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Arterberry Maresh Pinot noir Gehrts Vineyard 07 - One barrel. 26 months. Captivating wine. Dark and brooding, this Pinot that slept in a twice-filled barrel for over two years exudes warm spices like clove, allspice, and cinnamon. With lots of int...read more
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Laura Volkman Vineyards Jacob Pinot noir 08 -
Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
2007 Vintage Tasting Notes
Laura Volkman Vineyards Jacob Pinot noir 07 - A delicious Burgundian style Pinot Noir that ...read more
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Laura Volkman Vineyards Rachel Pinot noir 08 -
Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
2007 Vintage Tasting Notes
Laura Volkman Vineyards Rachel Pinot noir 07 - Composed of clones 114, 667 and Pommard...read more
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Laura Volkman Vineyards St James Pinot noir 08 - Put the glass to your nose and experience a complex, perfumed scent of roses, blue and black berries, and sweet spices. This fine example of the 2008 vintage is concentrated and round, with a sense...read more
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Purple Hands Pinot noir Holstein Vineyard 08 - made with Cody's step-father, Rolin Soles (Argyle).
Classic, nuanced, Burgundian, sophisticated, layered (a little tight until it had a chance to breathe), long long intriguing finish with b...read more
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O'Shea Scarborough Main Event Cabernet Sauvignon 07 - Adrienne put it best when she described "The Main Event" as a textbook, or classic Cabernet, in the best ways. Essence of black berry pie, tobacco, pencil shavings, black plum and cherry are s...read more
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O'Shea Scarborough Stand Alone Cabernet Sauvignon 07 - The key word here: more. Amazingly mouth-coating with a plush entry of layered black fruits, loam, lead, bakers chocolate, and spice box. This concentrated Cab has the goods to lay down for y...read more
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St Innocent Pinot noir Villages Cuvee WV 08
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O'Shea Scarborough "The Revelation" Merlot 07 - Washington Merlot at its peak. A ribbon of bright red fruit pairs with black cherry kirsch, plum, dark chocolate, licorice, and a tiny hint of green peppercorns. There's a fascinating sweet earthin...read more
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Lange Pinot Noir Reserve 08 - Our 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir is the result of extensive and dedicated barrel tasting by our winemakers, Don Lange and Jesse Lange. Comprised of only the most complex and delicious wines in the cellar, this multi-viney...read more
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Cameron Abbey Ridge Pinot noir 07 - Abbey Ridge is one of the highest vineyards in the Red Hills of Dundee and is generally harvested relatively late (mid-October for the Pinot noir and mid to late October for the white varieties). This situation ...read more
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SWEET WINE LOVERS
Wonderfully aromatic, delightfully fizzy, and deliciously sweet, Fizz? is made from Early Muscat
grapes and is one of the very few wines in the world that captures the fresh flavors and...read more
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3 Degrees Pinot noir 08 (Maysara) - Certified Biodynamically-grown 2008 Oregon Pinot noir for well under $20 is a total rarity. Fresh nutmeg, black cherries, black raspberries, red licorice, cream and fir forest are woven together in a juicy, play...read more
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Cameron Arly's Leap Pinot noir 07 - memorializing a long gone, beloved dog Arley and his leap.
"Our oldest vineyard and perhaps the most unique is this 22 acre gem located high in the Dundee Hills. The oldest vines were planted in 1976 and ...read more
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Lange Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 08 -
An assemblage of all the winery's North Willamette vineyard sites.
In our true “classique” style, this wine is approachable and fruit-forward upon release. It showcases a gregarious bouquet of huckleb...read more
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Eyrie Chardonnay Estate 08 - new February 2010.
Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
200 Vintage Tasting Notes
Eyrie Chardonnay Estate 07 - This vintage epitomizes the Eyrie style, expressing complex ...read more
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Evening Land Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 08 - Phenomenal, ultra-silky texture. Deep aromas lead into mouthwatering blackberry, strawberry, raspberry and blood orange notes that perfectly complemented by toasty baking spices and white pe...read more
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McKinley Springs Chardonnay Celilo Vyd 07 - made with fruit from the best Chardonnay vineyard in Washington in one of the best vintages ever for the state.
