Laura Lawson

These grapes are 100% certified organic.

A pure expression of Gewurztraminer grape characters expressing spicy and fruity aromas. Coupled with crisp and juicy fruit flavors, this wine will pair well with spicy ethnic dishes.

Laura Lawson

A very friendly food pairing wine this week!

This wine presents itself to the eye with a straw-golden color. The wine opens with full, complex aromas touched by floral notes and hints of candied fruit. In the mouth the wine is well-balanced, full-bodied, and has a long aromatic finish.

Laura Lawson

I was feeling rustic this week.

This Spanish red is crimson with violet tinges.  It has Intense stewed cherry and blackberry fruit characters followed by tobacco, cinnamon, black pepper and cloves.  On the palate, there is a full bodied expansive wine providing a big fruit blast with firm yet friendly tannins.  Finishes pleasant and satisfying.  Great deal and you should find it for around $9.

Laura Lawson

Compelling combination of intense, dark character and gracious, inviting approachability.

Heady, complex aromas reveal layers of cherry-almond, black plum and licorice, with subtle oak spices. The intricate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc lends breadth to the palate, with fleshy fruit up front developing into bittersweet chocolate, espresso and toast notes toward the back. Dense, chewy tannins melt across the finish, followed by persistent fruit that lingers well after the wine has departed

Laura Lawson

What else could you want?  Great price, excellent wine, and a tremendous history.

This Sauvignon Blanc shows Rex’s sassy side with its lively citrus and green apple flavors. Just like the 47 lb Rooster, you’ll never forget this bright, crisp and refreshing white.

Laura Lawson

Bright, refreshing and oh-so-tasty, this Pinot Gris has zesty notes of pink grapefruit

and lime with beautiful florals intermingled. Composed of fruit from both the Rogue Valley and the Willamette Valley as well as approximately 4% Viognier, this wine is highly aromatic and has a nice weight to it mid-palate. The finish is long and strong with wonderfully balanced acidity and texture.

Laura Lawson

Carmenere is sometimes the forgotten grape.

Ripe and creamy tannins combined with a nice acidity give this wine structure, freshness and fatness. The elegant toasty oak give this wine the

perfect frame for a charming and lingering finish.  It is

90% Carmenère; 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Laura Lawson

A tremendous summer wine. 

A nice, bright lemon color with aromas of ripe pear and hints of slate, which follow through nicely on the mildy acidic palate. The taste is round and fruity with notes of butter and kiwi on the finish. Pleasant and elegant.

Laura Lawson

Opens with deep black cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors.

 Intense, round and well-structured tannins provide a strong backbone throughout the middle. Cedar and vanilla notes linger on the finish, beckoning another sip.  This Cabernet Sauvignon will run you about $19.00.

Laura Lawson

I underestimated this one.

Unique microclimate and morainic, alluvial soil endow this varietal with intrinsic traits seldom achieved: pear, flinty and mineral notes, creamy texture. The grapes are vinified and aged in stainless steel, but to ensure further complexity and depth, the wine initially goes through bâtonnage on the skins for 4-5 months. This delicately fruity Pinot Grigio is the ultimate aperitif white wine and is a great choice for parties as it matches beautifully with a wide range of appetizers. The lively, zesty fruit flavors are incredible.