Willow Wine Cellars – 2014 Rosé – Starview Vineyards – Columbia Gorge

Willow Wine Cellars – 2014 Rosé – Starview Vineyards – Columbia Gorge

The nose is fresh and relatively aromatic. It reveals notes of rose and notes of redcurrant associated with a slight vegetal touch as well as a few slight notes of raspberry (in the background). The palate is fruity, fat, aromatic and fresh. The attack is slightly “perlant”. On the palate this wine expresses notes of…

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Marchesi Winery – Achille – Barbera 2013 – Columbia Valley

Marchesi Winery – Achille – Barbera 2013 – Columbia Valley

The nose reveals notes of cherry, blackberry, redcurrant and ripe fruits associated with a touch of tea, rose pistil as well as slight notes of black berries and spices. The palate is fruity, mineral, harmonious, elegant, beautifully made, relatively gourmand and offers juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blueberry, fig and blackberry…

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Plaisance Ranch – Syrah Vintage 2012 – Papa Joe’s Private Statsh – Southern Oregon – Applegate Valley

Plaisance Ranch – Syrah Vintage 2012 – Papa Joe’s Private Statsh – Southern Oregon – Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity, aromatic, racy and quite powerful. It reveals notes of strawberry, cassis, blackberry and cherry associated with a small note of peppery herbs. The palate is fruity, mineral, balanced and offers a slight salinity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cherry and raspberry combined with a few notes of black…

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Domaine Drouhin – Laurène – Pinot Noir 2011 – Dundee Hills

Domaine Drouhin – Laurène – Pinot Noir 2011 – Dundee Hills

The nose reveals notes of mocha, cherry and slight notes of liqueur associated with a few notes of cherries, rhubarb and fine notes of flowers (iris, rose) and black tea. The palate is fruity, elegant, balanced and offers a silky matter. In the mouth this wine expresses a few notes of red fruit (especially raspberries)…

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Domaine Drouhin – Pinot Noir 2013 – Dundee Hills – Oregon

Domaine Drouhin – Pinot Noir 2013 – Dundee Hills – Oregon

The nose reveals notes of cherry and black fruit combined with notes of flowers and slight notes of spices (in the background), fine toasted notes and a touch of thyme. The palate is fruity, fine, juicy, “charming”, balanced and elegant. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cassis juice and cherry associated with touches…

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Domaine Drouhin – Pinot Noir 2013 – Willamette Valley – Oregon

Domaine Drouhin – Pinot Noir 2013 – Willamette Valley – Oregon

The nose reveals notes of cherry, plum and a few notes of ripe fruit combined with small notes of leather, spice and slight notes of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy and balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry, raspberry and blackberry combined with touches of black cherry as well as…

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Domaine Drouhin – Arthur 2013 – Chardonnay – Dundee Hills

Domaine Drouhin – Arthur 2013 – Chardonnay – Dundee Hills

The nose is quite gourmand. It reveals notes of almond, pear, yellow fruits and zest associated with a touch of mirabelle plum. The palate is fruity, nicely elegant, silky, well structured and offers a small minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of lemon, clementine and zest associated notes of minerality, apple as well…

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J Wrigley – 2014 Riesling – Willamette Valley – McMinnville AVA

J Wrigley – 2014 Riesling – Willamette Valley – McMinnville AVA

The nose is aromatic and fruity. It reveals slight botrytised notes associated with notes of honey, apricot as well as touches of mango, white flowers and fine notes of peach jam. The palate is fruity, delicate, balanced, elegant, nicely mineral, quite deep and offers a nice acidity / tension (acid frame). In the mouth it…

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J Wrigley – Proposal Block 2013 – Estate Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley – McMinnville AVA

J Wrigley – Proposal Block 2013 – Estate Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley – McMinnville AVA

The nose is powerful, aromatic, nicely complex and quite concentrated. It reveals notes of black fruit (plum, blackberry, black cherry) associated with small notes of dried red currant, small touches of raspberries, notes of spices (black pepper, Sichuan pepper, Ceylon tea) as well as slight notes of cocoa / dark chocolate in the background. The…

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J Wrigley – « Mac » Cuvée – 2013 Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley – McMinnville AVA

J Wrigley – « Mac » Cuvée – 2013 Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley – McMinnville AVA

The nose offers a velvety sensation. It reveals notes of spices, blueberry, plum, blackberry and violet associated with fine notes of cumin, pepper and leather. The palate is fruity, mineral, round, fat and offers tension and a slight velvety matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black cherry and blackberry combined with touches…

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