Apolloni – Sangiovese 2013 – Willamette Valley

Apolloni – Sangiovese 2013 – Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of blackberry, berries and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of cherry, hints of crushed strawberry as well as discreet hints of chocolate and a subtle hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, suavity, an acidulous frame, a good…

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Apolloni – Pinot Noir 2016 Estate – Willamette Valley

Apolloni – Pinot Noir 2016 Estate – Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a very fine power/concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum and small notes of violet associated with discreet hints of cardamom, nutmeg as well as a subtle hint of vanilla and an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper/tea. The mouth is fruity, mineral, elegant, precise and offers a beautiful definition,…

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Apolloni – Olivia Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 – Willamette Valley

Apolloni – Olivia Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 – Willamette Valley

The nose is elegant and offers a fine richness as well as a small tension. It reveals notes of violet, plum and small notes of cornflower associated with fine touches of strawberry, a hint of balsamic, discreet hints of sweet spices, a very discreet hint of vanilla as well as an imperceptible hint of cardamom…

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Apolloni – Sparkling Pinot Noir 2015 – Willamette Valley

Apolloni – Sparkling Pinot Noir 2015 – Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a small power as well as a small richness. It reveals notes of pear, quince and small notes of exotic fruits associated with fine touches of brioche, toasted bread as well as a subtle hint of nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, fresh and offers a fine freshness. The effervescence…

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Apolloni – Pinot Grigio 2018 – Willamette Valley

Apolloni – Pinot Grigio 2018 – Willamette Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a very fine intensity as well as a very fine incisive side. It reveals notes of crunchy yellow plum, small crunchy berries and small notes of flat peach associated with discreet hints of white flowers. The mouth is well-balanced, fruity and offers a beautiful freshness as well as…

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Apolloni – Pinot Gris 2018 – Willamette Valley

Apolloni – Pinot Gris 2018 – Willamette Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of crunchy yello plum and small notes of crunchy pear associated with very fine touches of yellow flowers/acacia as well as subtle hints of racy minerality and very a discreet/imperceptible hint of quince. The mouth is fruity, racy, well-balanced and offers minerality,…

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Apolloni – Chardonnay 2018 – Willamette Valley

Apolloni – Chardonnay 2018 – Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine intensity, a fine richness as well as a racy minerality. It reveals notes of wild yellow plum and small notes of pear associated with fine touches of small yellow berries as well as very discreet hints of citrus (kumquat, mandarine). The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and…

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Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve 2015 – Willamette Valley

Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve 2015 – Willamette Valley

Iconic Pinot Noir producer form the Willamette Valley, Domaine Serene was part of the few majestic producers that’ve put Oregon on the map for outstanding quality wines. Blended from a mix of the winery’s vineyards in Dundee Hills, Evenstad comes from a very selective process. The art of blending has been the hallmark of the…

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Donkey Hills 2018 – AVA Rogue Valley, Sam’s Valley Oregon

Donkey Hills 2018 – AVA Rogue Valley, Sam’s Valley Oregon

The nose is fruity and offers an aromatic power, intensity, a fine richness, awell as a fine and racy grain. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, violet and blackberry associated with fine touches of nutmeg, fine hints of red fruits as well as discreet hints of chocolate and a subtle hint of Sichuan/gray pepper. The…

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Wy’East vineyards – Rosé Estate Grown 2016 – Columbia Oregon, Oregon 

Wy’East vineyards – Rosé Estate Grown 2016 – Columbia Oregon, Oregon 

 The nose is fruity and slightly gourmand. It reveals notes of strawberry and fleshy/fresh raspberry associated with slight hints of apple as well as a subtle touch of citrus. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a beautiful suavity, a nice freshness, gourmandise, flexibility as well as a beautiful definition. In the mouth this…

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