Balancing citrus, white peach, and minerals in the scent and flavor, this Chardonnay i...read more
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Luminous Hills Lux Pinot noir 08 - from Seven of Hearts Winery- LUX is constructed from appealing combination of the Pommard and 777 clones of Pinot Noir. The Pommard on sedimentary soil provides the broad bass note foundation, while the 777 on ...read more
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Luminous Hills Pinot noir Yamhill Carlton 08 - A blend of high-toned fruit characteristics derived from the 667 Pinot Noir clone planted on higher elevation volcanic soils, along with the spicy, fatter, and darker notes from the 115 and Pommard cl...read more
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Gilbert Cellars Estate Malbec 07 - Burly and inky blackberry dominates with a floral-lavender vein and a lush, gamey streak. Bitter cocoa, plum, and fresh acidity add character to this excellent example of Northwest Malbec. - Marcus
Made fro...read more
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Gilbert Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 07 - A beautiful scent of pine resin balances gobs of red and black fruits on the nose. An expansive melange of sweet blackberries, blueberries, black cherries, and minerals. Nicely integrated oak and tannins com...read more
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Artisanal Gamay Noir 08 - Highly recommended by Avalon Wine. When the great Brick House Gamay noir 08 sold out, we found this remarkably good alternative. Limited.
The fruit for our 2008 Gamay Noir comes from Rebecca’s Vine-...read more
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Evening Lands Vineyards Beaujolais Vilage 08 Vineyard - Made from Moulin a Vent fruit, the winemaking was supervised by Dominique LaFon.
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Patricia Green Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir 08 - One of the best under $25 Oregon Pinots each year, Patty Green and her team have perfected their "best representation of the vintage as a whole" - Patty Green.
There are wonderfu...read more
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Black Cap La Luz Chardonnay - Jason Lett used fruit from the 2007 vintage usually designated for his Black Cap Chardonnay as part of the blend that goes into the La Luz Chardonnay. The wine is a blend from several vintages.
"La Luz" is Spani...read more
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Eyrie Pinot noir Black Cap 06 received 93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Pinot Noir Black Cap is a blend of all four estate vineyards. It is slightly darker in color, the fruit is shaded slightly more to the...read more
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Their "intro level" Tempranillo
From the winery: Vineyard maturity with consequent increased production has given us an opportunity to achieve one of our long-term goals, that is to produce a lighter style, more food friendly Tempranillo. T...read more
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Bethel Heights Pinot noir Flat Block Reserve 07 - Wine Spectator 92 points: "Light and silky, a gorgeous, delicate style that lets its red berry and plum fruit dance sinuously over the polished, racy frame. Drink now through 2015."
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Apolloni Conti dl Val Soleggio 07 - Soleggio, which means sunshine in Italian, represents the sunshine-ripened grapes which make up this Super Tuscan-style wine.
The blend is 10% Merlot, 53% Sangiovese and 37% Cabernet, all from the Columbia...read more
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Bethel Heights Pinot noir Southeast Block 07 - the winery: "Star Anise, cloves, and damp earth overlay the classic blueberry and briar of the Southeast Block. The palate displays a dense core of black cherry, balanced acidity, and the lovely round...read more
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Bergstrom Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 08 - GRAB THIS! Made from Shea Vineyard and Bergstrom Estate Vineyard fruit. A Pinot noir from Bergstrom for $25!
It's been several years since Bergstrom made a Willamette Valley Pinot n...read more
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Seven of Hearts Chardonnay Elvenglade Vyd 08 - This single vineyard Chardonnay from the Yamhill-Carlton District expresses a clear sense of place driven by vines planted on Willakenzie and Laurelwood soils. Lemon-pastry tones jump instantly along ...read more
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Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard 07 - Aromas of plum, dusty black cherries, and stonefruit. The palate is dense black cherry and black pepper and framed by full ripe tannins and ageworthy acidity. This wine will age gracefully over the n...read more
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Brooks Winery Pinot Noir "Runaway Red" 08 - Always a great deal, this is a fun, easy to love Oregon Pinot at a great price.
