Cork Market Spring Valley

04/05/2025

Today's tasting! Saturday 4/05, 2-5PM

• Ostatu Rioja Blanco
• G.D. Vajra Rosabella
• Freidrick Becker Pinot Noir

Stop by today to try some new vintages with us.

From our standby producer in Rioja, the 2024 vintage of their Rioja Blanco, a white wine made primarily from the grape Viura, as well as a small amount of Malvasia. It brings notes of peach and lime zest, white flowers and savory herbs with a hint of bitterness and slightly oily texture.

Next up is our first new vintage Rosé of the year, Piedmont producer G.D. Vajra’s Rosabella Rosato, made primarily from Nebbiolo, with small amounts of Barbera and Dolcetto. Notes of orange and orange blossom, fresh strawberry, and white pepper with a backbone of acidity.

Friedrick Becker’s Pinot Noir from Pfalz offers serious value and is great for drinking year-round. Notes of ripe black cherry, forest berries, hints of mushroom and a bit of spice from fermentation in oak, excellent at cellar temperature or even served slightly chilled on warmer days.

04/04/2025

TASTING TODAY, FRIDAY 4/04, 5-7PM

• Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio
• Crivelli Ruche
• Martusciello Otto Uve Gragnano

Sage from Downey Selections is joining us this Friday to pour three great Spring wines from their Italian wine portfolio.

Friuli-based winery Di Lenardo’s Pinot Grigio stands out among typical expressions of this grape in its price range, bringing bright fruit notes, excellent texture, and refreshing acidity.

Piedmont producer Crivelli’s Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato, located just outside of Asti. It’s medium bodied with rich notes of wild strawberries and blackberries, black pepper, and geranium.

From Campanian producer Salvatore Martusciello comes OttoUve Gragnano, a sparkling red made from 8 different grapes native to the area, very much reminiscent of high quality Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna. Bright and juicy with notes of wild berries, violets, and roses, it's a natural match for Neapolitan pizza.

03/28/2025

Tastings this weekend at Cork Spring Valley!

Friday, March 28, 5-7PM
Saturday, March 29, 2-5PM

• Jean-Luc Mouillard, Côtes du Jura Blanc
• Maison Noir, Free Gamay
• La Caminade, CY

Join us this beautiful Spring weekend to try 3 great wines for the weather!

First up is producer Jean-Luc Mouillard’s Côtes du Jura Chardonnay. Made from a single small parcel of vines and aged in neutral French oak for 12 months, this wine presents like white Burgundy with more pronounced minerality. Pair with roasted chicken or lemony gnocchi.

Next up, from Willamette Valley producer Maison Noir a.k.a. André Hueston Mack, Free Gamay is a light, chillable red that is perfect for a picnic. Fresh and tart, with a great balance of crunchy red fruit and earthiness, pair with stinky cheese and charcuterie.

Last up is Château La Caminade “CY”, a classic Malbec from Cahors in Southern France. Dense notes of cherry and black currant and balanced influence from partial oak aging, rich and refreshing without being too heavy. Pair with grilled pork chops.

MOUILLARD, CÔTES DU JURA BLANC
GRAPE: Chardonnay
REGION: Jura
Bright beaming freshness and richness of fruit. Delightfully complex and food friendly, a fun alternative to typical Burgundy Chardonnay. Organic.

MAISON NOIR, FREE GAMAY
GRAPE: Gamay
REGION: Willamette, OR
Fun and funky chillable red perfect for warm weather. Notes of currant, strawberry, and cranberry with a slightly reductive nose. Black Owned.

CAMINADE, CY
GRAPE: Malbec
REGION: Cahors
In the glass, there’s a deep, dark color with aromas and flavors of plum, prune, hay, and leather with a long, tannic finish. Organic.

03/24/2025

Monday's . As the world of and wait to see if the next shoe drops in the latest , Cork owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts speak out on the irrevocable harm this would pose to across America - 200% 😖!

The owners of Cork Wine Bar and Market shared their concerns with News4’s Walter Morris about the impacts of proposed wine tariffs.

03/21/2025

This Weekend's Tasting at Cork Spring Valley!

Friday, March 21 | 5-7PM
Saturday, March 22 | 2-5PM

• Gramona, Gessami
• 4 Monos GR-10 Tinto
• Grange Tiphiane Ad Libitum

Join us this weekend to try more great wine to welcome in the Spring with. Catalunian producer Gramona is most well known for Cava, but their wine “Gessami” is a take on another traditional style of aromatic still white wines from the area. Made from Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, and Gewϋrztraminer it carries a fresh and floral nose with a clean and refreshing palate. Very food and patio friendly.

