Enjoy!

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Taking  a road trip this week and next so look for some new items up on the site.

Cheers!

That right there is good enough for me to find this wine appetizing. Then the smells of cut grass..and cat pee. Yes I said cat pee, Gary V uses it and I think it suits it well.

The taste brings to mind tropical fruit as well as some green herb notes. I found it really tasty with my chicken a couple of nights ago. The finish was super clean and fresh and basically gave me the same feeling as sipping on ice cold lemon water on a hot day.

I almost like it more then the mahi…almost.

Score:91/100

$11.00-$18.00

For a merlot this had a lot of body and intense fruit flavors. I may be be biased because it was a gift but I have to say that this was one of the better wines I have tasted on my wine journey.

Lots of cherry and a bit of dark fruit. The best part of it was the finish that was very very smooth.

Score: 90+/100

“The long growing season at 2100 feet in the Sierra Foothills allows for complete ripening of Merlot. The addition of a small amount of Petite Verdot completes the wine. It is dark in color, has a classic Merlot nose and a weighty, rich mouth feel; a perfect wine for roast, fowl, rich pastas and stews. Drink now or hold until 2009.” -Winery

Thanks to the syndicate…inside joke.

This screw capped beauty is from New Zealan, you can see the price from my recent purchases post.

Gary V definitely nailed it.

Scored:93/100

I had this with a great group of people that I work with and it made it that much better. This wine was very soft on the mouth feel. I have to describe it as “bright” with lush red fruit. The best thing about it was the residual mouth feel, it coated the teeth so much they felt smooth.

Also for 10.99 a bottle…you should be buying this by the truck load!

Look for this at about $5.00 a glass in restaurants.

Score: 90/100

So here are some affordable summer whites to tickle your fancy.

) Sanford Chardonnay 2003

Type: Other California Chardonnay
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2003 | Library Code: 3033 | Email this

“A blend of estate-grown grapes with a dollop from Bien Nacido, this wine is a classic and clean example of Sanford-style Santa Barbara County Chardonnay. Partial malolactic fermentation contributes to a rich mouth-feel, while a crisp minerality shows through from the fruit. Use of oak is restrained, resultin (more…)

Bottle Price:	$11.99
On Sale:	$7.99
(You save: 33%)
Case Price:	$95.88

2) Sunday Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2005

Type: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2005 | Library Code: 31478 | Email this
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90 Points – Gary Vaynerchuk

This is a stunning buy from New Zealand. YES, it is Marlborough … and yes, it is just $7.99 per bottle on sale!! This is the perfect summer white!! Our Director of Operations, Gary Vaynerchuk also scored the wine 90 Points!! “#1; COLOR-light golden; NOSE-really perfumey, grass & Cat pee, celery stick di (more…)

Bottle Price:	$24.99
On Sale:	$16.99
(You save: 32%)
Case Price:	$203.88

3) Mahi Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Type: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2006 | Library Code: 31244 | Email this

93 Points – Gary Vaynerchuk

“This wine blew me away, I can honestly say this is my new favorite New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The outrageous complexity of grapefruit and kiwi mixed with the acidity of a $50 Riesling makes this the winner it is!!”

“Mahi started in 2001 when Seresin winemaker Brian Bicknell decided to create a l (more…)

Bottle Price:	$19.99
On Sale:	$12.99
(You save: 35%)
Case Price:	$155.88

4) Clos Reissier Pouilly Fuisse 2004

Type: Pouilly Fuisse
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2004 | Library Code: 30297 | Email this

Looking to explore the best of Pouilly Fuisse? You can start here with this knock out value! This medium to full bodied white exhibits excellent minerality, clean apple and pear flavors and a very smooth finish. It’s hard to believe the price on this … you won’t find offers like this often!

Bottle Price:	$14.99
On Sale:	$9.99
(You save: 33%)
Case Price:	$119.88

5) Casa Vinicola Crisera Duale Rosso 2004

Type: Melissa
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2004 | Library Code: 5804 | Email this

90 Points – Wine Library

Lovely rose-tinged garnet color. Elegant aromas of jammy strawberry fruit, wildflowers and spice with hints of roasted meat. The medium-bodied palate is fresh and balanced highlighting clean cherry fruit and a surprisingly long finish for a wine of this price. Soft enough to sip on its own, but REALLY shows i (more…)

Bottle Price:	$16.99
On Sale:	$11.99
(You save: 29%)
Case Price:	$143.88

6) Estancia Piedra Cantadal 

Type: Other Spanish White Wine
Size: 750ML | Vintage: | Library Code: 32254 | Email this

89-90 Points – Ian Dorin

“Exceptional summer white! Loaded with mango, papaya, guava, pineapple, passion fruit and banana, this is sure to spice up any backyard BBQ. Great freshness and acidity, this wonderful value pairs well fish, cheese or grilled vegetables.”

