Yes, Sauvignon Blanc reigns over these two islands but New Zealand is not just limited to this grassy, tropical fruited white wine. While we don’t see many red’s here in the US, they are well known for producing Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache and much more.

Don’t worry, there will be much more than Sauvignon Blanc!

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From Grüner Veltliner to Zweigelt, Austria is a Sommelier’s golden ticket. Grüner Veltliner is a perfect representation of what Austria has to offer; Grüner can be shown as a fun, light and crisp white but can also be aged, savory and packed with umami notes.

While Austria is seen as one of the best wine countries today, a bit of controversy has hung over the industry, forcing somewhat of a renaissance in the mid 80’s.

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Dusky Goose was founded in 2002 in the Dundee Hills by native Oregonians John and Linda Carter (originally from Eastern Oregon).

This tasting will give you a deep insight into the philosophy of the winery, featuring wines from  the Dusky Goose Label

We will have a crazy lineup, showcasing:

2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 & 2017 vintages.

Meghan, the National Sales Director, will be in charge of this tasting.

Don’t miss this opportunity and get to know this iconic Pinot Noir producer better.

See you all there!

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Txakolina just screams warm weather. Their light, crisp and slightly effervescent wines make for the perfect porch pounders and amazing seafood pairings. The low alcohol makes them very crush-able while the unique climate and terroir adds a level of complexity you won’t find anywhere else in Spain.

But let’s not forget, this magical region is not just limited to wine but is also famous for their dry, funky ciders!

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Dusky Goose was founded in 2002 in the Dundee Hills by native Oregonians John and Linda Carter (originally from Eastern Oregon).

This tasting will give you a deep insight into the philosophy of the winery, featuring wines from  the Dusky Goose Label

We will have a crazy lineup, showcasing:

2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 & 2017 vintages.

Meghan, the National Sales Director, will be in charge of this tasting.

Don’t miss this opportunity and get to know this iconic Pinot Noir producer better.

See you all there!

(Club Vino Members use code ‘clubvino’ for 10% off)

The German grape variety, that generated a fair amount of controversy of the years.

Some people love it, although most people are skeptic… At least in this part of the world. We would like to use this opportunity and explain the basics, including a deeper dive into the sweeter and dry style of Riesling.

Rarely do we find a grape that offers such charm at youth but can age for decades if so chosen by the producer.

Take a chance on it and give Riesling a good try, we would argue that this might be a game changer.

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This one is the result of a wine tasting Trevor and Manuel did in a warehouse in Northwest Portland. After an extensive Rioja tasting we were sitting in the car and realized that we both pointed out the same wines. We knew what to do. =)

This class will be very informative offering a line-up that features everything from Joven to Gran Reserva.

Red wine lovers get your tickets!

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Kickin’ off our spring sessions by featuring the most iconic Italian variety there is.

Sangiovese has had major international attention for quite some time and the grape is planted all over the world. During this session, we would like to go back to its roots and solely feature examples from the region of Tuscany.

Don’t be fooled if you think the all taste similar there, the range is significant and there is something for everyone.

Snag your ticket now, we except this one to fill fast.

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France is one of the most important wine regions in the world. Much of the modern wine world is credited to France and what they have learned over many centuries of perfecting their art. For this series, we are focusing on some of the main regions of France: Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, and Burgundy. Together we will taste taste some iconic styles, learn about each regions history, terroir and their greater impact around the world!

Burgundy

Totally mystified by a bottle of Burgundy? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Wine labels in France can be overwhelming with all of these regions, sub-regions and vineyard specific wines. Trust us when we say that every word is very important and can make a drastic difference on the price of the wine! So whats the difference between a Borgogne Rouge and a Gevrey-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin? Join us for the class and we will break down what you need to know as a consumer.

See you all there!

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December isn’t just the best month to gather up and toast to the holidays, but it’s also the time of the year when most Champagne arrives in our shop.

We have been doing this now for a few years, but this year we pre-ordered every label that will make it into this line-up. Expect unique and small batch Champagne that don’t come around in big quantities.

This class will give you a good insight in the different styles and we will teach you how to properly incorporate delicious bubbles in a festive menu.

See you there.

