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Siegrist 2009 Pinot Noir Blanc De Noir
Reg $22.99 | INSIDER $20.99 | Mixed Case $16.79 A beautiful white pressed Pinot Noir from the southern Pfalz (Germany). Elegant & racy but rich, with good structure & texture. Beautiful flavors of lemon & lime, with tropical & herbal notes. Superb depth & length with the richness of Pinot Noir. Should make a fun, unusual pairing with the bird ... especially if you want to go with a white.
Glatzer 2007 Blaufränkisch
$19.50 | Mixed Case $15.60 Here is a secret for you: This dark fruit, smoke bomb comes all the way from Austria & has turkey written all over it. Elegant dark fruit & ripe black cherries with just the right amount of spice. Wonderful finish with fine tannins. If you don't buy this we will drink it ourselves!
Neyers 2008 Zinfandel $37.99 | Mixed Case $30.39 A fantastic Zinfandel from a fantastic Napa producer. Lots to like here: wild raspberries everywhere, dark cherries combined with spicy cinnamon notes. Hey, it's Zin! A finish that just won't quit. When the turkey starts smoking & there are thirsty campers around you with empty glasses, look no further...

11.17.2010 WINEMAKING 101 WITH ANIMALE WINERY
This last Sunday I had the opportunity to meet with Matt Gubitosa, owner and winemaker at Animale Wines, here in Ballard. Matt produces an impressive variety of red wines: syrah, petit sirah, merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon, where he crushes, ferments, presses, ages, bottles and distributes hundreds of bottles of Animale wine all from his home production center in Ballard. One could say Matt runs the ultimate garage industry.

I met with Matt at his Ballard home and wine production center to discuss wine making. Matt’s outfit of equipment at Animale provided a perfect scale to see first-hand the processes of producing wine and the stages the grapes go through before they turn into delicious wine. ... MORE>

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SALE PINOT NOIR from around the world ...thru Sunday Nov 21st Nov 20 Saturday Tasting: Owen Roe
Nov 20 Join us for Dinner at Portalis ... 3-courses • $25 • menu changes weekly Nov 21 Sunday Tasting: Rioja (Spain)
Nov 23 Tuesday Brown Bag Tasting: Wine #6

Yes, that's a homemade marshmallow on top! Check it out ... MORE >

Makes a wonderful gift! ... 2 clubs to choose from: Portalis Explores! (bugdet) & Portalis Wine Club (no holds barred) ... MORE >

New work by Lisa Snow Lady. Show runs through end of November. MORE >

Now through Sunday Nov. 21 all in-stock PINOT NOIR wines from around the world are on SALE...a perfect time to stock up for your Thanksgiving dinner!

And if you are a PORTALIS INSIDER (...anyone can join!) we offer 60+ additional bottles of wine at our INSIDER price!

Andrieux & Fils 2007 Côtes du Rhône Villages Cuvée Jules (FR)
$16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59 A full-bodied Villages with aromas of black cherry and subtle spice. From old-vines this blend of mostly Grenache (then Syrah & Mourvedre) lingers on the palate with flavors of raspberry and licorice. A great pairing for beef dishes, roasted vegetables or your favorite cheese.
Andrew Will 2008 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon (WA)
$32.99 | Mixed Case $26.39 A blend of 80% Cab Sauv, 10% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc with the fruit sourced from the Champoux, Discovery, Two Blondes & Ciel du Cheval vineyards. Stellar fruit? Check. Rock-star winemaker? Check. Expensive splurge? Nope. It's true, Andrew Will's newest project is a Cabernet Sauvignon priced for all to enjoy. We can't gaurantee that this deliciously dark, elegant and classic Cab will be around for long. Get yours soon and be the hero of your holiday party.

La Palazzetta 2007 Rosso Di Montalcino (IT) $32.99 | Mixed Case $26.39 This baby-Brunello (made from Sangiovese Grosso grape) from Montalcino has beautiful dried- cherry flavors, light cedar aromas and complex bold finish.

90+ WINES - Ratings Key
Mark Ryan 2007 Water Witch Red Blend (WA) ~ WS90 ~ $49.99 | Case $39.99 "Rich, supple and focused to display its dark plum and blueberry fruit against a background of smoky, woodsy overtones and firm tannins, finishing harmonious and vivid. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2011 through 2016. 375 cases made." ~HS, Wine Spectator
Domaine Serene 2007 Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir (OR) ~ TC91 ~ Sale $39.99 $47.99 | Case $31.99 "Dark fruit on the nose – brambleberries with vines intact – very nice complement of herbs and woodsy notes. Much higher toned fruit on the palate, balanced by a beautiful expression of terroir. Brown earth, tobacco, leaf with grippy tannins and acidity." ~Theresa Slechta, Tasting Circle (April 2010)Owen Roe 2008 Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc (WA) ~ WS92 ~ $48.99 | Case $39.19 "The aromas are complex--bright red berry, perfume, and cedar. Initially, the wine is supple and delicate, hiding a richness and depth that fleshes out with a minute or two of air. It's surprisingly drinkable now for a young wine, and will win over even the most ardent Cab Franc "non-believer." ~ Wine Specator20% CASE & 10% HALF CASE DISCOUNTS ... includes mixed cases!

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

Tola 2008 Grillo (IT)
$14.99 | Case $11.99 100% Grillo which is an ancient native Sicilian white grape. Fresh, crisp and elegant with notes of citrus and stone fruits. Wonderful as an aperitif and with seafood dishes. Coiron 2009 Malbec (AR)
$12.99 | Case $10.39 From Medrano, Mendoza, this value Malbec is aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Deep violet hues with raspberry and bright cherry flavors. The finish is smooth with a little subtle smoke.
Château de Vaugelas 2007 Corbières (FR) $14.99 | $11.99 Corbières is one of the largest wine regions located in Languedoc-Roussilon. This red blend is made up of Syrah, Grenache and old-vine Carignan. The nose is intense with ripe blackberry aromas. On the palate, black cherry, spice and velvety texture. Great with meat stews and aged cheeses.

JENS’ PICKS - Who's Jens?
Abeja 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon $49.99 | Mixed Case $39.99 One of Washington's best producers. This Cab is stylish, elegant, complex & unbelievably balanced. Smooth, silky texture, medium- to full-bodied. It shows layers of wonderful red & dark fruit, lots of blackberries & cassis with notes of dark chocolate. Beautiful long finish! A gem!