Next up, Madrid producer 4-Monos’ GR-10 Tinto, a low-intervention red wine named after the hiking trail that connects the Atlantic and Mediterranean through the Pyrenees. Juicy, bright with subtle floral and spice notes, this red could be chilled slightly and served with just about any dish.

Finally for this weekend is “Ad Libitum”, a Cabernet Franc, Gamay, and Malbec blend from Loire producer Grange Tiphaine. Rich and juicy without being heavy, notes of fresh cherry, plum, and spice held up by lively acidity. Perfect with a cheeseburger and fries.

GRAMONA, GESSAMÍ
GRAPES: Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer
REGION: Penedès
Intense and fresh notes of jasmine, white flowers, orange blossom, stone fruit, and citric acidity. Organic.

4 MONOS, GR-10 TINTO
GRAPE: Syrah, Cariñena, Morenillo, Garnacha
REGION: Madrid
Elegant on the nose, aromas of ripe red berry and stone fruits complimented by spice and a lovely floral note. Palate is fresh, lively, and juicy with fine tannins

GRANGE TIPHAINE, AD LIBITUM
GRAPE: Cabernet Franc, Malbec Gamay
REGION: Loire
Juicy natural wine with notes of black plum, cranberry, and forest berries with fine dusty tannins and a hint of baking spice.

03/20/2025

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03/14/2025

Tastings
Friday, 3/14 from 5-7PM
Saturday, 3/15 from 2-5PM

Illahe, Chardonnay
BelliFolli, Nero d’Avola
Valle Dell’acate, Il Frappato

Come by Cork Spring Valley this weekend to try three wines perfect for enjoying the early spring weather. First up is a chardonnay from Willamette Valley based estate Illahe. Made primarily from estate grown fruit and fermented in stainless steel with a small amount of oak, the palate is bright and juicy with a smooth texture. Notes of quince, pear, and lemon curd with a hint of vanilla. Pair with roast chicken in lemon sauce.

Next up, from two wines from the estate of Valle Dell’acate in Sicily. The BelliFolli Nero d’Avola is a lighter approach to the grape, reminiscent of Dolcetto from Piedmont and capable of holding a chill in warmer weather. Notes of plum, black cherry, and a bit of baking spice with fresh acid and smooth tannin. Great served with pomodoro or a fresh tomato salad.

Last is the Valle Dell’acate Il Frappato, a light colored red that brings serious concentration. Notes of violets, roses, blackberry, clove, and blood orange with pleasant tannins.

ILLAHE, CHARDONNAY
GRAPE: Chardonnay
REGION: Willamette Valley
Partial Fermentation in new and used oak add extra depth and body. Notes of orchard fruit, citrus, and white flowers. Excellent value, Organic.

BELLI FOLLI, NERO D’AVOLA
GRAPE: Nero d’Avola
REGION: Sicily
Ruby-red. Intense and fruity, small red fruits and spices including licorice. Fresh and velvety, harmonious with particularly inviting tannin.

VALLE DELL’ACATE, IL FRAPPATO
GRAPES: Frappato
REGION: Sicily
Fragrant, fresh and overpowering; hints of red fruits, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, violet flowers and sage. Fun and unique wine. Organic.

03/12/2025

While elected officials play a game of that has real implications on your wallet, we are stocking up on as much as we can before these impact the cost of importation for our distributors.

03/08/2025

Celebrate with the of Cork.

~ Chelsey Bunner of Bainville Wine Merchants - pouring Italian at Cork Wine Bar and Market

~ And our own Diane Gross is hosting a pizza & party w/ our friends Pizzeria Paradiso in Spring Valley

03/07/2025

TASTING TONIGHT FRIDAY 03/07 5-7PM

Mas Carlot, La Terre Natale
Nicolas Boudeau, Brouilly Jacquets
G&F Vineyard Project 004 Blaufränkisch

Join us this weekend for our usual Friday evening tasting and our International Women’s Day celebration on Saturday featuring Pizza and Lambrusco.

From Southern Rhone winery Mas Carlot, La Terre Natale is a delicious white wine perfect for cooler days. Subtle notes of apricot, tropical fruits, flowers and dried herbs match with a full bodied palate and juicy acidity.

Next up is a light bodied Cru Beaujolais from producer Nicolas Boudeau, Brouilly Jacquets. Perfect when served with a chill, it boasts an inviting light color, juicy red berry and violet notes with subtle tannins. Great served with cured meats or creamy cheese on a picnic blanket.