The color is ruby red from rim to the center. Very Pinot
Noir. On the nose, beautiful aromas of minerals, dusty
black a...read more
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Crowley Wines Gehrts Vineyard Pinot noir 07 -
Gehrts Vineyard is located in the heart of the Dundee Hills, sharing a fence line with the famous Domaine Drouhin Oregon estate. This wine shows off the terroir of this site perfectly, blending p...read more
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Crowley Wines La Colina Vineyard Pinot noir 07 -
La Colina was the very first vineyard holding we acquired to start Crowley Wines back in 2005. Therefore, in addition to providing us with amazing fruit each year it’s also a sentimental favor...read more
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Jones of Washington Estate Barrel Select Blend 06 - This wine exhibits an intense purple-blue color. On the nose are sweet blackberries, cassis, cedar, with dark chocolate and vanilla. On the palate we find a continuous flow of rich, spicy fruit w...read more
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Brooks Winery Pinot noir Willamette Valley 08 - Highly recommended by Avalon Wine - even among the great under $25 Pinots from the 2008 vintage, this is a standout in quality.
Great complexity for the value - cherry cobbler,...read more
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Haden Fig Pinot noir 08 - A very complete wine with gobs of juicy dark fruit - blackberry, black currant, licorice, soft sage and floral perfume - accented by by sweet cherries and earth. A remarkably long finish, great backbone and amazing value....read more
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Owen Roe Pinot noir Kalita Vineyard 08 - sweet red cherry and raspberry flavors are rounded and softened by a creamy texture. A hint of perfume lingers, drawing you back into the wine.
Arthur and Sherry Kalita planted their beautiful bowl-sha...read more
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Abacela Vintners Blend #10 - Trying to combine 14 varietal wines in differing proportions to create a blend that is greater than the sum of its parts is both a challenge and a pleasure.
After extensive trials we chose this blend because it opti...read more
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Gilbert Cellars Cabernet Franc 07 - Deeply colored for a cabernet franc, this wine's intricate aromatics include notes of black plum, nutmeg, cigar box and eucalyptus. In the mouth it reveals layers of plush dark fruit backed by dusty, chewy tan...read more
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Gilbert Cellars Riesling 08 - Fun and refreshing, this riesling’s subtle kiss of sweetness is well balanced with a lively acidity. Flavors of sweet cream, lime, wet stone and pear mingle marvelously through the long finish. Especially good with sp...read more
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Gilbert Cellars Estate Gewurztraminer 08 - Our inaugural vintage of estate-grown Gewurztraminer, this wine harnesses fruit grown in the foothills the cascades of the Ahtanum Valley and delivers astounding aromatics and lush fruit. With flavors of ...read more
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Carlton Cellars Seven Devils Pinot noir 08 - The newest and best value Carlton Cellars Pinot. Loads of easy-drinking fruit, from strawberry to black cherry, is complemented by sweet oak and cola spice. The lush fruit hangs on through the silky fin...read more
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Evening Land Vineyards La Source Chardonnay 07 -
Wine Spectator 94 Points:
"An arresting wine, stopping you in your tracks with its pure, clear, expressive pear, apple, chalk, wet stone and fromage blanc aromas, which foll...read more
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Westrey Justice Vineyard Pinot noir 08 - a knockout wine from Oregon's superstar 2008 vintage. The other Justice Vineyard designates sell for $50+, making this a remarkable value.
Flashy black fruit perfume leads into a bu...read more
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Remy Wines Beneficio Port-Style Dessert Wine - beautiful bottle, beautiful wine - juicy & sweet red raspberry with the tiniest hint of pepper and a refreshing finish, this port-style Barbera based dessert wine was the crowd favorite at a recent Re...read more
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Owen Roe Pinot noir Merriman Vineyard 08 - the biggest of Owen Roe's three new single vineyard 2008 Pinot noirs. An intense nose of toast introduces a velvet textured wine of blackberry and cherry fruit flavors. Accents of cocoa, toast, and smoke...read more
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Nelms Road Cabernet Sauvignon is the second label for Woodward Canyon, one of Washington State's highest rated wineries.
Price reduction from $22.
