Mt Tabor Fine Wines

The Killer B’s; Barolo, Barbaresco & Bar bera ($18) Friday, February 24th/ 4- 7:30

mttaborfinewines — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:43:27 +0000

Come join us for a killer tasting. Yep, the Killer B’s debut for 2012 and the wines are as strong as ever. Barolo, Barbaresco & Barbera….what’s not to love? Recent vintages have been very kind to Italy’s Piemonte region and 2006 and 2007 are two cut from the same cloth. Both offer tremendous concentration and ageability yet remain pleasant for drinking in the near term, not always the case with Nebbiolo. There are some awesome values among the wines being poured and the Mascarello is simply one of the finest in the land.

The Lineup

2009 Podere Ruggeri Corsini, Barbera D’Alba $14

2009 GD Vajra, Langhe Rosso $15
Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo & Freisa

2006 Reverdito, Barolo “Codane” $29

2006 Bruna Grimaldi, Barolo “Camilla” $37

2007 Marchesidi Gresy, Barbaresco “Martinenga” $50

Premium Pour ($10)

2007 Guiseppe Mascarello, Barolo “Monprivato” $108

LEFT COAST CABERNET/ CA., WA. & OR. ($15) Friday, February 17th/ 4- 7:30

mttaborfinewines — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:30:45 +0000

This weeks tasting came together really well. I had a number of Cabs or Cab Blends in mind in the mid to upper end range but nothing in the “value” arena. During my Wednesday “wine rep day” two of them came through by showing me two inexpensive knockouts that I had never heard of before and so the tasting is set. The Domaine Eden bottling is new from Mt Eden Vineyards. The grapes are sourced from vineyards on the same hill as the winery but from their neighbors fruit. I think it’s a steal at $30. Ridge, what can I say. The single best California Cab I’ve ever had was the 1977 Ridge Monte Bello. I had a couple of bottles around its 20th birthday and it was awe inspiring. The closest thing to a great Bordeaux I’ve ever had that’s not from Bordeaux. I’ve mentioned the two great values in the Hudson and Brand. Over the past 2 years Gilbert Cellars has become a big hit with the Washington Cab lover crowd and our solo Oregon selection is from the Jacob Williams Winery out in Hood River. For my money the best winery in the area. So there you have it. Cab Ho!

THE LINEUP

2009 Hudson Shah, Cabernet Sauvignon/ Columbia Valley, Wa. $13

2009 Brand, Cabernet Sauvignon/ Columbia Valley, Wa. $15

2008 Gilbert Cellars, Left Bank/ Wahluke Slope, Wa. $21
58% Cab Sauv, 15% Cab Franc, 12% Petite Verdot, 10% Merlot, 5% Malbec

2008 Jacob Williams, Cabernet Sauvignon “Eagle Ranch Vineyard”’ Echo, Or. $28

2008 Domaine Eden (Mt. Eden), Cabernet Sauvignon/ Santa Cruz Mtns., Ca. $30

PREMIUM POUR ($4)

2008 Ridge Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Estate/ Santa Cruz Mtns., Ca. $43
75% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 3% Petite Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Sandy Thompson, Proprietor Mt. Tabor Fine Wines
4316 SE Hawthorne Bl
Portland, Or. 97215
(503)235-4444

2011 KEN WRIGHT PINOT NOIR FUTURES OFFERING

mttaborfinewines — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:35:56 +0000

Two amazing vintages in a row; 2010 & 2011. Which is better? This will be a discussion for many years to come among Oregon Pinot aficionados

These two vintages have been what Oregon Pinot producers have been looking for. Over the last decade or so the climate had warmed to the point where we all were wondering if they’d soon be growing Cabernet in Alaska. What both vintages bring back are the vintages from the old days. Back to the 70’s when Oregon Pinot was first making its mark on the world. Back then the grapes had to struggle to ripen each year and when they made it, ah, these were Pinots that reminded us of why we love this fickle grape so much. But, as mentioned, in recent times it went from “will they ripen” to “when do we pick to avoid over ripening?” Luckily the last two vintages have given wine growers exactly what they were hoping for. Ripe grapes in the 12.5- 13% alcohol range with very long hang time which enhances flavor development, complexity and balance. Believe it or not in recent vintages some of our wines have come in close to 15%!!! That’s just way out of whack for Pinot. Right now all of the wine makers that I talk to are thrilled with what they have resting in barrel. It will truly be fun to taste the way these develop over their very long life span. These are the kind of wines that really age well and gain in complexity much more so than warmer vintages.

