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.
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.
