-Territorial "Primo Pinot Sampler Case Spring 2007 |
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3 bottles of Territorial Pinot noir 05 $18.75 Territorial's Willamette Valley Pinot noir 2005 is proof that great Pinot still exists for under $20. The nose is filled with pretty red fruit, accented by lilacs and graham. Silky smooth but juicy, with flavors of red cherry and touches of mixed cherry-berry pie. Wine Press NW: "Outstanding" rating for the last two vintages of this wine. They say "Bargain hunters should zero in on this new winery..." 3 bottles of Territorial "Stones Throw" Pinot noir 03 $29.95 Lush, rich, plush Pinot that revels in the lush richness of a hot vintage. It has all the "big" qualities we love in hot year Pinots, without a hint of heat. Lovely scents and flavors to please lovers of Pinots that knock your socks off. What a lovely wine! The scent of soft toast, black cherries, and cinnamon is followed by flavors of black cherry, blackberry, black plum, and cassis, with hints of violets and white pepper. The finish is long, smooth, and balanced. The wine was aged longer than most 03s, and benefits from the time, with integrated, seamless layers of flavors. Not a hint of the heat that shows up in some Oregon 2003 Pinots. At this price, one of Oregon's better deals in Pinot noir. 3 bottles of Territorial "Capital T" Reserve 03 $39.95 This wine should be called Capital "L", the L standing for LAYERS. Delicious aromas of red, blue and fruit with soft toast, rich baking spices, and a smidge of dried thyme hint at what's to come...At first, subtle red and black cherry, wait, then sweet, wild blueberry, the "T" keeps unfolding. The wine continued evolving for three days, showing more fruit layers and a smoky note on the nose. Superb density and concentration, with perfectly integrated tannins. Territorial's Estate Vineyards saw none of the problems associated with hot 2003 vintage and it shows in the excellent Capital T Reserve. Huge plus balance plus time in the cellar plus a full range of flavors and scents equals OUTSTANDING AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 3 bottles of Territorial Pinot gris 05 $14.95 Complex and inviting aromas of candied apple, pear, and slate that give way to bright and lively honeyed tropical citrus flavors of pineapple and lychee. Add the rich, viscous mouthfeel and you have one of the finest examples of Oregon Pinot gris we've tasted. |
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