-Under $20 Northwest Wines

Syncline Subduction Red 08 is an awesome value Washington Big Red. Ripe raspberries, spice and smoke mix with lush berries and cherries on the supple body. Easily enjoyable now, with structure to last 4-6 years in the cellar. An Avalon Septembe...read more

Brooks Winery Pinot Noir "Runaway Red" 08 - Always a great deal, this is a fun, easy to love Oregon Pinot at a great price.

The color is ruby red from rim to the center. Very Pinot Noir. On the nose, beautiful aromas of minerals, dusty black a...read more

Abacela Vintners Blend #10 - Trying to combine 14 varietal wines in differing proportions to create a blend that is greater than the sum of its parts is both a challenge and a pleasure.

After extensive trials we chose this blend because it opti...read more

Remy Wines Beneficio Port-Style Dessert Wine - beautiful bottle, beautiful wine - juicy & sweet red raspberry with the tiniest hint of pepper and a refreshing finish, this port-style Barbera based dessert wine was the crowd favorite at a recent Re...read more

Nelms Road Merlot is a second label for Woodward Canyon wWinery. Flavors of ripe cherries and other red fruits marry nicely with spice and vanilla from French and American barrels. Great value.jy

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Jones of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon 06 - big, toasty, black cherry, ready to drink best value wine.

A sweet cherry toast scent with a hint of rose perfume, silky, just-there tannins, and big juicy black cherry fruit flavors make this a real...read more

3 Degrees Pinot noir 08 (Maysara) - Certified Biodynamically-grown 2008 Oregon Pinot noir for well under $20 is a total rarity. Fresh nutmeg, black cherries, black raspberries, red licorice, cream and fir forest are woven together in a juicy, play...read more

Jones of Washington Estate Syrah 06 - Sexy, bold, and elegant are ways to describe this Syrah. The scents of plum, raspberry, and red current intermingle on the bouquet. The rich full flavors of this wine linger well through the finish, and the ri...read more

Jones of Washington Merlot 06 - Our elegant Merlot showcases the great characteristics of our Wahluke Slope Estate Vineyards, delicate aromas of red currents, plum, and cherry intermingle with boxwood, cedar, and leather notes. The rich robust mou...read more

Dominio IV Spellbound Syrah/Tempranillo 07 - a new wine for Dominio with the 2007 vintage.

The Spellbound Syrah/Tempranillo 07 has the classic characteristics of Washington Syrah - fleshy, black cherry, spicy toast, rounded and soft. However, ...read more

Sineann Red Table Wine 08 consists of everything left after all the single vineyard wines were made, it's all in there. Great price, vibrant, bouncy, medium bodied, great label. A fun wine.

Peter describes the 2008 Red table Wine: "Try to fin...read more

Cooper Hill Pinot noir 08 - Best value Pinot from Cooper Mountain Winery....read more

The Patty Green Dollar Bills Only 08 is definitely a crowd pleaser, but also a wine that a europhile palate wouldn't snub for the money.

The first hit on this wine is a sweet, toasty earthiness with some notes of morel mushrooms in the backg...read more

McKinley Springs Syrah 05 - Price reduction from $21. GREAT VALUE.

Classic Washington Syrah - huge, mouth coating flavors of black cherry, spice, and a hint of perfume. Velvety and rich, a real value in everyday drinking Washi...read more

Nelms Road Cabernet Sauvignon is the second label for Woodward Canyon, one of Washington State's highest rated wineries.

Price reduction from $22.

Nelms Road Cabernet is a the second label for Woodward Canyon, one of W...read more

McKinley Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 04 - price reduction from $21! Old vine Cabernet at a bargain price.

Full bodied, big black cherry, spice and mellow, vanilla tinged finish. Easy to enjoy, round and full in the mouth. This ...read more

Gilbert Cellars Riesling 08 - Fun and refreshing, this riesling’s subtle kiss of sweetness is well balanced with a lively acidity. Flavors of sweet cream, lime, wet stone and pear mingle marvelously through the long finish. Especially good with sp...read more

Gilbert Cellars Estate Gewurztraminer 08 - Our inaugural vintage of estate-grown Gewurztraminer, this wine harnesses fruit grown in the foothills the cascades of the Ahtanum Valley and delivers astounding aromatics and lush fruit. With flavors of ...read more

Troon Vineyard's Druid's Fluid Red Wine - Notes of chocolate mousse, raspberry, and mincemeat leap generously from the glass. Flavors are of cranberry and cassis. The traditional sweetness plays on the finish but is balanced by a definite tartne...read more

Evening Lands Vineyards Beaujolais Vilage 08 Vineyard - Made from Moulin a Vent fruit, the winemaking was supervised by Dominique LaFon. ...read more

Abacela Syrah Cuvee 07 - Abundant blackberry fruit and spice aromas are lifted by flavors of anise and black olives, complemented by tasteful and balanced oak. - the winery

Fruit Source:Abacela’s Estate Fault Line Vineyards, Umpqua Valley read more

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Artisanal Gamay Noir 08 - Highly recommended by Avalon Wine. When the great Brick House Gamay noir 08 sold out, we found this remarkably good alternative. Limited.

The fruit for our 2008 Gamay Noir comes from Rebecca’s Vine-...read more

Rich, smooth, black cherry and smoke. Excellent Merlot from southern Oregon....read more

ONCE Sommelier Series The Table Cabernet Sauvignon - price reduction from $30.

