December 2008 tasting archive

December 4th
Northwest Wine

Guest:
Greg Finger from Cordon Selections

Wines:
2007 Boomtown Pinot Gris  $12
2007 Domaine Pierre Noir Blanc "Deux"  $20
2007 Scott Paul Pinot Noir "Martha Pirrie"  $28
2007 Substance Cabernet Franc  $18
2007 Substance Merlot  $18
2006 Boomtown Syrah  $15

December 11th
An overview of Italian wine

Guest:
Driss from Nardone Imports

Wines:
Terra Serena Prosecco, Extra Dry $12
Cantina Montello Trebbiano D'Abruzzo Belcanto $7
Negro Nebbiolo D'Alba 2004 $21
Regina Chianti 2005 $15
Villa Giradri Ripasso Classico 2006 $23
Casetta Moscato D'Asti $18

December 18th
French reds and sparklers!

Guest:
Brian Huse, Vinum Imports

Wines:
NV Jaillance "Renaissance" $10
NV Ampelidae "Armance B" Brut (Organic) $15
NV Jaillance Cremant d'Bordeaux Rosé $13
2005 Chateau de la Nauve (St Emilion) $18
2005 Domaine de Calet "Long Terme" $14
2004 Hecht & Bannier Minervois $19

Friday, December 26th
Special post-Christmas tasting: Kris's favorites.

Guest:
Kris Hilton, Cascade Trade

Wines:
Cockatoo Ridge Brut NV  $10
Bailly-LaPierre Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé NV  $20
2007 Altas Cumbres Malbec, Mendoza  $10
2005 Charamba Vinho Tinto, Duoro  $8
2006 Bunnell Vif, Columbia Valley  $33
2005 Graziano Zinfandel, Mendocino County  $15


Vino Verité: More wine, less attitude!