While its “big brother to the North” the Willamette Valley scores most of Oregon’s wine buzz and publicity, classic middle child the Umpqua Valley quietly and steadily spits out exemplary wines like quarters from a slot machine --all without all the hype, fuss, or jaw-droppingly massive prices that some big boys of the Willamette offer.
Situated just southwest of Eugene in south-central Oregon (Westside represent!), the Umpqua river rolls with its homies from the warmer southerly lowlands around Roseburg
While its “big brother to the North” the Willamette Valley scores most of Oregon’s wine buzz and publicity, classic middle child the Umpqua Valley quietly and steadily spits out exemplary wines like quarters from a slot machine --all without all the hype, fuss, or jaw-droppingly massive prices that some big boys of the Willamette offer.
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Frick Winery 2008 Dry Creek Valley Cinsault
This is Chris's favorite wine in the entire shop. Soft, racy, curvy tart strawberries. Buy a lot of this. Now.Availability: In stockOur Price: $30.00
Chateau Minuty 2010 Cote de Provence Rose (375 ml bottles)
Go ahead, ask anyone aboard those yacht in Cannes or St Tropez what their favorite Provence rose is.Availability: In stockOur Price: $15.00
Domaine Houchart 2010 "Tete Cuvee" Cote de Provence Rose
Classic Cote de Provence rose that will just melt in your mouth and make you feel good about life in general.Availability: In stockOur Price: $15.00
Gassier 2010 "Sables d'Azur" Cotes de Provence Rose
Forget what everyone else says: it's Rose season all year round! And this Cotes de Provence gem from Gassier brings the guava, grapefruit, and peach thunder wrapped in a gorgeously curvy peachy-pink package!Availability: In stockOur Price: $12.00
Laurent Miquel Pere et Fils 2011 Cinsault Syrah Rose Pays d'Oc
Do you remember those gums that used to have a big burst of fruit that gushed into your mouth when you bit down on them? That's exactly what drinking this rose tastes like, with an explosion of strawberries and blueberries in your mouth. But less thick and gooey and far more refreshing!Availability: In stockOur Price: $12.00Recently Viewed ProductsCompare ProductsYou have no items to compare.
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