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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

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St Innocent, Pinot Noir, Temperance Hill Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2010, 13% abv.

Oh second Christmas, we love you. With Alison and Lauren here for our belated Christmas celebration, we needed a Pinot Noir to accompany the salmon fillets encrusted with pistachios, curry and maple syrup. The Eola-Amity Hills AVA is close to … Continue reading

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Lachini Vineyards, Cuvée Giselle, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2006, 14.2% abv, C$95/US$65

Last Thursday evening I went to ‘Oregon Takes Vancouver’ at the Stanley Park Pavilion and enjoyed tasting over 20 different wines from the Willamette Valley to prepare for a trip we’re planning. I spoke with the winemaker at the Stanley … Continue reading

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Delinea 300, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009, 14% abv, C$35 @ Legacy

This  Pinot Noir is a Sokol Blosser Winery entry level product from the Willamette Valley in Dundee, Oregon. As the name infers, it’s grown at 300m elevation. Medium garnet core moving to a thick and pale ruby rim, this wine … Continue reading

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