Hot Sheets
THE CELLAR DOOR'S 'LAST MINUTE ALCOHOLIDAYS' HOTSHEET
Ten Last Minute Wine Gifts, Salt, Bubbly & more
MELLEN MEYER
WILLAMETTE VALLEY BRUT
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
WILLAMETTE VALLEY BRUT
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE
As featured and written in the Oregonian by our friend Michael Alberty in his NW Bubbly feature this morning.
We first met Bobby Rowitt a few years back when he worked with Marcus at Matello but it was when he first attended one of our Holiday Bubblebath Champagne tastings that we learned of his interest and desire to make top-notch sparkling wines in the Champagne method from Oregon. Instantaneously he has been very successful. 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from 2014 and 2015 vintages along with dollops of 2013, disgorged in September 2018, this wine is one of the coolest expressions of Oregon bubbly that I have tasted. Finesseful apple, white chocolate, spice and underlying puffed pastry carry over into a texture that possesses delicate and fine bubbles. Creamy and persistent with building elevation and nerve. Brilliant toastiness and focus with fine fruit and bead. Extremely lingering, this is something that all Oregonians should be proud to drink or take a shower with.
We first met Bobby Rowitt a few years back when he worked with Marcus at Matello but it was when he first attended one of our Holiday Bubblebath Champagne tastings that we learned of his interest and desire to make top-notch sparkling wines in the Champagne method from Oregon. Instantaneously he has been very successful. 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from 2014 and 2015 vintages along with dollops of 2013, disgorged in September 2018, this wine is one of the coolest expressions of Oregon bubbly that I have tasted. Finesseful apple, white chocolate, spice and underlying puffed pastry carry over into a texture that possesses delicate and fine bubbles. Creamy and persistent with building elevation and nerve. Brilliant toastiness and focus with fine fruit and bead. Extremely lingering, this is something that all Oregonians should be proud to drink or take a shower with.
2014 PALLUS CHINON 'LES PENSEES'
[reg. $26.99]
SPECIAL - $14.99 BTL./$179.88 CASE
[reg. $26.99]
SPECIAL - $14.99 BTL./$179.88 CASE
LAST CALL FOR THIS EXCELLENT CHINON SPECIAL! 30 year old vines situated in a prime area of Chinon not far from Baudry’s Croix Boisee site, this wine comes from average 30 year old vines and is 100% Cabernet Franc.
When drinking this Chinon, we recommend using a Burgundy glass versus a Bordeaux glass because Cab Franc in this area is more about aromatics and less about heft. Now Chinon might not be for everyone, as it is certainly not a lollipop wine. Yet for those that love aromatic, refined wines it is not to be missed. Classic nose of baked cherry, sandalwood, jasmine, and spicy herb notes. Pure red cherry, and mineral assault the palate, with great intensity, yet texture wise more akin to red Burgundy. A long, complex and delicious finish keep you coming back for another glass. Such an amazingly versatile food wine, Chinon is always prevalent on the Paris bistro scene and one can see why. This wine works with a wide variety of foods from rillettes to beef curry dishes to your favorite lamb stew. It is also quite surprisingly delicious with your holiday meal. Drink over the next decade.
When drinking this Chinon, we recommend using a Burgundy glass versus a Bordeaux glass because Cab Franc in this area is more about aromatics and less about heft. Now Chinon might not be for everyone, as it is certainly not a lollipop wine. Yet for those that love aromatic, refined wines it is not to be missed. Classic nose of baked cherry, sandalwood, jasmine, and spicy herb notes. Pure red cherry, and mineral assault the palate, with great intensity, yet texture wise more akin to red Burgundy. A long, complex and delicious finish keep you coming back for another glass. Such an amazingly versatile food wine, Chinon is always prevalent on the Paris bistro scene and one can see why. This wine works with a wide variety of foods from rillettes to beef curry dishes to your favorite lamb stew. It is also quite surprisingly delicious with your holiday meal. Drink over the next decade.
2015 PILLOT POMMARD TAVENNES
$44.99 BTL./$539.88 CASE
$44.99 BTL./$539.88 CASE
We all love Larry!! These days we love Laurent Pillot as much for his reds as his whites. 2015 is an exemplary vintage for red wines in the Burgundy region and these wines show so well early and have immense potential. Tavannes is a single vineyard within Pommard, of which a portion is Premier Cru, of which Pillot owns a little under 1½ acres of relatively old Pinot Noir vines.
Sexy, sultry nose with ironstone riding shotgun alongside ripe currant on top of blackberry, cep and semi-exotic spice. Fanning out and seducing the palate yet having plenty of structure, spine and depth all without being old-fashioned virile, hard-nosed Pommard due to Laurent being one of a group of young producers who are re-defining the image of this famous appellation. Chewy, lingering red-tones shine on the nicely formed finish. A super Red Burgundy (French Pinot Noir) that will drink and develop for 12-14 years.