Nelms Road Cabernet is a the second label for Woodward Canyon, one of W...read more
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Owen Roe Pinot noir Lenne Vineyard 08 - Seductively ripe dark berries mesh with morel mushroom and lively spiciness. Owen Roe's first Lenne Vineyard designate Pinot noir - only 100 cases made. - Marcus
Planted in 2000 by Steve Lutz, the 20 ...read more
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Bergstrom Pinot Noir Bergstrom Vineyard 07 - Special promotion - regular price $75 - save $15.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92 Points:
“The 2007 Pi...read more
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Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard Red 07 - A truly epic wine. While the blend changed in 07, the luscious nature of the wine did not. Heady aromas immediately ooze from the glass - crushed red and black fruits intertwine with baking...read more
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Cooper Hill Pinot noir 08 - Best value Pinot from Cooper Mountain Winery....read more
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Carlton Cellars Cape Lookout Pinot noir 08 - Great value 2008 Pinot.
Situated between the estate vineyards of Soter (Mineral Springs) and Ken Wright (Abbott's Claim), Carlton Cellars' Russell Grooter Vineyard is an excit...read more
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Guardian Cellars Syrah 06 - Our 2006 Syrah is from Wahluke Slope Vineyard. As with years past, it was co-fermented with 2% viognier. It spent 15 months in 60 new French oak barrels before bottling. The nose has hints of spice and meaty aromas ming...read more
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Amalie Robert Pinot Meunier 08 - Pinot Meunier is usually blended into sparkling wine. A relative of Pinot noir, it is occasionally made as a still wine. While similar to Pinot noir, it is tantalizingly different.
The Amalie Robert Pinot Meuni...read more
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Sineann Merlot Champoux Vineyard 08 - Dark, rich (to the point of voluptuous), powerful. This is what Merlot can be. Huge black cherry nose with graham, toast, and a hint of smoke. Sweet black cherry/plum flavors, accented by touches of plum lique...read more
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Sineann Cabernet Franc Champoux Vineyard 08 -Huge, burly, chocolate cherries and spice. Under the black, black fruit scents, hints of bacon fat, lilac, roasted meat, and graphite. Gushing black cherry, black plum, blackberry jam, and just a hint o...read more
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Crumbled Rock Winery Juliard Vineyard Pinot noir 07 - an initial sense of licorice opens to a scent of warm toasty oak.The flavors are dark - Juicy black raspberry, dark hearty plum, and blackberry.
The Crumbled Rock Pinot has a lot in common ...read more
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Jones of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon 06 - big, toasty, black cherry, ready to drink best value wine.
A sweet cherry toast scent with a hint of rose perfume, silky, just-there tannins, and big juicy black cherry fruit flavors make this a real...read more
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Jones of Washington Jacks Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 06 - On the nose you will find blackberries, raspberries, cedar and dark chocolate, The tannic structure and full body provide a very long, rich finish. This wine is 100% Estate grown Cabernet S...read more
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Jones of Washington Estate Syrah 06 - Sexy, bold, and elegant are ways to describe this Syrah. The scents of plum, raspberry, and red current intermingle on the bouquet. The rich full flavors of this wine linger well through the finish, and the ri...read more
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Jones of Washington Merlot 06 - Our elegant Merlot showcases the great characteristics of our Wahluke Slope Estate Vineyards, delicate aromas of red currents, plum, and cherry intermingle with boxwood, cedar, and leather notes. The rich robust mou...read more
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Jones of Washington Estate Riesling 07 -Our Riesling is a light golden color with scents of grapefruit and granny smith apples. The flavors are of apple, ginger, and pears, with a perfect balance between the fruit and the acidity. - the winery...read more
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Remy Wines Sangiovese 07 -At last, a Pacific Northwest Sangiovese that really tastes like the varietal and is reminiscent of Italy. The wine is made from old vine fruit from Kiona's Red Mountain vineyard.
An expressive, ample wine with red an...read more
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ROCO Private Stash Pinot noir 07 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93 Points
We just tasted the 07 Private Stash yesterday with owners/winemakers Rolin Soles (Argyle) and Corby Stonebraker. According to Rolin "in this type of vint...read more
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Carlton Cellars Roads End Pinot noir 08 - flagship Pinot of the winery - rich, layered, complex blackberry and black currant, rose perfume, sweet vanilla bean, toast. Only 270 cases made.
Previous Vintage tasting Notes
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McKinlay Willamette Valley 08 - always a super deal, the newly released 08 is packed with juicy, dark cherry flavors.
