August Beers: CAN I Get a Witness?  

Wines: Wish You Were Here Wines 

Every once in awhile, a couple just has to get away. But we still love our customers and wish we could take you all along with us when we travel. Since that isn't possible, this month we've changed "wish you were here" to "come sample it here" by bringing back some souvenir wines from a beautiful winery we discovered while vacationing in Oregon. Come check out what we brought back for you (it's way better than a lame t-shirt):

Erath Winery Story  Erath wines are an expression of the land that the winery has cultivated for more than 40 years, longer than any other winery in the Dundee Hills of Oregon. The red, iron-rich Jory soils, combined with gentle breezes and warming sunshine of a marine climate, have bestowed upon Dundee a terroir of note. It has given rise to the handcrafting phenomenon, and the art of Pinot.
   Belying the simple, rustic elegance of Erath Pinot are three quite complex components that, together, create a canvas for Pinot discovery. The Climate: Pinot grape varieties thrive in Oregon's northern latitude. Occasional marine breezes and long hours of sunshine create warm summer days and a cooler autumn that allow grapes to ripen gradually, key to producing memorable wines. The Viticultural Practices: In the Willamette Valley, vintners perfect techniques to thoroughly ripen fruit and produce quality, uniquely flavored grapes. The Winemaking Practices: When crafting Pinot, they combine time-honored practices and new technologies to capture the unique character, or terroir, of the vineyards.     

Erath Oregon Pinot Gris 2009, Dundee Hills, Oregon -
Fragranced with mandarin orange, ripe pear, subtle talc and lavender notes, the 2009 Pinot Gris promises plenty. The promise is fulfilled when the silky texture and uplifting acidity come together with flavors reminiscent of melon, citrus, apple and honey.      

Erath Oregon Pinot Noir 2009, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2009 -

This wine offers a commensurately impressive sensory payload. This lustrous beauty showcases aromas of raspberry pie with pleasing hints of mint, citrus and a provocative suggestion of smoke. Fresh and bright flavors on the palate are balanced with a blend of juicy cherry and racy pomegranate.

New Seasonal Soup:  

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