| |
Wine Selection
Wine Search
Rex Hill
August 30, 2010
I've been thinking a lot about Rex Hill Pinot Noir. Rex Hill has moved into the 2008 vintage of the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, which has been a highly anticipated vintage for the local community of Pinot-freaks.
I've been thinking a lot about Rex Hill Pinot Noir. We have moved into the 2008 vintage of the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, which has been a highly anticipated vintage for the local community of Pinot-freaks.
As you may or may not know, Rex Hill was purchased about 2.5 years ago by A to Z Wineworks. The wines are better than they have ever been. They have shrunk the production from some 40,000 cases to down around 10 to 12,000 cases annually with a focus on making top quality wines. They have also shrunk the number of different wines down to a limited number of classic Oregon varietals. The winery has worked through most of the old inventory (wines produced by the previous regime) and has released wines that Bill, Deb, Sam and Cheryl (the A to Z winemaking dream team w/ KILLER resumes) produced. Rex Hill is still a quintessential Oregon Producer.
Pinot Noir WV 2008 is good to go. It's priced at $24.00 btl.
It's got the perfect Pinot Noir color, with the depth and loveliness of the 2008 Oregon vintage. Aromas of red raspberries, violets, and Bing cherries deepen to flavors of Asian plum, wet stones, clean earth and huckleberry on the palate. Rich tannins and bracing acidity balance out the abundance of juicy red fruit flavors, adding to the succulent texture and long finish. Blended from a variety of vineyards, including high-pedigree sites like Shea Vineyard.
In addition, we are still currently on the 2006 vintage of Pinot Noir Reserve; another great vintage for Oregon. It's priced at $38.00 btl.
The Reserve represents the best a vintage has to offer selected from individual small French oak barrels of Pinot Noir from premium Willamette Valley vineyards, such as Jacob-Hart. Earth, spice, mineral, sappy cherry and stone fruit on the nose. It has an expansive attack and voluminous mid-palate expression filled with flavors of black cherry, cola and chocolate.
Chehalem Gruner Veltliner '09
July 19, 2010
I wanted to pass along an killer and unique opportunity; exclusive to the Good Drop and a first time thing for Chehalem: Gruner Veltliner 2009. There are only 2 cases available and that's it. $26.00/bt.
Here are Peterson-Nedry's notes and thoughts on what I can only imagine is the best Oregon white to hit your lips this summer! A wine that has more pairing potential that your favorite French rose? Hmm...
"Chehalem may not sound Austrian, but our table often carries an Austrian slant, with their exquisite whites, Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. We like to grow what we drink. We like to experiment and push the envelope. And so, here we present Chehalem Grüner Veltliner, estate grown and richly varietal. Year one. Ready for food.
Castillo Ygay Rioja 2001
July 12, 2010
Castillo Ygay is one of Spain's most classic, sought after Riojas. We've got a small amount of this gem in stock. 2001 (!) vintage. $59.00/bottle. 93% Tempranillo, 7% Mazuelo. 31 months in 225-liter American oak.
If you are unfamiliar with this legendary beauty, read on. If you know what I am talking about - order away! This is the kind of wine that will enhance the depth of your offerings; think vintage rarity.
Marqués de Murrieta is named after Luciano de Murrieta, one of the founding fathers of modern Rioja winemaking, who established the estate in 1852 in the world renowned Rioja region of Spain. Today V. Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell, leads the family-owned company.
With a vision of innovation and respect for tradition, Marqués de Murrieta is rooted in strong, historical fundamentals that shape the vision and philosophy of this iconic Spanish brand. The winery is settled near the southern tip of the Rioja Alta in the middle of the beautiful Ygay Estate, a unique 300 hectare vineyard that guarantees complete control over the grape source of the wines and is the key to the quality and style of Marqués de Murrieta wines.
Tanzer 92
"Medium red. Impressively complex bouquet of dried red fruits, tobacco, cedar and potpourri. A spicy, subtly sweet midweight, offering lively redcurrant and bitter cherry flavors and very soft tannins. The smoky finish features a strong echo of cedary spice."
