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            Salem Oregon's Premier Wine Shop!

                      ...Whether you're a novice or a savvy wine drinker, we're your wine shop!

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Santiam Wine & Bistro

We enjoy helping our clients choose the perfect wine for their occasion, including wine pairings, wine tastings, gifts, specific food pairings, planning a wedding, party or whatever else! We would love to answer your questions and help make the perfect selection for you. At Santiam Wine & Bistro you can plan a private party, if the shop is available. And we aren't limited only to wines: we have some great balsamic vinegar, olive oils from Spain, France, Oregon and Italy, exotic salts, fabulous local & imported cheese; and meat & cheese platters to go and more!

Please join us at our wine tastings and explore new wine options that may suit your palate! Our wine tastings are the perfect way to meet new wines & friends! Please, check our calendar for future wine tasting events. Reservations are not necessary, unless your party is over six then we would recommend reservations.

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• Santiam Wine & Bistro February 2026 Red Cheap & Cheerful $94.40
  
• 2023 CasaSmith Cinghiale 100% Sangiovese, Rosebud Vineyard Wahluke slope WA $20. highly rated, juicy, and vibrant red wine from Washington's Wahluke Slope, noted for its bright red berry flavors, dusty rose, and herbal notes. It is a medium-bodied, savory wine with well-defined tannins and a crisp finish. and a lingering finish. Consistently praised for being a "knockout" and an affordable, high quality.
• 2022 Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon $20. The 2022 Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied California red, noted for its bold, fruit-forward profile featuring blackberry, plum, and oak-driven notes of vanilla and mocha. Generally considered good, accessible value, it offers a smooth, structured palate with moderate tannins.
• 2023 Kermit Lynch Cote Du Rhone, France $17 Lynch Kermit Cotes Du Rhone Rouge: Lynch Kermit Cotes Du Rhone Rouge is crafted in the Rhone Valley, France. This red wine blend features dark berry and plum notes, often with a touch of spice. The Rhone Valley's diverse vineyards contribute to the wine's complexity, making it a great companion for grilled meats and Mediterranean dishes.
• 2022 Masciarellli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Italy $11 The 2022 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a vibrant, fruit-forward red wine from Italy's Abruzzo region, featuring notes of dark cherry, plum, and violet with a savory, herbaceous finish. Known for its excellent value, this 100% Montepulciano is fermented in stainless steel to maintain freshness, offering a velvety texture and soft tannins that make it ideal for pairing with pasta, roasted meats, and pizza.
• 2021 Masi Campofiorin, Italy $20. The 2021 Masi Campofiorin is a renowned, full-bodied "Supervenetian" red wine from Veneto, Italy, blending Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. Utilizing a double fermentation technique, it offers intense aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and spice, with velvety tannins, good acidity, and 13% alcohol content. Rated highly (91-92 points) for its balanced, savory, and complex profile, it pairs well with grilled meats, pasta, and aged cheeses.
• 2021 Grounded by Josh Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon, California $18. Savory and spicy red with a plush, fruit-forward palate. The nose shows ripe red berry, crushed herbs, and crushed notes, following through to a medium body with a chalky texture and mellow fruit character. Drink now. 90 Points Wine Spectator
  
  
• Santiam Wine & Bistro OCT/ NOV 2025. White Cheap & Cheerful $98.10
  
• 2023 Lamblin & Fils Bourgogne Blanc, France $20 The Lamblin family has been farming their Domaine on the very northern edge of Chablis for three centuries. This simply made and classically styled Bourgogne Blanc is incredible value, offering everything you want from Chablis. The wine comes from vineyards on both Kimmeridgian limestone inside Chablis. Notes of pear butter, brioche, green apple, and salty shortbread make up the aroma, while the palate is supple yet tightly strung with limestone minerality and a flinty edge with flavors of buttercream, lime, and lemon curd.
• 2024 Festival Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills $18 This Horse Heaven Hills Sauvignon Blanc is all about freshness. With notes of citrus, grapefruit, and a light salinity on the palate. This is a light-bodied high-acid wine ideal for food pairing, especially given its low alcohol level at 12.5%. We prepared a Greek mezze plate, eggplant rollatini with sharp provolone, assorted olives, pickled onion, and hummus smear. This is a dry, perky acid acid-driven wine that should be a crowd pleaser at any party or patio gathering. Aged in neutral oak, which accounts for the creaminess and mid-palate texture.
• 2024 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Napa Valley $14 Crisp, bright, and vivacious! The Chenin Blanc opens with vibrant aromas of kiwi and fresh-cut melon, followed by key lime zest and white flowers. Hints of honeysuckle, jasmine, white peach, and nectarine add depth of flavor. The Viognier lends a luscious mouthfeel with exotic notes of lychee and orange blossom, while the Chenin Blanc provides structure and a signature citrus character. - perfect on its own Blend: 80% Chenin Blanc, 20% Viognier
• 2024 Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc $17 A complex white, offering notes of lemon curd, grilled pineapple, Key lime, and lemon sage, plus a touch of passion fruit, all on a sleek and smooth frame, with a fresh, refreshing finish. Drink now. 90 Points Wine Spectator
• 2024 Renewal Pinot Gris Wilamette Valley $20This bright wine pours a pale straw hue, offering delicate aromas of crushed gravel, white flowers, and a burst of lime zest over fresh melon. On the palate, it delivers a lively balance of tart green apple and citrus, driven by vibrant acidity that keeps each sip crisp and refreshing. The finish is clean and palate-cleansing, with hints of underripe peach.
• 2023 Mallea Grenache Blanc Santa Barbara County $20 100% Grenache Blanc from Coteaux de Clair Vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley. A small vineyard farmed oganically by hand. The fruit is whole cluster pressed to stainless tank for native fermentation, raised in tank on fine less for about 4 months prior to bottling.  
  

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Location and Directions: We're conveniently located on 12th St. SE next to Fitt's Seafood just south of downtown Salem.  Santiam Wine & Bistro 1555 12th St. SE, Suite 130 Salem, OR. 97302 503-589-0775 Join us on Facebook Please check our newsletter or calendar for scheduled events! Become a fan on Facebook to view pictures and receive mobile updates on current releases and events!

Our Products and Services in Brief:

• Since 1995, we have been featuring a wide selection of wines from all wine regions of the world while specializing in Northwest wines- and at price points from very affordable upward.
• Home of the Cheap & Cheerful six-pack. Available in Red and White wines or you can mix them up.