2019 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Merci Reserve, USA, Oregon, Chehalem Mountains, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$85.00USD

Caveat, I tasted this after a few low octane Pinot Noir's, but this seemed to be bigger in style.  Garnet in color with some purple hues.  Mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, and a bit of mint.  Full bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  Good acidity.  Plenty of depth.  On the palate, this has some complexity.  Lush black cherries with some black raspberries.   Nice finish.  Tasty.  This drinks well on its own and will work well with most foods.  It would be nice with Grilled Salmon.  Drink over the next ten years.

2023 Patricia Green Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$30.00USD

I don't recall very many, if any, Sauvignon Blancs grown in Oregon, so this was interesting.  Light silvery/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose has Tutti Fruity Gum notes (others called it Bubble Gum) with a little bit of peach.  Slightly oily texture.  Medium bodied.  Moderate acidity.  On the palate, more Tutti Fruity Gum along with a touch of peach.  A touch of salinity.  Moderate finish.  A fun wine to stretch what a Sauvignon Blanc has to offer.  A nice starter white or to serve with a light lunch.  Perhaps with Tuna Salad.  

NV Bryn Mawr Vineyards Brut Rosé, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$35.00USD

Salmon pink in color with a touch of orange.  A nice mousse with small bubbles.  Clear and bright.  The nose is expressive with strawberries, and a touch of cranberries.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is nicely balanced with crisp acidity.  Flavors  of cherries and slight cranberries.  Long finish.  This is delightful on its own and very food friendly.  It will work well with salty and fried  appetizers.  Drink over the next few years.

2018 Horsepower Vineyards Syrah High Contrast Vineyard, USA, Washington, Walla Walla, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$100.00USD

Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is classic Washington Syrah.  Black raspberries, burnt rubber, black olives, black pepper and earthiness.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is up front and tasty with black raspberry fruit, earthiness and char.  Nice finish.  A big wine but not as exuberant as California Syrahs.  This needs a couple more years to develop until peak then should drink well for twenty.  Nice on its own, this would be a nice match with Indian food.

NV Mawby Blanc Brut, USA, Michigan, Leelanau Peninsula, Wine Review

Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$27.00USD

This is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot gris and Riesling from northern Michigan.  Light golden in color, clear and bright with many tiny bubbles.  The nose is nice with some red apples and a touch of tangerine rind.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, apples with a slight bitter almond note.  Tasty.  This drinks well on its own, very clean, but really worked better with food.  Stuffed Mushrooms (with cheese) went quite well.  Drink over the next few years.    

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