Previous vintage tasting notes: Matt Kinne makes small lots of carefully crafted Pinot noir and then sells it for a low low...read more
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Ayres Vineyard Pioneer Pinot noir 08 - new 2008 vintage!
Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
2007 Vintage Tasting Notes
True to its name, this Pioneer is ground breaking, boldly leading us to a rich mou...read more
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Soos Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Champoux Vineyard 07 - From the same vineyard that makes Quilceda Creek Cab and Andrew Will Sorella comes this indie-sensational Champoux Cab. Delivering lipsmacking, balanced, age-worthy Cab for $36 isn't easy, but...read more
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Crowley Wines Pinot noir Entre Nous 07 -
Comprised of our favorite Pommard and Wadenswil clones, this Pinot is our flagship blend. A front palate of spice and ripe cherry evolve into a deep and rich wine that is quintessential Dundee Hills. A...read more
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Syncline Subduction Red 08 is an awesome value Washington Big Red. Ripe raspberries, spice and smoke mix with lush berries and cherries on the supple body. Easily enjoyable now, with structure to last 4-6 years in the cellar. An Avalon Septembe...read more
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Brick House Pinot Noir "Select " Pinot noir 08 - Super-elegant and classy, with delicate rose and black cherry aromas. The flavors echo the scents - black cherry and fleshy raspberry provide a silky core of flavors. The finish merges a hint of fre...read more
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Bergstrom Old Stones Chardonnay 08 - Portland Monthly Magazine recently listed this wine as the 2nd best value wine for Oregon! "One of the best chardonnays ever made in Oregon, this is truly a top value. Quite long, intense pear flavors, with a j...read more
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Verve Momtazi Vineyard Pinot noir 07 from Aubin Cellars - made by Ray Walsh of Capitello.
"13.5% alc.,150 cases, $33. Yields 2.2 tons per acre average. Pommard and 777. Biodynamic farming. 100% de-stemmed but not crushed. Fermented in one Rous...read more
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Jezebel Pinot noir 08 - Highly Recommended by Avalon. Full of juicy red cherry, strawberry, milk cocoa and spice, with delicate notes of orange, strawberry and raspberry tea on the palate. Fruit forward and yummy, this wine also h...read more
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Toluca Lane Pinot noir 08 - "There is a reason for the hype, it is a mythical blend of the '07 & '06. It is still very young and will probably hit its stride in late winter or early spring." Lane Crowther, winemaker
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ROCO Chardonnay Willamette Valley 08 - new for November 2009....read more
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Dominio IV Spellbound Syrah/Tempranillo 07 - a new wine for Dominio with the 2007 vintage.
The Spellbound Syrah/Tempranillo 07 has the classic characteristics of Washington Syrah - fleshy, black cherry, spicy toast, rounded and soft. However, ...read more
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Fausse Piste Pour L'Amour de Dieu Syrah 08 - A blend of two unique vineyards, Aramanth Ridge Vineyard in the beautiful Umpqua Valley in Oregon and Outlook Vineyard, located in the Yakima Valley in Washington.
Amaranth Vineyard - Located in t...read more
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Hamacher "H" Pinot noir 08 - Eric Hamacher reduced the price of his "value" Pinot noir for the 2008 vintage, but the quality does not match the price. This is a really intense, great drinking Pinot that shows Eric's masterful style.
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Brooks Winery "Sweet P" Riesling 08 - Generous aromatics of fresh mown hay, wet stones/minerals,
melon (honeydew), lime blossom, talc and stone
fruits (nectarines and white peaches) literally leap
from the glass. More subtle notes of petrol, slate...read more
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Ken Wright Cellars Pinot noir Canary Hill 08 - six pack - save 10%from $53.95/bottle retail.
- Typically, the Pinot noir from this vineyard is quite forward, with aromas of black cherry and cola. Ken has worked with this vin...read more
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Ken Wright Cellars Pinot noir Carter Vineyard 08 - six pack - save 10%from $53.95/bottle retail.
"...lots of blue fruit aromas and flavors. It has superb depth as well as bracing acidity and well-integrated tannin. The long, p...read more
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Francis Tannahill Gewurztraminer "Dragonfly" 07 - Huge aromatics of lychee, rose, acacia blossoms, perfume, lavender, and spice with a palate that mimics the nose and continues with a balance of viscosity, purity, weightless, and power. The hint o...read more
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Remy Wines Barbera 07 - very small production of Remy's old world inspired, fruity and supple Barbera.
