Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Wine Behren News Letter

Long weekends are great and all, but man do I pay for it on Tuesday. Doesn't it seem like we play even harder when we have long weekends. Oh, I'm not complaining, I just need to adjust my alcohol intake, is all. Hope you all had a great weekend.

What's happening this week at the good ol' Wine Behren, your friendly neighborhood wine shop.

Farmer's Market is in full effect tomorrow from 4-8. Don't miss out on all that fresh produce.
There will be live music with " Free Wine" here at the Wine Behren from 6-8. No cover.

Friday night I am hosting Chris with North Berkley Imports. Chris will be pouring Chilean Wines. 6 outstanding wines for under $15.00. That's right boys and girls, 6 wines for under 20 bucks. These wines are amazing. Check them out:
2007 Alto Sol Chardonnay, Elqui Valley $15.00
2006 Chono Riesling, Bio Bio Valley (90pts WA) $12.00
2007 Rayun Rosé of Syrah, Central Valley $10.00
2006 Alto Sol Syrah-Carmenere, Elqui Valley $15.00
2007 Chono Syrah, Elqui Valley $16.00
2006 Quinta Viluco Cabernet, Rapel Valley $14.00

A little something for everyone, wouldn't you say?

Saturday, our good friend EJ and his new band The Andy Harrison band will be performing at The Venetian in downtown Hillsboro. Show starts at 7:30. So I'm thinking, glass of wine at The Wine Behren, then we can all go check it out. Sound like a plan?

OK, all you golfers out there. if you have not heard I am hosting the 1st Annual Wine Behren Scramble, Saturday, July 25th at Sunset Golf Course. Tickets to play are $50.00. I am taking the 1st 32 to sign up and get me $$$$$. Right now I am about half full. So If you want to hack it up with the rest of us yo need to come see me, ASAP. That means really quick.

The 50 bucks gets you 9 holes of golf, plus a BBQ with beer and wine at mi casa after the Tourney. Any questions, give me a jingle 503-359-1967 shop cell 503-686-8299.

Don't forget: Saturday July 18th is my 2nd year Anniversary PAR-TAY. Gonna be HUGE!!!!

Ciao for now.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Memorial Day Weekend

Hello all you wine Aficionado's,

Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us and I wanted to let all you wine tasters out there know that Saturday, after all the tasting rooms close, if your still up for it and mostly sober, I will be pouring Zimri Cellars here, at The Wine Behren, from 5-7.

Come on down and join us, for a taste and some live music.

Ciao
The Wine Behren.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Hello all,

I hope you all had a chance to get out and enjoy the sunshine this weekend. Ol' Mother nature sure done us right this last week. Now, if she could only make up her mind and let the sun stay for a while, I think would all be very grateful.

Today I am going to kick off something new and run with new concept for the Wine Behren. Today I am starting the wine of the month. This will be a monthly special.

It is my job as your friendly neighborhood wine guy to find you, my loyal customers, great wines for great deals. So, I have done this. This week I tasted a German Riesling that was amazing for the price. It is a 2004 which I will have for you for $10.00. I can get my hands on around 3-4 cases. So, if you would like some please drop me and email or call.

Tomorrow is Farmers Market and as always there will be live music here at The Wine Behren from 6-8. No cover.

Friday evening Carrie, from Vinum Imports will bless us with her presence. We have put together a great little line up. Check it out for your self:
Cristom Pinot Gris - $22.00
Riveraerie Rose (Syrah) Columbia Gorge- $12.00
Cristom Mt. Jeff Pinot Noir- $33.00
Cristom Syrah- $30.00
Four Vines Old Vine Zin Cuvee- $14.00
Four Vines Biker Zin- $27.00

Saturday night is GRADUATION for Pacific, so if your in the mood to let off some steam, please feel free to do it at The Wine Behren, with a great glass of vino.

Don't forget to bring your Teddy Bears Friday night. I will waive tasting fee if yo provide one bear for the FG Fire Dept.

July 25th, the 1st Annual Wine Behren Scramble will take place at Sunset Golf Course. If you are interested in playing, please call me or email at scott@thewinebehren.com for more info.

Ciao for now.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Newsletter

Well, look at that, Tuesday already. Where does the time go? All I gotta say is this weekend is one big blur.

All right, get ready everyone, tomorrow kicks off our Farmer's Market season. Farmer's Market begins at 4 and runs until around 8pm. Main St will be closed every Wednesday from now on until October.
Come down and let's have some fun. There will be local produce, flowers, food vendors and live music. And don't forget WINE!!!!

Every Wednesday night The Wine Behren has live music as well. Come down and listen to " Free Wine" from 6-8 every Wednesday. No cover.

The Friday night tasting this week at The Wine Behren will be Premium Vintage. My friend Rupert will be here pouring some amazing, inexpensive wines under $20.00.

1) Ramazzotti Syrah $20.00
2) Ramazzotti Chardonnay - $18.00
3) Anthony Hammond - Roseneck Riesling - $10.00
4) Mad Fish - Shiraz - $12.00
5) Anthony Hammonds - Garage 4 (blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc) - $10.00
6) Fischer 2004 Pinot Noir - Germany - $15.00

Let's see.................oh, ya. All you Golfers out there, I am hosting my 1st Annual Wine Behren Scramble, Saturday July 25th. Tickets are $50.00 per person. This includes, 9 holes at Sunset, beer and wine, and a BBQ with more beer and wine at mi casa after your done. Tee time is 10:30 and I am only taking the 1st 30 people to pay and sign up.
This should be one hell of a great day.

I have a couple Wine Maker Dinner in the works for this summer and will let you know dates and times ASAP. The first is scheduled for June 27th, with Zerba Cellars. Call me for more details. 503-359-1967.

Remember to bring in new teddy bears this Friday for the FG Fire Dept. I will waive your tasting fee.

On that note, I'm gonna sign out. Ciao

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Wine Behren Newsletter

Hello Dare,

Greetings and salutations everyone. I have a jammed pack week planned for all you wine lovers, musicians, and artists. Something for everyone, I will bet my liver on it. And you all know how much I need my liver. Ok, here we go.

First of all Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone. Tequila anyone? Tonight, come down and check out Big Momma Gale at El Toreno, Mexican Restaurant on Main St.

Tomorrow night is First Wednesday. Arts & Flowers is the theme. And we got both for ya.
There will be 8 wineries in town giving free tastes of there lovely juice.

Adea Winery will be here at The Wine Behren for the first time. Come check it out. be sure to pick up a flyer at one of your participating businesses.

We are going to have a little taste of Farmers Market tomorrow along with the High School's artists displaying there art at Jordy's Pub. There will be 6-8 artists either on the street or located in businesses along Main St.

And don't forget live music here with "Free Wine" or at Joe's Ice Cream with Cabin Fever.

Friday Night Tasting at The Wine Behren, I have Dukes Winery here pouring 4 of there scrumptious Pinot Noirs. Big boy pinots, so don't be scared.

Saturday night I'm thinking of keeping it a little mellow. Come down for a glass, hang out and shoot the bull.

Any questions, or comments, please feel free to email me.

Thanks, ciao for now.