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The Crowley Entre Nous 2009 took the best of what the vintage had to offer to create a rich yet balanced wine. Tyson makes a classic Oregon Pinot noir - a blend of black raspberry and blackberry dominates the nose and flavor, with a sweet hint of ... |
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Cancilla Vineyards is the choice of some of Oregon's best up-and-coming winemakers. Because the vineyard is less known than, say, Shea, the wines typically come in at half the price of the famous brands. And the vineyard is proving to be a ris... |
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This is Buty's version of a classic white Bordeaux. Flavors include apricot, lemon, grapefruit, lanolin and honey. The nose is flowery, the texture is creamy and it is crisp on the palate.... |
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All Estate Vineyard fruit, this wine is made for easy drinking - dense, rich, smooth, sweet raspberry and cherry with a hint of spiciness. Ready to go right now. Great value. Enjoy with a hearty steak or sip while reading in front of the firepl... |
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Positively glass-coating and inky. Black berry, violet, iodine, meat, black pepper and little oak make for an engaging nose. The velvety palate has great acidity to lift the massive black fruit. Shadings of black pepper and earth round out the f... |
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Sinister Hand is a blend of dark, hearty red grapes traditionally used in wine from France's Rhone region. The Sinister Hand blend contains Washington State grown Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Counoise fruit.
A small crop of intensely fl... |
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A remarkable presentation of the terroir of the Seven Springs Vineyard, and more broadly, a statement of what makes Oregon Pinot noirs unique and exciting.
From the first impression to the final moment, an extraordinary sense of the vineyard... |
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The Taproot is a cuvee of the winemakers' favorite barrels of the vintage. Aging in French oak for sixteen months allows the wine to develop a rich, silky mouthfeel. Fruit flavor and bright acidity are apparent. This wine will cellar for up to te... |
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Fresh, smooth citrus with a hint of cream makes this Pinot Blanc a standout. Scents and flavors of pink grapefruit, lemon flower and a clean fresh mineral finish make this one of my favorite Blancs ever.
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The 09 Chardonnay is a unique blend of wine-making techniques. Half of the juice was fermented in French Oak, the rest in stainless steel. This combination created a round, rich texture. This wine is an elegant expression of Chardonnay.
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2008 Wine Advocate - 92 points - The 2008 Gun Metal Conner Lee Vineyard is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. Enticing scents of herbs, spices, and black fruits are followed by a rich, concentra... |
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Big nose of toasted nuts, cherries, black raspberry, and crushed fresh herbs. Flavors repeat the profile, adding more red cherry flavor and a hint of earth. Smooth finish with just enough grip to structure the sweet fruit core. - Jean
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224 cases made. This smells so damn good. Very purple in character, the Artz is driven by layers of red berries and cassis, with a mouthwatering note of roasted meat. On the finish, it's pure fruit accented by fine tannins. Buy this for your ce... |
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Bright maroon in color with garnet edging. Aromas of blueberry and tangy cherry. Flavors include blueberry combined with sweet cherry pie and allspice.... |
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The nose is typically cherry, strawberry with a hint of orange rind and anise. The oak is subtle throughout the aromas and taste with a nice vanillin quality. The fruit flavors carry through with moderate weight and finish. The wine will serv... |
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Winemaker Mark Vlossak did not hold back on his 09 Shea Pinot. The smoky fruit on the nose is followed by a layer of perfectly seared steak across the taste buds. Little 'ka-pows' of dark raspberry fruit traveling up and down are the key ingre... |
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Planted just under the famous tree that the vineyard is named after, the Hanson block is on a steep slope that looks down on the rest of the vineyard. Winemaker Steven Westby described the wine as having "concentrated fruit flavors with earth an... |
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2009 Vintage Six Pinot Sampler
10% off regular price
If 2008 was the vintage for laying down great wines and cellaring them for six to twelve years, 2009 is ... |
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2009 Wine Advocate - 92 points - The 2009 Chardonnay Reserve is a barrel selection of the original plantings. Substantial and complex on the palate, this concentrated, creamy-textured, beautifully balanced wine is likely to evo... |
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The 2009 Pinot Noir Estate is an elegant, spicy, savory wine that is complete on the palate from start to finish. Seamless and lengthy, it can be approached now but should provide enjoyment for another 6-7 years. - Jay Miller
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2009 Wine Advocate - 91 points - The 2009 Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard (owned by nearby Bethel Heights) exhibits a particularly expressive nose of exotic spices, balsam wood, incense, and assorted red and black fruits. Smooth-t... |
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Avalon's Andy Osterhaus on the Claim 51:
Summer camp, golf camp, band camp – they have nothing on Pinot Camp. Three days in Oregon Wine Country, immersed in all things Oregon Pinot. I was lucky enough to go this summer (you have to be invited... |
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2009 Wine Advocate - 91 points - The 2009 Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Vineyard was aged in 26% new oak. Pleasing herbal notes, a characteristic of this site, are intertwined with spice box, incense, black cherry, and black raspb... |
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What a nose! Pomegranate, raspberries and lilies with a hint of wild rose. Made from old vine Pinot noir - the complexity Tad gets from the grapes is sweet, earthy, savory, and deep. Raspberry and cherry flavors alternate with touches of dusty h... |
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Fine, younger vine Estate Pinot noir from up-and-coming winery. ... |
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This wine is sublime, with mouthwatering lime, white peach, grapefruit, and quince, on a creamy delivery. Patty nicely fuses the styles of Sancerre, New Zealand, and California into a uniquely Oregonian Sauv blanc. Highly recommended.