A classic Barbera, very Italian in style (Remy is known for the Old World style of her wines).
Aromas of blackberry jam and roasted ...read more
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Brooks Winery Ara Riesling 07 - new vintage of the famous wine poured at the White House!
Rich complex nose of slate, lime, green apple, fresh cut hay, apple, quince, white flowers and minerals. Fresh tarragon, clove, cinnamon...read more
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Capitello Wines Dolcino Dessert Wine 08 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Made by Ray Walsh, who was winemaker at King Estate from 1992 to 2005, this is a spectacular dessert wine, rich yet well balanced, with lovely fresh crisp acidity o...read more
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Brooks Winery Pinot noir "Janus" 07 - This wine has beautiful, perfect Pinot Noir color,
clear and transparent burgundy red from the center to
the rim. When first poured mouthwatering fresh aromatics
of bing cherries, ripe raspberries, red curren...read more
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Lemelson Riesling 07 - "It's Alsatian style, crisp, with great acidity, beautiful nose, really nice fruit, a perfumy nose and really dry to the taste." - Cleveland Plain Dealer ...read more
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Syncline Roussanne Alder Ridge 08 - An uncommonly delicious Rhone-style Washington white. Rich pear and chamomille flowers with a super-round texture, finishing with sweet mango....read more
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Boedecker Cellars Grenache Rogue Valley 07 - The grapes are grown by Doug Kodak at organically farmed Aardvark Vineyard in the Umpqua Valley AVA. Dark fruited with hints of white pepper and a light frame, this is delicate Grenache at it's best. I...read more
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Verve Stoller VIneyard Pinot noir 07 - made by Ray Walsh of Capitello.
Here’s a classic expression of Oregon Pinot Noir: bright red fruit showing a mix of red cherry, raspberry and hints of cranberry; juicy, mouth-watering acidity; layers of...read more
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Horsetail Pinot noir 07 - Jared and Mikey Etzel, two sons of Beaux Freres' Mike Etzel, have released their first Pinot noir. Horsetail Pinot noir is the first wine from Beaux Freres' second generation. And so far, it's the Rookie of the Year.
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Abacela Syrah Cuvee 07 - Abundant blackberry fruit and spice aromas are lifted by flavors of anise and black olives, complemented by tasteful and balanced oak. - the winery
Fruit Source:Abacela’s Estate Fault Line Vineyards, Umpqua Valley
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Abacela Malbec 06 - delicate perfume aromatics and highlight the ripe, unctuous blue and black fruit.
This Malbec will improve over the next three to five years and pair wonderfully with grilled pork ribs marinated in chipotle-mushroom aioli.
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Et Fille Pinot noir Kalita Vineyard 08 - No one can describe Et Fille's wines more vividly than Jessica Mozeico: "It’s like Robert Downey, Jr.- just when you’re impressed with “Ironman” it pops out with a “Soloist” performance. It is cashmere in ...read more
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Dusky Goose Pinot noir 07 - balanced and beautiful. A rich and graceful perfume of raspberry, rose, cherry, spice box and raspberry tea introduces the superbly layered Dusky Goose 07.
Replete with sweet, succulent fruit, the palate fans out w...read more
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Abacela Rosado Garnacha 08 - The beautiful color, fresh aromas, and elegant texture of this wine resulted from a three day cold soak with stainless steel fermentation utilizing only free run juice.
This dry wine features distinctive aromas of...read more
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Abacela Dolcetto 07 retains the attractive qualities of Italian Dolcettos: smooth, soft, and grapey delicious! Dolcetto is a great wine for a variety of foods, from appetizers to grilled meats.
Ripe red and black fruit dominate the fruit driv...read more
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Abacela Viognier 08 - The Oregonian's Matt Kramer called this "benchmark Viognier."
his vintage provided a long spring with perfect flowering, a summer free of heat spikes, and a lengthy dry fall. The result was beautifull...read more
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Artisanal Wine Cellars Adams Pinot noir Reserve 06 - Sweet blackberry and black stone fruit flavors with hints of cinnamon spice and bittersweet chocolate make this a Pinot on the intense side. Mouthfeel is viscous and mouthcoating. The finish has...read more
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Artisanal Wine Cellars Adams Vyd Pinot noir 06 - Wine Spectator 90 points.
