Oregon

• Columbia Gorge
• Dundee Hills
• McMinnville
• Willamette

This Oregon sparkling wine is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir.  Light golden in color with a nice mousse of lot of tiny  bubbles.  The nose is nice with peaches, slight soda water, a bit of minerality and some citrus.  Medium bodied.  Crisp acidity.  On the palate, this is lively with apples and peaches.  Clean finish.  Very nice on its own, this would work with many foods.  A nice choice with Baked Salmon.  Drink over the next few years.  

This is a lighter style of cool climate Syrah.  It was co-fermented with 3-5% Viognier.  Ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose has macerated cherries, dry tea and dried floral notes.  Light bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, thin cherries.  Moderate finish.  This is not a style of Syrah that I particularly favor but for those looking for a lighter Syrah, this might be perfect.  It worked well with soft goat cheese.  Drink over the next year or two.  

This is an inexpensive Pinot Noir from southern Oregon.  It is lighter in style and is a tremendous value.  Light ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with cherries, rhubarb and slight cranberries.  Nice, slightly oily texture.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, tart cherries with a slight floral note.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but probably a bit better with food.  Drink over the next five to ten years.  It would make a nice pairing with grilled Salmon.  Screw capped.