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Esteemed in Friuli and Alto Adige, tolerated in Alsace, and abused in California, Pinot Blanc has found an important home in Oregon. The same climate and soils that have made this Read More...
state famous for Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris also work for their sibling Pinot Blanc, giving Adelsheim wines that are racy, yet bold in character. By the 1970's in California, producers found that they had no true Pinot Blanc in the state, so David Adelsheim led a program to import two clones directly from Alsace to Oregon. Thus, David was in on the ground floor with this variety - 1989 was Adelsheim's first vintage.
Vivid green-apple and lemon flavors, this tangy mouthful mixes its high-acid lemony fruit with highlights of pineapple and grapefruit. Nicely delineated, but definitely for those who love acid.
Vivid green-apple and lemon flavors, this tangy mouthful mixes its high-acid lemony fruit with highlights of pineapple and grapefruit. Nicely delineated, but definitely for those who love acid.
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This 2010 Merlot opens with rich red fruit aromas with accents of tobacco, black olive and spicy oak. Smooth, polished flavors of plum, cassis and black cherry unfold with notes of Read More...
cedar and cinnamon. Supple tannins embrace an elegantly balanced finish.
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Right out of the glass, this wine is all flowers! An intoxicating bouquet of wisteria, daphne, and lily-of-the-valley backed by a wonderful sweet ginger spice and an aroma of waxy Read More...
paraffin is followed on the palate with clean, fresh spiced pear and almost resinous tropical fruit notes with hints of jasmine. The long finish belies the vintage, showing a distinct stony minerality and crisp acidity to maintain the lively edge to this medium-dry style Riesling.
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Richard Arrowood started his winery several decades ago, and he was quick to show that he was interested in wine quality over profits. This mentality worked very well for him, as he Read More...
ended up achieving both! While Richard Arrowood has since sold the winery, it is good to see that the new owners are carrying on his same attention to detail that Richard had, and the winemaking staff work hard to keep Arrowood Winery at the top of its game! The grapes come from primarily organic or sustainably-farmed vineyards along the benches, hillsides and mountains of Sonoma County (Monte Rosso is one of those vineyards). Fruit forward, bright aromas of raspberries and cherries are intermixed with cola and subtle oak. On the palate, the tannins are full yet velvety, and the wine shows flavors of cocoa, raspberries, black currants, anise and a hint of minerals. This wine shows a remarkable balance for the pricepoint!
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Aromas of lychee, key lime, and banana, giving way to underlying aromas of flint and honeydew melon. The palate is round and generous, showcasing the plush nature of the vintage while Read More...
still maintaining a bright core of acidity for balance.
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While most of Bouchaine's wines come from their estate in Carneros, they do get a small amount of grapes from other notable vineyards. The Las Brisas Vineyard lays on the Sonoma-side Read More...
of Carneros and is the same vineyard that supplies their Pinot Blanc. The 110-acre vineyard is often covered in fog until noon or later when a cool breeze blows in from the Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay.
A small amount of Botrytis Cinerea, noble rot, helped intensify the aromatic sweetness of this Riesling. This varietal is fermented in only stainless steel tanks and undergoes no malolactic fermentation. Further fermentation was stopped at 2% residual sugar for optimal balance. This wine is a paean to spring. It is redolent of white flower blossoms and a light balance that begets indulgence. This wine has a nice development of the classic petrol nose and faintly grapefruit-like style so prized by true Riesling addicts.
A small amount of Botrytis Cinerea, noble rot, helped intensify the aromatic sweetness of this Riesling. This varietal is fermented in only stainless steel tanks and undergoes no malolactic fermentation. Further fermentation was stopped at 2% residual sugar for optimal balance. This wine is a paean to spring. It is redolent of white flower blossoms and a light balance that begets indulgence. This wine has a nice development of the classic petrol nose and faintly grapefruit-like style so prized by true Riesling addicts.
