EVS Wines

It's a Perfect Day for Pink (or Orange)
Tsting today (July 20) at EVS starting at 3pm.

Try a skin contact Washington blend and a pair of pinks. Buy all three and receive 10% off!

2022 Sonder Field Blend was $20/ is $15
A natural Columbia Valley wine.

2023 Les Pouches Saumur Rosé, $16
Cabernet franc from the Loire.

2023 Bartoli Rosato, $15
A Piedmont barbera blend.

Piedmont Tasting Today
Saturday, June 16, starting at 3pm

A bargain Barolo returns to the tasting table, with other standouts in tow.

2022 Bulli Cor Vino Rosso, $16
A natural wine from northern Piedmont, blending croatina and barbera.

2022 G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d’Alba, $18
After a few months in limbo, they’re back in town.

2020 G.D. Vajra Barolo Able, $38
Their basic bottling, and one that’s often ready to drink on release.

Spring Fizz Tasting
Today, Saturday, June 8
Starting at 3pm

Graduate, get married, celebrate a b-day, whatever.

NV Castell de la Comanda Cava, $12
Start with Spain.

NV Antech Brut Nature, a steal at $14
Exceptionally dry, from Limoux.

NV Pittaro Brut Rosé was $25/ is $16
From NE Italy.

Austrian-German Tasting
Today, Saturday, June 1
Starting at 3pm

No grüner veltliner was harmed in the production of this tasting.

2021 Josef Fritz Riesling, $18
A crisp, mostly dry one from Wagram.

2022 Villa Wolf Rosé, $13
Pinot noir.

2016 Josef Fritz Zweigelt Reserve, $16
A sturdy lighter red.

Coming and Going Tasting
Today, Saturday, May 25, starting at 3pm

Well, it might not seem like Memorial Day weekend weatherwise, but it’s still the unofficial start of summer. And we’re READY, with fully stocked shelves of rosés and oranges. Try two new arrivals and one last chance red.

2021 Jacuss “Forment”, $20
A skin contact white/ orange wine from Friuli.

2023 Rezabal Txakoli Rosé, $16
Finally we have the NE Spanish. Very dry, minerally, slightly fizzy.

2019 Domaine Alary Cairanne, $23
A case and a half remains of this Rhône grenache, syrah, Carignan.

Corsican Tasting Today
Saturday, May 18 starting at 3pm

Three wines from the Ile de Beaute of Corsica, from Domaine Vetriccie.

2022 Vetriccie Blanc, $15
Vermentino.

2023 Vetriccie Rosé, $15
Grenache, syrah, etc.

2022 Vetriccie Rouge, $22
A blend of French and Italian grapes.

Syrah Tasting Today
Saturday, March 30, starting at 3pm

Three continents face off with the red grape (purportedly) from Iran.

2020 Cave de Tain Collines Rhodaniennes, $16
A northern Rhone dry one.

2017 Finn Hill Syrah, Klipsun Vineyard, $18
From Red Mountain, with some beneficial age.

2019 Wakefield Shiraz, $15
A south Australian that’ll take on chocolate bunnies.

We hope to see you later today, and the shop will be open tomorrow, so stop by then for an Easter tasting!

Southern French Tasting Today
Saturday, Feb. 24, starting at 3pm

Syrah, etc., from around the Languedoc region. Perfect wines for rainy cold weather!

2020 Mas des Bressades Cotes de Nimes, $14
Syrah/ grenache.

2021 Domaine Coudoulet, $16
All syrah.

2021 Chateau Cesseras Minervois, $20
Syrah/ mourvedre/ carignan.

French Tasting Today
Saturday, Jan. 13, starting at 3pm

Two close-outs and a regular deal.

2022 Reserve d L’Ermitage Sancerre was $35/ is $26
A special Sancerre from a very good vintage at a regular price. Limited.

2019 Calvet Crozes-Hermitage was $30/ is $20
Less than a case available of the syrah-based northern Rhone.

2020 Delas Ventoux $15
A grenache blend to balance the syrah above.

Bubbles Tasting Today!
Saturday, Dec. 2nd

Starting at 3pm and ending when the fizz fizzles out, from Italy to France.

Non-vintage (NV) Montelliana Prosecco. $10
Start the party in Italy.

2019 Chateau Mauny Crémant de Loire Rosé $18
Cab franc.

2018 Chateau ? Crémant de Loire $16
Back to non-pink.

NV Louis Picamelot Crémant de Bourgogne was $28/ is $23
The usuals.

NV Moutard Brut Nature was $38/ is $30
Best deal in Champagne.

Join us for some sparkling cheer and stock up for the holidays. Buy one of each, get 10% off.

Leftover Reds Tasting – Today!
Saturday, Nov 25, starting at 3pm

A trio of yummy close-outs that can go with a variety of leftovers.

2019 Luisa Friuli Cabernet Franc was $20/ is $15
A crisp, minerally cab franc from NE Italy.

2016 Finn Hill Malbec “Rosebud” was $20/ is $16
A single vineyard Wahluke Slope wine for Citizen Kane fans.

2020 Diaz Bayo Ribera del Duero was $22/ is $16
A crianza, 15 months in oak.

Grab-and-Go Thanksgiving 3-packs, $67 each.

We’ve curated these to go perfectly with the T-Day feast. Stop by and try some of them today (Nov 18) starting at 3pm.

FRENCH PACK

2022 Montfaucon Viognier. A riper, fuller white, from the Rhône.
2021 A. Burgaud Brouilly. A smooth and sturdy cru Beaujolais made of light and fruity gamay.
2015 Chateau Bois d’Arlene Vacqueyras. Grenache with some syrah from the Rhône.

