Wine Reviews

Garnet/purple in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is deep with black cherries, slight black raspberries, dust and char.  Medium bodied.  medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is tart.  Cherries and slight cranberries.  A very different profile from the nose to the palate.  The finish has a bit of green bell pepper.  A very interesting Pinot that seems to go in many directions but is still very enjoyable.  It is nice on its own and will work well with food.  This would work well with Pork Tenderloin.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  

This was tasted blind along with seven other Willamette Pinots.  That format did this wine no favors.  Pale ruby with slight purple hues, clear and bright.  The nose is light with strawberries, raspberries and slight floral notes (Rose?).  Light bodied.  Light tannins.  Much more on the feminine side of Pinot Noir.  On the palate, flavors of rhubarb, strawberries and slight strawberries.  A bit bitter on the finish.  This will be better with food.  Salade niçoise would be a good pairing.  Drink over the next five to seven years.  
 

This is a 60/40 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Oregon.  This is left to age on its lees for 10 or so years.  It was disgorged in June, 2021.  Golden in color with a nice mousse, clear and bright.  The nose has caramel, slight ginger, slight cherries, and a touch of lemons.  Good acidity.  On the palate, the lemon is more obvious with a slight minerality and a yeasty/strawberry note.  Good depth.  Long finish.  A delightful sparkling wine that will work with most foods.  It should go nicely with baked Salmon.  Drink over the next eight to twelve years.