King Estate – Pfeiffer Vineyards 2012 – Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley

King Estate – Pfeiffer Vineyards 2012 – Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley

The nose reveals notes of blueberry, fig and juicy black fruit combined with a few slight notes of mocha (in the background). The palate is fruity, mineral, juicy, elegant, harmonious, relatively fat, relatively fat and offers an acid frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, blackberry cream and plum associated with small…

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King Estate – Roserock & Zena Crown 2011 – Willamette Valley

King Estate – Roserock & Zena Crown 2011 – Willamette Valley

The nose is racy. It reveals notes of raspberry and spices combined with touches of blackberry, cherry as well as touches of dried flower and a hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, juicy, balanced and offers a beautiful minerality and an acid frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry and cherry…

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King Estate – Freedom Hill 2010 – Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley

King Estate – Freedom Hill 2010 – Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley

The nose reveals notes of baked plum and black cherry combined with a touch of blackberry as well as slight notes of cornflower and mocha. The palate is fruity, mineral, relatively silky, a bit fat, sligthly “aerial” and offers a small acid frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fig, blueberry and cassis…

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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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The Eyrie Vineyards – Rosé of Pinot Noir 2014 – Willamette Valley

The Eyrie Vineyards – Rosé of Pinot Noir 2014 – Willamette Valley

The nose reveals notes of redcurrant associated with a touch of blackcurrant bud and slight notes of flowers in the background. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, fine and offers a certain roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of peach and candied cherries combined with touches of raspberry and a touch of blackberry….

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The Four Graces – Doe Ridge Estate 2012 – Yamhill Carlton – Willamette Valley

The Four Graces – Doe Ridge Estate 2012 – Yamhill Carlton – Willamette Valley

The nose is relatively elegant. It reveals notes of cherry and acid fruit associated with touches of flowers, rose and plum. The palate is fruity, suave, fleshy and offers a good sucrosity. On the palate this wine expresses slight woody notes and cherry associated with a few notes of violet as well as a few…

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The Four Graces – Black Family Estate – Pinot Noir 2012 – Dundee Hills – Willamette Valley

The Four Graces – Black Family Estate – Pinot Noir 2012 – Dundee Hills – Willamette Valley

The nose is relatively elegant. It reveals notes of cherry and acid fruit associated with touches of flowers, rose and plum. The palate is fruity, suave, fleshy and offers a good sucrosity. On the palate this wine expresses slight woody notes and cherry associated with a few notes of violet as well as a few…

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The Four Graces – Pinot Noir 2013 – Yamhill Carlton Reserve – Willamette Valley

The Four Graces – Pinot Noir 2013 – Yamhill Carlton Reserve – Willamette Valley

The nose reveals notes of cherry combined with a touch of sour cherry, flowers as well as a touch of mocha and a slight / discreet note of black tea. The palate is fruity, mineral, sleek and balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, cherry and slight notes of cassis associated…

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