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Jimi Brooks would have loved it - the Brooks Winery Ara Riesling 06 was poured at the White House for President Obama's first state dinner, on November 24th, 2009. His son, sister, and friends (including help from some of Oregon's best winemakers) have grown his winery to popularity and success in Oregon and across the US.
When Jimi Brooks died at the age of 38, the future of his young winery was uncertain. Summer was coming, and harvest and winemaking would have to start soon. But Brooks Winery had a 2005 vintage. Jimi's winemaker friends pulled together and made his wine.
Jimi's son, Pascal, inherited the winery and became Oregon's youngest winery owner (at eight). his Aunt Janie stepped in to manage it and in 2006, Chris Williams was hired as winemaker. Chris had worked with Jimi at Willakenzie.
By 2006, production increased from 3500 cases to 6500. The winery gained attention with good reviews.
"The Rieslings of the late Jimi Brooks were the clear standouts here." -- Jancis Robinson at the International Pinot noir Celebration in 2009
Today, twelve years after Jimi founded the winery, the Ara Riesling is leading Brooks to new levels of national recognition. Jimi's vision of wine, especially his dedication to green practices, is fulfilled today with Brooks Winery's range of wines, all made from biodynamically farmed grapes. With the completion of their own facility in the Eola Hills, Brooks has fulfilled Jimi's dream to create a first-class winery.
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Aromas of black cherry, raspberry and blackberry followed by spice, black currant and a light smokiness. The flavors include cherry and blackberry, baking spice and wet stone. Approachable now or cellar for enjoyment later.
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Aromas of dark plum and black raspberry. The rich, round and suave flavors have good balance on the delicious, solidly complex and lingering finish. Brooks Winery's top Pinot noir, cellar for 5-8 years or drink now with several hours aeration.
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Beautiful ruby red in color, this wine reveals aromas of fresh fruit, bing cherries, black berries, and black currant with a hint of spice. Flavors include pomegranate, fresh cherry and strawberry. The finish is lingering with the right balance of...
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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, white
flowers, honeysuckle and vi...
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Excellent value for a sweet wine with lots of fresh fruit and delicate floral notes adding to the just-sweet-enough flavor.
The Tethys Late Harvest Riesling has aromas of honeysuckle, rose petals, crisp apples and tangerines. A sweet and thic...
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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, white currents and beeswax n...
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This knocks me out. It drew me in with the first waft from the glass - I want to take this beauty home. Pure prettiness. Elegant aromas of red fruit, sandalwood, and flowers rise from the glass. Silky and soft, this makes for great early drinkin...
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Always a great deal, this is a fun, easy to love Oregon Pinot at a great price.
2008 Vintage Tasting Notes
The color is ruby red from rim to the center. Very Pinot
Noir. On the nose, beautiful aromas of minerals, dus...
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Strong citrus and stone fruit greet your nose. Flavors include fresh melon, mangoes and papaya.
2007 Vintage Tasting Notes
This is a blended white wine with rich pear, rose petals, and tropical and citrus aromas. T...
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