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Tag Archives: oregon
Argyle, Blanc de Blancs, Knudsen Vineyard, Julia Lee’s Block, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon, 2009, 12.5% abv.
‘Brut makes you better‘ is the claim on the Argyle Winery website. Agreed! We were there in 2010 and purchased this with that goal in mind. Very pale lemon with a persistent, chubby bubble, this sparkler has a very light nose … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, Oregon, OTHER, Sparkling Wine, WHITE
Tagged Argyle, blanc de blancs, Dundee Hills AVA, oregon, sparkling wine
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Maysara, Pinot Noir, Delara, Momtazi Vineyard, McMinnville AVA, Oregon, US, 2006, 13.9% abv
Small and family-owned? Check. Belief in the importance of terroir? Check. Biodynamic certified? Check. Humble, friendly and welcoming? Check, check, check. When we visited this winery in 2013 because we found it mentioned in a Jancis Robinson footnote, Hanna Momtazi and … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged biodynamic, maysara, mcminnville AVA, momtazi vineyard, oregon, pinot noir, red wine
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De Ponte Cellars, Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009, 14.1% abv
Friends, Americans, neighbours to the south, what are you going to drink with your Thanksgiving turkey? Yes, you can drink red wine with this meal, you really can. There are many options to choose from. Pinot from Oregon’s Willamette Valley … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, OTHER, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged DePonte Cellars, Dundee Hills, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, Willamette Valley
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Dominio IV, The Tango, Tempranillo, Columbia Gorge AVA, Three Sleeps Vineyard, Oregon, US, 2006, 13.8% abv, US$45
I’m so confused. Most who know me would say that’s a permanent state (insert raised eyebrow here). That aside, herein lies the source of my befuddlement. This wine is made from Tempranillo, but the winery is based in Oregon’s McMinnville … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, RED, Tempranillo
Tagged Columbia Gorge AVA, Dominio IV Wines, mcminnville, oregon, red wine, tempranillo
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Pinot Noir, Proposal Bloc, J Wrigley Vineyards, McMinnville AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA, 2012, 14% abv
Little brother Allan purchased this across the border in Bellingham, WA where the owner of the winery and winemaker, John Wrigley, was doing a tasting. I have a soft spot for McMinnville having visited several wineries there in August, 2013. There … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, OTHER, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged j wrigley vineyard, mcminnville, oregon, pinot noir
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Pinot Noir, Ken Wright Cellars, Savoya Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton District AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008, 13.5% abv, C$85.00
Forgive me, as I must begin this with a small rant. My first thought regarding this bottle was ‘Oh, this is going to be good.’ And I’m pleased to say I wasn’t disappointed. But my second thought followed quickly on … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged Ken Wright, oregon, pinot noir, yamhill carlton
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Et Fille, Pinot Noir, Kalita Vineyard, Newberg, Oregon, 2010, 13% abv.
Blind tasting – it strikes fear into the heart of wine professionals and cork dorks alike. We all know someone who seems to have an uncanny ability to pronounce what grape has been used, what country or region it’s from … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged blindtasting, Et Fille, Kalita Vineyard, Newberg, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, WSET blindtasting, WSET Diploma
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Beaux Frères Winery, Newberg, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
We really only had one full day in Willamette and hadn’t planned appropriately by calling ahead and reserving tastings. So, when we pulled up in front of the venerable Beaux Frères vineyard, I curled up in embarrassment in the front … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, OTHER, Winery Review
Tagged Beaux Freres Winery, Newberg, oregon, USA, Willamette Valley
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