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Shop Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 11am to bar close
Monday: closed

Bar Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday: 4pm to 11pm
Friday: 4pm - midnight
Saturday: noon - midnight
Sunday: noon - 10pm
Monday: closed

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5205 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle WA 98107
206-783-2007
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TOP WINES FOR FEBRUARY

Château des Roques 2007 Vacqueyras (FR) - A beautiful example of Vacqueyras, this blend of mostly Mourvedre with some Grenache & Syrah. Aged it oak, it is full bodied with concentrated black fruits & a bit of spice on the long lingering finish.  A stunner from Southern Rhône! 
  
20% CASE & 10% HALF CASE DISCOUNTS ... includes mixed cases! 
Portalis Wine Blog
02.04.2012  BRACHETTO, THE SPARKLY RED JEWEL OF PIEDMONT

Vineyards in the Italian wine region of Brachetto d’Acqui in Piedmont by italo losero

 
Brachetto does not get enough press here in the US. That could be because it does seem a bit off-putting to the unknowing customer. Brachetto is a sweet, sparkling, RED, wine. It’s served chilled and is low in alcohol. Yes, it does sound a bit like a teenage cocktail, but it is in fact quite delicious.

Brachetto is very rare because it is made exclusively in Piedmont, Italy. It is produced using the ‘secondary fermentation’ method that is also used when making other sparkling wines like Asti Spumate. Yeast and sugar is added to the bottle along with the base wine (pressed juice), and allowed to ferment. The trapped carbon dioxide that normally is released during fermentation is trapped and bubbles are produced. ...  MORE>   
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SALE  All Australian Shiraz & Shiraz Blends
          ...thru February 7th 
Feb 4    Saturday: Austria
Feb 4    Saturday Dinner at Portalis
             3 courses • $30 • menu changes weekly
Feb 5    Sunday: Argentina
Feb 5    SuperBowl Sunday: Shop will be open
             from 11am-2pm. BAR CLOSED
             Enjoy the game!
Feb 8    Special Tasting: 3 Old World "Indies"
Feb 14  Valentine's Dinner with wine pairings
Food + Wine

Sticky Toffee Pudding ~ Chef Tracey made you wait until the depths of winter, but ... MORE >
 
Portalis Wine Bar Menu
 New:
PORK SCHNITZEL with German
potato salad & apple horseradish relish
...paired with Radeberger Pilsner
Portalis Wine Club
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 FEBRUARY

Château des Roques 2007 Vacqueyras (FR) - A beautiful example of Vacqueyras, this blend of mostly Mourvedre with some Grenache & Syrah. Aged it oak, it is full bodied with concentrated black fruits & a bit of spice on the long lingering finish.  A stunner from Southern Rhône! 
  
20% CASE & 10% HALF CASE DISCOUNTS ... includes mixed cases! 
ON SALE: AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ
..."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: ... BLOG>  All AU 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 

20% CASE & 10% HALF CASE DISCOUNTS ... includes mixed cases!
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’ PICK FOR VALENTINE'S DAY 
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Fontanafredda 2007 Barolo (IT) ~ This is a special wine, great for giving to a loved one in your life.  It is as smooth-as-silk, a real pleasure sip with its dark, deep berry notes & elegant tannic structure. As beautiful as it is now, it will be gorgeous in years to come.

20% CASE & 10% HALF CASE DISCOUNTS ... includes mixed cases!