Now, the bad news. Very little wine! 2010 had the birds eating most of the crop and in 2011 many growers had to drop a significant amount of crop on the ground to help the remaining ripen. And boy was it worth it! But there’s not much wine.

I recently had the opportunity to taste these infant 2011’s from Ken Wright and I’m very impressed. They are very “Pinot” in every sense of the word. Very pretty with loads of flavor they will thrill you now and repay those that cellar them for years to come. In a word…classic Oregon Pinot Noir.

Everyone seems to find it helpful when I list the eight “single vineyard” offerings by style. So here we go;

Here’s how I would break down the styles of the eight vineyards we offer;

Classic Oregon- Somewhere between Burgundy & California.
Nysa
Shea

Burgundian- Aromas and flavors come more from the soil than the grape.
Canary Hill
Carter

Big and Rich- Lots of fruit aromas and flavors like dark cherry, blackberry and chocolate. Full bodied. More for beef and fowl, not so much for fish.
McCrone
Guadalupe
Savoya
Abbott Claim

Following is the info you’ll need to order the 2011 Ken Wright futures. Just e-mail back or call.

At the end of this offering I will list the Vineyards mentioned above and the districts that they come from with all of the specs you could possibly want.

PRICES
Case-$500/ 12-750’s OR 24-375’s
½ case- $270/ 6-750’s OR 12-375’s
Minimum order, 6 bottles
Minimum per vineyard- 3 bottles from a particular vineyard

To be clear on the way you can order….
The possibilities on a case of 750’s would be;
3+3+3+3 four different vineyards
4+4+4 three different vineyards
6+6 2 different vineyards
12 bottles of the same vineyard

For 375’s (half bottles) it would be a minimum of 6 half bottles per vineyard

On magnums and larger you may order singles

Magnums- $90
This year we’ll be offering 375’s, 750’s and 1.5’s (mags); If you’re interested in larger formats let me know. We can go as large as a 9 Lt bottle (a case of wine in 1 bottle!- Can you say P-A-R-T-Y?

The 8 vineyards- Nysa Shea Carter Canary Hill Abbott Claim
Savoya Guadalupe McCrone

Payment & delivery
Payment due upon placement of order.
Delivery/ early December, 2012.

We like to offer you all the opportunity to buy a variety of the single vineyards that Ken makes. Each vineyard has its own style. You can buy the “big ones” for that beef dish and the more Burgundian ones for that special Salmon dinner. I’m a firm believer in that old saying “variety is the spice of life.”

Warmest regards,
Sandy

Don’t forget to check out the vineyard info below!

Vineyards of the Dundee Hills:

Vineyards planted in the Dundee Hills of the northern Willamette Valley provided the start for the modern wine industry of Oregon. These initial plantings took place in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. The most common soil type of the area is described as Jory. These soils are volcanic in origin with basalt as the mother rock. They are unusually deep for hillsides, often 6 to 8 feet to bedrock. There is also a high percentage of clay in the soil which, combined with the soil depth, tends to hold moisture later into the season than other soils we work with. The wine from this region typically displays aromas of red fruits, strawberry, cherry and raspberry. The mouth feel is often rich and emollient.

Nysa Vineyard  The vineyard was planted in 1990 to own-rooted Pommard and Wadenswil. Located in the heart of the Dundee Hills between Domaine Drouhin and Archery Summit with a southeast to northeast inclination. Jory soil. The nose exhibits a mix of red and black fruits. The wines are forward, textural and elegant. Approximately 350 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned and managed by Michael Mega.

