WEEKLY ORCAS ISLAND WINE DELIVERY (Currently only available on Orcas)
Selections change weekly. We also offer Beer, Cider and Mead! Most under $20! Free delivery to your Front Door!
Delivery Schedule -
Turtleback/West Sound/Deer Harbor: Friday Morning
Ferry Landing/White Beach: Saturday Morning
Eastsound/Rosario/Doe Bay: Friday and Saturday Afternoons
Please email cole@doebaywinecompany.com or text/call 206-280-1429 to place your order. Three bottle minimum please.
Current selections (please inquire for other wines)
SPARKLING:
1) El Serralet Brut Nature Cava - $17 (Dry, organic sparkling cava from a father and son who have vineyards near Barcelona, Spain)
2) La Spinetta Moscato d'Asti Bricco Quaglia 2018 - $22 Funny enough, this is what put La Spinetta on the map. Many of you know how much we love Moscato d'Asti. Low in alcohol, frizzante ("slightly sparkling") and full of fresh flowers, honeysuckle and white peach flavors. Slightly sweet with bubbles which makes it one of my go to dessert pairings. Also with breakfast! It's always good to have a couple of these on hand when the weather is warm. "A crisp, sparkling, delicately sweet bouquet followed by a remarkable fresh palate featuring brilliant peach and pear flavors. Traditionally a dessert wine, but also perfect as an aperitif or as an afternoon refreshment with Sunday brunch."
ROSÉ:
1) The Orcas Project Pinot Noir Rosé 2018 - $15 (Very dry and austere. Strawberries and floral notes. 100% Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. Normally $23/bottle)
2) La Spinetta Il Rose Di Casanova 2018 - $19 This has been one the most popular rosés in the shop the last couple of years and many of you reading this have fallen head over heels. It comes from a 6 ha parcel in Tuscany and is a blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Prugnolo Gentile. Very pale in color, dry with zippy acidity. This is a sublime introduction to spring! Liz mentioned that she prefers to drink this wine the year after its released as the acid has integrated and softened. "Light orange-pink intense tangerine, white peach and strawberry scents complicated by suave floral and mineral shows impressive clarity and stony cut to the juicy citrus and red fruit flavors, which deepen steadily on the back half, the floral note comes back strong on a very long, penetrating finish that shows highly appealing silkiness and stony lift.
WHITE:
1) Aveleda Vinho Verde 2018 - $12 (From Portugal, frizzante and dry, green apples and citrus. Lower alcohol)
2) Scarpetta Pinot Grigio 2018 - $15 (Notes of sweet ripe pears. Light and crisp with great texture. Classic Northern Italy)
3) Ch. St Jean Chardonnay 2018 - $15 (Napa Valley, California Chardonnay. Rich, buttery and creamy)
4) Chateau Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc 2018 – $18 (This is a Sauvignon Blanc blend from France. Fresh grass, squeezed lemon and crisp texture. Very refreshing)
5) Malvira Roero Arneis 2018 - $20 Arneis is the most important white grape of the Roero and many believe its name is derived from the local dialect for "Little Rascal" as it is notoriously difficult to grow. Malvira is one of the top producers in Italy of the grape and they've been on the forefront of reviving its presence on wine lists around the world. These are really easy to drink wines, full of fresh peach notes, a slight grass component and soft minerality. This Arneis is fermented in stainless steel and has a clean, bright nose and raspy texture. If you're on the hunt for a new go-to white this sunny season look no further. Locals love it with asparagus or rabbit and it pairs seamlessly with fresh greens and garden vegetables. "Lifted and fresh on the nose with notes of white blossoms and snappy fruits. On the palate, the wine gives way to stone fruits and hints of melon before finishing with a zip of refreshing acidity. The finish is clean but long and showcases this classic vintage perfectly."
6) La Spinetta Vermentino 2018 - $22 Vermentino is known by many names around the wine world: "Pigato," "Favorita," and "Rolle" are a few of its synonyms. It's a fruity, fresh, dry white grape that has beautiful aromatics of peach, lime zest and white flowers. When Liz heard we were offering this she couldn't believe it, apparently it's sold out around most of the country. It's one of the greatest wines to pair with shellfish (especially oysters). Giorgio is a prolific consumer of said oysters (like "three dozen a day" kind of prolific, huh?) and rumor has it he began making this wine primarily to ensure he had enough Vermentino to pair with his favorite little bivalves. Italians also love it in Sardinia and Corsica and you can watch them consuming it on the coast while throwing down plates of seafood all summer long. If you like Albariño and Grüner Veltliner this could possibly be your new favorite wine. James Suckling gave this 93 points saying "Bright citrus, herbs and meringue are all on offer here. Medium-to full-bodied with good density to the center palate. Good acidity drive, too. Finishes quite long."
