Proud to carry & support the below winemakers and brewers:
Let’s drink for good!
Red
Light bodied Reds:
2017 Three Wives Remy's Red:
~Flavor profile: 52% Dolcetto, 41% Lagrein and 7% Sangiovese. Dark, well structured, nice tannins and black cherry.
~Cause supported: Remy is known for her support of local charities in Yamhill County and for being unafraid to self-identify as an LGBT winemaker.
Light-Medium bodied Reds:
Nasty Woman Pantsuit Pinot Noir:
~Flavor profile: A wine that demands your attention. She pulls you in with her violet color and nose of rose, earth and cherry. She continues to hold your attention with an expansive palate of anise, red fruits and a touch of leather. A seamless finish lets you know you were just schooled on what a Pinot Noir can be. Perfect for a night with friends as well as discussions of equal pay and how to get more women to the table in policy and leadership positions.
~Cause supported: 20% net profits help accelerate global progress towards women’s equal participation in policy and leadership.
Oregon Solidarity 2018 Pinot Noir:
~Flavor profile: Black cherry and cola flavors open this young and approachable wine, with soft tannins and a touch of lemon tea.
~Cause supported: created to help southern Oregon growers whose contracts were cancelled by the California buyer during the 2018 harvest, ostensibly due to smoke damage. All proceeds returned to the growers.
Proud Pour 2018 Pinot Noir:
~Flavor profile: A balanced wine with supple tannins, earthy tones, and rich notes of red plum, rhubarb, and vanilla.
~Cause supported: Every bottle plants 35 sq ft of bee habitat on farms across North America.
Medium bodied Reds:
Bar Dog Pinot Noir:
~Flavor profile: opens with aromas and flavors juicy red fruit that develop into notes of cherry, strawberry and cranberry framed by cola and vanilla spice. Known for being food-friendly, this wine makes a great companion to a variety of dishes and meals. Aged with new French oak
~Cause supported: Annual donations to local California wine country animal rescue.
Brown Estate 2018 Chaos Theory:
~Flavor profile: 50% Napa Valley Petite Sirah, 40% Napa Valley Merlot, 10% Sierra Foothills Zinfandel. Nose: Passion fruit, persimmon, guava, gardenia. Palate: plush, well-balanced acid, smooth tannins, lingering finish.
~Cause supported: Brown Estate Vineyards is the first and only Black-owned estate winery in California's Napa Valley
Equality Vines GYODC Pinot Noir:
~Flavor profile: Aged in new French oak, the fruit on this wine will impress you right away. Great acid and tannin structure with notes of raspberry, strawberry, dark cherry and a hint of the spice that will increase and evolve over time.
~Cause supported: gives a portion of every sale to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-friendly charities, as well as the League of Women Voters.
Nasty Woman 2016 Primitivo:
~Flavor profile: This wine is empowering. She’s a go-getter, she takes charge, and she gets it done. She will lead you on a fruit-driven adventure with notes of cherry, blackberry, and raisin. She can be earthy and rustic and at the same time, jammy and vibrant. She is commanding, and she makes her presence known.
~Cause supported: 20% net profits help accelerate global progress towards women’s equal participation in policy and leadership.
Remy 2018 Sangiovese:
~Flavor profile: 100% Sangiovese from Kiona Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA in eastern Washington. In barrel for 14 months. Shows bright red fruit with soft tannins.
~Cause supported: Remy is known for her support of local charities in Yamhill County and for being unafraid to self-identify as an LGBT winemaker.
Upside Down 2014 Method Red Blend:
~Flavor profile: A tip of the cap to Super Tuscans, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Nebbiolo (33%) and Sangiovese (22%). It opens with fruity and alluring aromas of blackberry and cherry cola and follows through similar ripe and delicious flavors, backed by black cherry-skin tannins that show refinement.
~Cause supported: Proceeds of this wine benefit The Chill Foundation, which helps youth overcome challenges through board sports.
