The Latest From Some Good Wine

One of the more fascinating phenomena to happen in the last couple of years, is the emergence of Austrian reds onto the American wine scene. When I first got into this lovely business, there were perhaps a handful in some of the better stores. However, they were hardly appreciated and far from serious players. Yet the emergence makes sense. The Austrian red grapes of Zweigelt, Blaufrankish and St. Laurent tend to have what people are looking for. Overall on the lighter side with some similar characteristics that one might see in the ever popular Pinot Noir. I always love to susbstitute one of these for a customer and throw some caution to the wind. 

Quality Pinot below $20 is absurd these days. Even more absurd than a wine bottle named after an exotic animal without a photo of the exotic animal. But for today, we have managed to pull both off.  Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Panther Creek Cellars has been producing signature Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay wines since 1986. The winery has been recognized for its signature blends as well as single vineyard designate wines.

For this week, our friends over at Therry Thiesse selections have decided to let a few wines go on sale. Good news for us. Below are some of the iconic selections selected and brought over by Mr. Thiesse from Germany and Austria with either high scores or notes from the man himself.