The wine has a deep but vivid cherry color. The nose has prominent hints of oak as well as a brightness and liveliness from the considerable Cabernet Franc portion of the blend. It has a complex set of aromas, ranging from juicy red berries to dark, sweet spices & cocoa powder. The palate is lush and mouth-filling, any hints…
The Cabernet Franc is quite typical, with Loire propinquity. The nose is earthy & very juicy with aromas of strawberries, Bram-bleberries & Blueberries with a stunning perfume of violets as well as Szechuan Pepper. Its fruit-forward palate is expressive with quite soft tannins. The body is fleshy with a decent acidity level. In terms of structure, I’d say the…
The pinot Noir has a bright and blazing ruby color. The nose has an intense savory smell. It boasts of leaves cover, herbs garden, earthiness, dried spices & fresh cranberries. The palate is charac-terized by a vibrant acidity, freshness and a small, slender struc-ture that gives a sturdier feeling. 2016, as the warm vintage that it was, is…
The White Springs Vineyard is a unique site based on a particular limestone soil. This gives an obvious minerality to the wine. The nose is elegant with delicate aromas of white peaches, white flowers, citrus zest and a slight salinity. The texture is rich and round but well balanced out with the intricate acidity levels….
This dry Riesling is characterized by its very aromatic, almost pungent ex-pression. The nose strikes of floral notes, mostly dried flowers, with a slight herbaceousness that is reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc. The aromas of wet grass and wet rocks combine with delicate, ripe pears and citrus. The palate is a complete overflow of taste. The…
Iconic Pinot Noir producer form the Willamette Valley, Domaine Serene was part of the few majestic producers that’ve put Oregon on the map for outstanding quality wines. Blended from a mix of the winery’s vineyards in Dundee Hills, Evenstad comes from a very selective process. The art of blending has been the hallmark of the…
Deep, opaque color with deep & concentrated wild berries, cassis and strawberrie aromas. It’s fruit-forward with a simple and pure expression. It needs opening, breathing as the intensity is quite shy. On the contrary, the mouthfeel is intense enough, with an explosive juiciness. It makes me think of the bursting fruit marbles in Bubble tea.
Prototype is a wine with a fresh overall fruit character, but with tarter finish. Even the color is surprisingly light and brilliant. The aromas combine a mix of juicy and fresh, little, concentrated berries. On the palate, it’s tasteful, soft and light. I’d say it’s closer to a Grenache than a zinfandel in style. There’s…
Beatty ranch Zinfandel is a structured, layered, absolutely complex and developing wine. This comes from a selection of the best barrels of Zinfandel from some of the oldest vines of the appellation. Its dark profile is syrupy while providing hints of leather, roasted coffee, cinnamon & cardamom. The structure is definitely grippy and grainy with…
This wine has a strong difference between the nose and the palate. From the very perfumed and delicate aromas coming through, it’s hard to anticipate the concentrated, rich and full-bodied taste. Bramble & very dark fruits pie filling makes up most of the flavors, but some sweet spices from the American oak and a savory…