From a series of wines blended by famous chefs for their restaurants, this wine was blended by Tom Colicchio, known for his group of "Craft...read more

Carlton Cellars Seven Devils Pinot noir 08 - The newest and best value Carlton Cellars Pinot. Loads of easy-drinking fruit, from strawberry to black cherry, is complemented by sweet oak and cola spice. The lush fruit hangs on through the silky fin...read more

Haden Fig Pinot noir 08 - A very complete wine with gobs of juicy dark fruit - blackberry, black currant, licorice, soft sage and floral perfume - accented by by sweet cherries and earth. A remarkably long finish, great backbone and amazing value....read more

Abacela Viognier 08 - The Oregonian's Matt Kramer called this "benchmark Viognier."

his vintage provided a long spring with perfect flowering, a summer free of heat spikes, and a lengthy dry fall. The result was beautifull...read more

720 Cellars Cellar Pinot noir 06 is crafted in a top secret location in the foothills of the Cascade Range. From that clandestine site comes an incredible value in Pinot noir, bursting with sweet cherries and fresh raspberries, with high notes of...read more

Fausse Piste Pour L'Amour de Dieu Syrah 08 - A blend of two unique vineyards, Aramanth Ridge Vineyard in the beautiful Umpqua Valley in Oregon and Outlook Vineyard, located in the Yakima Valley in Washington.

Amaranth Vineyard - Located in t...read more

The Andrew Rich Messalliance Red 07 is made in the style of a classic Right Bank Bordeaux everyday red - sweet cherry and berry fruit combine with a most pleasant creme brulee/toasted sugar in the finish. Andrew ages this wine in American oak, and...read more

Brooks Winery "Sweet P" Riesling 08 - Generous aromatics of fresh mown hay, wet stones/minerals, melon (honeydew), lime blossom, talc and stone fruits (nectarines and white peaches) literally leap from the glass. More subtle notes of petrol, slate...read more

Abacela Garnacha 07 - Rich dark berry and and bright red strawberry outlines this spicy red from Abacela. If you like Spanish Grenache, this wine is a delicious Oregon alternative.

Excellent, Wine Press Northwest

The Garn...read more

Lange Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 08 - An assemblage of all the winery's North Willamette vineyard sites.

In our true “classique” style, this wine is approachable and fruit-forward upon release. It showcases a gregarious bouquet of huckleb...read more

Arterberry Maresh Pinot noir Dundee Hills 07 - WAS $35!!! Fantastic value in classic Oregon Pinot noir. Fresh cherries and pie cherry expand to raspberry and brighter blueberry, with shavings of fresh cinnamon stick. Like the 07...read more

Siduri Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - great value, good body, red cherry and berry flavors, a hint of cola and spice, nice finish. Great value!...read more

Hamacher "H" Pinot noir 08 - Eric Hamacher reduced the price of his "value" Pinot noir for the 2008 vintage, but the quality is much greater than the price. Silky and supple, the H 08 grows in intensity, dishing out black cherry and red berry fla...read more

Ayres Vineyard Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - a super value 2008 Oregon Pinot noir. A darker wine when first opened, with intriguing aromas of humus and espresso. Give this a bit of air and watch the evolution - a delicious combo of deep berry...read more

RED is a party wine that works well with pizza, burgers, and just about anything else you can throw its way. An outstanding value.

The RED is Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Merlot, all from Orchard View Vineyard in the Columbia Valley. ...read more

Westrey Pinot gris 08 - Westrey's Pinot gris is full of pear, white peach, and melon flavors, with a refreshing lift in the finish.

Matt Kramer, in the Oregonian, says: "A really good pinot gris is dry, has a succulent, dense...read more

McKinlay Willamette Valley 08 - always a super deal, the newly released 08 is packed with juicy, dark cherry flavors.

Previous vintage tasting notes: Matt Kinne makes small lots of carefully crafted Pinot noir and then sells it for a low low...read more

Owen Roe Sharecropper's Pinot noir 08 - Fresh-picked black berries, blue berries, and a hint of dried wild rose essence on the finish. The rich, creamy texture belies the price, and we're not stretching to say this is the best Sharecropper's P...read more

Sweet Cheeks Pinot noir 06 was singled out by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate in their 2008 review of Oregon wines as one of their picks for the best under $25 Pinots. Silly name, unknown outside the state, but there's lots of buzz about Sweet Che...read more

O'Shea Scarborough "The Rebel" Cabernet Sauvignon 07 is a best value wine from Darryn O'Shea and Travis Scarborough, up-and-coming Indie winemakers.

Want a killer Cab from an outstanding vintage for less than $20? Look no ...read more

Andrew Rich Tabula Rasa Red 06 is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED A country French style Rhone blend red, Syrah, Counoise, Grenache, and Mourvedre at a great price. Highly recommended.

Scents of sweet black cherry and spicy red fruit complement a lu...read more

Merriman Cummins Road Pinot noir 08 - the winery's good value Pinot. Merriman Vineyard is in the hills above Carlton. It was planted in 1999....read more

Belle Pente Pinot noir Willamette Valley 07 - "The 2007 Pinot Noir is unfined and unfiltered and lighter in style for a typical pinot noir with bright garnet colors radiating through the cloudiness. Strong earthy aromas dominate upfront but as the...read more

Belle Pente Riesling 06 - One of the best Oregon Rieslings, very crisp and refreshing, with lovely nuanced flavors of pear, lychee, fresh spring water, a hint of mineral. Lovely with salads, lightly seasoned chicken or Halibut, or wonderful with G...read more

Klee Pinot noir Wllamette Valley 08 - from Roots Wine - A blend of the five vineyards Chris Berg works with. Scents of red cherry, raspberry, and cedar are echoed in the flavor of the wine. Blackberry, cinnamon, and a base note of minerality add c...read more

Domaine Saint Michelle "Luxe" 2001 - Lux (from which "Luxe" is derived) is the international unit of illumination. Because of the Columbia Valley's northerly latitude, our vineyards enjoy plenty of sunshine and extra long daylight hours, making <...read more

Andrew Rich "Pink Wine" 08 - Mostly Pinot Noir, is dry, with good heft, and the sort of red berry aromatics that make you long for summer, or wish it would never end. ...read more

Lumos Pinot Gris 08 Rudolfo Vineyard - Local favorite Lumos makes one of Avalon's most popular white wines. This 2008 vintage is shaping up to be full of the same beautiful, clean, crisp (pun intended - see below), citrusy qualities that we love...read more

J. Scott Avante Red Wine Blend offers this ready to drink red wine blend at a bargain price. Jonathan Oberlander is winemaker at Silvan Ridge Winery - and J. Scott is his family winery, six acres in the south Willamette Valley.