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This wine opens with white peach and honeysuckle and finishes with a combination of granny smith apple, persimmon, and mandarin orange.... |
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Big, rich, easy drinking, make this your everyday "House Wine" like dozens of restaurants do!
Formerly produced somewhat erratically (some years they didn't bottle any of it), Patricia Green Cellars has decided to make a decent quantity of th... |
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This is a rich, full-bodied wine grown in the Ancient Lakes region of the Columbia Valley, Washington. It is crafted in the fruity Alsatian-style with layers of pineapple, pear, and honeysuckle.
Gold Medal, 2010 Savor Northwes... |
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Belle Pente Dundee Hills Pinot noir 09
$24.40 Retail
$21.96
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The Dundee Hills has a plumper core of fruit, showing bright pie cherries up front with a thread of dark currant that helps usher in the spicy finish of nutmeg, white pepper and fresh earth. While much of the hype from last year's wines focused ... |
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Made from estate fruit planted in the seventies. Rich in candy, apple and honey flavors. Only 90 cases made.... |
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Aromas of straw, graham, apple, spice and Meyer lemon. Perfectly balanced, this wine is fresh and crisp and is an excellent accompaniment to herb roasted chicken with fresh greens. ... |
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Aromas and flavors include grapefruit, honey, white pepper and radish. It is a dry wine in the restrained style that is typical of its name.
2009 Vintage Tasting Notes
2009 Wine Enthusiast - 90 points |
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Very nice and well priced. Just released in the Spring of 2011, the winemaker, Aron Hess, cellared the wine for two years longer than many of the Oregon 2008's. The wine comes to market with a maturity that can be enjoyed now or cellared for sev... |
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Medium plus acidity holds up these tannins to showcase the black cherry, plum on the palate and through the finish. Carefully framed by oak from the center of France. Roses and a hint of cigar box on the finish. - the winery... |
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2009 Vintage Tasting Notes
A bronze medal winner from the Astoria Wine and Seafood Festival 2011!
Only 80 cases made.
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Winemaker Steven Westby describes the wine:
"The fruit for this bottling was grown in a one-acre block of vines planted in 2001. Characteristic of the grape, there's a floral nose and spicy, exotic fruit full of apricot and orange flowers, an... |
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Newest vintage of Chris Berg's Pinot gris.
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The richest of the roses for this season that I've had in spring of 2011. A hint of rose petals in the nose, tons of fresh strawberry scent and flavor, and crisp acidity that is so very refreshing on a hot day. Ultimate summer picnic wine. A bl... |
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This Ransom Pinot noir is named "Selection" as it is made from a selection of vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA of Oregon's Willamette Valley. Bright, fresh raspberries and cherries mingle with wild violets in the nose. The red fruit flavor... |
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Winemaker Tad Seestedt's Ransom Cabernet Franc is sourced from the Pheasant Hill Vineyard of Oregon's Rogue Valley.
Aroma of dark plum and blueberry interspersed with vanilla, toast and smoke. The
palate is luscious and fills your mouth w... |
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Minerals, sweet Meyer lemon, citrus flowers, and comb honey - the scent is enticing and the flavors follow through. A hint of vanilla in a clean, fresh finish make this a summer sipping white wine that everyone will enjoy. - Jean ... |
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Domaine Dominique Lafon Saint Veran 09 - from the consulting winemaker at Evening Land Vineyards, Dominique Lafon.