Cheers,

Your winenerds

In Collaboration with Miguel Marquez

Surprisingly, Mexico holds a couple of contrasting titles in today’s world of wine: Mexico is the birthplace of wine cultivation in North America, and yet it also makes up the New Frontier in New World wine.

What it offers today is well worth anyones time! Blends you haven’t seen before, futuristic winemaking techniques but also a very different climate and terroir resulting in wines with true identity. The wine regions from Mexico will have plenty to offer and we will use the knowledge and heritage of our dear friend Miguel to give you more insight about some must have labels in your own cellar.

Happy exploring! See you then!

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Your winners

Taking Malbecs under the loupe

We are well aware that there is a lot more to Argentina than just Malbec.

Salta in the north offers fantastic Torrontés, the Uco Valley convinces wine critics throughout the world that not just Malbec can thrive there and international white varieties produce anything from fun to more serious and cellar worthy wines.

With that said, our focus will remain with Malbec! It is intriguing how this variety compares when tasting it from different wine regions within this vast country. High dessert, glaciated peaks and yet a sunny climate, this country is set up to make some of the most unique wines in the world.

Let’s taste them for ourselves!

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Your winners

Bordeaux Varieties from the New World

Chile may be a New World country, but don’t call its wine industry young. While there has been an explosion of quality Chilean wine appearing stateside over the past 30 years, its first grapevines were planted as early as the 1500s.

In this session we will focus on Chile’s expression of Cabernet Sauvignon and of course the all too famous Chilean Carménère. Aside from that, there are other Bordeaux varieties that we will feature during this fun session!

See you there

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Your winenerds

Recently a regular reminded me that I was way overdue for another Sherry class. So here we are! Sherry has always been one of my favorite beverages, it has such a unique aroma and flavors, simply something that most people haven’t experienced before.

The first thing that one should expect from this class, you will not be trying a 5 different sweet wines. There are many different styles of Sherry and most of them are really dry (arguably the driest in the world, will explain why in the class!) We will be discussing all of the main styles, regions, the unique aging process and all the winemaking techniques that make Sherry so special.

So join me for a Sunday Sherry Session and explore the many different styles, from Fino to Palo Cortado and all that lies in between.

-Trevor

The mountain range that separates the two wine giants France and Spain has been a significant influence to the bordering wine regions for centuries.

To name a few… Navarra, the Basque Region, Rousillon and Jurancon have nothing in common, expect the mountains that stand close by.

This class will be a perfect start in the warm season, with salty whites, refreshing bubbles, and acid driven reds with a slim body. #drinkseasonal =)

We will dig deeper into a few selected regions but put an emphasis on the effect of the Pyrénées in collaboration with the proximity to the ocean.

Join us for this journey and see what you can pop on your next backporch gathering.

Cheers, Your VV crew

PS. This class will be held inside while respecting all COVID measurements - We kindly ask only vaccinated people to sign up! Thank you

Club wine member get 10% off (use code CLUBVINO).

Recently a regular reminded me that I was way overdue for another Sherry class. So here we are! Sherry has always been one of my favorite beverages, it has such a unique aroma and flavors, simply something that most people haven’t experienced before.

The first thing that one should expect from this class, you will not be trying a 5 different sweet wines. There are many different styles of Sherry and most of them are really dry (arguably the driest in the world, will explain why in the class!) We will be discussing all of the main styles, regions, the unique aging process and all the winemaking techniques that make Sherry so special.

So join me for a Sunday Sherry Session and explore the many different styles, from Fino to Palo Cortado and all that lies in between.

-Trevor

We are proud to direct our focus to indigenous varieties over the next months. We will show you pours that are uncommonly seen in the international market, explain the importance of local varieties that are harder to sell and will use the word ‘typicity’ on multiple occasions.

Our first class of 2022 will take us to a country that we have been meaning to feature for a while - GREECE!

We finally found access to a great greek wine selection and couldn’t be more stoked to show you some ‘local wines’. One thing to understand about this picturesque place is, that it has an incredible diverse climate, therefore you can expect different approaches to winemaking, a good selection of grapes and big changes in the wine profile.

Ready to dive into it?

We hope to have you on board.

Cheers, Your VV crew

PS. This class will be held inside while respecting all COVID measurements - We kindly ask only vaccinated people to sign up! Thank you

Club wine member get 10% off (use code CLUBVINO).