REOPENING FEB 1st, HERO WINE REVIEW & MORE

REOPENING FEBRUARY 1

Helloooo PDX Wine Co. fans! I am thrilled to let you know that we are reopening Thursday, February 1st. I mean, just look how happy I am to share some amazing wines with you. In fact, I might even call them "Hero WInes" like Paul Gregutt does for our Gamay Noir (see more below).

Okay, okay, I got off track there a bit. Here are the details so you can hang out with us.

See you soon,

Angie

THURS/FRI 4-7

SAT/SUN 1-7

3201 SE 50th Ave.

Portland, OR 97206

MAP & DIRECTIONS

THE HERO (WINE) & OUR HERO (MATT)

In the recent article, "Hero Wines," from "Paul Gregutt's Northwest Wine Guide," Paul interviews Matt about Gamay Noir, and in particular, our Love & Squalor Gamay Noir.

It's a lovely read...here's a teaser:

For me, in most flights, there is one standout. Possibly a standout based strictly on flavor; maybe the one wine that offers the greatest value. Sometimes it might be a truly unusual or unique effort, or something so off the wall that it tickles my curiosity. It’s a subject that can be looked at from any number of perspectives, but today I’m focused on two particular varietal wines from two outstanding Oregon winemakers: Matt Berson’s Gamay Noir and Leah Jorgensen’s Cabernet Franc.

Read the full article.

SHARE THE BENNIES

TRIPLE YOUR WINE CLUB BENNIES

We are proud to offer a Wine Club Trade for the entire month of February. All 'Friends with Benefits' Wine Club members receive the same generous club discounts at our friends’ Helioterra Wines and Teutonic Wine Company. These benefits include complimentary tastings for two, 15% off all bottle purchases, and 20% off full-case purchases.

Not a member? Check out our wine club!

Getting Serious

My friends Dan and Chas, who host the popular video blog Wine Is Serious Business, invited me to come and taste through my current releases with them and have a conversation about winemaking in Oregon. It was lots of fun and turned out pretty well. Check it out here You can see their archive on YouTube and link to them on Facebook.

Enthusiastic?

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I just got word that my 2009 Riesling received a 91-point rating from the quaffers down at Wine Enthusiast Magazine. I don't put much weight on these sorts of things, but I always am happy when someone likes the wine, and am happier still when they say so in print.

I agree with these guys - I think the '09 is my best yet, and, of course, it is almost completely sold out. Luckily for you the smart people at the brand new Ringside Fish House are pouring it by the glass until I run out. Also, there are a few bottles on the racks at two Whole Foods stores - Hollywood and Tanasbourne. I look forward to hearing how it scores with you. If you'd prefer to go the path of less resistance, the Love & Squalor 2010 Riesling is now available and plentiful, just contact me if you need some.

L&S in the Oregonian Wine Guide

Once again, the Oregonian, in its great wisdom, has smiled upon Love & Squalor Riesling in the bi-annual wine guide. Katherine Cole, the staff wine writer, and three other industry professionals, weigh in on perfect picnic pairings. Ms. Cole herself picks the '08 as a minerally and melony accompaniment for the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich. Thanks for the nod. I will need to try that match-up real soon.

Read the full article here.