made. more

Tyrus Evan Del Rio Claret 2004