December Shop Schedule–Extended Hours
January 1-12th , CLOSED for shop vacation
Wines of the Week
Domaine Font de Notre Dame
2023 Gigondas "Le Mas"
Rhone Valley, France
$24.99, $22.49 for Wine Club Members
We got the call! One of our heaviest hitting Rhone Importers made us a last minute offer that we couldn't pass up on. The timing was perfect to pair this wine with you holiday roast. We've called Santa to hook up the sleigh early and get down to the shop, pronto!
Domaine Font de Notre Dame is situated at the base of the Dentilles, and today's cuvee is our favorite wine from the address. Proprietor Boris Roux sources these grapes for this traditional release from the older vines in his terraces, and ferments/ages in concrete tanks in the same apporach used by his father and grandfather.
"The 2023 Gigondas Le Mas brings lots of fruit and texture while still playing in the pure , balanced, elegant style of the vintage. Ripe red, blut, and black fruits, peppery, sappy flowers, and some spicy notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a round, layered, fruit-forward mouthfeel and outstanding length. " "91-93 Points" Jeb Dunnuck.
"Mixing 80% Grenache with the remainder equally split between Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2023 ages in a combination of concrete vats (90%) and oak barriques (10%). Spice box, dried herbs and ripe red fruits are all pushed forward. Fleshy accents add another layer. Touching the palate with sweet tasting, succulent red fruits, the 2023 concludes with average length in the juicy finish. 90 points" Vinous
This wine would pair well with many holiday meals, from roast beef to duck and even lamb.
Ca' del Baio 2019 Barbaresco "Autinbej"
Piedmont, Italy
$29.99, $26.99 for Wine Club Members
We have a serious love affair with the Northwest corner of Italy. Piedmont is home to three mainstay red varietals we adore: Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto.
Prices typically start in the upper $40 range for Nebbiolo based wines from the villages of Barbaresco and Barolo with many landing in the triple digits.
We tasted this wine with no idea of price. What a great surprise to find it so affordable! It just sings its heart out from the initial jump from the glass aromatics to the lengthy complex flavor profile.
And this is a drink now style.
You don't need take our word. Read below the thoughts of the most knowledgeable Piedmont reviewer in all the land, Antonio Galloni.
""The 2022 Barbaresco Autinbej is a classy, elegant wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, cinnamon, cedar and new leather are finely delineated. Medium body and lithe, with superb balance and tons of class, the Autinbej is a fine introduction to the Barbarescos here. Naturally, the 2022 is a bit light in structure, but that in no way detracts from its allure." "90 Points" Vinous. Reviewed at $40. Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Autinbej evokes a bygone era when such wines were the union of Nebbiolo grapes from the best, sunniest parts of different crus. Autinbej is a tribute to Giulio Grasso's late father, Ernesto, who often used the Piemontese word to describe the best vineyard exposures.
Lasagna by New York Times
5 Star Rating from 8,299 Reviewers
It's that time year when things get busy and time just flies by. Lasagna makes the perfect holiday dish that everyone in the family enjoys and can make life easier by making ahead.
Thomas Pico Pattes Loup 2022 Chablis Vent D' Ange
Burgundy, France
$49.99, $44.99 for Wine Club Members
Pattes Loup, translating to “wolf’s paw," is the name of the estate of one of the most exciting winemakers to come out of Chablis. Thomas Pico started his estate in Chablis in 2005 inherited from his family. Up until this point, they had been making good Chablis, but nothing with personality or vigor. Fortunately Thomas’ grandfather planted vines on the sides of several steep hillsides, some up to 300 feet in elevation. Thomas decided to go against the wishes of his father, turning the estate into organic farming and utilizing lower yield control, ultimately going for quality over quantity. For such a young winemaker, Thomas is wise beyond his years.
This is a Chablis from an iconic producer that deserves more than its general Chablis designation allows. These vines were planted in 1951, making them almost 70 years in age. The wine is fermented and aged in both concrete and stainless; no oak! Vent d’Ange means wind of the angel while "Mise Tardive" refers to the wine undergoing extended lees ageing.
Their 2022 Vent d'Ange was fermented with indigenous yeast. Up to 40% of the juice is fermented in concrete eggs with the balance in stainless steel; no oak. The wine delivers crystalline minerality, bright acidity, and a lively profile, with flavors of lemon zest, white flowers and crushed seashells topped by subtle texture from extended lees contact.
This unoaked Chardonnay would be the perfect wine to serve with a holiday seafood tower.
Dewatsuru Namahage Can 180ml
Akita Prefecture, Japan
$9.99, $8.99 for Wine Club Members
Need help filling those stockings?
