2021 Violin Oregon Chardonnay Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$28.00USD

An interesting take on Chardonnay.  More relaxed and easy in style than a powerhouse or an elegant wine.  Yellow/silver/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose has some yellow grapefruit and a bit of minerality.  Medium bodied.  Good balance.  On the palate, grapefruit with a very slight flavor of vanilla.  Nice finish.  This is drinking well now and should go another five to eight years.  It is lovely on its own and would work well with Sushi or other seafoods.  

2023 Cedar + Salmon Pinot Noir, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$25.00USD

This is Pinot Noir from Oregon's Willamette Valley.  Medium ruby in color with some purple hues.  Mostly clear and bright.  The nose has sour cherries with some cherries and a bit of black raspberries.  Medium to full bodied.  Light tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, juicy cherries with some black raspberry flavors.  Some underlying earthiness and char.  Good finish.  This drinks nicely on its own but better with food.  I guess the classic pairing for this would be Salmon on a Cedar Plank.  Drink over the next seven to ten years. A nice value in Pinot Noir.

2021 Barnard Griffin Syrah, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$20.00USD

Tasted blind side by side with the 2020, this seemed a bit better.  Inky purple in color, shimmering bright and opaque.  The nose has black raspberries, black pepper, char and roasted meats.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  The nose is better than the palate right now but its young and that should change.  Soft texture.  Flavors of black raspberries, slight black pepper and char.  Good finish.  This is a great value.  It is nice on its own and should work well with many foods.  A nice choice for grilled meats or veggies.

2020 Barnard Griffin Syrah, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$14.00USD

Good showing for this value driven Syrah from Washington.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, clay, slight bacon fat, black pepper and spice.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is slightly drying with flavors of boysenberries and some char.  Moderate finish.  This will drink well on its own and work with many foods.  Grilled Portobellos would be a good match.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.

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