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WINE MAKER'S NOTES: "The 2011 Pinot Grigio brims with aromas of Fuji apple and ripe honeydew melon. It is medium bodied, but possesses bright acidity and a long and elegant finish. Read More...
The wine is crisp and clean in the mouth, layered with flavors of lemon and lime and textured and viscous in its palette weight. It’s a wine that delights and keeps on giving. This wine is the perfect accompaniment for an afternoon by the pool as well as alongside a bowl penne with grilled shrimp, heirloom tomatoes, lemon zest and mint."
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WINE ADVOCATE 90 - "Chehalem invests considerable effort into its white wine program. While these wines are not the focus of this report, they Read More...
merit mentioning because every one of them is a very good to outstanding value."
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WINE ENTHUSIAST - "Picture perfect Gewürz, this is crisp and incredibly flavorful, with notes of grapefruits, Asian pears and tropical fruits, exotic spices, wild honeysuckle Read More...
and vanilla. While the label says it’s dry, it’s rich in honey and butter flavors."
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Producer notes This 2011 version strikes me as the driest, most robust Riesling weve made since the 1988. This is certainly no 'sweet sipping wine.' In its firm structure and generous Read More...
proportions it may be compared to an Alsace grand cru Riesling, and bear in mind that those wines are considered the primary dinner wines of that region. We therefore recommend highly that you show off this food-friendly Riesling at the dinner table, pairing it with a richly-sauced chicken dish or, even better, with a hearty 'Seafood Soup'. 80 tank fermented, 20 barrel fermented. 648 cases produced. Residual sugar 0.2. Alcohol 12.8.
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Medium bodied white wine with refreshing acidity and minerality. Flavors of white pear and apples come to mind. A great wine to serve as an aperitif or with lighter dishes.
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"Fragrant aromas of white flowers, clementine and allspice burst from the glass followed by luscious flavors of Asian pear, lime, guava and passion Read More...
fruit spiced with coriander. The round, plush palate is accentuated with delicately woven mineral notes and crisp acidity leading into to a long, vibrant finish. Wonderfully bright and fresh in its youth, this classic, dry Gewürztraminer will continue to develop complexity up to fifteen years from vintage."
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This Pinot Gris has an enticing bouquet of Fuji apple, ripe cantaloupe, and apricot. The crisp, clean mouthfeel is bursting with flavors of lemon and lime. A hint of kiwi and sweet Read More...
orange blossom honey on the palate complements the fruit and acid. The lingering finish invites you to relax and enjoy another taste. In fact, it is the perfect sipper when entertaining with friends. This layered and well-balanced wine is a great accompaniment to a variety of foods, from Japan and Mexico, to India and China, all accented with a variety of spices.
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Last year, we told you about Jackhammer’s fantastic Pinot Noir that was simply an amazing value at $11.00. Since then, that wine has become our #1 selling Pinot Noir from California! Read More...
So when they came out with a Rosé of Pinot Noir, we were eager to taste it and see if this Rosé was just as good as the Pinot Noir.
Even though the winery is being “cute” with the names (Jack & Jill), this wine is a bit more serious. Made using grapes from the same vineyards that go into the Pinot Noir, this wine follows suite with the same great price to quality ratio as the red! Jillhammer shows a lovely light red color and aromas and flavors of rose petals, watermelon, strawberry and pomegranate. Round, juicy, pleasant and easy drinking, this should be great for Easter meals, sandwiches, and is a perfect picnic wine!
Even though the winery is being “cute” with the names (Jack & Jill), this wine is a bit more serious. Made using grapes from the same vineyards that go into the Pinot Noir, this wine follows suite with the same great price to quality ratio as the red! Jillhammer shows a lovely light red color and aromas and flavors of rose petals, watermelon, strawberry and pomegranate. Round, juicy, pleasant and easy drinking, this should be great for Easter meals, sandwiches, and is a perfect picnic wine!
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