Vineyards of the Eola Hills:  The main development of the Eola Hills area took place from the mid 1970’s through the early 1980’s. The most common soil type of the area is described as Nekia. These volcanic soils are shallower, generally 1 to 3 feet in depth, and have less clay than the Dundee Hills. As a result, these soils will dry sooner, encouraging earlier ripening of the fruit. The wines of this area typically possess aromas of black fruits, black cherry, plum and cassis, with acidity levels that are naturally higher than in other growing areas, contributing to a sense of structure in the mouth.   Canary Hill Vineyard  Located at the southern end of the Eola Hills and faces southeast. The vines were planted in 1982 and 1983. They are vertically trellised and are of the Pommard clone. Elevation is 450′ to 550′. The soil is a mix of Jory and Nekia. Both are formed from igneous rock and have a reddish-brown tint. This site, however, has less depth than similar soils in the Dundee Hills. Wine from this vineyard is typically very forward, with aromas of black cherry and cola. Approximately 625 cases are produced. The vineyard was recently purchased by Ken and Karen Wright, and managed by Mark Gould.  Carter Vineyard  Located just 1 mile from Canary Hill in the Eola Hills, Carter Vineyard is lower on the hillside yet has a leaner and less fertile soil. It is mainly Nekia soil, which is formed from weathered basic rock. It lies at an elevation of 325′ and was planted in 1983. This bottling is comprised of the Wadenswil, Dijon 777, Dijon 667, Dijon 115, and Pommard clones. The wine is firmer than Canary Hill in its youth but evolves beautifully after a few years in bottle to show black fruits and fresh, healthy earth scents. Approximately 650 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned by Jack and Kathleen Carter, and managed by Mark Gould.
  Vineyards of the Yamhill-Carlton District:  The vineyards of the Yamhill-Carlton District were planted mostly in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. The primary soil of this area is called Willakenzie, named after the Willamette and McKenzie rivers. It is a sedimentary soil with a sandstone base rock. The sand content is quite high and the soil therefore very well drained. The sites are generally on the lower slopes of a volcanic ridge. Wines of the area possess aromas of red and black fruits, with added elements of cocoa, leather and fresh-turned earth. Acidity levels are generally lower than other regions, prompting these wines to be lush and agreeable in their youth.  Abbott Claim Vineyard  Our newest arrival to the stable. This site is a portion of the original John F. Abbott Donation Land Claim and lies in the middle of a sedimentary ridge east of Carlton. This is a consistent broad face of land with soil depths of 30 inches to mother rock. Elevation ranges from 400′ to 475′ and the inclination is S-SE. Soils are mostly Wellsdale with some areas of Willakenzie and Peavine. All of them lie atop mother rock of fractured sandstone and siltstone.   The planted acreage totals 17 acres. Vines are roughly an equal mix of Pommard clone on Riparia Gloire rootstock, 777 on 101-14 and 115 on both 101-14 and 3309. As would be expected from a vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton District the wine is very darkly colored, dense and lush. Fruits tend to be darker such as plum, cassis and black cherry.   Guadalupe Vineyard  The vineyard was planted in 1989 and represents the definable change of the Jory soils of the Dundee Hills to the sedimentary soil of the Yamhill-Carlton District. It is spaced 7’ by 5’ and is planted to the Wadenswil clone. The soil, known as Willakenzie, is a well-drained shallow soil over siltstone. It lies at an elevation of 350′. The vineyard consistently produces small berries and clusters that are intensely colored. The wine possesses the character of black fruits, cocoa, leather and earth. Approximately 400 cases are produced. Jim Stonebridge and Kathleen Boeve own the vineyard. It is managed by Joel Myers.  McCrone Vineyard  Located in the Yamhill-Carlton District, this is a densely planted vineyard (1 meter x 2 meters). The sedimentary soil, know as Wellsdale, is extremely well drained and promotes early ripening. Elevation is 400′ with a south-southwest inclination. Slopes are 5 to 15 degrees. Half of the vineyard was planted in 1992 to the Dijon 115 clone grafted on 3309. The second half was originally planted to Dijon Chardonnay clones but was grafted in 2000 to the Dijon 777 clone of Pinot noir. The wine from this site is powerful, dense and deeply colored focusing mainly on black fruits. Approximately 700 cases are produced. Don and Carole McCrone are the vineyard owners. Mark Gould is the vineyard manager.  Savoya Vineyard
This is the first vineyard directly owned and developed by Ken Wright Cellars. The vineyard is located in the Yamhill-Carlton District northeast of Carlton. First planted with 4.5 acres of clones 777 and 115 on phylloxera resistant rootstock.. Total planted acreage as of spring 2002 is approximately 17 acres. Vine spacing is 6.5’ x 4’ and the elevations averages 450’. The soil is comprised of marine sediments known as Wellsdale and Willakenzie. These are sandy soils which drain quickly and hasten the ripening process. Our first commercial crop, 2002, has produced a muscular wine that has aromas of dense black fruit, seared meat, cedar and anise. Approximately 240 cases are produced. Ken and Karen Wright are owners. The vineyard is managed by Mark Gould.  Shea Vineyard  This site is in the Yamhill-Carlton District just west of the Chehalem Valley. Our fruit is sourced from three small blocks, one of which is planted to the Pommard clone, one to the Dijon 114 clone and the last to Dijon 777 clone. Soils are primarily of the Goodin and Melbourne type which are sedimentary in origin. The three blocks range in elevation from 450 to 600 feet and were planted in 1989. The wine from this vineyard has a complex array of aromas and flavors including black and red fruits, particularly blueberry, spice and earth. Approximately 725 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned by Dick and Deirdre Shea and managed by Javier Marin. 