Last up for Friday is Gober & Freinbichler’s Vineyard Project 004 Blaufränkisch, a medium bodied Austrian red made as part of a project to revitalize vineyards in the Burgenland. Bright berries mix with subtle notes of savory herbs and spice, rich and refreshing at the same time. Pair with a sweet and savory sauce on your favorite protein.

MAS CARLOT, CLAIRETTE BELLEGARDE
GRAPE: CLAIRETTE
REGION: Rhone
Full-bodied with notes of stone fruits, leather, dried herbs, and anise. Unctuous mouth, without heaviness, and driving acid. Long finish with notes of toasted almond.

BOUDREAU, BROUILLY JACQUETS
GRAPE: Gamay
REGION: Burgundy
Rich with floral and spice notes. Strawberry, cherry, and currant on the palate combine with pleasant subtle tannins. Perfect served slightly chilled. Biodynamic.

G&F, VINEYARD PROJECT 004
GRAPE: Blaufränkisch
REGION: Burgenland
Very small production. savory, green herbs, blackberry, spice, smoke, earth & minerality, crunchy fruit, fine tannin, and vibrant acidity. Organic.

03/05/2025

A celebrating Bodegas Ostatu's 2021 Rioja Crianza. On the shelves & by the glass & bottle at Cork Spring Valley and Cork Wine Bar and Market. We had the pleasure of tasting with the vineyard's four siblings and director, Mariasun, on our visit several years ago.

03/03/2025

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02/27/2025

Tastings this weekend:
Friday, February 28, 5-7PM
Saturday, March 1, 2-5PM

Come by to try three great wines to celebrate the weekend!

Producer Dr. Wagner’s Saar Riesling is an estate-grown wine from the Saar, a subregion of Mosel. Like the best Rieslings from the Mosel, Dr. Wagner’s has bright bracing acid, notes of citrus and zest, faint hints of petrol, and some influence from oak aging. While it is ready to be drunk now, it could easily be cellared for ten years if not longer.

Sicilian Producer Ciaurìa’s Etna Rosso is a fascinating and refreshing light red from Mount Etna. Made from Nerello Mascalese and grown on Volcanic soils, the wine is deeply complex with notes of dried berries and roses, baking spice, leather and pronounced minerality. Drink with a slight chill and serve with anything grilled.

Last for the weekend comes from Galician producer Ladeiras do Xil, Gaba do Xil, a red wine made primarily from the Mencia grape with a small amount of Merenzao. Medium bodied and very approachable, the wine brings notes of red and purple berries, smooth tannins, and refreshing acid, making it an easy pairing for almost any dish.

DR. WAGNER, SAAR RIESLING TROCKEN
GRAPE: Riesling
REGION: Mosel
Bright, refreshing and rich with notes of Meyer lemon, apricot, with hints of petrol and lime zest. A wine fit to be served with almost any meal.

CIAURÌA, ETNA ROSSO
GRAPE: Nerello Mascalese
REGION: Sicily
Ruby ​​red color, spicy and exotic, with a burst of tangerine that evolves into a mix of ginger, young strawberries and dried roses.

LEDEIRAS, GABA DO XIL
GRAPE: Mencía, Merenzao
REGION: Galicia
Delightful daily driver, similar to Beaujolais or lighter Burgundy. Juicy red fruits, gentle tannin and bright acid.

02/21/2025

Tastings on Friday, February 21, from 5-7PM, & Saturday, February 22, from 2-5PM.

Come by tonight & Saturday to try three wines to help get you through this cold weekend!

An offshoot from producer Venica & Venica, Via Alpina is a label for high quality but more casual Italian white wines. Their Sauvignon Blanc is meant to appeal to those who enjoy Sancerre, light and bright with notes of green apples, pear, white flowers, and intense mineral backbone. Pair with fish or chicken in a lemon caper sauce.

The Piemonte Rosato from Ercole is part of a project to bring together organic fruit from cooperative farmers around the Monferato region. Made from Barbera and Dolcetto, the wine brings notes of fresh watermelon, wild strawberry, and a bouquet of sweet herbs. Great on its own or paired with a fresh cheese salad.

Last for the weekend is producer Mas Amiel’s Natural Grenache, a low sulphur unfiltered rich red from the Languedoc on the Mediterranean coast. Typical of French Grenache, it brings notes of Bing cherry, black currant, and menthol with a medium body stony tannins. Enjoy with soy marinated beef or roasted poultry.

VIA ALPINA, SAUVIGNON BLANC
GRAPE: Sauvignon Blanc
REGION: Friuli-Venezie Giulia
Fresh and vibrant with notes of citrus, orange zest and pith. The palate has a soft feel with a finish that favors the citrus fruits. Good body weight and good acidity.