Vital 2016 Gratitude Malbec/Syrah Blend:
~Flavor profile: Plums and dried violets, black cherry and beef jerky, wet farmland dirt is coupled with robust tannins and bright acid. ... Cherry fruit leather and the slightest hint of mixed olives- this wine is truly a Syrah Malbec blend
~Cause supported: All proceeds go to the SOS clinic, a free, non-profit health care clinic in Walla Walla dedicated to helping wine workers get healthcare.
Vital 2016 The Given Red Blend:
~Flavor profile: This wine is a blend of two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Syrah. The aromas bring notes of cherry, raspberry, herb, café au lait and pencil eraser. The medium-bodied fruit flavors are fresh and focused, with gritty tannins backing them up.
~Cause supported: All proceeds go to the SOS clinic, a free, non-profit health care clinic in Walla Walla dedicated to helping wine workers get healthcare.
Medium-Full bodied Reds:
Bar Dog Red Blend:
~Flavor profile: This tasty red wine blend offers up rich, ripe jammy fruit including cherry, plum and baking spice with notes of cocoa. Beautifully balanced with gentle tannins and a moderate finish make this an easy-drinking wine you’ll love for every day occasions. 86% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Syrah. Aged with new French oak.
~Cause supported: Annual donations to local California wine country animal rescue.
Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes Du Rhone Rouge :
~Flavor profile: Intense purple color. On the nose, Seductive aromas of red fruits, coriander and bay leaf. This is a fresh and silky wine, with notes of licorice and spice on the palate. A food-friendly wine which will perfectly match grilled lamb, pork and assorted cheeses. This buoyant red wine is marked by aromas of ripe blackberries, blueberries and anise. It's full bodied and plump but balanced by crisp acidity and a firm, tannic finish. An easy-drinking but classic Côtes du Rhône, it has just a hint of mineral intensity. Enjoy now–2021.
~Cause supported: a donation is made to the UC Davis Department of Entomology in support of their research to help restore healthy honey bee colonies.
Nasty Woman Grenache:
~Flavor profile: This wine is inclusive. She welcomes all with her aromas of cinnamon and spice. She embraces you with lush fruit and the snaps you to attention with crisp acidity. She teaches you with her hints of tobacco and licorice. She reminds you that there is always more to learn
~Cause supported: 20% net profits help accelerate global progress towards women’s equal participation in policy and leadership.
Nasty Woman 2016 Red Blend:
~Flavor profile: This wine is rich. She’s lush with boisterous black cherry flavors from her 70% Merlot. Her 30% Cabernet Sauvignon gives her backbone and balance. Her finish is opulent with dark chocolate and supple tannins.
~Cause supported: 20% net profits help accelerate global progress towards women’s equal participation in policy and leadership.
Remy 2017 Jubillee Dolcetto:
~Flavor profile: A beautifully structured, feminine Dolcetto with notes of rose hips, bing cherries and sage. Grown at Jubilee Vineyard in the Northern part of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Barrel aged 14 months.
~Cause supported: Remy is known for her support of local charities in Yamhill County and for being unafraid to self-identify as an LGBT winemaker.
Upside Down 2013 GSM:
~Flavor profile: blend of Grenache (33%), Syrah (33%), and Mourvèdre (34%). Aromas of spices, violets, pepper and dark fruits on the nose. The palate will give you a lot of depth with smooth tannins and acidity. The palate is straight velvety tannins with bright red fruits and great depth backed by black pepper and gravel on the finish.
~Cause supported: Through their GIVE BACK campaign 20% of net proceeds go to support these non-profit organizations: The Chill Foundation (helps youth overcome challenges through board sports), A21 (a global 501 non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to fight human trafficking, including sexual exploitation & trafficking, forced slave labor, bonded labor, involuntary domestic servitude, and child soldiery), The Young and Brave Foundation (a non profit organization dedicated to helping today’s youth beat cancer. Aiming to help these brave fighters and their families overcome the challenges and hardships brought upon by cancer.), Seattle Humane Society.
