This was my 2nd time visiting this wine region and I must
say it proved to be a fantastic trip!
Thanks to all the wineries and vineyards who opened their doors to
tastings, education and most of all your friendship. Pinot Noir is the hero to this area and after
this visit; I've found an even better understanding for a great Pinot.
I spent 2 days mostly traveling near the towns of Dundee,
Newburg and Carlton. There are obviously
many other wineries to visit in this region and I hope to do so in the near
future.
So without making this posting too lengthy, I’m dividing it into 2 parts. Look for the next posting in the coming
days. Here are some of my favorite wines
tasted during the first part of my visit.
Anne Amie Vineyards: (picture with Andy, Assist. