2019 Descendants Liegeois Dupont (Hedges Family Estate) Syrah Les Gosses Vineyard, USA, Washington, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$45.00USD

This is a certified organic Syrah from Washington state.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, blueberries, smoked meats, thyme and dark chocolate.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, great acidity.  Flavors of  black raspberries, blueberries, slight dark chocolate and char.  Good finish.  This drinks well on its own and will work well with food.  This would work well with smoked sausage dishes.  Drink over the next ten years.  

2023 K Vintners Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard, USA, Washington, Yakima Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$20.00USD

Light silvery/gold with some green hues in color, clear and bright.  The nose is steely with lemon rind, slight peach and a slight floral note.  Medium to full bodied.  Lovely oily texture.  On the palate, flavors of lemons, oranges and a slight honey/waxy note.  Some heat on the finish.  This is drinking quite well now.  Stylistically, somewhere between a full on California Viognier and a Northern Rhone wine.  Drink over the next five years.  Nice on its own but better with food.  This would be very nice with Moroccan Couscous with meat or fruit.   

2022 North Coast Wine Club Chenin Blanc, USA, American White Wine, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Made from purchased grapes in northeast ohio.  Very nice wine.  Varietally correct.  Light golden in color.  The nose is clean with slight orange peel, some peach and a hint of minerality.  Light to medium bodied.  On the palate, this drinks easy.  Nice on its own, this will work with many foods.  A good picnic wine due to its diversity.  Drink over the next year or two.  

2012 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut, USA, Oregon, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2012
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$60.00USD

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.  

2019 Left Coast Estate Syrah Rotie, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Van Duzer Corridor, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2025
Score: 
85
Grade: 
B
Current Price: 
$55.00USD

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.  

2023 Domaine St. Laurent Pinot Noir, USA, Oregon, Rogue Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$18.00USD

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.  

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