Portalis Wines
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Shop Hours:
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Tuesday-Thursday: 4pm to 11pm
Friday: 4pm - midnight
Saturday: noon - midnight
Sunday: noon - 10pm
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5205 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle WA 98107
206-783-2007
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Cave des Grands Crus Blancs 2009 Pouilly-Loché (FR) - Beautiful in its pure unadulterated style, this Burgundy Chardonnay has soft aromas of pineapple, apricot & spice with deeper complex flavors of honey & gingerbread spices.  Aged in stainless steel tanks it is clean & bright on the palate. Pairs wonderfully with the lighter fares of summer!

20% CASE DISCOUNT & 10% HALF CASE
... includes mixed cases!
Portalis Wine Blog


04.13.2012  Does Vintage Matter when Choosing a Rosé?

Spring has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and of course this brings to mind picnics, drinks on the patio, and of course dining with rosé! What better accompaniment with lighter dishes than an acidic, lighter & fruit forward wine with a palate complimenting dryness. Rosé has surged in popularity in recent years in the States thanks to its ability to be paired with a vast range of foods & appealing color.

Choosing a Rosé
First off, there are quite a few misconceptions about this delightful drink. Firstly, color does NOT matter. Many people think that a lighter colored rosé means better finesse and overall improved quality; this is not true. One of the best known rosé producing regions (Tavel) is known for making deep-colored, bone-dry, robust rosé wines. Another example is a Languedoc rosé: expect a very deep blush colored wine that is not only light, but refreshing! It really comes down to the producer and the quality of the wine in the bottle: color does not apply. ... 
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SALE      all wines from Spain thru May 22
May 16   Wednesday World Wine Tour: Australia
May 18   Back Room: Daniele Pelassa

May 19   Saturday Tasting: Central Italy
May 19   Saturday Dinner at Portalis
              3 courses • $30 • menu changes weekly
May 20   Sunday Tasting: Northern Spain
Food + Wine

Asparagus + Wine ~ Asparagus is a wonderful vegetable that is prolific throughout the Pacific Northwest region. This means that for us lucky eaters, we can munch our way through tons and tons of the slender green stalks until mid-summer.
 Portalis Wine Bar Menu
New: RABBIT LEG CONFIT with homemade
pea ricotta ravioli...paired with
Vinchio Vaglio-Serra 2010 Barbera
 
Portalis Wine Club
Makes a wonderful gift! Two clubs to choose from: Portalis Explores! (bugdet) & Portalis Wine Club (no holds barred)

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New work by Kelly Rae Cunningham - Show runs thru May 2012

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Cave des Grands Crus Blancs 2009 Pouilly-Loché (FR) - Beautiful in its pure unadulterated style, this Burgundy Chardonnay has soft aromas of pineapple, apricot & spice with deeper complex flavors of honey & gingerbread spices.  Aged in stainless steel tanks it is clean & bright on the palate. Pairs wonderfully with the lighter fares of summer!

20% CASE DISCOUNT & 10% HALF CASE
... includes mixed cases!
Check out the varity of red wines that Spain has to offer, while all Spanish Reds are on sale thru Tue, May 22nd.  

