Special Saturday Tasting – Sat November 1, 1-3pm
Winderlea Vineyard and Winery with Owners Donna Morris and Bill Sweat!
Join us for an excellent Saturday Wine Tasting with some special guests! Based in the Dundee AVA in the Willamette Valley, Winderlea makes some of the finest wines in Oregon. Bill and Donna have been making exceptional wines from vines planted on coveted red Jory soils in Dundee since 2006. We will taste:
- Sparkling Brut ’21 $69.99/btl
- Willamette Valley Chardonnay ’20 $42.99/btl
- Bounteous Pinot Noir ’22 $32.99/btl
- Dundee Hills Pinot Noir ’21 $49.99/btl
Don’t miss out!!! Normal Saturday Tasting procedures apply.
Just drop in anytime from 1-3pm. As always, just $1 at the door!!!
New Arrivals
Casa Bugatti Back in Stock! The iconic “KISS” salad servers from Casa Bugatti are back in stock. Uniquely artful salad tongs have a kissing face when spoons are brought together. All colors in both all stainless or stainless/gold combination are available. Shop early for holiday gifting. These absolutly make a statement when serving and entertaining. Casa Bugatti is the essence of Italian design: the quality, beauty and practicality of each tableware item is standard to the Bugatii brand.
Republic of Tea Fall Releases Come check out our selection of fall flavored teas before they’re gone! Every year, Republic of Tea releases a variety of limited edition teas for the season, and we’re excited to carry the whole line at The Gourmet Shop. Some of our favorites include the Pumpkin Pie Chai – a delicious combination of savory pumpkin and warm cinnamon, and the Caramel Apple – South African Rooibos meets sweet apple and vanilla.
New to the fall line this year is the S’mores Tea! Made up of a base of low-caffeine, yet full-bodied chocolatey carob and cacao blended with roasted dandelion root, this naturally flavored s’mores tea tastes just like your favorite campfire treat. Best sipped under a starry sky. Come visit the shop to see the full collection. Prices vary.
Save the Date – Champagne Bash
Friday November 21st 7pm The Bash is back! Join us for a beautiful evening full of bubbles and bites at this year’s Champagne Bash. We’ll be popping bottles as we celebrate the season with our annual celebration of Champagne. The evening will feature six champagnes with perfectly paired hors d’oeuvres and specialty stations of caviar, sushi, charcuterie, cheese, and more. Doors open at 7pm with a welcome wine. First Champagne Pour at 7:15pm with a new Champagne to taste every 15 minutes. Dress is Cocktail attire. Tickets are available for $75+tax. To purchase, please call The Gourmet Shop at (803) 799-9463. Must be 21+ to attend.
Wine of the Week
Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc ’23
“The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is powerfully concentrated, energetic and alive, with lashings of white spice, gooseberry, shortcrust pastry, tarragon/shaved fennel, aniseed, white chocolate and vanilla sponge. In the mouth, the acidity bolsters the fruit and makes for an explosive impact here. The wines from Clos Henri come highly recommended: founded by a tenth-generation Sancerre-based Bourgeois family, they have detailed viticulture and a respect for the terroir here in Marlborough. The fault line through the vineyard makes for an interesting topic of conversation. It all goes a long way to building a substantial story of place and style. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2024-2033.”
93 Pts Wine Advocate $17.99/btl