Mt. Hood Winery – Dry Riesling 2014 – Columbia Gorge

Mt. Hood Winery – Dry Riesling 2014 – Columbia Gorge

The nose is aromatic, floral and fruity. It reveals notes of rose, flowers (lemon flowers…) combined with hints of citrus, apricot and a slight note of spices (cumin …). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acid frame. In mouth this wine expresses notes of clementine juice associated with hints of lemon, mango as…

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Viento – Retro Riesling 2012 – Columbia Gorge Vineyard – Columbia Gorge

Viento – Retro Riesling 2012 – Columbia Gorge Vineyard – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of flowers (a hint of white flowers, a slight touch of white rose …) as well as notes of honey combined with a touch of nutmeg and hints of fruit (in the background). The palate is racy, mineral, precise, fruity (good fruit expression) and offers tension. On the palate this wine…

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Edge Field – Pinot Noir Blanc 2013 – Columbia Gorge

Edge Field – Pinot Noir Blanc 2013 – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of raspberry associated with a few slight notes of redcurrant (in the background) as well as small notes of peach skin and a hint of cherry. The palate is fruity, full, gourmand, quite precise, relatively fat and relatively gourmand. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry and nectarine associated…

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Phelps Creek Vineyards – Le Petit Pinot Noir 2013 – Columbia Gorge

Phelps Creek Vineyards – Le Petit Pinot Noir 2013 – Columbia Gorge

The nose is gourmand and a bit discreet. It reveals notes of dried strawberry and notes of cherry associated with touches of flowers (in the background) and a few small notes of spices. The palate is fruity, full, gourmand and offers freshness / minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry associated with…

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Wy’East Vineyards – Tilly Jane Riesling 2014 – Columbia Gorge

Wy’East Vineyards – Tilly Jane Riesling 2014 – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of lavender, lemon flowers and slight notes of rose combined with touches of iris, small notes of minerality as well as slight notes of citrus, apricot and very ripe peach. The palate is fruity, mineral, round, gourmand and precise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of nectarine, quince, mandarin and…

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Wy’East Vineyards – Rosé 2014 Pinot Noir – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

Wy’East Vineyards – Rosé 2014 Pinot Noir – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of rose, redcurrants candy and slight notes of blackberry candy associated with hints of minerality, raspberry (in the background) as well as very slight notes of spices (especially cardamom). The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, full and beautifully gourmande. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry / cherry candy…

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Wy’East Vineyard – Chardonnay 2014 – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

Wy’East Vineyard – Chardonnay 2014 – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of apple and a few slight notes of flowers (in the background) associated with notes of minerality / flint and a touch of citrus (in the background). The palate is fruity, round, fat, elegant, quite ample and relatively gourmand. On the palate this wine expresses notes of apple and brugnon /…

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Wy’East Vineyards – Pinot Gris 2014 – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

Wy’East Vineyards – Pinot Gris 2014 – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

The nose is aromatic and fruity (good maturity of the fruit). It reveals notes of nectarine skin associated with slight notes of quince, exotic fruits as well as a touch of tangerine, a few notes of zest (in the background) and a discreet touch of lime. The palate is fruity, round and quite fleshy. On…

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Wy’East Vineyards – Reserve Pinot Noir 2013 – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

Wy’East Vineyards – Reserve Pinot Noir 2013 – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

The nose is complex and gourmand. It reveals notes of candy, plum and slight notes of caramel associated with notes of sour cherry, slight notes of lavender, dried fruit and a touch of spices. The palate is fruity, mineral and elegant. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry, cherry, blackberry and cassis juice…

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Wy’East Vineyards – Vinette’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2013 – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

Wy’East Vineyards – Vinette’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2013 – Estate Grown – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of candy and flowers (touch of rose, lavender) associated with a few notes of cherry and blackberry combined with a touch of pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, full and fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry and cassis juice combined with a touch of blackberry, raspberry as…

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