Louis Roederer 'Bubbles'
July 09, 2010
We are delighted to see Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier included in the Wine Spectator TOP 100 this year. We are also particularly grateful as it is the only champagne in the TOP 100!!!
Elk Cove 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir
June 24, 2010
The Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve 2008 has been released. There is a limited amount of this wine available. $90.00/bottle.
Altano Tinto Duoro 2007
June 22, 2010
Famous Portuguese producer, Warre's, has hit the spotlight in the Oregonian with Matt Kramer. Not for a fortifed wine, but with one of their ultra-tasty table reds, Altano Tinto Duoro 2007. Not only is this wine easy to drink with a variety of foods (think bbq - it's starting to feel like summer, after all), but it's a wine that is budget friendlly! $11.00 Btl.
Oak Grove Petite Sirah Reserve
June 21, 2010
Good deal!
The Wine Spectator has selected our value brand Oak Grove Petite Sirah Reserve 2008 for their "Pick of the Day" with 86 points. The price per bottle is $9.00
Here is the review:
"Bursting with ripe berry flavors, with cola and cedary details. This has smooth tannins and a core of fruit flavors with a licorice note on the finish.”
Boroli Barolo 2005
June 16, 2010
I've been thinking about Nebbiolo and how it can be so many things; intense, rich, powerful, elegant, full-flavored, layered, and beautifully textured. It's ability to pair with food is tremendous (especially with bbq season finally coming around). It's a wine that can be very loud, but I think that when it reveals its' silence - "oo la la!" Nebbiolo that has the capacity to do that is what I am looking for and this is one of those wines.
Dominus
June 03, 2010
Dominus Estate Napa Red 2006 has received 96 points from The Wine Advocate. $135.00 Btl..
Nieto Malbec 2008
May 28, 2010
This lovely, trusty, best buy from Argentina, Nieto Senetiner Malbec Reserva 2008 has been written up by Matt Kramer in the Oregonian. It's a great bottle that is seeing quite a surge in popularity; people have found out how darn good this little Malbec is and it's flying out of TGD, so grab some while it's here! $10.00 Btl.
TGD Wine Club
May 17, 2010
Wine Club Perks and Pleasures
Free Delivery in Central Oregon
First on the list for allocated wines and first releases
No in-house tasting fees
Personalized barrel tastings at Northwest Wineries
Invites to private tastings and events
Three Tiers to pick from:
Chehalem 3 Vineyards Pinot Noir
May 05, 2010
2008 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir is now available. This is one of the best 3 Vineyards ever. Such a deal at $26.00 btl.
A small yield per acre, some as low as one ton, combined with a long, cool Fall lead to wines of great distinction.
Chateau Chateau
April 21, 2010
2007 Chateau Chateau Grenache $44.00 btl
Once in a while, we get to experience the kind of wine that makes you say, "Wow!". That's how I felt when I first tasted Chateau Chateau, the exclusively Grenache project from the geniuses of Dan Philips and Chris Ringland. Your palate will be grateful.
Punta Final Malbec Riserva
April 08, 2010
Check this little beauty out!!! Punto Final Malbec Riserva 2006 has just scored 92 points with the Wine Advocate. This wine has killed it with the 91 point scores in previous vintages and is right on track. This is a good choice in the world of points per dollar!
PUNTO FINAL MALBEC RISERVA 2006 - $20.00 btl.
L'Ecole #41
April 06, 2010
Recognized as not only one of the great pioneers of Walla Walla and Washington State, but as one of the West Coast’s foremost wineries. L'Ecole #41 has a great reputation for being a top producer with textbook varietal character and plenty of Walla Walla class. I thought I'd send you some of their most recent accolades and pricing for a few of their beauties.
Grower Estate Champagne
March 11, 2010
Grower Estate Champagnes have been around for quite awhile, but the true meaning is still unclear to a lot of the wine consuming community. Pay attention get motivated and jump on this ‘Band Wagon’ of great Champagnes!!
Pio Cesare
March 08, 2010
The legendary Pio Cesare Barolo 2005 is now $58.00 btl. Sweet deal and nice reviews, too!