The Avante R...read more

Corvidae Wine Company's "Rook" blended red wine is a crowd-pleaser. A little more than half of the fruit for this wine comes from the organically farmed Ironbird Vineyard in the Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon. Here the fruit hangs well in...read more

Corvidae Lenore Syrah is here. Corvidae is the value label of Owen Roe Winery and Lenore Syrah is their best Syrah value. Made from rich, juicy fruit grown in Washington S...read more

Purple Hands Red Wine 08 - This blend has the character and the elegance of Bordeaux varieties of the Languedoc region in southern France. The structure integrates, not letting the fruit over power its terrior. The fruit power lingers as this wi...read more

Dunham Cellars Four Legged White 06 - The first Riesling from Dunham Cellars shows crisp, ripe green apple, lemon meringue and hints of coconut on the nose. A wonderfully rich yet refresing mouth with apples, pineapple and pear notes with mango ri...read more

Hood River Marionberry Dessert Wine - Intense, deeply fruit flavored, sweet and tartm, earthy Marionberry flavors- perfect mixed with Champagne over ice for a celebratory cocktail, or have straight with bittersweet chocolate. Yumm!...read more

Hood River Raspberry Dessert Wine - Captures that elusive, sweet, tart, floral, elusive fresh raspnberry flavor. Mix with champagne for a summer cocktail over ice, have straight with hot fudge cake....read more

Broadley Vineyards Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 Points

"Broadley's 2008 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley was bottled in June, 2009. A blend of three vineyards, it is a preview of just how go...read more

Substance Merlot 06 is a delicious, mouthful of Merlot of great-value WA State Merlot. Plums and dark currants move to sweeter notes of red cherries on the finish. Soft and round in texture, the Substance has hints of herbal spice accenting the ...read more

Sustance Cab 07 offers a good entry point into Washington Cabernet. Black cherry and herbal pepper notes sing, while dark chocolate finishes this food-friendly big red.

A collaborative effort between Walla Walla's Gramercy Cellars and Wa...read more

Treasure your bottles of the Dowsett Family Gewurztraminer 07, if you can get any. Chris Dowsett was winemaker at Lattitude 46 until last year, when he became the winemaker for Artifex, a winery where very small (one barrel) wines are made for bo...read more

Gilbert Cellars Claret 06 - HUGE - Mark Ryan fans will love this wine. Scents of dried cherries and sweet cedar open to big big flavors of cherry, leather, pipe tobacco, dried fruit, licorice, and meaty tannins. Boisterous and aggressive, this is...read more

Paul Gregutt, on his blog, describes the Trust Cellars 2008 Riesling: "an exceptional 2008 Riesling... The riesling came in at just 12.4% alcohol, 2% residual sugar. The beautiful match of acids and sugars in 2008 Washington rieslings is much in e...read more

Belle Pente Muscat is made in tiny amounts. It is an Alsacian styled dry Muscat, crisply refreshing, with an intense floral nose that continues to show appealingly in the flavor.

Not-to-be-missed and memorable for fans of French whites.

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Nuthatch Red Breasted Red 07 - This Cab Franc-driven blend sports a melange of fruit - jammy raspberry, currant, and blackberry - with a hint of grape skin, minerals, and baking spices on the finish.

Cabernet Franc 64%, Cabernet Sauvignon 31...read more

Deux, meaning 2, is a marriage of many things: Chardonnay and Viognier, hot and cool climates, steel and oak. Crisp, clean Chardonnay from the Columbia Gorge married with floral and fruity Viognier from the Columbia Valley dance in the glass with ...read more

Domaine Pouillon Black Dot 2007 is filled with aromas of ripe strawberries and cane fruit - accented on the palette by flavors of black pepper, strawberries and pomegranate. - the winery

40% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 7% Mourvedre, 7% Primitivo, 4%...read more

Domaine Pouillon "Blanc du Moulin" Horse Heaven Hills 07 is a rich and complex dry white wine that fills your palate with honey, peach, and subtle oak flavors. Aromas of beeswax and apricot will invite you to take another sip of this classic and ...read more

Natalie's Estate Rock Horse Ranch Stable 39 Red - Buttery cherry spice scents with a hint of toast introduce a ready to drink "Tuesday night" red. Sweet cherry and plum flavors are joined by lots of appealing toast, smoky oak, and a rich fruit fi...read more

Dunham Cellars Three Legged Red 07 - Value label from Dunham, blend of Cab, Merlot, and Syrah....read more

Jezebel Pinot noir 08 - Highly Recommended by Avalon. Full of juicy red cherry, strawberry, milk cocoa and spice, with delicate notes of orange, strawberry and raspberry tea on the palate. Fruit forward and yummy, this wine also h...read more

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Red Diamond Merlot is a great value from a new winery, part of the Ste Michelle group. Elsewhere on the web, it's $14 a bottle - this is the exact same wine, we don't know why the huge price elsewhere online.

From the winery: "The line in t...read more

Owen Roe Sharecroppers Cabernet Sauvignon 08 - new for February 2010

David O'Reilly strikes again: great value, great wine."

The first thing I wrote was "better and cheaper?" and I ought to stick with it. That's right - Washington's bes...read more

Red Door Cellars Pinot noir is made by Laurent Montalieu for Precept Brands. It's a fruity, easy to drink Pinot noir, with red raspberry in both the scent and flavor....read more

Novelty Hill Syrah 05 - Robert Parker Wine of thr Day, September 9, 2009

" The 2005 Syrah is dark ruby-colored with aromas of earth, tar, game, and blueberry. Made in a leaner style, on the palate it offers up spicy red and bl...read more

Tyee Pinot noir Estate 07 - made by Merrilee Buchanan, the new winemaker at Tyee. The grapes for this wine were sourced from Tyee's own Beaver Creek Vineyard in Corvallis. Inviting red fruit flavors are ripe and forward. This is a delicious Pinot...read more

Full bodied Austrian varietal white wine from limited planting in Elton Vineyard, Eola Hills....read more

Eyrie Chardonnay Estate 08 - new February 2010.

