Featured Wines of the Month

On the nose, aromas are of honeydew, guava, papaya, nectarine, lemon oil, honeysuckle, kiwi and damp stone. The entrance is fresh and bright, featuring flavors of honeydew, key lime, pineapple, nectarine, kiwi, white pepper, crème and lightly toasted oak. On the mid-palate the wine becomes round and rich from fermenting and aging in concrete. The finish has balanced acidity with notes from the barrel-aged portion that come through with cream and light toast, all culminating in a long and elegant

Organically grown and biodynamic, Cooper Mountain Pinot Gris is aged in 100% stainless steel tanks. Fermented with native yeasts. No additives or fining agents are used in crafting this wine. On the palate, this Pinot Gris has a crisp and refreshing mouthfeel with flavors of mixed tropical and citrus fruits such as passionfruit, lime, and orange. The cooler pear notes provide a subtle sweetness that balances the wine's acidity, while the mineral notes provide a sense of depth and complexity 

Whole cluster pressed, fermented in stainless steel. “The slightly sweet aromas of ripe melon and cinnamon are joined by traces of fresh-cut hay and wet slate. A brisk, crisp mouthfeel unites in lively fashion with flavors like honeydew melon, apple pectin, lemon and tonic water. ”  90 Points - WE,  92 Points - Decanter 

Organically grown and biodynamic. Cooper Mountain Chardonnay is aged in 50% stainless steel, 10% acacia wood, and 40% neutral oak. Fermented with native yeasts. No additives or fining agents are used in crafting this wine.   A pristinely balanced expression with crisp fruit, an abundance of the Willamette's savoury volcanic terroir spice and minerality, all buoyed on fresh and fermented lemon notes .Fresh cool fruit of apple skins and mineral combine with zestful acid.

Light to medium-bodied and fruit-forward, this Gamay charms with aromas of blackberry, hibiscus, salinity, and hints of Fraser fir and earthy forest floor. The palate is lush yet lively with juicy black cherry with saline nuance and notes of black tea. Cooper Mountain Vineyards is a family-run estate and pioneers in organic and biodynamic winemaking in Oregon.

The J. Christopher JJ Pinot Noir offers a complex profile of red and black cherry fruit, licorice, and earthy notes, balanced by a spicy, lingering finish with dusty tannins. You can expect notes of black cherry, blackberry, and a hint of spice, supported by an earthy undertone and a long, dry finish. 

 The 2023 Willamette Valley Pike Road Pinot Noir is hand-sorted and then fermented in stainless steel tanks. Once pressed, the wine is aged in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel for up to 8 months. It showcases bright aromas of cherry juice, raspberry, and savory overtones. The palate is juicy with vibrant acidity matched with cherry, red plum, and Christmas spices. The finish is nicely balanced showcasing great length.

In the glass, the wine shows a deep red with ruby hues. Aromas are of black cherry, blueberry, plum, cedar, caramel, baking spice, toast and vanilla with some forest floor. Dark fruit flavors of blackberry jam and blueberry compote appear on the palate, joined by cocoa, sweet oak, earth, cedar and chamomile. Fruit forward and approachable, this wine balances the primary fermentation notes with flavors from barrel aging and culminates into a long-lasting, enjoyable wine with a lingering finish.