Full-bodied Reds:
Brook & Bull Cabernet Franc:
~Flavor profile: 96% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. Bell, cayenne, white, black, you name it, every kind of pepper is in here. This is all kinds of pepper. Sausage, the slightest hint of orange peel, cocoa powder, strawberries and boysenberries create a midpalate that rolls into gorgeously silky tannins. Both a delicate and geeky wine, the Cabernet Franc is a fun one to have in the arsenal.
~Cause supported: Ashley Trout, Brook & Bull winery owner, Vital Wines owner and social justice advocate, has been an integral part of the Walla Walla, Washington wine industry since 1999. She has since worked eight harvests in Argentina, started three wineries in Washington, and racked up both personal and professional accolades. Trout was named Wine Enthusiast Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" and Wine Industry Advisor's "Wine's Most Inspiring People."
Brown Estate 2018 Zinfandel:
~Flavor profile: Nose: Hibiscus leaves, potpourri, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, clove-studded mandarin orange, graphite, pine needles, lichen, bay laurel. Palate: Luxurious with a seamless balance of fruit and acid.
~Cause supported: Brown Estate Vineyards is the first and only Black-owned estate winery in California's Napa Valley
Equality Vines The Decision Pinot Noir:
~Flavor profile: An exotic and enticing bouquet of cinnamon, red, and black berries along with baked Cherry Pie leads into a core of intense fruit. Aged 16 months in French Oak, this is a full-bodied wine on the pallet with a purity of concentrated fruit, layered and textured personality.
~Cause supported: gives a portion of every sale to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-friendly charities, as well as the League of Women Voters.
J Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon:
~Flavor profile: Savory fruit elements wrapped in a barrel signature of hazelnut and cocoa powder. Firm and angular in structure with red and blue fruits on the finish.
~Cause supported: sales from J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard releases have supported early breast cancer detection, access to mammograms, patient navigation systems, and the delivery of HOPE Kits (a gift box of comforting items) to women undergoing breast cancer treatment. These programs continue to build on a partnership that has funded over 8,000 mammograms for women who otherwise would not be able to afford them.
Kind Stranger 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon:
~Flavor profile: 83% Aquilini Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Weinbau Vineyard Malbec. Fermented whole berry with indigenous yeasts then an extended maceration that averaged 28 days. Basket pressed then barrel aged for 22 months, 15% new french oak. Cabernet vines grown in soil is made up of sandy loam and gravel with high alkalinity (high pH) and a rich calcium carbonate content give excellent depth of fruit and ample structure. Weinbau's Malbec piles on the concentration and spice notes.
~Cause supported: We're inspired by taking the name KIND STRANGER quite literally and turning toward others around us. We've seen our national landscape shift a bit recently and we feel it's as important as ever to be a real kind stranger in the world. Proceeds from this wine benefit Mary’s Place at the local level here in Seattle and the International Rescue Committee on a broader scale.
Nasty Woman Cabernet Sauvignon:
~Flavor profile: This wine is bold. She is full-bodied and unafraid to shine. Lean into the glass, and you’ll be rewarded with strong elements of dark black fruit and hints of leather and spice. One sip will tell you that she dims her light for no one. A mouthful of black cherries leads to a muscular and broad finish. This wine is a powerhouse.
~Cause supported: 20% net profits help accelerate global progress towards women’s equal participation in policy and leadership.
Stolpman 2018 La Cuadrilla :
~Flavor profile: Aromas of cooked plums, cracked pepper, wood spice and beef jerky show on the nose of the blend of 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache and 15% Sangiovese, while smashed berries, toasted sage and coffee beans arise on the sip. The medium ruby-purple colored 2018 La Cuadrilla is a blend of 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache and 15% Sangiovese.
~Cause supported: Stolpman Vineyards employs its dedicated, passionate vineyard workers year-round. In an effort to provide further stability to their families, the crew “La Cuadrilla” receives the profits of their wine.