Previous Vintage Tasting Notes

200 Vintage Tasting Notes

Eyrie Chardonnay Estate 07 - This vintage epitomizes the Eyrie style, expressing complex ...read more

Ponzi Pinot noir Tavola 07 is Ponzi's good value, everyday Pinot noir, medium bodied and ready to drink. Seattle PI says: "It's among the most charming pinots I've had recently, with its fresh and lively aromas and flavors of red fruit, spices...read more

The Bethel Heights 2006 Pinot gris was chosen as "Best of Tasting" by the Wall Street Journal on May 30, 2008. Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher said: "Fresh and vibrant, with great melon fruit, but with a sturdy backbone. Fresh tropical fruits at t...read more

The Celilo Chardonnay 07 is made by James and Poppie Mantone of Syncline Winery. They made this wine with 96% Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay and 4% Clifton Vineyard Viognier. Celilo, one of the oldest vineyards in the state, sits high above the Co...read more

The Northwest Vine Project's Cabernet Franc 06 is made from fruit from Elerding's Six Prong Vineyard. In 2006, the small Cab Franc crop was harvested in late October, yielding wonderfully rich fruit flavors with nice acidity. New oak was limited...read more

Isenhower Cellars Last Straw Red is the winery's Red Table Wine. It is a blend of extra lots of their higher end wines. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah make up the highest percentage as those grapes make up the highest percentage of the grapes Isenh...read more

Dusted Valley Vintners Boomtown Syrah 07 - Dusted Valley's Boomtown Syrah and Merlot are the winery's best value offerings....read more

Concentrated mocha, vanilla and blueberry aromas along with a very deep purple hue, a hint of oak and a lingering finish. Rich, sumptuous bright cherry and blueberry aromas and flavors, enhanced with nuances of mocha and vanillin oak, a lush, full pa...read more

Red Diamond Cabernet is a great value, a new winery from the Ste Michelle group. Excellent value.

Elsewhere on the web at $15.

Aromas of cassis and licorice with hints of leather precede a rich, velvety-textured palate of red fruit jam a...read more

Owen Roe Abbot's Table 2008 - Abbot's Table 2008 is the perfect example of a "smooth" wine. Velvety, lush, round flavors glide over your taste buds. The Zinfandel and Sangiovese provide the backbone and show in the lingering finish of sweets plu...read more

Flying Fish Riesling 07 is new to the Flying Fish lineup. Fresh floral aromas with ripe peach and apricot flavors. Aromas of cotton candy, apricots, lemon peel, peaches, tangerines and baby aspirin. Not as bright as the others, but with more weig...read more

Adelsheim's Chardonnay made in all stainless steel, for a light, dry, refreshing wine with pure apple flavors with hints of sweet cinnamon and minerals....read more

Grochau Cellars Sauvignon Blanc refreshes with a clean, citrus scent and flavors of delicate citrus blossom, lime, and a hint of melon and passion fruit. The finish is clean and contains slate and mineral notes. A lovely texture in the mouth and a...read more

L'Ecole #41 Recess Red 07/08 - “This hearty red wine is in part comprised of the hard press fractions of each of our vineyard lots, including some of our best vineyard sites. As a result, many customers view this table wine as the ‘bargain’ from ...read more

Rock Creek is a second label for Michael Beckley, known for his Quercus Wines.

Rock Creek Cellars Red Wine 07 is made from two-thirds Merlot and one-third Cab. Big and friendly, with jammy red plums and cherries all over. It's a mouthfi...read more

Crystalline peach color fronts a nose of crisp citrus, floral and musk melon. An overwhelming taste of lemon-lime, sea salt, grapefruit and tangerine goes on with mouth-watering acidity. Light front of mouth tannins help it to finish like icing on le...read more

Territorial's Willamette Valley Pinot noir 07 is proof that great Pinot still exists for under $20. Bright cherry pie with a dollop of raspberry jam, this super-juicy Pinot delivers incredible flavors for the value. Hints of milk chocolate, drie...read more

Red Diamond Chardonnay - a rich, refreshing blend of pear, apple, and creamy apricot flavors. Refreshing. This fruit-forward wine presents aromas of apple, pear and a hint of spice, bursting into the mouth with juicy honeydew melon and subtle oak....read more

Chinook Winery Red Yakima Valley NV - This value red blend from Chinook Winery has a loyal following from longtime fans of the winery....read more

Spindrift Cellars Pinot Gris 07 - Wine Enthusiast 90 points and "BEST BUY"

"This excellent Pinot Gris brings crisp, enticing flavors that perfectly mix pear skin, citrus and spice with a finish that somehow evokes coffee groun...read more

Spindrift Cellars Pinot Blanc 07 - Wine Enthusiast 91 Points and "Editor's Choice":

"Spindrift is the little winery that could, and makes excellent wines at consumer-friendly prices, from a variety of grapes that showcase al...read more

Hogue Late Harvest White Riesling - Their most popular wine, a sweet, fresh, fruity wine with a clean, tangy finish. Aromas and flavors of dried apricot, tangerine, and powdered sugar with a hint of cocoa and mint on the finish. The wine has exce...read more

Hogue Pinot Grigio 08 - Aromas of pear and white peach, with hints of almonds, vanilla and cherries. Flavors are similar: rich and soft, with pear and peach. Serve this wine with light pasta dishes, shrimp, chicken fettuccini Alfredo, or anything ...read more

Light and bright, an easy cheerful drinker....read more

Badger Mountain Chardonnay has No Added Sulfites. Aromas of ripe pear, Golden Delicious apple, citrus fruits, and hints of vanilla and banana. Round, ripe, and generous with flavors of apple, pear, and citrus finishing with subdued ripe apple and va...read more

