Roco Winery, RMS, Brut, DD 10 years 2013

Roco Winery, RMS, Brut, DD 10 years 2013

DD stands for Delayed Disgorgement, meaning the wine has undergone a late disgorgement after a remarkable ten years of maturation. The result is revealing indulgent notes of caramel, nuts, and chocolate. Baked apple and candied lemon add a delightful sweetness, while the toasty essence enhances the richness of the mouthful. This sparkling delivers a massive…

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Penner-Ash – Pinot Noir 2019 – Willamette Valley

Penner-Ash – Pinot Noir 2019 – Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and reveals a nice definition of fruit, a certain purity of fruit and some tense freshness. There are hints of pulpy/blushing cherry, bright plum and more lightly bright blackberry combined with fine touches of violet, bergamot as well as fine chocolate and a very discreet, almost sappy quality. The palate…

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The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir 2017 Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley

The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir 2017 Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley

A bright wine with very expressive complexity. The list of aromas composing the bouquet seems infinite: red berries, strawberry compote, tart blueberries, forest floor, mushroom, baking spices, moss, aniseed, tobacco… The tannins are velvety, and the palate has depth, density, and concentration.

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Sokol Blosser Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2017 Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley

Sokol Blosser Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2017  Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley

Very elegant Pinot Noir with resplendent aromas of rose petals, pomegranate, dark cherries, truffles, beet, and dried herbs. It’s original and complex with a very pure expression. The palate is silky smooth, but with a hint of stemminess on the finale.

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Purple hands winery, Lone Oak Ranch, Pinot Noir 2019 Willamette Valley, Oregon

Purple hands winery, Lone Oak Ranch, Pinot Noir 2019 Willamette Valley, Oregon

Very Plush Pinot Noir with notes of juicy, ripe raspberries, wild berries, pomegranate as well as cedar, mint, and potting soil. The palate is smooth, with detailed tannins and pristine structure. The finale brings out a slight spiciness.

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Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir 2019 Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley

Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir 2019 Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley

This is a very ripe Pinot Noir full of ripe, juicy red & black fruits mixed with notes of vanilla and chocolate. The palate has a jammy character, still packed with fruitiness but also with a slight spiciness that brings complexity. This is a voluminous and powerful Pinot Noir.

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Citation Centerstone Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017 Mt. Pisgah, Willamette Valley

Citation Centerstone Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017 Mt. Pisgah, Willamette Valley

Sourced entirely from Erratic Oaks Vineyard in the upcoming Mt. Pisgah sub-AVA, this wine is bright and fruity, with expressive notes of raspberry, blackberry, and cherry with slight oak presence and cacao hints. It’s a simple, slightly textured wine with a good concentration of flavors.

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Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019 Willamette Valley, Oregon

Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019  Willamette Valley, Oregon

Fresh Pinot Noir with ripe aromas of blueberries and blackberries with layered addition of savory notes of dried herbs and black tea. The acidity is racy and the tannins are slightly powdery. It’s an approachable and well-balanced wine.

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Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris 2020 Willamette Valley, Oregon

Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris 2020  Willamette Valley, Oregon

Fresh and quaffable Pinot Gris with fragrant aromas of Papaya, pear, candied lemon, grapefruit pulp, and elderflower. It’s medium-bodied and has a well-balanced body. Overall, there’s a rich and tasteful mouthfeel.

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Domaine Roy & Fils Incline Yamhill-Carlton 2017 Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley

Domaine Roy & Fils Incline Yamhill-Carlton 2017 Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley

This wine shows concentrated black fruit aromas, dark cherries, and dried herbs. It has depth and minerality but also the purity of the characteristic fruit of that region of Oregon.

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