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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 May Red Cheap & Cheerful Six Pack $87.30 Just in time for Mother’s Day!  Free bow on your six-pack
  
• 2024 Li Veli Passanante Salento Salentino, Italy $18 100% Negromaro from the “heel” of Italy’s boot, this is a terrific all-around pizza, pasta and cookout red. Bursting with notes of black cherry and raspberry, cracked black pepper and a touch wildflower aromas and flavors, this medium-bodied wine shows plenty of ripeness while staying fresh, juicy, and highly drinkable. A bit of lavender and black plum fruit lingers nicely over soft, supple, tannins.
• 2022 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi, CA $19 Klinker Brick's flagship Zinfandel, 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 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.
• 2024 Cote Mas Syrah Grenache France $16 One Liter  James Suckling 90 “This fruity and mellow blend of Syrah and grenache displays blackberries, dark plums, and sweet spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with creamy tannins. Juicy at its core, with a delicious finish. Drink now.
• 2020 Lunaria Coste di moro Montepulciano Italy $20 Ruby red with intense aromas of red fruit and black cherry jam, light notes of cocoa and toasted oak. The palate is warm, tannic but soft on the finish. The grape: Montepulciano
• 2022 Casa Santo Lima “Portuga” Portugal $11. Natural yeast, no fining. Sustainable farming. The Portuga is a remarkably successful blend of two noble French varietals (Cabernet and Syrah) and two local Portuguese grapes Castelao, Touriga Franca. Create smooth easy drinking wine. Red fruit and dark berries on the nose. Appropriate on any dinner table. Food Pairing: Grilled and stewed Meats, vegetables, black olive dishes, cheeses.
• 2019 NEXT Between Heaven & Earth Eugene, Oregon $13. Merlot and Syrah drive this blend that features dark plum, leather, licorice, and seared steak aromas. Aging for 10 months in French and American oak, 20% new, provided a healthy dose of cedar flavor. Black cherry and black coffee flavored zip along a silky texture.
  
  
• Santiam Wine & Bistro May White value packed Cheap & Cheerful $90.90
  Just in time for Spring all tracking in at ALC 13% or less!
  
• 2025 Peyrassol La Croix Rose Organic grapes $20 ALC 13% At first sight, the wine displays a beautiful pale pink color with bluish highlights. The nose is expressive and enticing, with ripe vineyard peach layered over a fresh bouquet of white flowers. On the palate, a lively, refreshing attack leads to bright citrus notes and a mouth-watering, orange-candy texture, finishing with fine bitters that add savory lift and structure.
• 2025 Zenato Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Italy $14. Lemon-green in color, aromas of Key limes and white peaches complement undertones of green apples and grains of paradise. On the palate, it is smooth and refreshing with a long, pleasant finish. ALC 12.5%
• 2024 Herencia Altes Garnatxa Blanca $18 100% Organic grapes
  Tasting Notes: Garnatxa Blanca is a fresh, honest, and balanced wine. A splendidly expressive nose offers citrus and fruity aromas as well as Mediterranean herbs. Very fresh in the mouth, with an elegant and lively acidity. ALC 13%
• 2024 Lubanzi Chenin Blanc South Africa $14 ALC 12.5%
  Generous, with fine, balancing acidity that enlivens its flavors, this excellent introduction to the high-value category of South African Chenin is well suited to standalone sipping or pairing with lightly spicy fish or poultry dishes. Subtle floral scents along with a hint of wild honey are appealing, followed by flavors of ripe peach and mildly sweet lemon curd.
• 2023 Terlato Pinot Grigio Friuli $19 ALC13%
  The 2023 Terlato Pinot Grigio (Friuli Colli Orientali) is a highly rated, 100% varietal white wine from Northeastern Italy, known for its rich, complex, and layered style. It features aromas of pear, white flowers, and citrus, with flavors of peach and apricot, a crisp mineral finish, and a medium-full body.
• 2025 La Solitude Cotes du Rhone France $16 ALC 13%
  White Grenache brings fruit notes. • Roussanne the roundness. • Viognier for the aromatic richness nose of white flowers and fresh fruits. • A round and greedy mouth with peach notes, a fresh and tasty finish. Food pairing • Grilled fish, Asian cuisine such as yakitoris, tempuras, poke bowls. • Can also be enjoyed as an apéritif  
  

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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.