Kiona's great value everyday white wine, great for summer, easy drinking, soft with a hint of citrus....read more

House Wine's House Wine Red is the original wine from Magnificent Wine Company. it is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 54%, Merlot 30%, Syrah 11%, Malbec 3%, AND Cabernet Franc 2%. It received a rating of 88 Points and best value from Wine Spectator. ...read more

Beautiful aromas of nectarine, ripe kiwi, watermelon, vanilla, and oak spice invite you to look deeper for the streak of mineral. The flavors follow along with nutmeg, peach cobbler, and slightly buttery and oaky notes. The finish is long and broad, ...read more

From the winery: Layers of lush, black cherry, sweet plum, blackberries, wood spice, vanilla, and a touch of cocoa. The flavors are consistent with the aromas, having sweet cherry, Marionberry, and mocha balancing a nice spicy oak component. Round ba...read more

Airlie's good value white wine, a blend of seven different white wine vareietals. It's easy to drink, nice for friends who don't normally drink much wine - fruity and soft, no harsh edges....read more

From the winery: "Pear and apple mingle with hints of rose and spice. Fresh and light with natural effervescence and slightly sweet at 2.0% residual sugar. Perfect anytime--our best selling white wine."...read more

Chinook Winery Yakima Valley White is a blend of Washington State Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Chardonnay....read more

Sweet scent of apple, apple blossom, and citrus are followed by flavors of green apple, creamy white peach, and citrus. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a hint of minerality. - jean...read more

The 2006 Northwest Wine Co. pinot gris shows great crispness and viscosity. There are aromas of banana, white peach and pear along with hints of nutmeg and vanilla. Flavors of fresh citrus and grapefruit acidty balance with vanilla and quince for ...read more

Bright pale yellow color hints of aromas suggestive of citrus fruits, acacia and lime blossoms, lychee, minerals, honeysuckle, white peaches and nectarines. Concentrated with the classic proportions of the vintage, the flavors are focused and bala...read more

New vintage for 2005 that shows the lively natural acidity and refreshing flavors that cahracterize the year. The wine opens with scents of citrus fruits, acacia and lime blossoms, lychee, minerals, honeysuckle, white peaches and nectarines. Conc...read more

Famous Edelweiss light white wine from WVV, has riesling, chardonnay, chenin blanc combined in a crisp, slightly sweet, very refreshing blend. Everyone likes Edelweiss....read more

Coeur de Terre Pinot noir Willamette Valley 07 -

Price reduction for 2010.

This wine is a blend of the winery's de-classified estate fruit. A new lower price point for the winery, this represents excellent craftsmanshi...read more

Badger Mountain Merlot has no sulfites added. Great complex aromas with dark fruits like black cherry, raspberry, and blackberry dominating the subtle spicy undertones. Flavor complexity is enhanced with a background of toasty oak to compliment the ...read more

J. Scott Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley 07 - If Pinot Blanc could be called "rich", this would be the wine. Winemaker Jonathan Oberlander's whites show his ability to craft a white wine that goes beyond most at this price.

"This wine is produc...read more

Tyee Pinot gris Estate 08 - these are 2nd generation, Salmon Safe, LIVE certified, Organic Estate-grown vineyards.

"Made from 80% old vines, sourced entirely from Tyee’s Estate Grown vineyards. Hand harvested and gently whole cluster pressed....read more

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Notes of ripe pear, passionfruit, and apple. Crisp and refreshing, with a sweet initial flavor evolving into a clean finish. ...read more

Primarily Gewurztraminer, this off-dry white wine gem displays all the floral nuances of the varietal as well as hints of citrus and stonefruit. Yummy!...read more

Tualatin Frizzante Semi Sparkling Muscat 09 - Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) says: 89 POINTS!

"This pretty aromatic white wine will have you absolutely captivated. It has a little residual sugar for balance and nice acidity. I goes nicely with spicy Thai or Spanish Tapas." - Jonathan Oberlander...read more

Wine Press NW "Platinum Award" and "Best Buy" - spritzy, spicy, semi sweet, this low alcohol wine is so delicious, and everyone likes it, as the fresh acidity and crisp fruit flavors balance sweetness perfectly....read more

Previous vintage tasting notes: The Sheridan Vineyard Kamiakin Red Wine 06 is three-fifths cabernet sauvignon, with the rest comprised of merlot and cab franc, this toasty red blend is surprisingly rich and loaded with plum, cherry and chocolate ...read more

Organic and biodynamically produced, a richly flavored, delicious Pinot gris, excellent with turkey or game....read more

Van Duzer's Pinot noir Rose is just wonderful for summer- a dry rose of Pinot noir, flavors of tart pie cherries, summer herbs, caraway, and fresh strawberry on the finish. Have this wine chilled on a hot summer day with barbequed chicken and a b...read more

Dusted Valley Vintners Boomtown Merlot 07 - Dusted Valley's Boomtown Merlot and Syrah are the winery's best value offerings. ...read more

Distinctively sweet nose of fresh apricots and honeyed orange blossom. Light and pleasant and a slightly sweet finish.

This is a mid-weight Spatelese style riesling that would work well with roasted pork tenderloin and apricot chutney....read more

Citrus and creamy "soda" flavors, with ripe fruit flavor and crisp acidity. Great with spicy foods like salsa, mild to hot peppers, and condiments like sesame oil and soy sauce....read more

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Indie”Producer with Hands-off Approach to Pinot

Matello is produced by one of the smallest wineries in Oregon, the Mad Wines Company, but still makes 4 Pinot Noir bottlings with a total production of around 500 cases. Propri...read more

J. Scott Columbia Roussanne 08 shows the round, rich flavors typical of Roussanne from Washington's hot Columbia valley. Mango, cream, and floral notes in scent and flavor. ...read more

Lumos Gewurztraminer 08 - from Temperance hill VIneyard - Pretty notes of white blossom and orange peel waft through the nose on this bright and dry Gewurztraminer. Slight notes of spice show up in the flavors and would pair well with pork loin ...read more

Charles Smith Boom Boom Syrah 07 - Charles Smith's best value Washington State Syrah....read more

Chinook Winery Chardonnay Yakima 06 - Kay is known for her fresh, fruity Chardonnays, crisp with just a hint of creamy toast. ...read more

J. Scott Cellars Rogue Valley Petit Sirah 08 - new in November 2009 ...read more

French in style, intense yet nuanced, with classic Alsacian fresh scents, creamy stone fruit, and clean, mineral/slate finish. This vintage, the wine is especially good with dishes made with mussels.