Dominique Lafon is the king of White Burgundy, and this is an affordable example of his style. A Chardonnay from the appellatio... |
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Jezebel's "Blanc" is a light, easy drinking wine. Extremely popular, flavors and scents of crisp pear and peach fill this perfect summer sipper. It always sells out fast. A blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer. Just lovely, and a ... |
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This is a new dessert wine from Seven of Hearts Winery. The Ice Princess is a blend of Viognier and Roussanne grapes that are frozen for two weeks right after harvest to create a mouthfilling dessert wine.... |
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Deep strawberry color, classic Pinot Noir fruit flavors in a light summer wine. Scents of strawberries, herbs and floral (especially roses) notes, flavors repeat the fresh strawberry, rose petal, red raspberry, and wild strawberry essence. The ... |
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2009 Wine Spectator - 91 points - Taut, tangy, minerally and distinctive for its lemon blossom, grapefruit peel and green pear flavors, persisting easily on the sleek, racy finish. Drink now through 2015. - H.S.
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The Southern Cascades of Oregon's Rogue Valley is the source for this wine's grapes. Pheasant Hill Vineyard is one of the new sources of the grape that is sometimes touted as the Northwest wine scene's Next Big Thing.
The Ransom Grenache ... |
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I taste a ton of Oregon Pinot and in my opinion, this is the best value Oregon Pinot on the market right now. There is so much packed into this wine: beautifully vivid flavors, surprising density and persistence, perfect balance. Seriously, if th... |
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This is the first vintage of the Three Hills Cuvee - the three hills being the Durant Vineyard, the Lange Estate Vineyard and the Freedom Hill Vineyard. This wine includes flavors of passion fruit and almond.... |
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A blend of Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera and Lagrein from Oregon and Washington vineyards. Dark fruits such as blackberry, black cherry, and plum are balanced by moderate tannins and bright acid. Sweet berry and dark plum flavors are invigorated by j... |
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The 2010 Lux is exclusively Pommard and 777. The deep dark Pommard combines with the brighter, redder fruits of the 777 to create a complex, balanced Pinot noir that is definitely Lux.
2009 Vintage Tasting Notes
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Review: My favorite Longplay wine yet, displaying a pretty transparency and silkiness. Vibrant red fruit and hints of coffee and dried thyme saunter out of the glass. This brand-new release benefits from air - a quick decant or 15... |
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Marcus Goodfellow's 2009 wines are on the leader board for the vintage just as the 2008's were among my favorites last year.
We recently tasted through all of his 2009 vintage wines and the brightest star in my book was the Winter's Hill P... |
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The 2009 Pinot Noir Reserve Estate Grown sports a classy perfume of smoke, exotic spices, floral notes, black cherry, and black raspberry. More complex and substantial on the palate (but not by much) than the Estate cuvee, this lengthy Pinot wil... |
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David O'Reilly made less than 50 cases of this wine, his only AVA designate for 2009.
So approachable it's magnetic. Spicy raspberry and currant with hints of smoke and mineral, this fattens and lengthens through the finish. Very small pr... |
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2009 Vintage Tasting Notes
"The 2009 Villages Cuvée is a blend of Pinot noir grapes from four different vineyards. The largest portion was grown at Vitae Springs Vineyard and comes from both new and old Pinot noir blo... |
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An ice wine made from frozen grapes, it is a very concentrated Riesling ice wine with intense, creamy peach and pear scent and flavors.
There's a lot of flavor here, including a surprising hint of Earl Grey tea in the scent. I enjoy it b... |
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Daedalus's Pinot Gris is a blend of grapes from Murto, Mahonia, and Covey Ridge Vineyards. Citrus and mineral flavors prevail with an intriguing hint of smoke in the finish. This crisp, dry white is elegant and lean, perfect for backed halibu... |
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Dark, juicy, and structured, made as part of Mark Tarlov's French wine program under the supervision of Dominique LaFon, Evening Land's consulting winemaker. The Bourgogne Rouge 09 was made by his former assistant winemaker in Burgundy. Winem... |
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Grapes grown from the Artz Vineyard and the Stillwater Creek Vineyard combine to make a full-bodied wine that will be a great accompaniment to poultry and seafood, perfect summer fare.
