Résonance – Hyland Vineyard, Chardonnay 2017 – McMinnville, Willamette Valley

Résonance – Hyland Vineyard, Chardonnay 2017 – McMinnville, Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and offes a beautiful freshness, a beautiful definition as well as a fine intensity. It reveals notes of peach, quince and small notes of juicy kumquat associated with fine touches of fresh lemon as well as very discreet hints of honeysuckle/flowers. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame,…

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Résonance – Pinot Noir Rosé 2018 – Willamette Valley

Résonance – Pinot Noir Rosé 2018 – Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine straightness. It reveals notes of fresh cherry, ripe redcurrant associated with fine touches of white fruits (brugnon, apple) and a very discreet hint of citrus. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a good definition, a balance, fat as well as suavity and a…

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Quaintrelle 2014 Pinot Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

Quaintrelle 2014 Pinot Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity and power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, ripe blackcurrant and small notes of ripe strawberry associated with fine touches of violet, liquorice, cherry as well as very discreet grassy hints and a subtle hint of Sichuan pepper/tea. The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers…

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Brick House – Evelyn’s 2014, Pinot Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

Brick House – Evelyn’s 2014, Pinot Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and offers juiciness, a beautiful definition, elegance, density/richness and a beautiful grain. It reveals notes of raspberry, strawberry and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of blackberry, violet, very fine touches of lily, tonka bean as well as discreet hints of cardamom and mild tobacco leaves/vanilla. The mouth is…

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Brick House – Les Dijonnais 2017, Pinot Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

Brick House – Les Dijonnais 2017, Pinot Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and offers freshness, a beautiful racy minerality as well as a small power and a good structure. It reveals notes of red berries, plum and small notes of blackcurrant leaves associated with fine touches of cornflower as well as fine hints of racy minerality, very discreet hints of Cuben pepper/white pepper…

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Brick House – Cuvée du Tonnelier 2017, Pinot Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

Brick House – Cuvée du Tonnelier 2017, Pinot Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers power, a fine grain and a beautiful fruit. It reveals notes of red berries, cherry and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of violet as well as very discreet hints of local vegetation/sens of the place as well as fine hints of nutmeg and white…

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Brick House – Due East 2018 Gamay Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

Brick House – Due East 2018 Gamay Noir – Ribbon Ridge Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity, spicy and offers deepness, a racy minerality and a fine incisive side. It reveals notes of small black berries, wild strawberry and small notes of black pepper/Brazil pepper associated with fine touches of cherry and discreet hints almost earthy/sens of the place. The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a…

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Brick House – Cascadia 2014, Chardonnay – Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley

Brick House – Cascadia 2014, Chardonnay – Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and offers intensity, a fine density and a small power. It reveals notes of quince, lemon and small notes of kumquat zests associated with fine touches of small acidulous yellow fruits, fine hints of racy minerality and hints of nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame,…

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Brick House – Cascadia 2016, Chardonnay – Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley

Brick House – Cascadia 2016, Chardonnay – Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine deepness and a very fine incisive side. It reveals notes of acidulous/fresh yellow plum, fresh quince and small notes of kumquat associated with fine touches of pear as well as very discreet hints of butter, nutmeg and pine/local vegetation (sens of the place). The mouth is…

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Seven Springs, Evening Land – Chenin Blanc 2017 – Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley

Seven Springs, Evening Land – Chenin Blanc 2017  – Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine power and a very fine intensity (in the background). It reveals notes of quince, dry lemon zests and small notes of white grapefruit associated with fine touches of dry peach, a very discreet hint of hay as well as an imperceptible hint of sap and spices. The…

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