ERCOLE, PIEDMONT ROSATO
GRAPE: Barbera, Dolcetto
REGION: Piedmont
Refreshing watermelon and ripe strawberry. Floral notes, juicy yet dry, bright and balanced. Fun warm-weather rosé

MAS AMIEL, NATURAL GRENACHE
GRAPE: Grenache
REGION: Languedoc
On the palate, black currant, cherry, and sloe berry with light menthol notes, joined by a creamy and smooth texture balanced by refreshing acidity. No added SO2.

02/14/2025

Tastings at Cork Spring Valley:
• FRIDAY 02/14 5-7PM
• SATURDAY 02/15 2-5PM

Join us at this Valentine’s weekend to try three great wines for a nightcap or big night in.

Made in the Ardèche by couple Benoit Salel & Elise Renaud, Testaïre is the only known wine to be made from the grape Raisaine, which is indigenous to the area. Thirst-quenching acidity and freshness with stonefruit and citrus notes pair well with salad or cheese.

Next, from esteemed Piedmont winery Vietti, the Dolcetto d’Alba Trevìe helps to bridge the gap between lovers of light and rich wine. The winemaking is done to preserve acidity and fruitiness, while maintaining a chewy medium body and tannin profile. Serve with pork or duck in a sweet acidic glaze.

Last up for the weekend, for the Bordeaux and Napa red drinkers, Valderiz’s Ribera Del Duero Tinto from Spain. Made from primarily Tempranillo and aged for nearly 2 years in French and American oak, this red is bursting with rich black fruit, toffee, spice, and balsamic notes. Pair with grilled or braised steak or swordfish.

SALEL & RENAUD, TESTAÏRE
GRAPE: Raisaine
REGION: Rhone
A native grape the Ardèche, this is now the only known winery growing the Raisaine grape. White flowers and peach notes on the nose with a rich finish.

VIETTI, DOLCETTO D’ALBA
GRAPE: Dolcetto
REGION: Piedmont
Purplish-red color with subtle violet hues. Blackberry and raspberry aromas. Notes of minerals and blueberry. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins, moderate acidity and good balance. Organic.

VALDERIZ, VALDERIZ
GRAPE: Tempranillo
REGION: Ribera del Duero
On the nose there is a perfect balance between wild berries such as blackberries, raspberries, currants, and aromas from the barrels, balsamic, licorice, pepper, cocoa and light sweet toffee notes. Organic.

02/12/2025

The new Winter Edition of Wine & Style is out and just in time for a . Stop by Cork for a read,, a bottle and some snacks to take back home with you.

02/08/2025

What's Happening Today at Cork Near You!
~ Saturday (Noon -3pm)
~ Cookie Decorating Party (2 - 4pm)
~ Mega Bucket (Pickups)

02/07/2025

Tastings this weekend:
FRIDAY 02/07 5-7PM
SATURDAY 02/08 2-5PM

Come try three great wines with us this weekend!

Lackner Tinnacher’s Gamlitz Sauvignon Blanc is a bright, crisp, and complex white wine from southern Austria that overdelivers on value. Notes of lemon curd, pear, asparagus, and subtle spice from partial oak aging with fresh acid and a medium body. Pair with grilled fish or vegetables and fine herbs.

Catalonian winery Celler Pardas’ Sus Scrofa is a fun and light red wine made from the local grape Sumoll. Similar to Pinot Noir or Grenache, it brings crunchy red fruits and herbs with moderate dusty tannins and pleasant acidity. Pair with a wide range of dishes from roasted poultry to game meats.

Last for this weekend is Castelli di Poppiano’s Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva, a full bodied red from a subregion of Chianti in Central Italy. Dark fruits like plum, leather, smoke and spice combine with a silky texture and well integrated tannins come together to make a rich but approachable red. Pair with shortrib ragu or or barbequed red meat.

LACKNER TINNACHER, GAMLITZ
GRAPE: Sauvignon Blanc
REGION: Steiermark
Delicious and complex, notes of gooseberry, pepper, asparagus, papaya, and wildflowers. Classic old world Sauvignon Blanc. Organic. Woman Owned.

PARDAS SUS SCROFA
GRAPE: Sumoll
REGION: Penedès
A lighter style of red, like Pinot, but with the structure of Nebbiolo. Red fruits and lavender aromas underlying Mediterranean dried herbs and chalk. Organic.

POPPIANO CHIANTI COLLI FIORENTINI
GRAPE: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
REGION: Tuscany
Delicious dark black fruits and hints of leather. Full bodied, nice tannins yet subtle texture. Lively, long finish