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Plum, sweet vanilla, and black cherry flavors. The refined tannins combined with the flavors of cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate and cola leads to a finish with hints tobacco and Asian spice.
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Our favorite of the 2008 Stevenson Barrie Pinots. Dancing out of the glass, the floral and licorice aromas frame a big, spicy palate of black cherry and raspberry. Mint, anise, grilled herbs, and a mineral streak adds verve and complexity. This is... |
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Brimming with hints of plum, cherry, clove, and vanilla to highlight your favorite pasta dish, roasted ham, or grilled chicken.... |
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The newest sweet wine from Seven of Hearts winery. The Ice Princess was made from a blend of Viognier and Roussanne grapes, frozen for two weeks, then slowly pressed to make an aromatic and intense wine with a lengthy finish.
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The wine is full of very aromatic tropical fruit with peach and pink grapefruit flavors. This pinot gris is finished dry and has a full pleasing mouth feel. It would accompany well any number of poultry dishes in herb sauces, smoked turkey, shel... |
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The aromas are honey, honeysuckle, lemon, lime blossom with hints of the Elkton diesel terroir already showing on the nose. The flavors mimic the aromas with the addition of white peaches with a hint of creme brulee. The mouth feel is fairly f... |
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The 2008 Kyra Pinot noir is very nice for the price. The nose has sweet pie spice and cherry notes. flavors are of red and black cherry with lots of sweet toast. This is a Washington State Pinot noir - made with fruit from the Moses Lake area! |
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The 07 has a nose of cedar, white pepper, and spicy mincemeat. Flavors include black cherry, cedar and nutmeg. The finish is silky smooth.
Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
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The wine opens up with hints of black cherry, cinnamon stick and spice on the nose. The bright fruit and firm, yet balanced, tannins become apparent as the vanilla - tobacco mid palate evolves and comes to a lingering finish. This food friend... |
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Blue based red with a purple halo. Spicy nose with clove cinnamon yet a strong base of minerality unusual with such plump fruit notes. Age worthy tannins of lush fruit hold up blackberries, blue fruit, and plums. Medium acidity yet balanced with... |
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From the Stone Tree Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope, this wine shows character and spunk.... |
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56% Evergreen Vineyard, 44% Klipsun Vineyard. This lovechild of the Loire Valley and New Zealand is loaded with flavors of white grapefruit, guava, honeydew melon and smells of hot sidewalk after summer rain. Pearl was pressed whole cluster, age... |
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"The grape source is the Bradley Vineyard in Elkton. This is a lovely wine that came from very mature aromatic fruit. The wine is finished with 2.5% residual sugar. It has great gewurtz aromas of roses, apricots and spices. The wine pairs well w... |
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New release! Balanced and elegant.... |
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Apple blossoms and basque pear are carefully framed by oak and wet rock. The mouth balances between a lees-y viscosity and agreeable bright acidity. Pear skin and flesh fill the palate while the oak adds to the weight yet the minerality keeps i... |
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The sophisticated tannins are grounded earthy yet smooth. Medium plus acidity elevate the black fruit flavors and ripe tannins. The wine does not taste heavily manipulated which shows the fruit. The finish persists of juniper berries. - the wine... |
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This rose has a range of summer fruit flavors including cherry, pomegranate and strawberry with hints of herbs de provence. A dry wine that will be a good accompaniment to a variety of foods or a refreshing summer treat by itself.... |
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This rose of Pinot noir has flavors of strawberries and cream and a touch of guava. A summer delight!... |
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Aromas of blackberries and blueberries and sensuous black and white pepper spiciness. This wine is great on its own but is also a wonderful accompaniment to fruit, cheese, even chocolate.... |
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Fruit aromas of raspberry jam, dark cherry and blackberry. Flavors of candied orange rinds, pipe tobacco and black tea combine with the dark fruit flavors. This wine will cellar well.... |
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Fausse Piste winemaker Jesse Skiles calls this his "Ultimate Food Wine." This is Jesse's first Roussanne - a gorgeous, full bodied white wine with striking black pepper and pear aroma, apple, lime, peach and pear flavors, and citrus and mineral n... |
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100% Champoux Vineyard fruit, from a tiny block of old Muscat vines in one of Washington's most distinguished vineyards.