Upside Down 2014 Malbec:
~Flavor profile: Aromas of spices, violets, pepper and dark fruits on the nose. The palate will give you a lot of depth with smooth tannins and acidity. The palate is straight velvety tannins with bright red fruits and great depth backed by black pepper and gravel on the finish.
~Cause supported: Through their GIVE BACK campaign 20% of net proceeds go to support these non-profit organizations: The Chill Foundation (helps youth overcome challenges through board sports), A21 (a global 501 non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to fight human trafficking, including sexual exploitation & trafficking, forced slave labor, bonded labor, involuntary domestic servitude, and child soldiery), The Young and Brave Foundation (a non profit organization dedicated to helping today’s youth beat cancer. Aiming to help these brave fighters and their families overcome the challenges and hardships brought upon by cancer.), Seattle Humane Society.
Upside Down 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon:
~Flavor profile: The aromas are quite pure, with notes of black cherry, anise and blackberry. The palate is more restrained than the aromas might suggest, with plentiful but elegant dark-fruit flavors that persist through the finish.
~Cause supported: Through their GIVE BACK campaign 20% of net proceeds go to support these non-profit organizations: The Chill Foundation (helps youth overcome challenges through board sports), A21 (a global 501 non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to fight human trafficking, including sexual exploitation & trafficking, forced slave labor, bonded labor, involuntary domestic servitude, and child soldiery), The Young and Brave Foundation (a non profit organization dedicated to helping today’s youth beat cancer. Aiming to help these brave fighters and their families overcome the challenges and hardships brought upon by cancer.), Seattle Humane Society.
Vital 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon:
~Flavor profile: With fruit-forward flavors of black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry, as well as chocolate, leather, graphite, mint and dried herbs. Washington Cabs are supple and velvety in texture.
~Cause supported: All proceeds go to the SOS clinic, a free, non-profit health care clinic in Walla Walla dedicated to helping wine workers get healthcare.
White
Light bodied Whites:
Remy 2019 Three Wives Pinot Gris :
~Flavor profile: Named in honor of Remy's mother whose maiden name is Fischer and also a wink to The Tale of the Three Wives. 100% Pinot Gris from the Willamette Valley, OR. Peach blossom aromas, watermelon and green apple flavors, nice structure with a fresh hay finish.
~Cause supported: Remy is known for her support of local charities in Yamhill County and for being unafraid to self-identify as an LGBT winemaker.
Remy 2019 Auxerrois:
~Flavor profile: An Alsacian varietal that was grown at Zenith Vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills. Fermented in both barrels and stainless steel, stirred lees then put it all back together in a traditional Alsacian bottle. Summer hay with satsuma citrus, great mid palate weight and zippy ginger snap finish.
~Cause supported: Remy is known for her support of local charities in Yamhill County and for being unafraid to self-identify as an LGBT winemaker.
Light-Medium bodied Whites:
Nasty Woman Pinot Gris:
~Flavor profile: This wine is inviting, refreshing & bright, holding your attention as her story unfolds in the glass. She is elegant & approachable. Casual & smartly capable, she'll show you don't need permission to be who you are
~Cause supported: 20% net profits help accelerate global progress towards women’s equal participation in policy and leadership.
Medium bodied Whites:
Equality Vines Sauvignon Blanc:
~Flavor profile: Complex nose of white peach, tropical mango fruit, and light jasmine and passionfruit notes came from the Patient Terrier vineyard, and its crisp dry entry and long persistent finish show light musque and ripe pineapple flavors. Sauvignon Blanc can make many different styles of wine, but we love the sense of place this wine evokes year after year. The Sauvignon Blanc has a big luscious nose with casaba melon, nectarine, vanilla, and lychee. Satiny palate with green gage plum and more casaba melon and vanilla wafer flavors. Though the wine is dry, the finish has a silky texture and lingering Babcock peach flavors.
~Cause supported: : gives a portion of every sale to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-friendly charities, as well as the League of Women Voters.
Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes Du Rhone Blanc :
~Flavor profile: Intense floral aromas with scents of peach and melon followed by herbal and mineral notes. On the palate, this is a complex, crisp, and well-balanced wine with flavors of stone fruit, citrus and pear.
~Cause supported: a donation is made to the UC Davis Department of Entomology in support of their research to help restore healthy honey bee colonies.
Jordan Winery Chardonnay:
~Flavor profile: A nice balance of delicacy and deliciousness. Inviting aromas of honeysuckle and lemon peel lead to bright flavors of stone fruits and citrus. The palate is elegant yet succulent, with layers of oak-laced lemon, pears, quince and white peach—all supported by uplifting acidity. Its crisp, citrusy finish lingers on the palate, enticing you to take another sip. Enjoy now or cellar through 2022.
A touch of oak starts this off, with a palate built by tight-grained tannins and integrated fruit. Flavors of stone, white flowers and ripe apple combine to create a nuanced yet rich feel." Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points, November 2019
~Cause supported: Founded in 2012, the John Jordan Foundation (JJF) was created to provide disadvantaged youth and young adults with the tools needed to succeed educationally and professionally, from cradle to career. JJF has helped thousands of families through education, after-school enrichment and health programs. To date, the foundation has supported more than 220 partner organizations, more than 1,000 teachers have received grants for their classrooms and more than 400 California schools have been served.
Kind Stranger 2017 Chardonnay:
~Flavor profile: 82% Evergreen Vineyard Chardonnay, 18% Lawrence Vineyard Roussanne. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in neutral barrels then aged sur lie for 16 months. High elevation sites littered with caliche and broken basalt contribute freshness and minerality to the wine. Chardonnay does the heavy lifting, providing structure and citrus notes, Roussanne accents with exotic fruit and complexity.
~Cause supported: We're inspired by taking the name KIND STRANGER quite literally and turning toward others around us. We've seen our national landscape shift a bit recently and we feel it's as important as ever to be a real kind stranger in the world. Proceeds from this wine benefit Mary’s Place at the local level here in Seattle and the International Rescue Committee on a broader scale.
Paco and Lola 2018 Albarino Pride:
~Flavor profile: Straw yellow color with greenish tones, clean and bright. Medium-high intensity on the nose, aromatic herbs, balsamic, citrus, grapefruit, lemon, tropical, pineapple, lychees and white flowers. The palate is fresh, very fruity, balanced and persistent. Ideal with appetizers, sushi, pasta, fish, rice, white meats and seafood.
~Cause supported: Pride foundation for gay rights: building a better, safer, and more equitable world for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people and their families in the Northwest.
Proud Pour 2017 Sauvignon Blanc:
~Flavor profile: Light herb and green-onion aromas lead to crisp lemon and green-apple flavors. The body is light and the texture softly tangy.
~Cause supported: Every bottle of this crisp Sauvignon Blanc restores 100 wild oysters to our estuary ecosystems.
Rose`
Light bodied Rose’s:
Brook & Bull Rose:
~Flavor profile: 54% Cinsaut, 40% Mourvedre, 6% Counoise. This excellent Rose shows rose petals, red currant jelly and citrus rind on the nose. Lithe and refreshing, this shows delicate red fruits with white rose and orange rind flavors. Enjoy this over the next few years. Drink 2019-2022.
~Cause supported: Ashley Trout, Brook & Bull winery owner, Vital Wines owner and social justice advocate, has been an integral part of the Walla Walla, Washington wine industry since 1999. She has since worked eight harvests in Argentina, started three wineries in Washington, and racked up both personal and professional accolades. Trout was named Wine Enthusiast Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" and Wine Industry Advisor's "Wine's Most Inspiring People."
