What is more grand than a grand opening? A second grand opening. Eugene’s newest wine bar, The Lounge, will be hosting just that.

The Lounge, owned by Myrtle Creek-based Pyrenees Vineyards, was slated for its introduction to Eugene society last Friday, but a foot or so of snow cut in for an unsolicited dance.

Despite the setback, The Lounge’s general manager Shannon Curran says nearly 80 people skied, walked or skidded their way to Willamette Street for the grand opening — an achievement in itself. But now they want to do it again and properly introduce themselves to the downtown Eugene community.

The second grand opening will take place this Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The wine bar will open its doors in conjunction with the Valentine’s Day Artwalk and a visit from Eugene mayor Kitty Piercy.

The operators believe The Lounge to be unique. “Part of it is bringing the experience of a vineyard to an urban area,” said Robert Stryk, the founder of Pyrenees Vineyards. “But it also has a very downtown San Francisco feel to it.”

The Lounge features a wide variety of Pyrenees wines and champagnes, 12 local beers and a selection of wine cocktails. Stryk says the wine cocktails bring a distinctive twist to fine drinks with the likes of the “Fire Dancer,” a Jalapeño pepper-infused peach champagne, and the “Young American,” a mix of champagne, cranberries and lemons.

The Lounge is aptly named, with low lights, intimate furnishings and a steady but eclectic stream of classic vinyl records providing background noise.

“This place is elegant and sophisticated, but still a fun and intimate place to hangout and enjoy fine drinks,” Curran said. “It’s like my living room.”

Curran thinks it can be like your living room too.

“If you have vinyls, bring them in — and we’ll play them,” said Curran.

According to Stryk, wine tasting rooms like The Lounge play an important role in expanding the appeal and popularity of Pyrenees Vinyards. The central winery is located in the relatively isolated Umpqua Valley.

“We looked at a lot of locations – Portland, Bend, and others – but we felt Eugene really had a burgeoning wine seen,” Stryk said. “It’s a natural fit.”

The Lounge’s neighbors share that sentiment too.

“It’s a great addition. Something different from the liquor bars,” said Thomas of Peetus-Czar, an owner of The Barn Light, a neighboring bar and coffee shop. “It draws a whole different demographic to the area. It’s complementary.”

The winter weather impediments are receding into hibernation and now it’s time for The Lounge to re-introduce itself to downtown Eugene.