Sandy Thompson, Proprietor

Mt. Tabor Fine Wines
4316 SE Hawthorne Bl
Portland, Or. 97215
(503)235-4444

FRENCH REDS FROM HEAD TO TOE ($15) Friday, February 10th/ 4- 7:30

mttaborfinewines — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:35:02 +0000

This is going to be a really fun tasting! Sampling the great wines of France from many different regions and grape varieties will be a test of your tasting skills. You may have noticed that I’ve put the wines in order of intensity, ending with the most structured, and not in order of price point. Rather than our usual tastings by grape variety or region this will be a whole different adventure traveling around the whole of the country, tasting the different flavors of each particular area. I really enjoy it this way as you won’t have a natural flow from one to the other but rather six individual wines standing and calling out on their own. How could it be anything but fun and educational?

THE LINEUP

09 Chateau d’ Oupia, Tradition/ Minervois $12
Carignan, Syrah, Grenache

09 Villa Ponciago, Fleurie/ Beaujolais $22
Gamay Noir

09 Domaine Taupenot Merme, Bourgogne/ Burgundy $30
Pinot Noir

09 Chateau Les Rosiers/ Bordeaux $12
Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv

05 Olga Raffault, Chinon “Les Picasses”/ Loire Valley $23
Cabernet Franc

PREMIUM POUR ($4)

05 Alain Brumont, Chateau Bouscasse “Vieilles Vignes”/ Madiran $37
Tannat

See you here!
Sandy

Sandy Thompson, Proprietor Mt. Tabor Fine Wines
4316 SE Hawthorne Bl
Portland, Or. 97215
(503)235-4444

THE RED WINES OF SPAIN ($15) Friday, February 3rd/ 4- 7:30

mttaborfinewines — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:11:10 +0000

When I put these tastings together my main goal is to find the best wines in the market for what we’re pouring. This week we were going for Spain & Portugal. After tasting through a boatload of wines the best six were all from Spain and there wasn’t one Portuguese red that we haven’t already poured that I liked. So to keep to our mission this has become a “tasting of Spanish reds” and I think you’ll enjoy all of them. We’ve got the famous regions of Rioja, Ribera Del Duero & Priorat covered as well as three of the lesser known areas which are known for great values. So saddle up, let the bulls out of the barn and run on down.

THE LINEUP

09 Capcanes, Mas Donis Barrica $13/ Montsant

09 Bodegas Castaño, Hecula $13/ Jumilla

08 Bodegas Triton, Triton Tempranillo $18/ Castilla Y Leon

09 Buil & Gine, Priorat Ginegine $21/ Priorat

07 Candado De Haza, Haza Tempranillo/ Ribera Del Duero $29

PREMIUM POUR ($4)

2001 La Rioja Alta, Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial $37/ Rioja

Ole’,
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Sandy Thompson, Proprietor Mt. Tabor Fine Wines
4316 SE Hawthorne Bl
Portland, Or. 97215
(503)235-4444

OREGON PINOT NOIR ($15) Friday, January 27th/ 4- 7:30PM

mttaborfinewines — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:27:07 +0000

