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            Salem Oregon's Premier 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 October 2026 Red C&C $102.60
  
• 2021 Domaine Lafarge "La Retro” 1 Liter $19. A vibrant, medium-bodied red with fresh notes of red berries, pomegranate, and cherries, complemented by subtle hints of herbs and spice. Its juicy acidity and light tannins make it irresistibly drinkable and perfect for any occasion.
• 2023 Avennia Lydian GSM Woodinville WA $22. 93 points Wine Spectator: "Handsomely structured and detailed, with expressive flavors of raspberry and cherry that are laced with spicy cinnamon and garrigue as this builds tension and richness on the finish. Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2035."
• 2020 Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano d’abruzzo. $20 Tasting Notes: This raucous bottling of Lunaria Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Coste di Moro is a ripe fruit bomb of decadent pleasure. In the glass the first impression is the impenetrable ruby red color followed by an intense nose of red fruit and black cherry jam with light notes of cocoa. The palate is warm, tannic, soft, intense, with the typical almond finish. 100 % Organic
• 2021 Charles Smith Real Wine Washington State $18 Bottled under screw cap, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon was designed to be easy drinking, and it bursts from the glass with aromas of chocolate-covered cherries, charcuterie, wild thyme, and aniseed. The full-bodied palate is bright and fresh with pure fruit, supple tannins, and a flavorful finish. 92 Points Robert Parker
• 2022 Klinker Brick's flagship Zinfandel $19 where it all started! This wine is made from vineyard blocks up to 120 years old. Delta breezes and the associated fog allow us to retain above average acidity for the region, providing aromas of dark cherry and spices on the nose. Barrel fermentation provides additional structure to a thin-skinned varietal. The extremely low yields of century old vineyards bring notes of plum, with a hint of black pepper. The result is a balanced and complex Zinfandel perfect for both summer barbecues and fall fire pits.
• 2023 Masseria Li Veli Passamante Italy $16 This wine is immediately intense aromatically and has plush red cherry and spice flavors. We would pair it with Eggplant Parmigiana and bucatini in a red sauce. The vineyard of Negroamaro located next to Masseria Li Veli, surrounded by a perimeter of big pine trees, is just beside a forest called "Passamante". In the past, people who wanted to “have a tumble in the hay” with their lover, especially if not allowed, used to pass by this grove. As a consequence, this started to be considered The Forest of Lovers and took on this name from the words “Pass” (to pass) and “Amante” (lover). 
  
  
• Santiam Wine & Bistro October White Six-pack only $80.10
  
• 2022 Charles Smith Real Wine Chardonnay WA. $18 Bottled under screw
  cap, the 2022 Chardonnay is perfumed and refreshing. It has pretty scents of
  poached pears, white peach, marzipan, and beeswax. The medium-bodied palate
  pairs rich fruit with a rounded texture (half the wine was barrel fermented). It is
  balanced by mouthwatering acidity and has a pure, flavorful finish.
• 2025 Mann Chenin Blanc South Africa $14
  Trophy Wine Show 90 Points! Free-Run Chenin Blanc 2025
  MAN Family Wines is currently celebrating 25 years of winemaking. The MAN Chenin Blanc has
  been a pillar of success since the early vintages and is now exported to over forty-five countries.
  With its balanced acidity and aromas of apricot, quince, pear and peach, this wine is a shining
  example of South African Chenin Blanc
• 2025 Chateau Haut-Rian White Bordeaux $12 Chateau Haut Rian Bordeaux
  Blanc is a dry white from Bordeaux, a blend of 60% Semillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc. The
  grapes come from 35-year-old vines in the village of Soulignac, in the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers.
  They are harvested in the cool mornings and fermented in stainless steel tanks, then the wine is
  bottled after six months on the lees. Matt Kramer describes scents of lime and lemon rind,
  honeydew, and a hint of seashells, with no oak, and says it is meant to be drunk young, cool, and
  fresh.
• 2024 La Bella Pinot Grigio Italy $12 Clear silvery emerald straw color. Citrusy, fruity,
  fresh aromas of Asian pear, Honeysuckle, Citrus zest, and apple blossom with a soft, bright,
  dryish light-to-medium body and a smooth, crisp papaya, apricot, white pineapple, and rosemary
  finish with no oak flavor. Smooth fruit forward white wine that is perfect for a picnic.
• Maison Rosier Blanquette De Limoux $15 Domaine Rosier 'Ma Maison' Blanquette
  de Limoux Brut is a pale-hued sparkling wine renowned for its delicate apple bouquet. On the
  palate, this delightful drink features flavors of white peach, pear, and white flower,
  complemented by a zesty acidity and a persistent floral note.
• 2024 Lenz Moser Grüner Veltliner Austria 1 Liter $18. The Grüner Veltliner from
  the Niederôsterreich region has light, fine spicy notes with fruity hints and a lively, pleasant finish.
  Delicate peppery notes accompany a lovely body with a dry aftertaste.
  Pairs well with Viennese Schnitzel, but also with beef, seafood, vegetables, Asian dishes, and
  barbecue
  
  

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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.