King Estate Domaine – Pinot Gris 2014 – Oregon

King Estate Domaine – Pinot Gris 2014 – Oregon

The nose is harmonious, relatively powerful and offers a certain elegance. It reveals notes of citrus associated with a few slight notes of apple as well as discreet touches of zest. The palate is balanced, relatively fat, balanced and offers a beautiful acid frame and a certain elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes…

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King Estate – Pinot Gris 2014 – Oregon

King Estate – Pinot Gris 2014 – Oregon

The nose is aromatic and fruity. It reveals notes of ripe citrus combined with a touch of quince, slight notes of lemon zest and a hint of quenette (in the background). The palate is fruity, aromatic, clean, a bit fat and offers juiciness and balance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of mandarin, orange…

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Durant Vineyards – At Red Ridge – Pinot Noir 2012 – La Paloma – Dundee Hills

Durant Vineyards – At Red Ridge – Pinot Noir 2012 – La Paloma – Dundee Hills

The nose reveals notes of plum, black cherry and slight notes of cherry associated with a spicy touch and fine notes of flowers (iris …). The palate is fruity, mineral, elegant, silky, ample, gourmand and offers a beautiful matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, black cherry and juicy plum associated with…

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Durant Vineyards – At Red Ridge – Pinot Noir 2012 – Bishop – Dundee Hills

Durant Vineyards – At Red Ridge – Pinot Noir 2012 – Bishop – Dundee Hills

The nose is elegant. It reveals notes of cherry, blueberry and flowers (violet, iris) associated with touches of spice, wood, slight earthy notes as well as fines notes of mocha. The palate is fruity, mineral, elegant, gourmand, juicy, fine and relatively fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry and blackberry associated…

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Durant Vineyards – At Red Ridge – Pinot Noir 2013 – Lark – Dundee Hills

Durant Vineyards – At Red Ridge – Pinot Noir 2013 – Lark – Dundee Hills

The nose is harmonious and offers a velvety sensation and a certain elegance. It reveals notes of cherry and cassis associated with a a few slight notes of blueberry (in the background). The palate is fruity, elegant, mineral, harmonious, beautifully precise, relatively fat and offers juiciness, harmony and a slight sensation of sucrosity. On the…

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Durant Vineyards – Pinot Gris 2014 – Southview – Dundee Hills

Durant Vineyards – Pinot Gris 2014 – Southview – Dundee Hills

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of white fruits, apple and orange zest associated with fine notes of linden-tree, cypress and a touch of spice. The palate is fruity, unctuous, balanced, deep and offers a good fruit expression, precision and elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of citrus notes (tangerine, slight hint…

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Durant Vineyards – Chardonnay 2013 – Raven – Dundee Hills

Durant Vineyards – Chardonnay 2013 – Raven – Dundee Hills

The nose reveals notes of nectarine, pineapple and papaya combined with touches of citrus zest, flowers, a touch of spices as well a hint of citrus flowers and a few slight woody notes (in the background). The palate is fruity, mineral, unctuous and offers a good fruit expression. On the palate this wine expresses notes…

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The Eyrie Vineyards – Secret Cellar Selection – Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir 1986 – Willamette Valley

The Eyrie Vineyards – Secret Cellar Selection – Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir 1986 – Willamette Valley

The nose reveals notes of leather and slight notes of dark fruit (in the background) combined with a touch of truffle, toast as well a discreet note of flowers. The palate is balanced, relatively fleshy, relatively fat and offers a certain elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of mocha, fleshy strawberry and leather…

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The Eyrie Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2012 – Original Vines – Willamette Valley

The Eyrie Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2012 – Original Vines – Willamette Valley

The nose reveals notes of cherry, leather / earth and truffle associated with slight notes of blackberry. The palate is fruity, balanced, racy, elegant and relatively juicy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry associated with slight notes of blueberry, raspberry and a slight touch of chocolate / mocha. Tannins are fine. Good…

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The Eyrie Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2013 – Original Vines – Willamette Valley

The Eyrie Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2013 – Original Vines – Willamette Valley

The nose reveals notes of black cherry combined with a touch of cherry, raspberry, mocha, spices and a discreet woody hint and pepper . The palate is fruity and well-balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry, redcurrant, cherry and plum associated with a hint of blackberry as well as a few slight…

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