Medium bodied Rose’s:
Equality Vines Rose the Riveter:
~Flavor profile: Rose of Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is a diva on the grape runway. The fruit is intolerant of any extreme weather, is considered sensitive and temperamental, but when at its best, it can make for a very sexy glass of wine. In rosé, Pinot Noir delivers bright acidity and soft, subtle aromas of crabapple, watermelon, raspberries, strawberries, and wet stone. The grape can produce earthy-but-elegant wines that are cool, crisp, and dry, and would be delightful with a fresh goat cheese salad or a festive crab feed on the beach.
~Cause supported: : gives a portion of every sale to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-friendly charities, as well as the League of Women Voters.
Nasty Woman Progress Pink Rose:
~Flavor profile: 100% Pinot Noir grape made into a very approachable rose’ full of ripe stone-fruit like white nectarines, and a hint of rose petal. Bright acidity with soft, subtle red fruit.
~Cause supported: 20% net profits help accelerate global progress towards women’s equal participation in policy and leadership.
Upside Down 2019 Rescue Rose:
~Flavor profile: One of the only Washington Rose wines made from Nebbiolo grapes, this 2019 Rose shows red rose petal and guava tones on the nose with a touch of scorched earth that all take shape in the glass. The palate is beautifully textured with plenty of stuffing. Bright red fruits dance with shades of Gravenstein apple, wet stone and smoky accents that collide with the mouth-watering acidity. This is seriously good stuff for the price.
~Cause supported: Through their GIVE BACK campaign 20% of net proceeds go to support these non-profit organizations: The Chill Foundation (helps youth overcome challenges through board sports), A21 (a global 501 non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to fight human trafficking, including sexual exploitation & trafficking, forced slave labor, bonded labor, involuntary domestic servitude, and child soldiery), The Young and Brave Foundation (a non profit organization dedicated to helping today’s youth beat cancer. Aiming to help these brave fighters and their families overcome the challenges and hardships brought upon by cancer.), Seattle Humane Society.
Sparkling
Light bodied Sparkling:
True Colours Cava Brut:
~Flavor profile: This is a Cava wine with generous fruit notes of ripe lemon and notes of fresh pastry, with an aging on lees for at least 14 months. It has an elegant palate with fine bubbles and offers a bright, crisp and dry finish.
~Cause supported: For every bottle sold in the United States a donation per bottle will be given to GLAAD to support accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community.
Medium bodied Sparkling:
Equality Vines Love Wins Sparkling Rose:
~Flavor profile: 72% Pinot Noir, 22% Chardonnay, 6% Pinot Meunier Sonoma Coast AVA Dry. Love Wins Sparkling Rosé NV celebrates the landmark Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decision: June 26, 2015. This Sparkling Rosé is crisp, with light notes of strawberries, and dry to the finish.
~Cause supported: gives a portion of every sale to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-friendly charities, as well as the League of Women Voters.
Iron Horse Ocean Reserve Blanc De Blancs :
~Flavor profile: By nose: Orange zest, Tahitian lime and minerality. By mouth: Lime, tangerine and creamy richness on the finish. In the spirit of supporting ocean conservancy, best pairings focus on seafood deemed a “best choice” on the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.
~Cause supported: Iron Horse gives $4 a bottle to National Geographic’s Ocean Initiative, establishing marine protected areas and supporting sustainable fishing practices around the globe.
Nasty Woman Boss Lady Bubbles :
~Flavor profile: This sparkler is crisp and lively. She is not your typical bubbly. Made with Riesling and a touch of Muscat she will draw you in with a nose that hints at something floral and sweet, but one sip will tell you about her structure and backbone. This dry wine is both approachable and intriguing. She knows how to bring people together and makes every occasion better with her presence ...like a boss.
~Cause supported: 20% net profits help accelerate global progress towards women’s equal participation in policy and leadership.
Dessert Wine
Remy 2008 Beneficio 10 year :
~Flavor profile: Rich & Sweet. 10 year barrel aged Barbera dessert wine. Notes of coffee, fig , balsamic vinegar and dark cherries. Rich and supple.
~Cause supported: Remy is known for her support of local charities in Yamhill County and for being unafraid to self-identify as an LGBT winemaker.