Sexy, sultry nose with ironstone riding shotgun alongside ripe currant on top of blackberry, cep and semi-exotic spice. Fanning out and seducing the palate yet having plenty of structure, spine and depth all without being old-fashioned virile, hard-nosed Pommard due to Laurent being one of a group of young producers who are re-defining the image of this famous appellation. Chewy, lingering red-tones shine on the nicely formed finish. A super Red Burgundy (French Pinot Noir) that will drink and develop for 12-14 years.
TEN LAST MINUTE WINE GIFTS
2015 CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA
$39.99 BTL – 3 available
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA
$39.99 BTL – 3 available
[Top drawer Riserva. 96 points, The Wine Spectator and #3 in their Top 100.]
2015 GRAILLOT CROZES-HERMITAGE
$26.99 – 12 available
$26.99 – 12 available
[King of Crozes-Hermitage at an unheard of price. We bought deep when a longtime distributor closed their doors. Beautiful French Syrah indeed.]
2014 PERNOT-BELICARD MEURSAULT 1er CRU ‘PERRIERES'
[reg. $99.99]
SPECIAL - $65.99 BTL. – 2 available
[reg. $99.99]
SPECIAL - $65.99 BTL. – 2 available
[Great bloodlines from the Pernot Puligny family tree. Meursault Perrieres is arguably the villages greatest vineyard and often reaches Grand Cru quality.]
2012 MATELLO PINOT NOIR ‘SOURIS’
$34.99 – 9 available
$34.99 – 9 available
[Stunning, nicely formed and aged Pinot from one of best, stealth producers.]
2013 PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO 'RABAJA'
$59.99 BTL. – 12 available
$59.99 BTL. – 12 available
[One of the great Cru wines from the Produttori del Barbaresco. Built to age! 96 pts - Vinous]
2007 CONTI COSTANTI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA
$119.99 BTL. - 2 available
$119.99 BTL. - 2 available
[One of the legends of Montalcino. Riserva is only produced in the most special of vintages.]
2014 CAYUSE SYRAH 'ARMADA'
$139.99 BTL. – 3 available
$139.99 BTL. – 3 available
[Well-known Washington rarity. 99 Points - The Wine Advocate.]
2016 CAMERON CHARDONNAY ‘DUNDEE HILLS RESERVE’
$34.99 BTL – 8 available
$34.99 BTL – 8 available
[One of the outstanding Oregon Chardonnay values. 2016 is entirely from declassified Clos Electrique]
2010 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC SAUTERNES ‘PREMIER CRU CLASSE’
$99.99 BTL. – 2 available
$99.99 BTL. – 2 available
[Rock Star Sauternes. Will age forever! 96 points – The Wine Advocate. Not Yquem but also not north of $500. If you want some 1989 Yquem, just inquire.]
2008 CHAMPAGNE PHILIPPONAT BRUT 'CLOS DES GOISSES'
$175.00 BTL. - 3 available
$175.00 BTL. - 3 available
[Already legendary. One that is highly, highly sought after due to the greatness of the vintage. Very rare single vineyard site. Ungodly bubbles. 98 points - Vinous]
VIGNALTA SALLA ALLA ERBE
$7.99 - 300 ML JAR
$7.99 - 300 ML JAR
Not only is Vignalta home to fantastic wines, the estate also produces other products besides the grape. Olive Oil, vinegar, grappa and this delicacy of a sea salt is also done on the estate.
This herbed salt is produced from fresh herbs, rosemary and sage, grown on Vignalta's Marlunghe estate and blended fresh with sea salt rather than dried. This method preserves the fragrances of their wild grown herbs. Marlunghe herbed salt can be used just as you would regular salt in cooking. It is perfect for any type of grilled, broiled, boiled or roasted meat, fish or poultry. Wonderful on potatoes and in vegetable soups, it lends true Mediterranean character to your cooking.
This herbed salt is produced from fresh herbs, rosemary and sage, grown on Vignalta's Marlunghe estate and blended fresh with sea salt rather than dried. This method preserves the fragrances of their wild grown herbs. Marlunghe herbed salt can be used just as you would regular salt in cooking. It is perfect for any type of grilled, broiled, boiled or roasted meat, fish or poultry. Wonderful on potatoes and in vegetable soups, it lends true Mediterranean character to your cooking.
FRIDAY SIPS
New Arrivals from France with Special Guest Chad Zimmerman
This Friday December 21 from 1:30 – 6:30
A spectacular lineup of new vintages from Animaux du Vin Selections highlighted by Gigondas, Languedoc and White Burgundy. Chad will arrive at 3:30, but the wines will be ready for tasting at 1:30
FEATURED SELECTIONS:
2016 Cabasse Gigondas ‘Cuvee Jucunditas’
2015 Mas D’Amile Montpeyroux Rouge
2015 Mas D’Amile ‘Vieux Carignan’ Languedoc Rouge
2017 Feuillarde Macon-Charnay