The 2006 vintage was abundant and ripe. This wine is notable for bold ripe fruit and dark cherry notes. This bottling benefits from the combina- tion o...read more
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Artisanal Wine Cellars Jubilee Vyd Pinot noir 06 - Jubilee Vineyard in Dallas, Oregon is the newest vineyard to join our Artisanal line up and we could not be happier. With just a bit of pep- per on the palate and a hint of rose petals on the nose...read more
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Apolloni Pinot Blanc 08 - This unique white wine, made in the traditional Italian Pinot Bianco style, greets your nose with a floral bouquet of honeysuckle and pear blossom while the bright fruit flavors add to the tasting experience and the brig...read more
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Apolloni Pinot noir 06 - Aromas of toasted vanilla and berries, with black cherry, dark fruit and a hint of chocolate on the palate. Produced exclusively from estate-grown fruit and aged in 1/3 new French oak barrels for depth and added complexit...read more
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Apolloni Viognier "Dolce Vino" 07 - A delicious and aromatic mouthful. Concentrated flavors and aromas capture the essence of the sunny growing season. Made from frozen Viognier, this dessert wine brings out the floral apricot, pear and spice fla...read more
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Deep blackberry and spice with overtones of unrefined molassas. Spicy arugala flavors are mingled with the bits of bramble and berry profile.
Further complexity comes across
in aromas of wild mushrooms, dry leaves, and earthiness. Excellent
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J Daan Syrah 07 - Exceptional value. Sweet vanilla and coffee notes are layered throughout the nose and palate. Sweet cinnamon spice and black cherry have slight pie like quality that is appealing. Lush and slightly structured, it will age grac...read more
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Merriman Cummins Road Pinot noir 08 - the winery's good value Pinot. Merriman Vineyard is in the hills above Carlton. It was planted in 1999....read more
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Merriman Merriman Vineyard Pinot noir 08 - planted in 1999, the Merriman Vineyard is located above the town of Carlton in Oregon's Willamette Valley....read more
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Ayres Vineyard Lewis Rogers Lane Pinot noir 08 - Katherine Cole, in the Oregonian, said:
"Sometimes an address says everything about a wine. Knowing that Ayres is located just down Lewis Rogers Lane from Brick House Vineyards and shares th...read more
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Seven of Hearts Viognier/Roussane 08 - Sourced from vineyards near Arlington, Oregon, along the Columbia Gorge, this wine is inspired by the great white wines of the Rhône region in France (as well as by a wonderfully approachable feline friend we...read more
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Stevenson Barrie Freedom Hill Pinot noir 07 - Michael Stevenson is winemaker at Panther Creek Winery. Stevenson Barrie is his personal winery, and he makes very small amounts of his wines.
The 2006 Freedom Hill's red berry fruit scents and fl...read more
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Stevenson Barrie Shea Pinot noir 07 - SALE! was $35.95
Raspberry and sweet cherry fruit join a hint of blueberry, oak and espresso in scent and flavor. Michael's earthy, meaty trademark adds body and structure to the wine.
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Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
2006 Vintage Tasting Notes
The Stevenson Barrie Temperance Hill Pinot noir 06 is big, bold and slightly earthy. The nose is captivating - candied cranberries and coffee...read more
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Wahle Vineyards Holmes Hill Pinot noir 07 - Garnet color followed by blackberry and thyme aromas. Cherry and pomegranate flavors are prominent features of this wine....read more
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Wahle Vineyards Pinot noir 07 - subtle cherry and blackberry aromas leading to a mixed cherry palate. - the winery...read more
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Wahle Vineyards Yamhill-Carlton Pinot noir 07 - elegant floral/herbal aromatics complemented by cherry flavors. - the winery...read more
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Castle Rock Oregon Pinot noir 08 -Our Castle Rock Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Sheltered by the Cascade Mountains, this area is on the same latitude as France’s Burgundy region, and in the past thirty yea...read more
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Ca del Baio Barbaresco "Pora" 05 -
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92 Points
The 2005 Barbaresco Pora is a gorgeous wine. A deeply spiced, enticing bouquet melds seamlessly into a palate of ripe, generous dark fruit. Thi...read more
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Evening Land Vineyards Pinot noir Estate 07 - price reduction from $46.