We’ve got a nice blend of three new release 2010’s, a stellar new 2009 and two very strong, classic 2008’s. 2010, as mentioned before, shows great promise. The wines are lower in alcohol than in recent memory while maintaining good balance and concentration from very long “hang time”. Hang time is the amount of time the grapes mature on the vine and in 2010, because of a very cool summer, the grapes hung extra long which enhances texture, length and concentration. 2010 had some of the longest hang time ever. The wines are not big, lush and forward. Out of the box they remind me of 2007, with maybe a bit more of everything. But like 2007, which has gone from panned to now considered one of the classics, the wines will need a bit of bottle age to flesh out. In the long run we’re in for a great vintage to buy and cellar. All of the 2010’s that we’re pouring are the “little” wines from the wineries offering them. The first releases, so to speak. All three are great values. I picked the three because they are all showing well right now and, like the 2010 Broadley, ready to go. The Cameron 2009 Arley’s from the Abbey Ridge Vineyard is awesome. It’s seamless from start to finish and, at just over 13 alcohol, has none of the heat in the finish that some 09’s have. Carabella continues to make solid wines in very small quantities. I’m a huge fan of their Pinot Gris and Chard and this estate Pinot Noir from the great 2008 vintage is sublime. I thought we had poured the 08 Beaux Freres “Beaux Freres Vineyard” before but after checking I see that we have not. If you’re a B F fan you simply have to have the 08 in your cellar. On February 1st this wine will become a “library release” and the price will go from $75 to $90! If you want the wine buy it in the next few days.

THE LINEUP

2010 Cummings Road, Yamhill- Carlton District $20

2010 Ayres, Ribbon Ridge- Eola Hills $21

2010 Patricia Green, Reserve $23

2008 Carabella, Estate/ Chehalem Mountains $37

2009 Cameron, Arley’s Leap/ Dundee Hills $39

PREMIUM POUR ($7)

2008 Beaux Freres, Beaux Freres Vineyard $75

That’s it for now. We’re headed for a terrific 2012 Pinot buying year considering all of the great 2010’s to be released. And the good news is that 2011 seems to be cut from the same mold. Let’s face it, lower alcohol Pinots with great flavor concentration is just about perfect!

Sandy

SPICY, PEPPERY REDS FROM FRANCE’S RHONE VALLEY ($15) Friday, January 20th 4- 7:30

mttaborfinewines — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:00:12 +0000

Just back from a fantastic, relaxing, waist expanding vacation and ready to rock. This week we begin our 2012 tasting schedule with Rhone reds. These are just great wines at all different price points and I think they are the best values in the world of red wine today. 2010 is offering some delicious wines, both red and white, from all over Europe. The Rhone’s are big and full of flavor but are not heavy handed in any way and have beautiful balance. So far I’m a huge fan of the vintage. The Chateauneuf premium pour comes from vines planted in 1896! Talk about craggy, old vine, depth and intensity, this is a relative bargain at $55. I truly love every wine in this lineup. So come welcome us back and any sort of weight loss suggestions will be gratefully accepted!

THE LINEUP

2010 Domaine Lafond, Cotes Du Rhone “Roc Epine” $14

2010 Mas de Libian, Bout d’ Zan $16

2007 Domaine la Roubine, Gigondas $30

2007 Clos De Caveau, Vacqueyras “Carmin Brillant” $31

2009 Perrin & Fils, Gigondas “La Gille” $33

PREMIUM POUR ($5)

2007 Domaine Jean Deydier $ Fils, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape “ Les Crau Centenaires”
$55

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GROWER CHAMPAGNE ($28) Friday, December 16th; 4-7:30

mttaborfinewines — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:04:29 +0000

Here we are, the final Friday tasting of 2011. I’ve tried to come up with nice traditions around here and I think our best are the “Oregon’s best Pinots” and this one, my personal favorite, “Grower Champagne.” Both occur each and every year at the end of December. I begin searching for special Champanes in September and order what I feel are the best on offer for the year. These are wines that are made in tiny quantities, much like our small Oregon wineries, by the best “growers” in the region. In some cases quantities are so small I can only get a case or two. I would encourage you to pick up a bottle or two if you taste something that you like because there’s no guarantee they will be available thru the end of the year. The three main grapes in Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. We’re pouring everything from straight Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs) to distinctive blends. The tasting is varied and the wines are fantastic. I would highly recommend that you attend. One of my greatest joys in the 15 years of owning the shop is watching a customer proclaim that they just don’t like Champagne only to watch them melt upon tasting these.

THE LINEUP

NV Agrapart & Fils, Les 7 Crus Blanc De Blancs Brut/ Avize $40

NV L. Aubry, Brut/ Jouy-Les-Reims $42

NV P. Gimonnet, 1er Cru Brut/ Cuis $52

NV Chartogne-Taillet, Brut Rose/ Merfy $52

02 Gaston Chiquet, Special Club Brut/ Dizy $75

PREMIUM POUR ($10)

04 Pierre Peters, Cuvee Special “Les Chetillons” Brut/ Le-Mesnil-Sur-Oger $112

The lineup speaks for itself!

