Author Archives: Bruce

Vino Events this week: It looks like we are in for a wet and gusty evening here in Portland AKA a Bomb Cyclone. I know this because The Weather Channel is going to be my main source of news until late 2029. I feel like being well informed about the forecast is healthier than paying attention to our incoming administration. 

Tomorrow night (11/20) we will have Gabriel Jagle, winemaker from Scenic Valley Vineyards, here in the shop pouring through some of his wines. This is a free tasting 5 – 7. This is what he’s pouring: Pinot Gris 2022 Willamette Valley $19 Chardonnay 2023 Willamette Valley $21 Gruner Veltliner 2023 Willamette Valley $21 Pinot Noir…

Upcoming Events

Thanks again to everyone that attended the Piedmont tasting and Friday Flights last week! Both were well attended and it was great so see so many of you and meet some new people. The 2023 Buckman Pinot is being bottled this week and will be in the shop before Thanksgiving. Let me know if you…

Friday Night Flight 10/25 Tuscany

Before we get into the Friday Flight email, I just wanted to remind you that my Friend Jacob from Vineyard Brands will be pouring here tomorrow, Wednesday the 23rd, from 5:00 to 7:00. This is a free tasting with 7 wines from the Vineyard Brand’s portfolio from Italy, Austria, Napa Valley and France. Come on by and…

Friday Night Flight October 18th

After too much sun and rum in the Bahamas, it’s time to get back to work and plan this Friday’s flight. I can’t thank Kate, Brian, Emily and Margo enough for helping out this past week so I could be with the family to celebrate my in-laws 50th anniversary!A rep stopped by the store a…

Free Tasting Wednesday, October 2nd Fèlsina Winery 5 – 7pm

Free Tasting Wednesday, October 2nd 5 – 7pm Featuring the Wines of Fèlsina  I’m excited to have my first in-store tasting and even more excited to be pouring wines from the iconic Tuscan producer Fèlsina. Joe Barbuto, North American Brand Manager at Fèlsina, will be guiding us through the history of the winery and pouring…

Friday Night Flights Friday the 27th

Sorry for the delay in not getting this out sooner. To be honest, it’s Bruce’s fault for making this look so easy, when it’s actually a lot of work! For this Friday Flight we’re going to Greece! I’ve enjoyed visiting Greece but am slightly out of my comfort zone on Greek wines, so I’m excited…

Friday Night Flight 9/20/24 – Sardinia

Friday Flight for September, 20th The weather Friday still looks favorable for at least one more night on the patio, so cross your fingers. To continue island flights I picked Sardinia. Sardinia, Sardegna in Italian, is more than an island, it is only just part of Italy. For much of its modern winemaking history it…

Vino is back!

With help from friends and family we did a little cleaning, painting and rearranging and have the shop back open for business. I have some big shoes to fill and want to thank Bruce for his trust and confidence in handing the store over to me after running things for over two decades. Bruce and…