Brigadoon – Riesling 2014 – Willamette Valley

Brigadoon – Riesling 2014 – Willamette Valley

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of flowers (rose, white flowers, lemon flowers and a hint of iris) associated with a few notes of candied citrus (lemon, mandarin) and a hint of pineapple. The palate is fruity, mineral, relatively gourmand and offers a beautiful structure, purity, juiciness and an acid frame. On the palate…

Read more »

Brigadoon – Rosé of Pinot Noir 2014 – Willamette Valley

Brigadoon – Rosé of Pinot Noir 2014 – Willamette Valley

The nose reveals notes of redcurrant associated with a few fine notes of raspberry as well as slight notes of jam and a discreet touch of rose. The palate is fruity, suave, fat and offers a small creaminess and a small sucrosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy raspberry, cherry and slight…

Read more »

Brigadoon – Pinot blanc 2014 – Willamette Valley

Brigadoon – Pinot blanc 2014 – Willamette Valley

The nose reveals notes of minerality / flint and nectarine associated with a few slight notes of white fruit (in the background) as well as slight notes of flowers and exotic fruits. The palate is fruity, harmonious, relatively fleshy and offers a small acid frame and a good fruit expression. On the palate this wine…

Read more »

Pfeiffer – Epic 12 – 2012 Blue Dot Reserve Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley

Pfeiffer – Epic 12 – 2012 Blue Dot Reserve Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley

The nose is powerful, aromatic, elegant and complex. It reveals notes of black fruit (blackberry, black cherry …) associated with fine notes of truffle, chocolate, discreet notes of mushroom as well as fine notes of cherry, flower (violet, touch of iris) and a few woody hints. The palate is fruity, mineral, harmonious, juicy, racy, elegant…

Read more »

Pfeiffer – Pinot Noir 2010 – Blue Dot Reserve – Oregon

Pfeiffer – Pinot Noir 2010 – Blue Dot Reserve – Oregon

The nose is gourmand and quite elegant. It reveals notes of violet and ripe fruit associated with a few slight notes of plum (in the background), blackberry as well as slight notes of iris and chocolate. The palate is fruity, fine, elegant, mineral, racy, complex, beautifully balanced, relatively fat and offers a beautiful structure, roundness…

Read more »

Iris Vineyards – After dinner Chardonnay 2013 – Oregon

Iris Vineyards – After dinner Chardonnay 2013 – Oregon

The nose reveals notes of candied white fruit, peach in syrup and crystallized lemon combined with a hint of quince, honey, minerality and spices (discreet). The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, relatively fat and offers a certain juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of apricot, candied citrus fruits (quince, clementine) combined with a…

Read more »

Iris Vineyards – Syrah 2012 – Oregon

Iris Vineyards – Syrah 2012 – Oregon

The nose is powerful. It reveals notes of blackberry and cherry combined with a touch of raspberry (in the background) as well as fine woody notes and spices (vanilla, gray pepper …). The palate is fruity, suave and offers a certain creaminess, a fine minerality, a small sucrosity and a beautiful matter. On the palate…

Read more »

Iris Vineyards – Reserve Pinot Noir 2012 – Oregon

Iris Vineyards – Reserve Pinot Noir 2012 – Oregon

The nose reveals notes of black fruits, cherry, raspberry and spice combined with fine notes of truffle, leather, slight notes of mushroom as well as a few slight notes of cocoa (in the background), a fine woody touch and a discreet touch of vanilla. The palate is fruity, mineral, elegant, relatively juicy, precise, round, relatively…

Read more »

Iris Vineyards – Red One 2012 – Oregon

Iris Vineyards – Red One 2012 – Oregon

The nose is powerful. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum and slight notes of strawberry, earth, cherry associated with slight hint of cassis and a hint of pepper (gray and Sichuan). The palate is fruity, mineral, relatively silky and offers juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry and crushed…

Read more »

Iris Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2013 – Oregon

Iris Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2013 – Oregon

The nose reveals notes of cherry and raspberry jam combined with a few notes of violets, fine notes of blueberry and a few fine notes of spice, pepper and a touch of licorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a certain minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry and slight notes…

Read more »