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Gravel Bar Alluvial Columbia Valley Red 2014 $17.29 Gravel Bar is one of our new favorites from the Pacific Northwest. This classic Bordeaux style blend is begging to be paired with a rich meat sauce or your next BBQ feast.
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Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris 2014 $18.19 Elk Cove has been making quality wines in the Willamette Valley for years. Their Pinot Gris is a standardbearer for Oregon white wine. Soft, floral, and easy to drink. Try this delicious wine with light seafood dishes or simply enjoy by itself.
Slightly off the beaten path, MacRostie's new tasting room is a must see in Sonoma. Sip on refreshingly crisp chardonnay while you enjoy the panoramic views from the patio of this idyllic estate.
Point Reyes Blue Cheese $19.39 / lb Tasting Note: Sweet, fresh milk with a medium-to-strong punch of blue flavor. Perfect for salads, dressings, dips, or in a sauce for steak and grilled vegetables.
Creamy layers of full flavor. Made in California, Original Blue is Kosher-certified, gluten-free and made with microbial (vegetarian) rennet.
Ingredients: 1 lb salmon 2 Large avocados 3 sweet peppers 1 bunch of green onions 12-15 halved grape tomatos 2 cloves of chopped garlic 1/2 c olive oil 1/4 c white wine vinegar 1 lemon 1 tsp agave or honey 1 tsp garlic powder salt / pepper to taste
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Salmon Stu ffed Avo cado Instructions: Prepare Salmon: Lay salmon out and dab dry with paper towel. Drizzle olive oil. Sprinkle with chopped garlic, salt and pepper. Place on side until ready to grill.
Make Dressing: Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, agave, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix in chopped sweet peppers, green onions and tomatoes. Keep some green onions for garnish.
Prep Vegetables: Cut each avocado in half, remove pit. Chop 2-3 stems of green onions, sweet peppers, garlic cloves and tomatoes.
Cook and Serve: Grill salmon until cooked. Let cool before adding into dressing mixture. Mix well. Scoop into avocado halves, garnish with green onions. Enjoy!
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2 oz Plantation Silver Rum 3 Stars 3/4 oz fresh grapefruit juice 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 1/4 oz simple syrup Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime slice.
Alex, Argentina 2016 Martin’s Uptown Store Manager, Alex, had the trip of a lifetime during his visit to Mendoza, Argentina in early April. “I don't think I have ever learned so much in a week; it was like getting a free master course in winemaking,” he said. Alex spent a significant amount of time with Estela Perinetti, winemaker at Luca and La Posta (see his wine recommendations below), who did a great job of explaining the winemaking process and shedding light on soil types and how they affect the flavors of the wine. Learn more about Alex’s Argentina experience at www.martinwine.co
Alex’s must-try Argentinian picks
La Posta “Paulucci” Malbec $17.19 Angel Paulucci was an auto mechanic. He immigrated to Argentina in his twenties and applied for a loan to open a garage. Lucky for us, the bank declined his request but offered to loan him money for a vineyard. Today, we reap the benefits of that decision and have La Posta Paulucci Malbec. This malbec offers cherry and raspberry notes with just a hint of spice and oak.
Chaman Petit Verdot $14.19 A great little wine that delivers a ton of value. This petit verdot is well balanced, has juicy red fruit & notes of herbs.
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Gin was invented in Holland, but was introduced to Britain when Dutch-born William of Orange took the English throne in 1688.
Boodles London Dry Gin $35.99 / 1.75 L Infused with a number of traditional herbs and spices including nutmeg, sage, and rosemary. These ingredients add a mellow but herbal quality to Boodles, which balances out the essential piney notes from juniper.
france Pierre Ferrand Cognac 1840 Original Formula $39.19 / 750 mL This cognac offers ripe, juicy grapes to the nose, accented with meadow flowers, notes of acacia tree blossom and a bracing hint of cedar. On the palate it's warm with fruit notes yet still very clean. The finish shows lots of honey and spice.
Fromager d’Affinois $13.99 / lb Dubbed as a “goat brie” Florette is made using pasteurized goat milk from the Rhone Alps region in France with a pillowy and velvety bloomy rind.
Unlike most goat cheeses that have a tangy and sharp flavor, Florette has more of a delicate consistency that is creamier and softer.
Von Winning "Winnings" Riesling 2014 $17.99 Riesling isn’t always sugary sweet! Here’s proof in this crisp, tangy, tropical fruit laden beauty from Germany. Still worried about the sweetness? Drink a glass of this wine with a spicy dish – the slight sweetness cuts the heat and makes for a perfect pairing!
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Pair with Champignon German Brie with Mushrooms ($15.99/lb)
J&H Selbach Piesporter Michelberg Riesling Kabinett 2014 $14.19 Selbach makes a classic Piesporter Riesling – sweet, but not syrupy. Floral, but not over the top. This is just a pretty & easy-drinking wine. A delicious taste of Germany, and of Riesling in general.
Beer Stop: B e l g i u m Ask one of our consultants about our large Belgian beer selection!
Serve this Italian liqueur in a tumbler with ice & a slice of orange or with crushed ice & a sprig of mint as a fabulous aperitif. Nonino Amaro ($47.99 / 750 mL)
ita ly La Tur Alta Langa Cheese ($22.99 / lb)
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Hirsch Gruner Veltliner 2014 $18.19 Chill this wine down and attempt to beat the heat. Hirsch is one of our favorites because of its complexity and smooth finish.
Schwarzbock Gruner Veltliner $14.29 This Gruner Veltliner showcases the unique grape varietal beautifully and manages to bring in a slight creamy element. The richness doesn’t overwhelm the classic gruner vibrant minerality and floral notes.
Casina Rossa Truffle & Salt ($19.99)
RUSSIA
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout $2.19 / 12oz This delicious beer isn’t technically brewed in Russia but it is produced in the tradition of 18th Century brewers who supplied the court of Russia’s Catherine the Great. It’s a rich, intense brew with big complex flavors and a warming finish.
Stolichnaya Russian Vodka $27.99 / 1.75 L
Green Mark Traditional Russian Recipe $18.99 / 1.75 L Russian Standard Vodka $25.99 / 1.75 L
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japan Harney & Sons Japanese Sencha Tea $3.59 / 20 teabags
Our top Sake choices
Divine Droplets (Ginga Shizuku) $27.09 / 300 mL
Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky $58.00 / 750 ml
Well of Wisdom (Tozai)
Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and China. This is a light and approachable whisky with enticing notes of orange peel and white chocolate.
$22.19 / 720 mL
*prices and availability subject to change without notice
Dreamy Clouds (Rihaku Nigori) $12.09 / 300 mL