This is a winter festival inspired Junmai sake paying tribute to local northern Japanese folklore of the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture. On new year’s eve every year the Namahage festival takes place in villages all over the peninsula. You can also celebrate with this sake on “Little New Year” which is the first full moon of the year.
Namahage are demon-like ogres that come down from the mountains wielding deba knives going house-to-house, banging on doors in search of the naughty or lazy. They especially enjoy hassling small children and newlyweds. They yell phrases like “Are there any crybabies around?” Their intent is to ward off laziness and bring good fortune.
It’s traditional that you offer them sake and food.
The sake has a modest aroma of cool green stone fruits, dark milk chocolate, and mushroom. The sake itself has a vibrant flavor with a gentle note of rice. Relatively dry with a higher acidity level, it is excellent paired with strong flavors and rich foods.
GIFT OUR WINE CLUB
Looking for your next best gift idea?
How about a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription of wine?
This gift has the elements of surprise, education and great taste long after the paper and bows have been swept away.
We offer six clubs:
World Wine Club at $29 per month
Northwest Club at $49 per month
Grand Cru Club at $99 per month
Sake Club $35 per month-one bottle
Natural Club $49 per month
Bubbles Club $99 per month
Each club receives 2 bottles monthly that are hand-selected by Ted and Hannah and accompanied by Hannah's informative tasting notes for each. Membership includes the exclusive 10% shop discount, the opportunity to receive Club Member-Only special offers and one free ticket to all tasting events.
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Gift Cards
My father-in-law, Jon, knows what he's going to get for every occasion every time–WINE! And he's glad of that.
It's the perfect gift for the wine enthusiast or that person who already has everything they need in your life. We went old-school with our cards, hand-pressed and printed.
You have the choice of picking up the card or we will happily mail it for you. You provide the gift recipient's name and mailing address; we'll handle the rest.
Call us or come on in to the shop to purchase a gift card. Not available online.
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SATURDAY Tasting
Last Tasting of 2025
Maisons Marques & Domaine Imports
"Wine Importer of the Year"
with Cheryl Olmstead
SATURDAY, December 27th, 3-5:30 pm
Maisons Marques & Domaines USA, Inc. (MMD) was founded in 1987 as the US sales and marketing arm for Champagne Louis Roederer and its California winery, Roederer Estate. The key objectives were to manage the complex distribution system in order to ensure the delivery of perfect quality products to the consumers as well as to build each individual brand’s image.
Today, the company has grown into a well-respected marketer of prestigious, family-owned producers. A group of wineries represented by MMD are owned by Maison Louis Roederer, including:
Roederer Estate, Scharffenberger Cellars, Domaine Anderson, Merry Edwards Winery, Ramos Pinto, Delas Frères, Domaines Ott, and the Bordeaux properties of Château Pichon Comtesse and Château de Pez.
In spite of its growth, MMD has retained the spirit of a small, hands-on company with a very dedicated team. It enjoys long-lasting and mutually rewarding alliances with key distributors in each US market based on trust, personal commitment, and entrepreneurship.
As the wine industry continues to evolve in the US, the world’s largest market, MMD intends to remain an outstanding and ambitious ambassador of the wineries it represents.
We have regional portfolio manager Cheryl Olmstead in house to tell the story and share wine with you.
The Lineup
Louis Roederer Collection 245 NV, France $69.99
Sharffenberger Méthod Traditionelle Rosé NV, California $29.99
Livio Felluga Friulano 2022, Italy $39.99
Querciabella Mongrana Maremma Toscana 2022, Italy $31.99
Les Launes Delas Crozes-Hermitage 2021, France $29.99
Chateau de Pez Saint-Estèphe 2nd Pez 2021, France $36.99
Ramos Pinto 10-Year Tawny Port, Portugal $49.99
SATURDAY, December 27th, 3-5:30 pm. $5 fee. Wine Club Members receive one free tasting per membership at every event.
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Upcoming Tastings
Maisons Marques & Domaine Imports
"Importer of the Year"
With Cheryl Olmstead
SATURDAY, December 27th, 3-5:30 pm
Shop closure: January 1-12
Domaine de la Solitude, Rhone Valley France
Dreyfus Ashby Importer Tasting
With Grant Curlow
January 16th, 3-5:30 pm
Bianco Rosso Imports Tasting
With Jesse Hufstader
January 23rd, 3-5:30 pm
Casa Bruno Imports Tasting
With Ben Reece
January 30th, 3-5:30 pm
All tastings $5 fee. Wine Club Members receive one free tasting per membership at every event.
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