Bodegas Olivares
February 04, 2010
BODEGAS OLIVARES "ALTOS DE LA HOYA" MONASTRELL 2008 $15.00
Tanzer’s IWC does not hand out very many 91pt ratings for wine under $20. What about $15? This is the only wine in the world (out of tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands) to achieve that status for mulitple vintages. Very good track record, huh?
Cristal Louis Roederer
November 18, 2009
One of the greatest names in the Champagne world is Louis Roederer.They are well-recognized as being the best of the best for quality, Champagne artistry, AND that they own over 70% of the vineyards for which their fizz is grown. Consider them sort of like a larger grower estate Champagne house.
2008 Bitch
June 24, 2009
Another offering from 'The Good Drop'....
This new vintage of the 'Bitch' is smoking, it will work with
anything coming off the bbq that has a little 'kick' to it!! Don't
wait to get your orders in...And remember free shipping from 97701 and
97702 when you checkout using the new site.
Thanks for your support!
Chris O
**********************************************************************
R Wines "Bitch" Grenache 2008 - $10.00
If you are not familiar with this wine, there is more than just a fun
name and package here. It is Barossa Grenache! Made by, of course,
Chris Ringland and Lisa Wetherell, the superstar wine making team of
Marquis Philips wines, amongst many other delicious gems. Anyway,
what we have here is low-yielding Barossa Grenache, 40 year-old vines,
un-oaked fruit, and a purely delicious red. It's not over the top, but
will not leave your looking for something more. It responds well to a
variety of cuisine and has dynamite flavors that will interest Pinot
Noir drinkers...hmm.
Also, Trevor Jones "Jonesy" Tawny Port NV $10.00 is in stock. This
little champ earned 93 pts from Wine Advocate and opened our eyes to
just how good Aussie fortifieds are. Another wine that "over-delivers"
for the money.
Growers Pierre Peters
June 09, 2009
Why drink Grower Estate Champagne?
• You should drink Grower Estate Champagne if you've forgotten that Champagne is wine.
• You should drink Farmer Fizz if you'd rather buy Champagne from a farmer rather than from a factory.
• You should drink Grower Champagne if you'd rather have a wine expressive of a vineyard than a wine formed by a Marketing Swami from a Luxury Group.
• You should drink Artisan Champagne because it's honest REAL wine made by a Vintner – by a Family just like yours – by a HIM or a HER and not by an IT.
• You should drink it because it is honestly priced based on what it costs to produce, not manipulated to account for massive PR and ad budgets or to hold on to market share.
• You should drink Grower Champagne because like all hand-crafted, estate bottled wines, it is not a mere Thing, but indeed a Being, expressive of where it grew and who raised it.
If you are not familar with Grower Estate fizz...read on. Grower Estate Champagne is the real deal. Small, family-owned vineyards. Small batches of wine. Hand-crafted. With care and precision. Hard to find, hard to get (especially in half and large formats). These are the wines grown and made by vineyard owners, with small patches of grapes, not the glitz and glamour of the big named houses. Passionate farmers making fizz. Farmer Fizz.
Pierre Peters Cuvee Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV Brut. Grand Cru Vineyards. Superb fruit. Precision and balance. One of the best darn bottles of fizz your palate and your customers have yet to come across. Half bottles, full sized bottles, and big bottles of Farmer Fizz are in stock.
Stephen Tanzer
92 Points
Very subtle aromas of pear, minerals, toast, smoke and earth, with a whiff of mushroom adding complexity. Very intensely flavored and spicy, with exotic flavors and superb cut. Densely packed, powerful blanc de blancs, with lovely sweetness of fruit leavened by strong but ripe acids. Finishes long, brisk and quite dry, with a bracing minerality. Very classy stuff.
375ml - $30.00
750ml - $48.00
1.5L - $115.00
Jonesy Tawny Port
May 14, 2009
Trevor Jones "Jonesy" Tawny Port NV $10.00 is also back in stock
Your Cart
Items: 0
Price: $ 0.00
Subscribe to Our Offerings via Email
| |
