2017

NEWLY RELEASED RESERVE

bottle of Pinot Noir Reserve 2017

We are excited to release the 2017 Reserve Pinot Noir!

This wine is made out of my favorite barrels from the vintage. I love the blending process and liken it to preparing a perfectly balanced plate for dinner guests. The selection and blending process is quite rigorous because I like it that way.

This is a reserve wine, whatever that means, but the style is not the typical – bold and oaky - we have been trained to expect from the designation. These chosen barrels are the ones that show subtle promise when young, but are like a rider on the horizon and we may have to wait a while before the true shape of the wine comes into focus. I hold the wine back from release until I feel it is starting to open, but I am sure we could all wait longer to drink it.

Only 50 cases were produced and it's already going fast. 


Friends with Benefits

Do you like?

  • being invited to super fun parties

  • savoring complimentary flights for 2 people up to 4 times per year

  • saving 20% on wine you love

  • enjoying insider access to library wines and new releases

  • supporting a family-owned business in Portland

If you said "yes" to three or more of the above (this is very scientific), you would love being in our ‘Friends with Benefits’ wine club.

You can check out the details here, but in the meantime, we have a club pickup party at the winery coming up on May 14. You could be there, basking in the glory of a great decision and enjoying the company of friends new and old.

If you live out of town don't worry. We are very nice to our FEDEX driver so they'll make sure you get your wine safe and sound. And, next time you are in town, you can cash in that complimentary tasting!

If you have questions or would like to sign up, just email: info@loveandsqualorwine.com.

We hope to see you there!


Beaujolais Nouveau in Portland? Oh là là

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Beaujolais Nouveau in Portland, Oregon? Well, I don’t mind if I do!

Gamay is Awesome. That's why Love & Squalor Gamay Noir (and the fabulous Corey Schuster) will be at the wonderful annual soirée hosted by ST. JACK restaurant & bar on November 16th.

Visit stjackpdx.com to get your tickets

Here’s the link to the Facebook Event page

IT'S HARVEST!

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We are in full swing here at the winery, but that doesn't mean we can't get you the wine you need for your holiday plans. We'll be sending out our next round of wine club boxes the second week in November. Don't miss out! JOIN US and have some delicious wine to share with friends and family before the Holidays get started.

More about the wine club –––>here.

MAY IS OREGON WINE MONTH

Around here every month is #oregonwinemonth, but since our friends are celebrating, we are too! Come cling a glass at us at these upcoming events:


MAY 1ST
I LOVE GAMAY
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It’s time to give Oregon GaMay Noir its due. I Love Gamay wine festival is a first of its kind event that brings together adventurous wine lovers and Oregon Gamay producers for a great excuse to throw a party celebrating our favorite under-the-radar varietal. 

Ned Ludd & Elder Hall play host to two days of events that lets you get to know Oregon Gamay including an all Oregon Gamay tasting salon on day one and a multi-course dinner featuring legendary Portland chefs, Jason French and Cathy Whims with some storied local wine veterans on day two. Local producers and wine experts will be on hand to offer up their knowledge on this lesser known gem. Yes, Oregon Pinot Noir has earned its place in wine history, but we want to blow the lid off Oregon’s other noir rouge grape!


MAY 7TH
LOVE & SQUALOR DOCK SALE
1pm - 4pm
OUR WAREHOUSE
Portland Wine Building
306 SE Ash Street Portland, Oregon

We are holding a Dock Sale Wiener Roast All Love & Squalor wines will be available at 15-20% markdown. You must purchase at least 12 bottles (one case) according to OLCC regulations.

Friends With Benefits Club members will receive an additional 15% off of that low low price. This is a one-time deal available on the day of the event only. We will have some special library wines and larger format bottles available, along with all of our usual releases.

And yes, there will be hot dogs. Bring your friends.


MAY 10TH
NOBLE ROT'S 15TH ANNIVERSARY
3pm for a 3-hour extra-happy hour until close
1111 EAST Burnside
Portland, Oregon 97214

A Party 15 Years in the Making
5, 10, 15 Years of Noble RotSince 2002, Noble Rot has been pouring amazing wines, shaking superb cocktails, serving delicious dishes, and offering amazing views of Portland.


$5 / $10 / $15 Specials
Guest Winemakers / Bartenders
Live music starting at 8:30 pm
Garden tours ’till sunset
Reservations Recommended,
Call at 503-233-1999