Ampelo 2010 Syrah Roble 
$11.99 | INSIDER $10.99 | Mixed Case $8.79
Bodegas Casto Pequeno 2006 Cotoval
$14.99 | INSIDER $12.99 | Mixed Case $10.39
Bodegas Juan Ramirez 2001
Alba de Los Infantes Valdepeñas Reserva
$17.99 | INSIDER $16.99 | Mixed Case $13.59
Bodegas Juan Ramirez 2005
Valdepeñas Tanis Reserva 
$12.99 | INSIDER $11.99 | Mixed Case $9.59
Bodegas Marques de Montecierzo
2006 "Emergente" Crianza 
$15.99 | INSIDER $14.99 | Mixed Case $11.99
Bodegas Marques de
Montecierzo 2007 Emergente 
$12.99 | INSIDER $11.99 | Mixed Case $9.59
Bodegas Rauda 2008
Tinta Roa Ribera del Duero Crianza 
$22.99 | INSIDER $21.99 | Mixed Case $17.59
Bodegas Rauda 2009
Majuelo Cesma Ribera del Duero Roble 
$13.99 | INSIDER $12.99 | Mixed Case $10.39
Bodegas Rauda 2010
Ribera del Duero Tinto Joven 
$14.99 | INSIDER $13.99 | Mixed Case $11.19
Bodegas Tavera 2009 Cendal
$12.99 | INSIDER $11.99 | Mixed Case $9.59
Zuazo Gaston 2006 Rioja Reserva 
$31.99 | INSIDER $29.99 | Mixed Case $23.99
Zuazo Gaston 2008 Rioja Crianza 
$19.99 | INSIDER $18.99 | Mixed Case $15.19
Zuazo Gaston 2010 Rioja 
$15.99 | INSIDER $14.99 | Mixed case $11.99
Arzuaga 2005 Ribera Del Duero Crianza 
$33.99 | INSIDER $31.99 | Mixed Case $25.59
Atalaya 2008 Almansa
$16.99 | INSIDER $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
Baron de Ona 2005 Rioja Reserva 
$29.99 | INSIDER $27.99 | Mixed Case $22.39
Bodegas Ontañon 2004 Rioja Reserva
$25.99 | INSIDER $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Bodegas Ontañon 2008 Rioja Crianza
$14.99 | INSIDER $13.99 | Mixed Case $11.19
Castano 2009 Monastrell 
$11.99 | INSIDER $10.99 | Mixed Case $8.79
Celler Tomas Cusine 2008 Vilosell
$18.99 | INSIDER $17.99 | Mixed Case $14.39
El Quintanal 2006 Vendimia Seleccionada Ribera Del Duero
$28.50 | INSIDER $26.99 | Mixed Case $21.59
Izadi 2005 Vetus Toro
$19.99 | INSIDER $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
Izadi 2006 Rioja Reserva
$22.99 | INSIDER $20.99 | Mixed Case $16.79
Lan 2005 Rioja Reserva
$21.99 | INSIDER $19.99 | Mixed Case $15.99
Lan Rioja 2003 Rioja Gran Reserva
$25.99 | INSIDER $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Palacios Remondo 2010 La Vendimia
$14.99 | INSIDER $13.99 | Mixed Case $11.19
Vina Amezola 2004 Rioja Crianza 
$16.99 | INSIDER $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79 
 ...as well as 100+ INSIDER wines with sale prices!

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... includes mixed cases!

D’Arenberg 2008 The Laughing Magpie (AU) ~ Dark concentrated bunches of predominately Shiraz grapes blend with the white lightness of Viognier to create a beautiful red blend.  The nose features aromas of rich ripe fruits & spice, along with savory characters of cooked meats, spices & cracked black pepper. The palate is robust & concentrated with great intensity. The fruit is more expressive on the palate with a touch of raspberry, plum, blackcurrant & blueberry with underlying spice & just a hint of savory oak. The mineral silky tannins build nicely on the palate & provide good structure and impressive length. This wine will benefit from bottle & will drink well over the next 15 years.

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... includes mixed cases!

Fongoli 2006 Montefalco Sagrantino (IT) <Parker 92/ WS 90> Produced from all Sagrantino grapes, the ancient indigenous grape of Umbria, this rich cherry red wine has herbal & black cherry aromas with a full body balanced on dry tannin & black plum fruits.  It pairs beautifully with grilled steak, roasted rosemary lamb, black olives, goat cheese and eggplant. ... Ratings Key

20% CASE DISCOUNT & 10% HALF CASE
... includes mixed cases!

Leyda 2010 Pinot Noir (CH) ~ This Pinot Noir from Chile’s Central Valley, has hearty, earthy notes of dark black cherry & tobacco with a smooth body & dry finish.  An exotic Pinot that is sure to please for under $15!

20% CASE DISCOUNT & 10% HALF CASE
... includes mixed cases!


Long Shadows 2007 Pedestal Merlot (WA) ~ Part of the Long Shadows project, headed up by legendary Washington wine visionary, Allen Shoup, this Merlot is the product of consultation with premier Pomerol vintner, Michel Rolland.  Dark & concentrated berry notes play on the nose with aromas of black current, violet, cocoa & tobacco.  Rich & complex, supple tannins provide a long lasting silky finish. 
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20% CASE DISCOUNT & 10% HALF CASE
... includes mixed cases!