Bottle Price:	$10.99
On Sale:	$7.99
(You save: 27%)
Case Price:	$95.88

7) Navarrita Chardonnay 2005

Type: Argentine Chardonnay
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2005 | Library Code: 29035 | Email this
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Medium bodied with lovely aromas of pear, hazelnut and apples. This modern style Chardonnay is right to the point and exactly what you would expect for a $15+ offering … only this is much less! Outstanding!

Bottle Price:	$16.99
On Sale:	$10.99
(You save: 35%)
Case Price:	$131.88

Lamblin & Fils Macon Villages 2005

Type: Macon
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2005 | Library Code: 32441 | Email this

True essence of a great value Macon. Crisp, refreshing, with lift apple, pear, fig, and a note of honey. Excellent on its own, but will pair well to cheeses, seafood, poultry or pork.

Bottle Price:	$14.99
On Sale:	$9.99
(You save: 33%)
Case Price:	$119.88

9) Valdesil Montenovo Godello 2006

Type: Other Spanish White Wine
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2006 | Library Code: 32319 | Email this

“The 2006 Montenovo is produced from 100% Godello with vines ranging from 35-50 years of age. Tank fermented and aged, this medium straw-colored wine offers a complex array of mineral, melon, and citrus aromas and flavors. With an excellent core of ripe fruit and refreshing balance, this excellent value would (more…)

Bottle Price:	$13.99
On Sale:	$9.99
(You save: 29%)
Case Price:	$119.88

10) Laura Hartwig Chardonnay 2005

Type: Chilean Chardonnay
Size: 750ML | Vintage: 2005 | Library Code: 29991 | Email this

A touch of oak combined with fresh acidity and ripe pear flavors. This incredible Chardonnay is a steal for the money. Grab it by the case while it lasts!!

Small bottle, big taste!

I really liked this 90 point wine…but I have to drop it a bit. It was too green for me, this bottle had a lot of herbal notes followed up by cherry. Old world fans would love this! The floral notes where just a little off balance from the fruit. Although it was definitely a treat.
Score: 89/100

Paired it with Pita bread chicken pizza with tomato sauce.

Here is some info from Eola’s site

GOLD MEDAL – NEWPORT SEAFOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2007 SILVER MEDAL – ASTORIA WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2007 Fresh Bartlett Pears come to mind when you first inhale the delicious aroma. At first taste, it is light, refreshing, and a little fruity with a light finish. A little spritz on the finish. Delicious with wild sockeye salmon. This Pinot Gris was made exclusively from grapes grown in the Willamette Valley. Aged only in stainless steel to allow the fruit flavors to come forward. Similar in style to the Pinot Grigio’s from Italy.

I have to say this wine was pretty one dimensional at first, but quickly grew in flavor by adding some mineralization and crispness that I loved. I loved the fruit and the freshness that it gave my mouth.

Over all I would have to say that for a first shot at Pinot Gris, this was great.

Since this is only like the second white wine I have tried I can’t really base my score off too much. However, with chicken kabobs this stuff brought the thunder. Also for $9.99 at the local Fred Meyer’s you can’t beat it, can ya?

Score: 89/100

Being the the first Oregon wine on a site with Oregon in the title… I thought a tribute would be nice.

Oregon, My Oregon
Words by J.A. Buchanan
Music by Henry B. Murtagh

Land of the Empire Builders, Land of the Golden West;
Conquered and held by free men, Fairest and the best.
On-ward and upward ever, Forward and on, and on;
Hail to thee, Land of the Heroes, My Oregon.

Land of the rose and sunshine, Land of the summer’s breeze;
Laden with health and vigor, Fresh from the western seas.
Blest by the blood of martyrs, Land of the setting sun;
Hail to thee, Land of Promise, My Oregon.