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| Northwest Wine Fan Visits Cork Cellars |
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| Ambience: Located in downtown Sisters, Cork Cellars Wine Bar and Bottle Shop has dedicated itself to providing their customers with a great wine experience. The shop has a rich and warm feel to it with walls in hues of red and beige. Old style tables and couches adorn the wine bar area. When we were there recently a group of ladies were gathered in the couch area enjoying a shared bottle of wine. The wine shopping area is in a separate room affording more privacy for all. Complete with custom wine racks from Oregon Vineyard Selections the room is a wine lover's dream. The Scene: Emily and her sister Martha have created an oasis for wine lovers in Sisters. With their fine fare menu and wines by the glass and some lovely jazz music playing in the background they have attracted a loyal and enthusiastic clientele. In concert with Jen's Garden restaurant the two coordinate wine dinners on Wednesday nights at Jen's Garden and a subsequent wine tasting featuring the same winery on Thursday night at Cork Cellars. This gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy the winery's offerings with food extraordinaire and again in a more one on one wine tasting environment the following night. Great concept! These events fill up fast, so be sure to get on their mailing lists for upcoming events. Cork Cellars has become a grand meeting and gathering place for those who want an intimate atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine and food that includes bread, salads, olives, cheese or antipasti platters and grilled Panini sandwiches. To accompany their great selection of dessert wines, don't forget the daily decadent dessert special. The Wine: With over 300 wines available at Cork Cellars there is sure to be something to satisfy even the most discerning of tastes. The selection runs heavy to Northwest Wines with a good representation of wines from France, Italy and other international regions. White wines of note include the likes of Lemelson, Syncline, OS Winery, Pheasant Valley and others. Red wines include Andrew Will, Colvin, Penner Ash, Cadence and Zerba Cellars to name just a few. And let's not forget the Oregon Pinot Noirs, Raptor Ridge, Lange, Witness Tree, Argyle and more. They also have a nice selection of Champagne, Sparkling and Dessert wines. Don't forget to check out their collector's wine list with selections of library wines starting at just $35.00 up to $1,200 for a 3 liter bottle of Valdicava Madonna del Piano Reserva 1997. Don't forget to check out Cork Cellars holiday tasting series that runs weekly in November and December. Accessories: Cork Cellars has an ample selection of accessories to enhance your wine enjoyment including openers, gift bags, decanters, stemware and an assortment of other items that make great gifts or stocking stuffers. Overall Impression: Right off the main drag, Cork Cellars Wine Bar and Bottle Shop is one of the great reasons to check out the new wine, food and lodging scene in Sisters. |
| Cork Cellars 161 A Elm Street Sisters, OR 97759 (541) 549-CORK Tuesday - Saturday Noon - 8PM Sunday Noon - 5PM Proprietor: Emily Pelletier Wine Prices: Value to Collectable Reviewed by: Tim and Carolyn Sinniger November, 2007 |
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