WELCOME!
Hi there! Thank you for visiting wine-sense online. We hope to be as interactive, passionate, and knowledgeable on this website as we are in person.
Our approach is simple. We keep the seasons in mind and pair to the foods we’re cooking with at each time of year. OK, so we might be over-thinking a bit. But that’s why you love us!
If you’ve shopped in the store, you know our wines move fast and the selection changes often. So be sure to check back frequently for latest finds, our new obsessions, and recently allocated bottles. We’ll also share upcoming events and sales so, you can grab them while they’re in stock. – Samanta
WS•Essentials
Winemaker’s Vist | Ca’ LA Bionda
Calling all the Valpolicella and Amarone fans!
Join us for a delightful evening at our tasting table with Alessandro Castellani from Azienda Agricola Ca’ La Bionda, where tradition meets passion in every glass. Located in the beautiful commune of Marano di Valpolicella, right in the heart of Italy’s historic Valpolicella region, this renowned winery has been producing exceptional wines since 1902. Now led by the fourth generation, brothers Alessandro and Nicola, who carry on their family legacy by crafting wines that authentically reflect the unique terroir of the Marano Valley. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the world of fine wine with an exceptional winemaker. Let the rich history and lively flavors of Valpolicella enchant your senses.
FREE TASTING – Friday, October 17 2025 • From 5 to 7
Wine and Stuff
Dinner with the winemaker | Helioterra – Oregon
Helioterra is an artisanal urban winery owned by Anne Hubatch in SE Portland, Oregon. Many of us have fallen in love with her very approachable, affordable, and totally solid Pinot Noir Whoa Nelly. And now I’m excited to announce that Anne is coming to visit us and will share her knowledge and wines at a wine dinner. This will be a four-course meal prepared by Chef Vittorio Ettore at Bistro 5 in Medford
OCTOBER Club•WS | red
Fall is here, and Club•WS | red is back! We are back to all reds until the Spring. We hope you had a blast with our mixed club this past summer.
The Club is available for pickup as of Thursday, October 2nd.
Bordeaux
A beautiful Bordeaux AOC wine which follows the recent trend of making traditional blends that are ready to drink at a young age. The wine has aromas of dark berries and black cherries intermixed…to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Skillet Pork Chops and Apples with Miso Caramel. (see recipe included)
BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR
Bordeaux Supérieur AOC wine from the d’Amécourt family in the Entre-Deux-Mers subregion. Aromas of ripe blackcurrant and…to learn more, join our club!
Pairings: Paneer Tikka
Coteaux du Languedoc
A Languedoc wine with both power and finesse. It has a beautiful, deep red color and a complex nose…to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Hoisin Garlic Chicken
Lirac
This 100% Syrah combines a powerful structure with a refreshing lightness that always calls for another sip. Aromas of wild…to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Fundraiser and Team Building For Alzheimer’s Walk
Alzheimer’s isn’t waiting — and neither are we. This year, wine-sense is participating again in the Alzheimer’s walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Will you stand with us in this fight by joining our team?
The tasting will be dedicated to my mom and the style of wines she used to enjoy. Join me at the tasting table from 5 to 7. 10% of the sales will be donated to ALZ.
You can’t make it to the tasting? Registration is easy; visit our Walk to End Alzheimer’s page to join us. If you’re unable to participate, please consider making a donation to our fundraising efforts. Every dollar you donate helps provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia and advance critical research.