Wine Spectator TOP 100 : #97
Wine Spectator 92 Points:
"Bright and juicy, with lively acidity and a streak of distinctive minerality...read more
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Patricia Green Cellars "Notorious" Pinot noir 08 -
From the winery:
As always, this wine is a textural experience beyond any of our other wines. The richness of the wine, the lavish fruit, the spice and tannin from the barrels and the rig...read more
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Made from a small planting of authentic Alsatian vines at our “Sisters” Vineyard (named for the lovely Pinot sisters) in the Dundee Hills.
“Eyrie doesn’t make a lot of Pinot blanc, so buy it when you find it and indulge in its lean, intense mi...read more
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Owen Roe Sharecroppers Cabernet Sauvignon 08 - new for February 2010
Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
2007 Vintage Tasting Notes
Owen Roe Sharecroppers Cabernet 07 has smoky blackberry and dark cher...read more
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Nelms Road Merlot is a second label for Woodward Canyon wWinery. Flavors of ripe cherries and other red fruits marry nicely with spice and vanilla from French and American barrels. Great value.jy
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O'Reilly's Pinot Gris 08 - Excellent value. This combines all the richness and balancing acidity of the 2008 vintage with the stunning value of the O'Reilly's label.
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O'Reilly's Riesling 07 - Value label from the makers of Owen Roe and Sineann. Flavors of tropical fruit, hints of ginger, beautiful balance. A steal.
This Riesling has all the qualities of a nice German Kabinet with a new world twist. D...read more
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Iota Cellars Pinot noir 07 - Price reduction from $45.
Allen Meadow's "Burghound" says:
Iota 2007 Pinot Noir - Pelos Sandberg Vineyard - Score: 90 "Outstanding"
(13.2%; Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willam...read more
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Kings Ridge Pinot Noir 08 - Good value label from Rex Hill Winery - Aromas of black and red cherry, vanilla spice. Medium-weight, with balanced acid; nicely expressed red cherry, red raspberry, mineral, a hint of spice....read more
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Et Fille Maresh Vineyard Pinot noir 08 - Beautiful perfume of cherries, berry jam, spice box and floral scents. The palate is not as forward as the nose but opens over time in the glass revealing dark red and blue fruits that are crisp and juicy...read more
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Westrey Pinot noir Oracle Vineyard 08 - An Oregon 2008, old-vine, Dundee Hills Pinot for $25?! The answer lies with the Oracle: Westrey Wines stunning estate-grown Pinot noir. Super-balanced dark berries and cherries come together with lavender,...read more
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Patricia Green Cellars Croft Vineyard Pinot noir 08 -
From the winery:
A burly, black fruited, masculine, rich, intense wine with a boat load of personality to it.
OK, this is not technically in this appellation but it is right on t...read more
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Patricia Green Cellars Estate Vyd Old Vine Pinot noir 08 -
From the Winery:
The Old Vine bottling is a display of crystalline red fruit that has incredible depth and purity to it. The tannins are super-sleek and polished giving the wine a...read more
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Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Balcombe Vineyard 08 -
From the winery:
This bottling has the sweetness of red fruit, high-toned acidity and super-silky tannins that make Balcombe Vineyard such a terrific and sought after site. There is...read more
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Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Eason Vineyard 08 -
From the winery:
The 2008 is a hearty, dense, rugged and gamey style of the Eason Vineyard universe. The fruit has the Dundee Hills’ sweetness to it but with a distinct darker-edge than...read more
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Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Estate 08 -
From the winery:
This, as always, is dark in every possible way. The pigmentation is such that it one cannot see though a full glass of this wine. The flavors are brimming with blackberry, cu...read more
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Patricia Green Cellars Pinot noir Whistling Ridge 08 - Sweet and fresh blackberry, boysenberry, and black raspberry flavors gush from the glass. This wine is intensely concentrated, almost lush, with balanced tannins and a spicy, smoky finish. Th...read more
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