WEST COAST

2022 Illahe Viognier. A floral, fruity, fuller white From the Willamette Valley.
2016 Finn Hill Grenache Riviere Galets Vineyard. Elegant, well balanced and just plain yummy from Walla Walla.
2022 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir, A sublime Willamette mainstay.

EVS, 522 15th Avenue East, Seattle

EVS Wines “Wines selected to delight our neighbors.” From your neighbors who always enjoy a good sip. Come

'Volunteer' Tasting Today
Saturday, Nov. 4, starting at 3pm

Brave the wind and rain, and journey to Oregon and Spain with three red samples dropped off for us to try. These wines are new to the shop, so stop by and let us know how you like them.

2021 Olivares Jumilla “Altos de la Hoya”, $14
A monastrell from Spain. We can order but it’s not in stock.

2021 La Petite Perriere Pinot Noir, $13
From the Loire. We have about a case at this price before it goes up.

2015 Maysara Pinot Noir “Momtazi”, $28
A single-vineyard Willamette pinot, with some age from a good vintage.

Rioja Tasting Today!
Saturday, Oct. 28,
Starting at 3pm

A white and two reds.

2022 Conde Valdemar Rioja Blanco, $16
Unoaked Viura.

2018 Conde Valdemar Rioja Crianza, 16
Tempranillo with about a year in oak.

2019 Lan Rioja Crianza, $16
Ditto

Southern Italian Tasting
Today, Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 3pm

Explore the bottom of Italy’s boot with three reds from down there.

2020 Statti Lemezia, $15
Gaglioppo from Lemezia of Calabria.

2018 Felline “Pietraluna” Salento, $15
Negroamaro from Manduria.

2016 Molettieri Irpinia. $20
A dense, smooth, and ready to drink aglianico.

French Red Tasting
Today, Oct. 7, starting at 3pm

Ripe bargains from the Loire and Rhône.

2021 J. Mourat Vin de France, $13
A Loire blend of cab franc and others, in the weird bottle.

2021 Estegargues “Galets” Côtes du Rhône, $12
Mostly grenache.

2020 Domaine Amido “Galets” Côtes du Rhône, was $14/ is $12
A year older, from the same neighborhood.

Island Wine Tasting
TODAY (Saturday, Sep 30)
Starting at 3pm

Corsica and Sardegna pretend they’re from France and/ or Italy.

2022 Domaine Casa Rossa Rosé ($15)
Corsican pink from the Ile de Beaute. A blend of Sangiovese and Syrah.

2021 Domaine Vetriccie ($13)
A Corsican red from a similar blend.

2021 Terre Rare Carignano (was $18/ is $15)
Carignan from Sardegna.

Cabernet Franc Tasting Today
Red & Rosé
Saturday, 7/15, starting at 3pm

A Washington pink and three Loire reds.

2022 Lobo Hills Rosé, $16
A Horse Heaven Hills franc pink.

2021 Mourat Rouge, $13
From our favorite white producer in the Val de Loire, a blend of cab franc, pinot noir, negrette, and cabernet sauvignon.

2021 Marquis de Surblet Chinon, $15
Return of the bargain Loire Chinon.

2021 Lambert “Clos Mazurique” Saumur, $21
A fuller, rounder one from the south bank of the Loire.

Italian Tasting
Sat. June 17, starting at 3pm

Marc of Opici imports presents wines from Tuscany, Veneto, and Piedmont.

2021 Carpineto Dogajolo Bianco, $15
A Tuscan chardonnay, grechetto, sauvignon blend

2021 Carpineto Dogajolo Rosato, was $15/ is $13
Tuscan sangiovese pink, on sale until the next vintage arrives.

2020 Carpineto Dogajolo Rosso, $15
A mini Super Tuscan. 80% sangiovese/ 20% cabernet sauvignon.

2019 Cesari Mara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, $20
One of the best deals in a fuller corvina blend this side of Amarone.

2019 Villa Rosso Barbaresco, $26
The single vineyard co-op made king of bargain Barbaresco.

Piedmont Tasting
Saturday, May 20 starting at 3pm

Barolo producer Podere Ruggeri Corsini brings three reds from NW Italy.

2020 Corsini Langhe Matot ($13)
A blend of barbera, dolcetto, and sometimes nebbiolo.

2021 Corsini Dolcetto d’Alba ($15)
One of the best deals in a fuller dolcetto.

2020 Corsini Barbera d’Alba ($17)
A little more for a little more.

Hope you can join us for a sip of wine!

Join us today for an Italian Tasting
Saturday, Feb. 11, 3pm-5pm (or until the wines run out)

Thanks to Dalla Terra, a giro d’Italia.

NV Chiarli Brut Rosé
Very dry, tasty Lambrusco in time for V-day.

2020 Lagader Pinot Bianco
A great deal from Alto Adige.

2020 La Valentina Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
A Valentine’s Day natural.

2020 La Selvapianna Chianti Rufina $17
Return of an old favorite.

2020 Marchesi di Gresy Dolcetto d’Alba
A Piedmont pounder.

Join us tomorrow, Jan. 28 starting at 3pm, for a Languedoc and Rhône tasting:

2021 Ferrandiere Chardonnay, from the south of France.
2018 Domaine Ameillaud Côtes du Rhône, the perfect, juicy everyday wine.
2020 Hillaire Côtes du Rhône, older vines make this sublime.
2020 Manarie Côtes du Rhône, all grenache.
2020 Jasmin Collines Rhodaniennes Rouge, all syrah.

See you at the shop!