Sandy

Sandy Thompson, Proprietor Mt. Tabor Fine Wines
4316 SE Hawthorne Bl
Portland, Or. 97215
(503)235-4444

OREGON’S BEST PINOTS OF THE YEAR (IN MY OPINION) ($20) Friday, December 9th; 4- 7 :30

mttaborfinewines — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:04:45 +0000

How do I decide on the Pinots that make our annual “best of the year” tasting? The top four this year (price wise) are simply, I feel, the best of the best of all that I’ve tasted this year. The 2010 Broadley, at $17, is my pick for the value of the year and the 2008 Scott Paul is the best in the mid price arena. So there it is. All year I’ve felt that the Arterberry Maresh “Maresh Vineyard” was in a league of its own. But recently with the release of the 2009 Cameron “Abbey Ridge” and the 2009 Thomas it has big time company. And what can you say about the 2008 Belle Pente Estate Reserve? It was the biggest hit of our anniversary party last Saturday. A brilliant effort and a great buy at $43! Three of these wines were poured at the party and many of you tasted them. But to put them side be side, with a good size pour, makes a very big difference. You can casually go back and forth and make a much better judgement than just a splash in the glass, one after the other. So here it is, our last red wine tasting of 2011. Make sure you’re here as well for the Grower Champagne tasting next Friday. These are, again in my opinion, the best two tastings of the year. And what better time to have them than at the holidays!

THE KILLER LINEUP

2010 Broadley, Willamette Valley/ Southern Willamette Valley $17

2008 Scott Paul, “La Paulee”/ Carlton $30

2008 Belle Pente, “Estate Reserve”/ Yamhill- Carlton $43

2009 Arterberry Maresh, “Maresh Vineyard”/ Dundee Hills $52

2009 J Thomas, “Estate”/ Dundee Hills $53

PREMIUM POUR ($5)

2009 Cameron, “Abbey Ridge”/ Dundee Hills $53

Come on now, why that’s a lineup that would melt the heart of any Oregon Pinot lover!

Sandy

Sandy Thompson, Proprietor

Mt. Tabor Fine Wines
4316 SE Hawthorne Bl
Portland, Or. 97215
(503)235-4444

MORE INFO ABOUT ANNIVERSARY PARTY THIS SAT. 2-5PM

mttaborfinewines — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:50:20 +0000

There are two things that I need to address here;

First- Those of you that will not be able to attend the Anniversary Party, weather because you live out of town or can’t make it for other reasons, should really take advantage of the “party day only” pricing. The wines being poured are fantastic and some of the best in the state. You have four powerhouse Pinot producers here (not counting Thomas as the wine is not available) and the prices we’re offering are ridiculous! Colene Clemens is the most impressive new winery to debut in a few years and we’re pouring and offering 2 Pinots that are of such small production that they are available at the winery only! We have the nod to sell all we want that day. Trust me on these wines. Soter, read the mans bio and you’ll get it. Top notch! Belle Pente, some of the best priced and prettiest Pinots. They remind me of the Thomas style. Pretty, feminine Pinots with concentrated flavors. AND, they’re 2008’s!!!! You may order from now through party day Saturday. You will get the special pricing during this period. We can hold them for you or ship as desired. The Cameron’s are tight but ask and I’ll see what I can do. This is a once a year opportunity that you shouldn’t pass up if you love Oregon Pinot!

Thomas Pinot Availability

John will be here pouring but the wine is not yet bottled and will not be ready to ship/ pick up until mid- Dec. He’s bottling a case to pour at the party. The wine is assembled and ready to bottle. He always bottles after the harvest and the late one this year has put him 6 weeks behind schedule. As always, I will send an e-mail when it’s in and ready for you. I just don’t want anyone expecting to pick up Sat. It will not be here to pick up.

And once again, the wine is sold out. We have John at our party every year to say thanks to those who support him. You are able to taste the wine without having to open a bottle of your own. And the best part is you get to talk to one of the great guys in our industry! There will be none available for sale.

Hope this clears things up! Now put on your ordering cap and let me know what you’d like.

Sandy

Sandy Thompson, Proprietor

Mt. Tabor Fine Wines
4316 SE Hawthorne Bl
Portland, Or. 97215
(503)235-4444