Oct
19
5:00 PM17:00
Our Upcoming Wine Tastings and Special Events
Whether you’re new to the joys of wine or a long-time aficionado,
Great Wine Buys offers a variety of tastings: Friday Night Flights,
Saturday Samplers, and occasional special events.
Friday Night Flights
Enjoy a themed flight of five top-notch wines (with an occasional bonus pour for purchase) served with fine cheeses and artisan breads. Varying prices and no reservations required - come on by between 5pm and 7:30! Check the schedule below - we take one Friday night off each month.
Saturday Afternoon Samplers
Drop by, belly up to the bar, and enjoy a selection of new arrivals and old favorites from visiting winemakers, local distributors or our own favorites off the shelves. Our Saturday Samplers run from 2p - 5p and are always FREE!
Oct
20
2:00 PM14:00
New 2016 Crowley Pinot Noir
Assuming his harvest chores are done, Patrick Benad from Crowley Wines will pour brand new 2016 Pinot Noir releases -WV, Four Winds, La Colina and more. FREE
Oct
26
5:00 PM17:00
Oregon Chardonnay
These are enjoying an incredible renaissance, come taste why. High quality in a variety of styles from Walter Scott, Cameron, Crowley, Big Table Farm and Analemma. $17
Oct
27
2:00 PM14:00
European Selections
Theresa Hannam will pour a range of ghoulish European wines, nice for Halloween and beyond. She also might dress up as a scary nun, just FYI. FREE
Nov
2
5:00 PM17:00
Southern Rhône Reds
If you thought the 2015s were awesome, wait until you taste the 2016s. Let's sample some of both from Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Sablet and more $18
Nov
10
2:00 PM14:00
Celebrating Abacela & Tempranillo with Earl Jones
Looking ahead: come taste with the godfather of domestic Tempranillo, Earl Jones from southern Oregon's Abacela. Earl was the first to release a varietal Tempranillo in the US and continues to produce one of the best. FREE
Oct
13
2:00 PM14:00
Anniversary Sale Bash
A cherished tradition here over the years, we welcome Garret Plocher from Owen Roe to pour new releases and perennial favorites as we celebrate 19 years. New vintages of Yakima Cab Sauv, Yakima Red, Ex Umbris Syrah and more. FREE
Oct
12
5:00 PM17:00
19th Anniversary Champagne & Sparkling Party
‘Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em’ is an appropriate attitude after nineteen years and when it comes to good bubbles, we got ’em. 100% Pinot Meunier Rosé Champagne from Christophe Mignon, the ever-awesome Chartogne-Taillet Champagne, new vintage of Rolet Crémant du Jura and more. $15
Oct
6
2:00 PM14:00
Red from the Med - Corbières and Minervois
Come check out some refined and rustic reds from the far South of France: Corbières, Minervois and Languedoc. Perfect for the cooler weather and fall food.
Oct
5
5:00 PM17:00
A Trip to Tuscany
Warm days and cooler nights send us in search of shoulder season reds and a tasty Sangiovese often hits the spot. Come enjoy a selection from Tuscany's finest addresses, from Brunello di Montalcino to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti to Super Tuscans.