Here are a few handpicked selections we uncorked August 11, 2017

2016 Rain Dance Vineyards Rose of Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon

A pretty, delicate Rose with layers of bright strawberries, white flowers and watermelon. It’s the perfect summer wine that would pair perfectly with a picnic lunch. 84 case production.

Excellent | $22 | 13.5% ABV

2015 Rain Dance Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Delicious dark fruits of cherry and blackberry finishing with lingering layers of mineral, mushrooms and clove.  125 case production. This should cellar nicely for a decade.

Excellent | $40 | 14.3% ABV

2015 Egger-Ramer Schiava Gentile, Edelvernatsch, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

If you belong to one of those Wine Century clubs to drink your way through 100 different grapes, put this wine on your list. It’s made from Schiava Gentile, a black grape that makes light bodied, food friendly wines used in the light red blends of the Alto Adige. This wine is bright and offers some strawberry and violet flavors. Drink now.

Very Good | $16 | 14.3% ABV

2016 St. Pauls Sauvignon Gfill, Südtirol Alto Adige DOC, Italy

Ripe and beautiful, this Sauvignon is exotic and delicious with plenty of tropical fruit. It’s a good summertime wine to pair with grilled vegetables, fish and delicate cheeses.

Very Good | $13 | 14.3% ABV

2016 Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner, Alto Adige Valle Isarco, Italy

This region in the Isarco Valley produces wines with great minerality and fragrance. The Sylvaner grown here is refined and fresh, with lovely layers of honey, apples and herbs that lead to a long, mineral finish. This would pair well with linguine and clams!

Excellent| $18 | 13.8% ABV

2014 3c Premium Selection Cariñena, Do Cariñena, Aragón, Spain

Lively spice and red fruit flavors that are complimented with coffee and pepper. Finishes medium-long with a good dose of clove and plum. This would pair well with anything grilled, from hamburgers to steak or grilled vegetables. Good quality-to-price-ratio (QPR).

Good | $11 | 13.8% ABV

2015 The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Red Blend, California

This is a full-bodied red Zinfandel and Syrah blend with bold flavors of red fruits and spice. The finish is intriguing with a layered licorice and cherry notes.  It’s a perfect summer wine to pair with grilled fare or BBQ, and of course good company.

Very Good | $32 | 13.5% ABV

2016 Meiomi Pinot Noir, California

The grapes were sourced from Monterey, Sonoma and Santa Barbara coastal regions of California, producing a rich and ripe Pinot noir with aromas and flavors of earthy dark fruit, tobacco and cedar. Pair with your favorite roasted meat dish.

Good | $25 | 14.1% ABV

2016 Weingut St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis Selection ‘Urban Riesling’, Mosel, Germany

A lovely floral, crisp, dry Riesling with flavors of peach and mango. Finishes strong with a touch of smoke and mineral with bright acidity. Pair with spicy Asian dishes or sushi… or as an aperitif! Great quality-to-price-ratio (QPR).

Very Good | $12 | 10.0% ABV

2015 Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Gelblack Feinherb, Rheingau, Germany

Layered and enticing, this Riesling has lovely aromas of white flowers with flavors of pear, apricot and citrus. The finish is luscious and balanced, with a good dose of mineral and bright acidity. Delicious!

Very Good | $25 | 11.5% ABV

2014 Cooper & Thief Red Wine Blend, California

If you like rich and robust, this red blend aged in Bourbon barrels will knock your socks off. Thick and syrupy, it’s made of Merlot and Syrah with a splash of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Pair this dark, brooding red with an after dinner course of stilton blue cheese and walnuts.

Good | $30 | 17.0% ABV

NV Bollicini Brut and Rose Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

Wow, single serving cans of Italian sparkling wine! They’re refreshingly crisp, and they’re perfect to bring to summer outings. The Brut has hints of apple and the Rose is slightly sweet. Good quality-to-price- ratio (QPR).

Good | $12/4-pack | 11.0% ABV

NV Gratien & Meyer Crémant de Loire Brut Rose, France

Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, this Brut Rose is fresh and smooth, with flavors of red berries—the strawberry and raspberry flavors really pop. It would make a great aperitif, and would also go well with your favorite fish dish or fresh fruit desserts.

Very Good | $15 | 12.0% ABV