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Domaine Pouillon Gewurztraminer Columbia Gorge 07 is fermented to dryness and expresses all of the exotic varietal characteristics you expect: lychee fruit, grapefruit, orchid flowers and just a touch of raw almonds. Enjoy with spicy foods and exc...read more

J. Scott Pinot noir 07 is made by the winemaker at Silvan Ridge (south Willamette Valley). J. Scott is his family winery.

"This fruit forward wine exhibits bright red fruit flavors of red cherry, raspberry and strawberry. With just a hint of o...read more

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An irreverant blend of Pinot noir and Syrah. This vintage has a full, expressive palate of plum and cassis. Refined tannins with a light toast leading to a lingering finish. ...read more

Dominio IV "Technicolor Bat" Tempranillo/Syrah 07 - Wow- I've followed this winery for a few years as their new vineyard matured. With this wine, the maturity of the vineyard and the experience of the winemaker come together to produce a super wi...read more

Van Duzer Pinot noir Vintner's Cuvee is the winery's great value introductory Pinot noir. This is the perfect house wine, a blend of six Pinot Noir clones that capture the grape varietal's many nuances. Selected from across the estate, this liv...read more

Erin Glenn's Threemile 06 is a a big, delicious Bourdeaux-style red blend for a bargain. Hearty flavors of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherries meld with mocha and sweet spices.

Made from combination of grapes from Threemile Canyon’s oldest...read more

Cherry, strawberry and rhubarb scents mingle as the Three Angels Primitivo Coyote Canyon 07 is poured. Flavors of fresh cherries and earth finish with concentrated plum and dark fruit notes. Pair with bold dishes made with tomatoes, black olives a...read more

Seven of Hearts Viognier/Roussane 08 - Sourced from vineyards near Arlington, Oregon, along the Columbia Gorge, this wine is inspired by the great white wines of the Rhône region in France (as well as by a wonderfully approachable feline friend we...read more

Novelty Hill Merlot - This rich, aromatic wine is generous on the palate with layers of delicious vanilla, ripe black cherry and deep, concentrated mocha. Lush and silky, the finish is as smooth as it is long.

85% Merlot 11% Cabernet Sauvignon ...read more

Their "intro level" Tempranillo

From the winery: Vineyard maturity with consequent increased production has given us an opportunity to achieve one of our long-term goals, that is to produce a lighter style, more food friendly Tempranillo. T...read more

Andrew Rich Sauvignon Blanc possesses the Croft Vineyard's signature notes of pineapple, guava, passion fruit, citrus, and just a hint of gooseberry. It is rich, round, with complex notes of mineral and fresh spring water in the finish. Perpetual fa...read more

Kiona Chenin Blanc 07 - Fresh varietal character with aromas of citrus, melons and pears. Crisp, complex, almost spritzy finish balanced with just a hint of sweetness.

You might not know this, but Chenin Blanc and the popular "Vouvray" from the...read more

Covey Run's Gewurztraminer is crisp, spicy, and refreshing, with pear, peach, and apple flavors....read more

Naked refers to the simple beauty of this Chardonnay. Stainless steel fermentation allows the bright flavors to shine....read more

Huck Huckleberry Wine - Huck is a white wine with huckleberry juice added. A deep rose color leads to aromas of ripe apricots, peaches and essence of huckleberry. Huckleberries are collected from the wild in Washington State and Idaho. They are a ...read more

Willamette Valley Vineyards' most popular white wine, a semi sweet blend of white grapes - refreshing cold on teh deck on a hot summer day....read more

Domaine Saint Michelle Blanc de Blanc Sparkling wine - Sparkling wine is a wonderful yet often overlooked accompaniment to food. Bright acidity and effervescence cleans the palate, while the delicate flavors compliment a wide arra...read more

Domaine Saint Michelle Blanc de Noir Sparkling Wine - A rose, or "pink" sparkling wine. Sparkling wines are original not only because of their color, but also their vinous character. A beautiful salmon pink wine, with a persistent co...read more

Domaine Saint Michelle Brut Cuvee Sparkling Wine - Sparkling wine is a wonderful yet often overlooked accompaniment to food. Bright acidity and effervescence cleans the palate, while the delicate flavors compliment a wide array of...read more

Domaine Saint Michelle Extra Dry Sparkling WineThis sparkling wine offers an elegant, balanced profile and distinct m?thode classique character. Delicate tropical top notes of pineapple and coconut give way to bright green apple a...read more

Domaine Saint Michelle FrizzanteSemi-sparkling muscat, a delightful, low alcohol sparkler for sipping and with summer fruits. Some sweetness....read more

One of the best priced Muscats available from the Pacific Northwest. Excellent value. Floral aromas, especially roses, mesh into a complex nose that includes ripe peach, nutmeg, and faint orange blossom. The flavors of peach, nectarine, and layered s...read more

Favorite of Wine Press NW. This wine has great floral qualities in the nose and is delightfully balanced between the sweet Riesling fruit and the bracing acidity....read more

Arbor Crest Riesling Dionysus Vineyard 07 - Hand-picked and hand-sorted, this wine shows bright pineapple, lemon and honey characters that unfold on the palate as peach and almond. This wine is finished slightly sweet to balance the bright acidity...read more

Slightly sweet classic Riesling with refreshing hints of citrus, peach, and white flowers....read more

Kiona's Washington Chardonnay is styled to emphasize the fruit quality of this noble variety.

