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TOP WINES FOR JANUARY

Giant Steps 2008 Pinot Noir Sexton Vineyard (AU) - Had this when I was in Australia last year (for my post on Giant Steps>) & remember it fondly.  Med- to full-bodied Pinot, elegant texture & acidity, wonderful spicy, dark cherry fruit with hints of mint.  Perfect for the fireplace!  ~ Jens
  
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Portalis Wine Blog
01.21.2012  A LITTLE BIT ON SYRAH & SHIRAZ

Shiraz, Warner Vineyard, Giaconda Winery, Beachworth, Victoria, Australia

First of all, Syrah & Shiraz is the same grape – a dark grape with thick skin that needs a lot of heat to ripen.  It just has a different name depending on where the grape is grown,  but because of the impact of the land, weather, altitude, soil & winemaking style of where the grape is grown, the use of Syrah or Shiraz has become indicative of the style of wine you will get. The differences between Northern & Southern Rhône, Australia, Washington State & more?  MORE>   
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SALE  All Australian Shiraz & Shiraz Blends
          ...thru February 7th 
Jan 28  Saturday: Oregon
Jan 28  Saturday Dinner at Portalis
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Jan 29  Sunday: Washington
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Sticky Toffee Pudding ~ Chef Tracey made you wait until the depths of winter, but ... MORE >
 
Portalis Wine Bar Menu
 New: SOUP creamy sweet potato with cilantro,
 lime crème fraiche & toasted peanuts...paired
with Domaine Moltès 2009 Riesling Réserve
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Makes a wonderful gift!  ... 2 clubs to choose from:  Portalis Explores! (bugdet) & Portalis Wine Club (no holds barred) ... MORE >

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New work by glass artist Todd Martin - Show runs thru Jan 2012 ... MORE >
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TOP WINES FOR JANUARY

Giant Steps 2008 Pinot Noir Sexton Vineyard (AU) - Had this when I was in Australia last year (for my post on Giant Steps>) & remember it fondly.  Med- to full-bodied Pinot, elegant texture & acidity, wonderful spicy, dark cherry fruit with hints of mint.  Perfect for the fireplace!  ~ Jens
  
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ON SALE: AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ & SHIRAZ BLENDS
..."Australian Shiraz is a big boy due to the hotter climate of the regions where it is grown, most famously the Barossa Valley... For Shiraz that show off big, well-balanced wine with the nuance of minty herb that can be Australia’s lovely touch, try: D’Arenberg 2008 Laughing Magpie or for a splurge D’Arenberg 2006 The Dead Arm Shiraz, both from the McLaren Vale Valley & both with a touch of Viognier. An excellent example of 100% Shiraz from the Barossa Valley is John Duval 2007 Entity Shiraz."  ...Read more from the BLOG>  All AUZ Shiraz & Shiraz Blends on INSIDER SALE thru Tuesday, February 7th.

D'Arenberg 2006 The Dead Arm Shiraz 
$69.99 | INSIDER $66.99 | mixed case $53.59
D'Arenberg 2008 Laughing Magpie 
$28.99 | INSIDER $26.99 | mixed case $21.59
Glaetzer Wallace 2009 Shiraz/Grenache 
$25.99 | INSIDER $24.99 | mixed case $19.99
Innocent Bystander 2007 Shiraz/Viognier 
$22.99 | INSIDER $21.99 | mixed case $17.59
Jim Barry 2008 The Lodge Hill Shiraz 
$20.99 | INSIDER $19.99 | mixed case $15.99
John Duval 2007 Entity Shiraz
$44.99 | INSIDER $39.99 | mixed case $31.99
Langmeil 2008 Valley Floor Shiraz 
$26.99 | INSIDER $25.99 | mixed case $20.79
Molly Dooker 2009 Two Left Feet 
$28.99 | INSIDER $26.99 | mixed case $21.59
Mollydooker 2010 The Boxer Shiraz 
$28.99 | INSIDER $26.99 | mixed case $21.59
Tait 2009 Ballbuster Shiraz
$21.99 | INSIDER $20.99 | mixed case $16.79
Two Hands 2010 Angel's Share Shiraz 
$32.99 | INSIDER $31.99 | mixed case $25.59
Two Hands 2010 Bella's Garden Shiraz
$78.99 | INSIDER $73.99 | mixed case $59.19
...and many more> as well as 100+ INSIDER wines with sale prices!

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NEW ARRIVALS

Ken Wright 2009 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (OR) ~ Subdued, with lovely aromas of red plums, wild berries & grilled meat. A bolt of dark red & black fruits hits the palate, clothed in ripe firm tannin & sporting a lively grip of acidity. Very good & will still delight in the years to come!

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90+ WINES - Ratings Key 

Mollydooker 2010 The Boxer Shiraz (AUZ) ~ PARKER 91 ~ 'notes of warm blackberries & blueberries with nuances of menthol, some spice cake, anise & bacon fat. Concentrated, big, rich and ripe, it offers a very spicy palate with some licorice & cumin seed coming through, supported by a medium level of velvety tannins, lively acidity and finishing very long...' - Lisa Perrotti-Brown www.erobertparker.com 

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WINES UNDER $15
Our case & 1/2 case discounts (mixed included) make these wines even more affordable:  

Cuesta Del Madero 2010 Malbec (AR) ~ Smooth brambly, dark berry notes. Its lighter body style lends to its lively character with bright fruits & a hint of mocha to add depth.  Great bang for the buck!

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JENS’ HOLIDAY PICK - Who's Jens? 

Domaine Tempier 2008 Bandol (FR) ~ This is the wine Jens is begging Santa for! From a very old family owned winery in the heart of the Bandol appellation, this blend of predominantly Mourvedre along with Grenache, Cinsault & Carignan is stunning! Lush with dark earthy notes deeply flavored ~ dark herbal spicy, robust & beautiful! 

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