Unlike some aspects of all of our lives these days, I would hope that at Vino you can count on a certain level of integrity. I know it's hard to trust anything these days, what with White House officials trying to convince us to believe in their alternate realities, when you know deep in their own dark hearts they don't even believe what they say. And the next time you raise your glass of wine, take a moment to remember those who have sacrificed their lives, their bodies and their families, and don't forget how damn lucky we are to be here doing this very simple thing. Cheers!

- Bruce Bauer


Oregon Report

More of our store favorites, in time for your summer dining, or summer cellaring. Get 'em while they're here, because with two short vintages in a row, there isn't much juice available! If you're looking for something not on the list, give us a shot and we'll source it out for you. Pinot noir, gris, chard, blends...if it's out there, we'll find it!

J. Christopher Wines
Winemaker/rocker Jay Somers is at the top of his game. Here's his latest, and all are highly recommended!

2005 Pinot Noir "Dundee Hills"
$26.95 btl

2005 Rosso "Applegate Valley" Cab-Syrah-Merlot
$19.95 btl

2006 Sauvignon Blanc "Croft Vineyard"
$19.95 btl

Perhaps the best American sauv blanc pout there. We love this stuff!

2006 Riesling "Willamette Valley"
$18.95 btl

St. Innocent Winery
Mark Vlossak is absolutely killing it with his '05 pinots. All are extremely limited!

2005 Pinot Noir "Temperance Hill"
$26.95 btl

2005 Pinot Noir "Justice Vineyard"
$38.95 btl

2005 Pinot Noir "Shea Vineyard"
$38.95 btl

2005 Pinot Noir "White Rose"
$43.95 btl

Sineann
Winemaker Peter Rosbach continues to amaze!

2005 Pinot Noir "Schindler"
$41.95 btl

2005 Pinot Noir "Wyeast"
$41.95 btl

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon "McDuffee"
$36.95 btl

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon "Baby Poux"
$41.95 btl

2005 Zinfandel "Old Vine"
$35.95 btl

Patricia Green Cellars
Patty Green and Jim Anderson are rocking some serious wines...as always!

2005 Pinot Noir "Oregon"
$22.95 btl

2006 Sauvignon Blanc
$17.95 btl

Belle Vallee Winery

2005 Pinot Noir "Willamette Valley"
$23.95 btl

Abacela Vineyards

2004 Tempranillo "Estate"
$29.95 btl

2004 Tempranillo "Umpqua"
$19.95 btl

2005 Grenache
$24.95 btl

2005 Dolcetto
$22.95 btl

Bergstrom Winery

2005 Pinot Noir "Cumberland"
$46.00 btl

2005 Pinot Noir "Lancelotti"
$65.00 btl

2005 Pinot Noir "Bergstrom"
$75.00 btl

Domaine Serene

2004 Pinot Noir "Evenstad"
$52.00 btl

Penner-Ash Wine Cellars

2005 Pinot Noir "Willamette Valley"
$43.95 btl

Brooks Wines

2005 Pinot Noir "Janus"
$28.95 btl

2005 Riesling "Willamette Valley"
$17.95 btl

Domaine Drouhin

2004 Pinot Noir "Laurene"
$64.00 btl

2004 Pinot Noir "Willamette Valley"
$46.00 btl

Panther Creek Cellars

2005 Pinot Noir "Winemakers Cuvee"
$25.00 btl

2003 Pinot Noir "Shea Vineyard"
$41.00 btl

Dominio IV

2004 Syrah "Alyosha"
$29.95 btl

2004 Tempranillo "Oso"
$29.95 btl


Find us in Portland, Oregon, at 1226 SE Lexington St., Portland, OR 97202. Phone 503.235.8545 (toll free dial 1.888.922.8545) or simply e-mail vinobuys@qwest.net. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 6pm (Friday 'til 7:30).