Kiona Chardonnay Washington 07 - Woehler on wine: "Toasty oak aromas lead to crisp tropical fruit flavors. Match it with scallops or halibut.".

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Barnard Griffin Rose of Sangiovese is full of fresh red cherry and berry flavors, with strawberry notes in the scent and taste. Bright and fruity, perfect for summer!...read more

New vintage for one of the Northwest's best value Big Reds. The 2005 is heavier on Cab. Big, juicy and delicious Cab/Merlot blend at a great price. Quite a find, it has black cherry and plum flavors with attractive hints of vanilla and toasty oak....read more

Kiona Cabernet Merlot 06 - Wine Press Northwest says: EXCELLENT - "...hit the nail on the head with nice cherry and berry components. The merlot comes through, offering smooth, balanced flavors, with the oak giving off touches of vanilla."

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Arbor Crest Cliff House Red - The bright red fruit and jammy characters that unfold and linger on the palate are a fine example of excellent Columbia Valley fruit. The elegance of this medium-bodied wine weaves layer after layer of spicy oak, red...read more

Arbor Crest Sauvignon Blanc Bacchus Vyd 07 - Polished flavors that are fresh and lively with enticing grapefruit, pineapple and spicy characters that unfold nicely on the smooth finish. - the winery

Sweet Cheeks Riesling 08 has soft Notes of honeysuckle introduce the palate to this seductive semi-sweet Riesling. The perfect balance of residual sugar and acidity accentuates the flavors of apricot and peaches. Perfect as a light aperitif or pai...read more

Illahe Vineyard Viognier 08 - Smooth, creamy and polished, with captivating aromas of honeysuckle and melon. There's just a hint of sweetness balanced by fresh acidity; perfect as a summer quaffer but also a great companion for Asian-inspired cui...read more

Subtle nose of mineral, peach, and a touch of anise. Full on the palate without being heavy, echoing the mineral and peach flavors hinted at in the aromas. Subtle acidity frames the flavors throughout the long finish. A very refreshing and versatile ...read more

Subtly spiced aromas of grapefruit, peaches and minerals introduce one into a medium weight, crisp and balanced example of Oregon Pinot Gris. The aromas are repeated in the exuberant flavors and echo throughout the mouth watering finish. Very versati...read more

Kiona Lemberger 06 - Well defined aromas of blackberries and cloves characteristic of the grape. The wine is mildly tannic, has great structure, with a velvet mouth feel....read more

Badger Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has No Sulfites Added. From the winery: "Forward blackberry and cherry aromas are complimented by wood spice and toast. Flavors of currant, blackberry, and black cherry are framed by toasty vanilla and spice. The f...read more

The aromas of ripe plum, black currant, and rich spices are balanced with touch of sweet oak and vanilla. Flavors of blackberry, currant, and black cherry dominate the surprisingly full mouth feel, with sweet vanilla as a compliment. The long, firm, ...read more

Currently showing deep aromas of raspberry in a frame of spicy oak on the nose, giving way on the palate to coffee, cedar, and chocolate flavors. The tannins are ripe and well integrated into the overall structure of the wine, leading to an exception...read more

Belle Vallee Southern Oregon Red 05 is on sale! Regular price $16.00.

"Rich and velvety with incredibly deep cherry and blackberry fruit. Substantial concentration, turning spicy on the long finish. Not to heavy; smooth and appealing now. Wil...read more

Incredibly popular spritzy sweet and super delicious. Now in standard 750 ml bottles.

This is a fresh, happy wine that makes a great gift....read more

SALE PRICEDJohn Albin's family winery has to change their labels - lawyer from CA doesn't like the similarity to his winery name. Maybe the J. Albin wines are a lot better than his....? And a lot better prices....? Just con...read more

Sweet Cheeks Pinot gris 08 is an elegant white wine. It offers a bouquet of apple and citris fruits followed by flavors of melon and fig. The full creamy mouth feel and balanced acidity make this wine a perfect choice for salads, poultry and pasta...read more

Brooks Winery Amycas White 07 is a blended white wine with rich pear, rose petals, and tropical and citrus aromas. The mouth feel is rich, layered with pear & stone fruit flavors on a frame of vibrant acidity. Blend is Pinot blanc, Gewurztraminer,...read more

Bright, light and refreshing....read more

Light, simple, but balanced, with pleasant red raspberry and cherry flavors and reasonable acidity. Tannins are well integrated and unobtrusive. ...read more

Siltstone Pinot gris comes from a highly regarded vineyard located in the heart of the North Willamette Valley. A nice combination of richness and minerality makes this a winner. The 2008 Oregon white wines are stunning....read more

Ripe and silky Barbera from an outstanding vintage. This is as good as Barbera gets for the value.

Ca del Baio Barbarera Paolina was named for the grandmother of the winemaker, Giulio Grasso. The Grasso family has made wine in Barbaresco sinc...read more

Sweet Cheeks Pinot Fusion 07 combines the bright cherries of Pinot Noir with the round tannins of Cabernet Franc. By fusing two of the major varietals of Burgundy (Pinot Noir) and Bordeaux (Cabernet Franc), we’ve created a unique blend that showca...read more

New white wine blend with a different slinky "Platinum" blonde on each release's bottles. This wine possesses the brilliant spice of the Gew?rztraminer grape and the lingering perfume of the Viognier. In the nose you will find hints of violets, lila...read more

Cascina Corte Barbera Piemonte 06 - Loads of cherry, blackberry, and leather are play with earth and minerals on the nose. The palate stays true to the aromas with a surprisingly lush fruitiness, balanced by zippy acidity. The Cascina Corte's l...read more

Deltetto Barbera d'Alba 06 - Rich, dark, and chocolaty. Its big blue and purple fruit is deep and long, with dark cherry and floral accents. Deltetto is a Barbera specialist. An exceptional table wine that's equally at home with grilled sausa...read more