RED:
1) Bodegas Ontañon Crianza 2016 - $15 (A medium bodied, fun, red blend from Rioja, Spain. Organic, it is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, with a touch of oak, and is a great value for the price)
2) The Orcas Project Pinot Noir 2017 - $15 (A light fresh Pinot Noir from The Willamette Valley. Strawberry notes, cracked pepper and a touch of sweet oak. Normally $25/bottle)
3) Ch. de Roy 2017, Cotes du Rhone - $19 (Blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Peppery and spicy with round fruit. Classic French blend is smooth and savory.)
4) Isenhower Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 - $21 (Cabernet from Walla Walla. Classic, black currants, tobacco and cedar with a touch of vanilla from the oak)
5) La Spinetta Il Nero di Casanova Sangiovese 2015 - $22 This Sangiovese is aged for one year in French-oak barrels and comes from 40 year old vines in the estate vineyard which is located just south of Pisa. It's bottled unfined and unfiltered and it's pretty special that we can offer wine from the 2015 vintage with bottle age to our list. The tannins have softened out and the aromatics are beguiling. For all the Chianti Classico fans this is veering towards the modern side with plush fruit and a slight oak influence. It's really pretty. "This first full production vintage from our 2015 Estate Vineyard planting is truly inspiring. Vibrant with an aromatically dynamic character; beguiling spices are balanced on a lively palate of crunchy red fruits ranging from pomegranate and red ripe gooseberry to black cherry. Stems contribute to some grip and spice characteristics. Light and lively, yet intense and packed with energizing vitality, the black raspberry finish that will entice you to reach for more."
6) Malvira Roero Rosso 2017 - $27 This is one of my favorite wines that Malvira makes. It's 100% Nebbiolo which is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels and then for 12 months in bottle. For those of you who love Barolo and Barbaresco this wine gives you the structure, fruit and long life for a third of the price. It comes from two of Roero's prized vineyards which have a sandy and clay soil structure and produce the prized floral notes. On the palate the sweet strawberries and tobacco give way to a long, dry finish that lingers on your palate. I think this is phenomenal with BBQ and anything grilled. And it's about that time! "Intense ruby red in color. On the nose there’s violets, strawberries, raspberries, and black currants. The palate is persistent with approachable tannins, intense fruit and hints of vanilla."
7) Malvira Langhe Rosso St. Guglielmo 2014 $33 This is a blend of 70% Barbera, 25% Nebbiolo and 5% Bonarda Piemontese that has been aged 18-24 months in French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle. It's an extracted version of Barbera. It has that dense, dark fruit and acidity but real stuffing to it. Some of that comes from the tannins that the Nebbiolo brings to the blend but most of it is the addition of old vine Barbera. This is great with pasta and red sauce but you can also drink with red meat. "Dense ruby red in color with notes of blackberries, prunes, and tobacco. On the palate it’s powerful but velvety with notes of blackberry, vanilla, and leather."
8) La Spinetta Barolo Garretti 2015 - $75 This is the property where Giorgi lives and its situated along the northern border of Barolo in the region of Grinzane Cavour. This is where "Barolo Campe" comes from (a bottle that retails for $180+) and considered one of the top crus in the district. The grapes for Garretti come from the younger vines of Campe and are 45-50 years old. This is a pure expression of nebbiolo that's loaded with minerality, savory herbs, tobacco, licorice and sweet berries. It's a serious wine that you can drink after decanting or tuck away while it develops. "The tar and roses are certainly here on the nose with ripe fruit, too. Full-bodied, dense and chewy with beautiful fruit and length. Chewy, polished and compact. Needs two or three years to soften. Drink in 2022." 94 points - James Suckling
SPECIAL FEATURE - Syncline Winery! (Read the full descriptions here)
ROSÉ: Mourvedre Blend 2019 - $23
WHITE: Grüner Veltliner 2019 - $23
WHITE: Picpoul 2017 - $23
RED: Gamay Noir 2018 - $34
RED: Subduction Red 2018 - $23
RED: Mourvèdre 2017 - $36
SPARKLING: "Scintillation" 2017 - $44
TREATS! (No further discounts on these bottles)
RED: Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Red 2017, Washington - $65
RED: Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Red Mountain Washington - $42
RED: Viña Sastre “Crianza” 2015, Ribera Del Duero Spain - $35
RED: Reynvaan Syrah “In the Rocks” 2016, Walla Walla Washington - $95
WHITE: Blain Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet "Caillerets" 1er 2015, Burgundy France 2015 - $89
SKIN FERMENTED/ORANGE WINES:
Please email cole@doebaywinecompany.com for list of current selections