Amazing value. Floral aromas, especially roses, mesh into a complex nose that includes ripe peach, nutmeg, and faint or... |
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Huge and powerful. The Dubrul Cab is the more "classic Washington Cab" of the two. Creamy cassis and blackberry are woven with violet and mocha. The lush black fruit is accented by hints of caramel and sweet sage, all of which... |
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Cameron Abbey Ridge Pinot noir 09
$54.95 Retail
$49.45
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Winemaker John Paul says: “If you are looking for a possibly great vintage from Abbey Ridge, this is the one to invest in. The aromatics which developed in the wine from the 35 year-old Wadenswil block certainly stunned us and forced us into an e... |
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Cameron Chardonnay Dundee Hills 2010
$18.95 Retail
$17.05
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY AVALON
I was going to save this for my next installment of The Oregon Chardonnay Crusader, but this puppy has started drinking so amazingly well that I couldn't w... |
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2009 Wine Advocate - 92 points - The Betz Rhone-style offerings begin with the 2009 Besoleil, a blend of 66% Grenache, 14% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 10% Cinsault (the latter a first-time addition to this cuvee). It is a multi-reg... |
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One of Washington's best Syrahs for several years running, the 2009 La Cote Rousse is explosive. Peppered, smoked bacon melds with rich black and blue berries, accented by Asian spices. This is dense and brooding - I recommend cellaring for at... |
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Flavors include blackberry, black cherry and liquid smoke with ample amounts of blueberries and spice. The aromas include crushed herb, iron and black olive. This Syrah shows refinement and elegance.
2009 Wine Advocate - 93 points |
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Review: RED is a party wine that works well with pizza, burgers, and just about anything else you can throw its way. An outstanding value.
The RED is Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, and Merlot all from Orchard View Vineyard in the Colu... |
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Mad Violets Pinot gris is creamy and fresh. A hint of orange blossoms in the nose and lots of white peach, pear, and apple flavors sum up this rich wine. Round and full, it finishes with a swoosh of minerals and citrus. Only 50 cases made.
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Let me say without reservation: this is the best Pacific Northwest Viognier I've tasted. It is the definition of balance, where everything is in its place. Gorgeous fruit and texture, floral and mineral accents, ripe fruit and fresh acidity. Not ... |
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Pale straw in color, spicy perfume of lychee and guava fruit on the nose, sweet clearing to crisp citrus and mineral. Rich and plush on the tongue, with flavors of tropical fruit and lime. This wine has the weight and structure on the palate to... |
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Wine Advocate 94 Points -
The 2008 Boushey Vineyard Red Wine is composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc aged for 24 months in 50% new French and American oak. Captivating aromas of toasty oak, b... |
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K Vintners Milbrandt Syrah 2010 - New release from K - get it while you can!
2008 Vintage Tasting Notes
Previous vintage notes, from the winery: "Lush, rich, very very big wine. Totally Awesome! Vibrant, meaty & dense.... |
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I poured this wine for over a dozen experienced wine tasters, all with the same reaction: wow. The aromas are both captivating and refreshing, with jasmine, flint, and lime zest awakening your senses. The flavors are multi-dimensional - it's the ... |
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Sheridan demonstrates Washington's potential to grow world-class Merlot. This estate-grown wine is rich and creamy, with a heft that you might mistake for a Cab. Sheridan is easily one of the hottest Washington wineries - the Wine Advocate tasted... |
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I approach all Pacific Northwest wines made from Italian varietals with a critical eye (or mouth, I guess). I find that too often, the beauty of the grape is obscured by too much alcohol or oak - it ends up tasting like any old red wine without ... |
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An Avalon favorite, Brian O'Donnell balances ripe fruit flavors of pear, apple, and white peach with a brilliant crisp minerality and lilting freshness.
Oregon Chardonnay is our best kept secret! Many wineries abandoned it over the past... |
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Cameron Pinot noir Willamette Valley 2010
$18.95 Retail
$17.05
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Attention! This dynamite value Pinot will be gone in a flash. Dark fruits and herbs, fuller in texture and structure while being totally sip-able. It took the winery a few hours (literally!) to sell their production of 2010 Willamette Valley Pinot... |
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A Pinot that is impressive and delicious from the first sip. Violet, raspberry and rose perfume set the tone of this full bodied wine. A darkly colored Pinot, the flavors are sweet and round - raspberry and cherry fruit flavors are tinged with spi... |
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