Winery of the Week!

LANGE ESTATE, DISTRIBUTED BY AVANTE BEVERAGES IN TEXAS

2008 Pinot Gris "Willamette Valley" Lange Estate Winery has built a reputation for producing some of the state's best examples of this popular Oregon varietal. Exceptional fruit, expert blending, and stainless steel fermentation produce a balanced wine with hints of orange blossom, Meyer lemon, mango, and nectarine. This is a wine that appeals to the masses, and it's a natural match for hors d'oeuvres and seafood -- think grilled prawn skewers, seared scallops, and sashimi. Attractive pricing makes it perfect for your by-the-glass program. TASTING NOTES, SHELF TALKER

New Release 2008 Pinot Noirs "Value Pinot Noir" may seem like an oxymoron, but the 2008 Pinot Noir "Willamette Valley" proves you can eat your cake and have it, too. Its wonderful quality-price ratio gives it big-time cred in the bin, on the shelf, or as a glass pour. TASTING NOTES, SHELF TALKER 2008 Pinot Noir "Reserve" Lange Pinot Noir "Reserve" is the result of extensive and dedicated barrel tasting by winemakers, Don Lange and Jesse Lange. Comprised of only the most complex and delicious wines in the cellar, this multi-vineyard Pinot noir is consistently crafted for lush fruit character, seamless balance, and elegance. Its affinity for food makes it the perfect companion to dishes like cedar plank salmon, wild mushroom risotto, and beef bourguignon. TASTING NOTES