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5205 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206.783.2007
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Top Picks for the Fourth of July
What the heck do you serve with BBQ?  Here are some suggestions and a tidbit on why they work...
Radeberger Pilsner $4/case $3.20 The tartness of the pilsner offsets the sweet spiciness of the BBQ
Domaine Des Cantarelles 2008 Rosé De Fayel $12/case $9.60 The cool, refreshing fruitiness of rosé can handle the spiciness of BBQ too.  This is our cheapest rosé, but it can hold its own.
Four Vines 2006 Old Vines Zinfandel $14/case $11.20 The rich, pruney, peppery flavors of Zinfandel balance similar flavors in the BBQ, making it one of the few reds that pairs well with this rich meat preparation.  Good Zin tends to be pricey, so a case price of $11.20/bottle makes this very acceptable Zin a great deal for serving plenty on the Fourth.

Please contact us to place orders for these items: info@portaliswines.com or 206-783-2007
Portalis Wine Blog
07.01.09
Beckmen Vineyards (Santa Ynez Valley, CA)
Steve Beckmen joined us at Portalis this spring for a tasting, and we were delighted to meet the guy whose wine won the March 2009 Tasting Circle showdown between Washington and California Cabs (beating out much more famous and expensive wines, mind you).  So, here's the scoop on Steve and Beckmen Cellers.  By the way, don't think you're limited to reds with this winery.  It's summer and Jens (Who's Jens?) thinks the Beckmen Sauvignon Blanc is the best Californian SB he's tasted in the last couple years. ...
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Jul 5    Sunday Tasting: French Value Wines
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           Côtes de Gascogne
Jul 7   Tuesdays in Ballard continue ...
           at Portalis: Food & Wine Pairing 101
           Lesson #3:  Oaky Whites 
            
Jul 10  Tasting: Small Vineyards Italian Imports
           with Tom Kelly & special guest: Martina 
           Prieto Pariente, winemaker (Castilla-Léon)
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Food + Wine

Portalis Wines, Food + Wine PairingBBQ Ribs for the Fourth of July:

Chef Tracey just made these for Father's Day and they were crazy good, so I hit her up for her insider tips to pass on and she flat out gave me her recipes.  So if you're responsible for the food on the Fourth, here goes ...
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Kate Fluckinger ~ Liminal Landscapes

Show runs thru end of July.
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Top Picks for the Fourth of July
What the heck do you serve with BBQ?  Here are some suggestions and a tidbit on why they work...
Radeberger Pilsner $4/case $3.20 The tartness of the pilsner offsets the sweet spiciness of the BBQ
Domaine Des Cantarelles 2008 Rosé De Fayel $12/case $9.60 The cool, refreshing fruitiness of rosé can handle the spiciness of BBQ too.  This is our cheapest rosé, but it can hold its own.
Four Vines 2006 Old Vines Zinfandel $14/case $11.20 The rich, pruney, peppery flavors of Zinfandel balance similar flavors in the BBQ, making it one of the few reds that pairs well with this rich meat preparation.  Good Zin tends to be pricey, so a case price of $11.20/bottle makes this very acceptable Zin a great deal for serving plenty on the Fourth.

Please contact us to place orders for these items: info@portaliswines.com or 206-783-2007

ON SALE

All in-store wines from the Loire Valley thru Tue, Jul 7.  The Loire Valley, with its famous Sancerre sub-region, produces world-class Sauvignon Blanc & Sauvignon Blanc blends.  It's elegant, refreshing wine for a special summer evening.  Loire Valley Sale Wines >

July Sale Wines
coming soon ...
 
NEW ARRIVALS ~
Mastroberadino 2007 Falanghina (IT) $22 Fresh, fruity and great acidity with notes of pineapple and banana. An ancient white grape from Campania. A great accompaniment to seafood.
 
Nessa 2008 Albariño (SP) $16 A crisp white with citrus flavors, light minerality and floral aromas.
 
Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Derby Cabernet Sauvignon (WA) $57 The 2006 vintage had superb conditions which produced a juicy, dark berried red. Full of velvety lush tannins. Aged 21mths in French Oak and produced from all estate fruit.
 
Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Mule Skinner Merlot (WA) $41 An elegant merlot, named after a distant relative’s job of caring for and driving mules. Ripe red fruit laced with soft, smoldering tannins.
 
Lucie Et Auguste Lignier 2004 Morey St. Denis (FR) $35 From 40 year old vines, a beautiful Pinot Noir with fruit forward cherry notes and a smoky complex finish.
90+ WINES - Ratings Key
Argentine Malbec is a match made in heaven with a steak off the grill.  Check out more results from the May 2009 Tasting Circle:  Argentine Malbec.

91 points (EXCELLENT): Andeluna 2006 Malbec Reserva $28/case $22.4057/case $45.60 Wonderful black currant aromas. Licorice and black cherry on the palate. Pleasant acidity and undertones of smoke with vanilla. (Gina G.)
 
90 points (EXCELLENT): Luigi Bosca 2006 Malbec Reserva $23/case $18.40 Nice fruit tannin balance, tea leaf and a hint on espresso on the nose. Thick on the palate, tar, blackberries, prune/cassis. (Chris N.) 

90 points (EXCELLENT): Xumek 2007 Malbec $18/case $14.40 Astringent greenness on the nose – edge of green pepper. Not green on the palate – much richer on the fruit. Velvety texture with good acidity. (Theresa S.)

Who are Gina G., Chris N. & Theresa S.?
WINES UNDER $15
Our 20% case discount (mixed included) makes these wines even more affordable ...

Rigoloccio 2008 Rosato (IT) $13 Delightful and refreshing with succulent watermelon flavors and light spice.
 
Charmeroy NV Brut (FR) $12 Located near Chambery, France, this is a flawless sparkling for the price. Tempting light bubbles, hints of pear and apples – perfect match for cheeses, fruit salads or just for fun.

Indaba 2008 Shiraz (AU) $12 Ripe black fruit with aromas of evergreen and cinnamon. Ideal with grilled sausages and lamb chops.

Alaia 2005 Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon (SP) $14 Rich, dark fruit with bold spice and long fruit forward finish.
JENS’ PICKS - Who's Jens? 
Father's Day is coming up Sun, Jun 21. My girls are too little to buy me wine, but if they could ... here's my wish list:

Syzygy 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, WA) $41/case $32.80 Big, full-bodied WA Cab with lots of dark fruit flavors

Hanlon Estate 2006 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, OR) $34/case $27.20 Spicy, cherries, raspberries, smoky, delicious

JC Cellars 2006 Syrah California Cuvee (Monterey, CA) $34/case $27.20 Dark flavors of blackberry, nice spiciness, great with grilled steaks

Chateau Gloria 2005 Saint Julien (Left Bank, Bordeaux, France) $63/case $50.40 Complex, elegant, fine tannins, classy black currant

Armilla 2001 Brunello Di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) $67/case $53.60 Dark, leathery, tight, big concentrated fruit