Belle Pente Pinot Gris 07 - Brian O'Donnell has a knack for creating fresh, lively, Alsacian styled white wines. A combination of his skills and a super vintage make this one of Oregon's best Pinot gris. It's a rich, very complete wine with Eur...read more

Grochau Cellars Tinto is a blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Tempranillo. It quickly disappears into the cellars of Portland's best restaurants, who recognize its quality. Medium bodied and easy drinking, it has rich flavors that pair with lost of foods...read more

Really good example of this unusual grape. Marechal Foch is an easy drinking fruity red, and has a loval following in Oregon. Airlie makes one of the best. Marechal Foch is a fascinating grape that makes a big fruity wine with a little more dark ...read more

Saviah Cellars "The Jack" Red 07 - Aromas of black cherries, raspberries, plum and spices with a touch of oak. The layers of silky red and black fruit are framed with seamless tannins and a long beautiful finish. - the winery

- 88% Merlot - Se...read more

Westrey Willamette Valley Chardonnay 07 - Bosch pear and peach scents are accented by a hint of spice. Flavors open with Meyer lemon, then more peach and stone fruit, and a delightful Chablis-style minerality in the finish, softened by just the ti...read more

The Bethel Heights Quercus Chardonnay is crisp and refreshing. Melon and green apple flavors finish with mineral and citrus hints....read more

Pleasant, red cherry fruit and nice toasty coffee bean on the smooth finish. Organic and biodynamic!...read more

Barnard Griffin Cabernet Sauvignon receives awards and press plaudits every years as one of Washington State's best value wines. It has rich, inviting aromas of vanilla, elegant blackberries and hints of mocha and well-balanced flavors of ripe fruit...read more

A nouveau style Pinot noir ideal for summer. Delicious aromas of fresh raspberries and hints of smoke. The Le Petit is bright yet creamy, offering brambly red and black fruit that lasts. Perfect for grilled salmon, or sipping on the deck. ...read more

Brooks Winery Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - Highly recommended by Avalon Wine - even among the great under $25 Pinots from the 2008 vintage, this is a standout in quality.

Great complexity for the value - cherry cobbler,...read more

Consistently a Wine Spectator Best Buy! Vanilla, cherry, oak, spice and chocolate make for a superb nose and excellent palette. A blend of 57% Merlot, 37% Cab and 6% Cab Franc....read more

Bridgeview Black Beauty Merlot 06 - Winemaker notes: "Dark fruit elements paired with a well-structured body lead to a solid finish with spicy and toasty notes. This Merlot was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels." ...read more

Good value spicy, fruity Pinot for everyday drinking.

From the winery: "A spicy, floral nose gives way to ripe cherry, vanilla, hints of cedar and a pinch of black pepper. Ample acidity and firm tannins complete this classic burgundy." ...read more

Highly recommended by Avalon Wine Fresh raspberries, subtle cedar-tinged spice box, and caramel meld with juicy cherries to create a complex yet easy-to-enjoy Pinot.

Illahe's second vintage shows that their 06 was the st...read more

Cloudline Pinot noir 08 - On the palate, the wine is soft and round, with a delightful core of cherries and red fruits. The structure is perhaps even a bit better than the much-admired 2005 Cloudline, and the overall fruit-forwardness makes for a ...read more

Bergevin Lane Calico Red 06 - A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc, the wine is a juicy, ripe, intense, darkly colored wine just loaded with flavors. It oozes with intense aromas and flavors of strawberry, ras...read more

Badger Mountain Syrah - no sulfites added. An initial whiff of red fruit gives way to super ripe, almost jammy blueberry with a dose of white pepper. The flavors mimic the aromas exactly, with a huge, balanced mouthful of blueberries that carries int...read more

Arbor Crest Cabernet Franc Conner Lee Vyd 06 - This wine integrates a spicy herbalness with bright red fruit and jammy characters that unfold and linger on the palate. The elegance of this full-bodied wine weaves layer after layer of spicy oak, re...read more

Ash Hollow Nine Mile Cabernet-Merlot 06 - An estate mélange of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Cabernet Franc. A bright fruity nose, followed by flavors of bing cherry, rose petal, and a smooth cocoa finish.

Poet's Leap Riesling 08 from Longshadows Winery combines the white wine expertise of Armin Diel with Washington's excellent Riesling vineyards.

Previous vintage tasting notes: Inspired by the greatest wines of Germany and crafted by Armin D...read more

Terra Vina Bella Vista Red 06 is a blend of 60% Syrah, 30% Malbec & 10% Merlot ...read more

Abacela Dolcetto 07 retains the attractive qualities of Italian Dolcettos: smooth, soft, and grapey delicious! Dolcetto is a great wine for a variety of foods, from appetizers to grilled meats.

Ripe red and black fruit dominate the fruit driv...read more

Reininger Helix Pomatia Red Wine 06 - Vineyards Ash Hollow, Bacchus, Minnick, Pepper Bridge, Phinney Hill, Pleasant, Seven Hills, Stillwater Creek Blend 53% Cabernet Sauvignon 31% Merlot 8% Syrah 8% Cabernet Franc ...read more

Dusted Valley Vintners Boomtown Cabernet Sauvignon 06 - YUMMY! Boomtown is a no-nonsense wine--just juicy dark fruit, deliciously toasty oak, and a remarkably long finish for a bargain wine. This one will keep your friends, and pocketbook, happy...read more

Shadow Mountain Pinot noir 07 is an excellent value wine from a small winery in the South Willamette Valley. ...read more

Bethel Heights Eola Amity Hills Cuvee Pinot noir 07 - price change from $27.

Welcoming aromas of warm raspberries, cloves, and woodspice, with little hints of red plums. Rich red cherries lead into a burst of spice-accented red fruit. The t...read more

Charles Smith Velvet Devil Merlot 07 - Charles Smith's great value Washington State Merlot....read more