Bergström Sigrid Chardonnay 2010
One of the more elegant Oregon Chardonnay’s I’ve tasted. Seamlessly integrated, the nose is subtle and delicately perfumed with aromas of d’Anjou pear, apples, brioche and marzipan. The attack is silky, richly textured and balanced. It’s finely tuned and elegant, like a 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C. It has that sort of opulence and knee-weakening, stylish line. […]
Brooks Muska Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Riesling 2014
Brooks will be offering a series of vineyard designate Rieslings, and the 2014 Muska Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills is technically a pre-release, look for these wines in the fall. Riesling grown at Muska is dry farmed and is seated in well-drained Gelderman soil. Invitingly rich notes of apricot, quince, apple blossom, and spice give way to […]
#WBC15 and Alsatian Riesling’s Delicious Diversity
There is something about attending one’s first Wine Blogger’s Conference, aside from the instant camaraderie—that irreplaceable sense that you are in a room full of people who get what it is that you are doing, or attempting to do on a very deep level—in addition, there are a multitude of sessions for attendees to choose from. […]
Le Petit Coquerel Verdelho 2013
Christine Barbe is the winemaker at Coquerel and she brings years of experience with her, having worked at both Château Carbonnieux and La Louvière in Pessac-Léognan. Her deft handling of this crisp and enchanting white shows—the 2013 Le Petit Coquerel is imbued with bruised pear, cucumber and lemongrass notes. Refreshing and bright, with racy acidity […]
King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris 1995
20 year-old Pinot Gris? Yes indeed, and from Ed King’s own collection. This exceedingly rare 1995 King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris, in flawless condition with no visual signs of oxidation—still perfectly lemon yellow with a clear rim, with mature yet exceedingly lovely notes of caramelized apple, poached pear, furniture lacquer, and later, on opening, marzipan […]