Dave the wine guy
I started in the wine biz in 1979 working tasting rooms in San Francisco and Sonoma county. From there I worked as a Sommelier and as a bartender in Palm Desert and La Quinta, CA. Since then it has been retail and wholesale sales in Santa Cruz, San Jose, CA, Wenatchee, WA and Portland, OR.
Turn-ons: I'm a Jazz fan and computer geek.
** Friday, May 17 our "Friday Tasting" 5:00 - 7:00 pm... always ends at 7 pm sharp! --$5.00 fee
This week, Rod Evans, of Zancanella Imports will be pouring:
Domaine Montmarin Rose "Les Oliviers" 2012 $8.99
From the Languedoc region of southern France. Blend of Syrah and Grenache. Lovely nose of berries and summer fruits.
Dry and crisp. Estate Bottled. Great price.
Provenza Chiaretto (Rose) 2012 $12.99
From the south end of Lake Garda in north-central Italy. One of Portland's favorite Roses. As per DOC (approved area), this wine must contain Sangiovese, Groppello, Marzemino and Barbera. This is the 11th vintage that has come to Portland. Lovely fruit, yet on the dry side. Think strawberries.
San Felice "Contrada" (red) 2010 $9.99
San Felice is one Tuscany" premier properties, producing wonderful Chianti Classico among other wines. This was originally made for the Contrada of Sienna for the famous horse race there. the Il Palio. Blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. A lot there for 10 bucks.
Camplazens Syrah (red) 2011 $12.99
Located at the top of "La Clape" , a small mountain overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. An environmentally protected area since 1965. The only activity permitted is grape growing. Organic and soon to be Biodynamic. This wine displays an attractive earth-scented, bacon and spice nose. Try with BBQ, sausages and hearty cheese. Estate Bottled.
Chateau Recougne "Bordeaux Superieur" 2009 $14.99,
A longtime Bordeaux property in this market. 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. 2009 was a very, very nice vintage and this wine is showing quite well now. The vineyard is just outside of Fronsac.
Podere Capaccia Chianti Classico 2007 $16.99 (regular 18.99)
Gorgeous wine. Nice bottle age. Quite rich and complex. 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo. Aged for 10 months in Slovenian oak. Winery is locate outside of Rodda.
DAVE'S NEW DISCOVERY: Pierre Sparr Gewurtztraminer, $15.99.
Most people don't drink Gewurtztraminer for two reasons, one the can't pronounce it, (Gewurz means spice and Traminer, for the town Tramin in NE Italy).
Also, unless you have tasted one from Alsace in NE France where it has become famous, you probably had a bad one. Gewurztraminer is a very hard wine to make and unfortunately there are very few good ones made in the US. This one from Pierre Sparr is an excellent example of what Gewurztraminer is supposed to taste like. Most Alsatian Gewurz are over $20 so to find a good one for only $15.99 is a deal. Try one and see. The beautiful perfume and opulent aromatic qualities will make you realize that Gewurtraminer is worth it.
I'm going to keep looking for some good locals ones that I can rave about. Stay tuned.
-Cheers!
Dave the wine guy
Dave the wine guy's OFFICE HOURS - most of the time:
WEDNESDAY 12:00 - 6:00
THURSDAY 12:00 - 6:00
FRIDAY 12:00 - 7:00
SATURDAY 11:00 - 4:00
SUNDAY ...OFF
MONDAY ...OFF
TUESDAY ...OFF
Cheers!...- Dave
John's Marketplace
3535 SW Multnomah Blvd
Portland, OR 97219; store phone: 503-244-2617
Wine order hot-line voice mail: 503-203-3384
Email orders and information: geovino@gmail.com
"...support John's Marketplace .....and keep Portland weird." -DK
John's Marketplace is located at
3535 SW Multnomah Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
Wine order hot-line voice mail: 503-203-3384
Email orders preferred: Place your wine order
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