Ponzi Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

An explosive nose of black plum, white pepper, ripe blueberries, cinnamon bark, cigar box & dried rose petal. Mouth is lush and full with ripe cherry & spicy cassis notes. The broad mid-palate leads to a surprisingly structured finish with good length. more

Ponzi Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2006

Dick and Nancy Ponzi founded their family winery and vineyards in 1970. For nearly four decades, Ponzi Vineyards has practiced a philosophy of innovation, experimentation, respectful stewardship of the land, and has achieved consistent excellence in their wines. Today, the winery and vineyards are operated under these same guiding principles ... more

Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

A little more extraction and concentration here but the wine remains balanced and focused on the palate. Another terrific from Tony Rynders and his winemaking team. The enticing nose displays a complex array of cherry pie, raspberry cordial, dried orange peel, caramel, vanilla and allspice. The palate delivers intense black ... more

WillaKenzie Pinot Gris 2007

Excellent clarity and an appealing green-gold color create a pleasant first impression in the glass. Aromas of peach, pear, melon and pineapple are complemented by subtle floral tones including clover and fruit tree blossom. The flavors follow the aromas with the addition of apricot and apple. The mouthfeel is round ... more

Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Blanc 2007

As the popularity of Oregon Pinot Noir and the Ponzi brand gained momentum, industry pioneers, Dick and Nancy Ponzi passed the reins to the second generation. In 1993, Luisa returned from her post-graduate enological studies in Beaune, France to take over her father’s role as winemaker. It was in this ... more

Cristom Vineyards Estate Pinot Gris 2007

The 2007 Pinot Gris is made entirely from a 5-acre estate vineyard named Emilia. The vineyard takes its name from owner Eileen Gerrie’s grandmother. It was planted in 1993 and is adjacent to the winery.  The vines were planted at a high density with two different clones and two different ... more

Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir 2007

One of my past favorites, I have a soft spot for Domaine Serene as it was the first estate I ever got to barrel taste from. Welcome back to Pinot Noir land folks! Domaine Serene is producing a beautifully styled Pinot that shows grace, elegance and refinement. There is clearly ... more

Jezebel Pinot Noir 2007

Jezebel wines are produced by Daedalus Cellars with the intent of providing wine that is well-balanced, interesting and designed for immediate drinking.The 2007 Pinot Noir is a blend of wine from several Oregon vineyards. The fruit was cropped around two to three tons per acre, fermented in small lots, ... more

Adelsheim Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2007

David Adelsheim founded Adelsheim Vineyard in 1971. As the original winemaker he established the winery's focus on rich, complex Pinot noirs and elegant white wines. Adelsheim has passed those reins to David Paige who joined the winery in 2001. Paige’s wine career started in a retail store in Ohio. Continued ... more

Daedalus Labyrinth Pinot Noir 2006

Elegant and complex old-vine fruit from Seven Springs, Maresh and Murto vineyards blended with younger, vibrant fruit from Carabella Vineyard to create the blend that is the pinnacle of our Pinot Noir production. The wine maintains the focused fruit flavors, powerful structure and fleshy mouthfeel that have come to characterize ... more

Jezebel Blanc 2007

Since they began making wine in 2000 Deadelus Cellars (makers of Jezebel) has developed relationships with some of Oregon’s best vineyards and are able to work with some exceptional vineyard managers. They purchase grapes by the acre allowing them to determine crop levels and vineyard management systems employed. This allows ... more

Cooper Hill Pinot Noir 2008

Cooper Mountain Vineyards got its start in 1978 when Dr. Robert Gross and his wife, Corrine, planted the first Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. The two of them tended the vines and carefully nurtured them as they established in the unique soils of Cooper Mountain. Cooper Mountain Vineyards rests on ... more