La Famiglia - Stark Vineyard • Chehalem Mountains

70% Neutral Oak, 30% Stainless Steel

A zippy blend of Garnacha (45%), Tempranillo (22%), Monastrell (22%) & Petit Verdot (11%). The nose wafts forward on wings of Maraschino cherries & smoked plums - the palate, a truly magical swirl of sweet dark fruits, overlaying a complex core of black fruit. Fine tannins lurking under spicy fruit suggest a good bit of evolution for those with sufficient patience.

Two vintages of Columbia Valley fruit. Full, complex and elegant - richly textured with medium-plus tannins, medium acidity lends a crisp balance and a long, lingering finish. 

The bouquet unfurls from the glass with a joyous perfume of sweet tobacco, edgy black pepper, cedarwood, and meat roasted over super ripe blueberries. Its’ inky purple color, a prelude of its’ dark, full body richness. There’s a decidedly wild zestiness on the palate - all vibrant and energetic where the white pepper spiciness dances with black-raspberry and tart black cherries. Grippy tannins and a long vibrant finish begs for grilled meats or a saucy barbeque pairing.

83% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec

Here we've taken a plump, ripe Merlot, amped it up with some Cab Franc, then added density and complexity with a touch of Malbec. Decadent and lush on the palate, gorgeously complex, absolutely delicious with plenty of dark depth, and a satisfyingly long fruit-forward finish. 

100% Carménère

An ancient grape, thought to have originated in Spain, yet one of the 6 red varietals allowed in Bordeaux. Now found almost exclusively in the New World. This one punches out with an alluring nose of pomegranate, dark chocolate & spicy cracked black pepper. One sip and your mouth is suddenly transported by ripe, smoky fruit - a spicy mélange of raspberry, strawberry and blackberry wrapped in the trademark black peppercorn. Zesty enough to pair with barbecue, grilled fish and meats.

61% Petite Sirah, 39% Petit Verdot

It seems my quest for complexity knows no bounds - combining these 2 power house reds yields a nose with astounding depth and appeal - rich, ripe black plum swirling with the aroma of fresh baked maple bars, a hint of saddle leather and freshly sharpened pencil shavings. Inky dark - the palate profoundly concentrated and lavish with a lively zing of spiciness, gobs of black cherry with an undercurrent of fresh cracked pepper, finishing long and spicy.

Italian for auburn, a skin contact white, Riesling to be exact. Nose in glass, I am magically  transported to another, decidedly care free time – Honeysuckle, apricot, and orange blossoms. I am awash in the beauty of life’s' simplicity - relaxed, peaceful and content. A silky texture, long, complex and beautiful - flavors of honey, sweet lime, baked apple pie and toasted hazelnuts. A great food wine but please, do not over chill - 55 degrees max!

Zinfully fun! This Demi-Sec sparkling red wine is a complex and bright mix of inky blackberries, ripe blackcurrant, spicy pepper and hints of herbs. This wine finishes with round oak flavors and bubbly zest. Incredibly unique and versatile - pair with just about anything - as this wine drinks well all year round.