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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 June 2024 Red Cheap & Cheerful only $96.30 with your 10% savings - Father’s Day special picks!
  
• 2020 Goru Verde Monastrell, Spain $15 Made with Organically grown grapes, this little gem is a favorite. This wine offers aromas of black currant, anisette, and thyme. A network of glossy tannins supports flavors of blackberry, purple plum, Turkish delight, and licorice. The finish is softly framed by floral and spice notes. Best Buy 90 Points Wine Enthusiast
• 2021 Abbot’s Table Columbia Valley $21 This wine honors the most fundamental form of hospitality throughout the ages, fellowship with guests over food and wine. With its unique varietal diversity, it lends itself to pairing perfectly with different dishes. Bursting with notes of dark red fruit and baking spices, this wine is well balanced with a long lingering finish.
• 2022 Les Hauts De Lagarde, Bordeaux $18 The fruitiness, roundness and tannic mouth gives it a rare elegance. Ideal with pork roasts and your favorite cheese. A harmonious wine. This wine reveals great aromas of blackcurrant, blackberries, and spices. Beautiful crimson robe with intense purple reflections. Enjoy red meat, poultry, pasta dishes and your favorite cheese. Varietal(s): 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
• 2022 Bookwalter Notebook, Washington State $13 Notebook is a blend of 40% Merlot, 34% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Malbec. Sourced from exceptional vineyards that thrive in the Columbia Valley’s hot dry climate. We hope that after tasting this wine you will bookmark it as one of your favorites.
• 2021 Casa Silva Carmenere, Chile $22 Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and red plum are ripe on this smooth red. Full bodied, it delivers layers of black fruit and light notes of peppercorn. Moderate acidity provides balance throughout the warm but pleasant finish. 90 Points Wine Enthusiast
• 2021 Franciscan Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, CA. $18 This wine boasts a deep and rich color with aromas of black tea, clove, and anise that are sure to tantalize your senses. On the palate, the flavors of blackberry and black plum come through, followed by a rich layer of toasted caramel, shaved chocolate, and toasted coconut that underscore the fruit characteristics. The finish is long and decadent, leaving you with a satisfying taste that lingers on the palate. This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with hearty meats, like filet mignon and herb-dusted standing rib roast, making it a perfect choice for any special meal.
  Bring Dad in for our Prime Rib Dinner on Friday, June 14th from 4-8 PM
  Make Reservation by calling 503-589-0775.
  
  
• Santiam Wine & Bistro June White Cheap & Cheerful $70.20
• 2023 Casa Santos Lime Blanco, Portugal $9 Great deal. Notes is about lemon, peach, stone, and honey notes, while on the palate offers crisp acidity and tropical fruit. Porch pounder for the heat wave the Willamette Valley will get very soon! Pair with Mexican food, pasta, and salads.
• 2023 Cotes du Solitude Cotes du Rhone Blanc, France $15 The French did not invent winemaking. They simply perfected it. For centuries, France has been producing wines that inspire poetry, awe, and wonder; wines that blur the lines between nature, craftsmanship, cuisine and art. The proof is in this bottle; 30% Viognier, 30% Grenache Blanc, 30% Marsanne, 10% Clairette 13.5 ALC. Aromatic and fresh with peach and grapefruit notes Pair with Sushi, Asian-style food or roasted chicken.
• 2021 Pierre Sparr Pinot Blanc Alsace $18 Sourced from Alsatian vineyards from vines averaging 30 years of age. Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks and bottled with no malolactic fermentation. Tasting notes from the producer: "Gold color with light reflections. Elegant floral nose on white flowers and pear notes." This easygoing wine reveals marvelous minerality with notes of lemon peel and a touch of laurel, well balanced. Try it with grilled Halibut or chicken Fettuccine.
• 2021 Little James Basket Press Blanc, France $12 Sauvignon Blanc brings acidity to the blend while Viognier provides fleshiness and attractive notes of stone fruit and flowers. Blending the two varieties results in an aromatic and fresh-tasting wine with aromas and flavors of peach blossoms, fennel, apricots, grapefruit, lychee fruit, and mangos. featuring crisp and fruity flavors that work well with a wide range of foods. Try this wine with garden salads, ceviche, and grilled fish. Winemaker notes
• 2023 Isle Saint Pierre Rose France $12 To call this wine a “kitchen sink Rose” is sort of an understatement. Made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Vermentino, Colombard, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Tannat and Syrah, all sustainably farmed in the south of France. A Rose that is always a hit as it delivers way more wine than you would expect for such a great price. Nice floral notes with berry like pops of fruit. Dry and easy drinking this is a buy by the case kind of Rose to have on hand all summer long.
• 2021 La Roseraie Sauvignon France $12 This zippy sauvignon Blanc will dance on your tung when the sun comes out. ALC 11.50% 
  

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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.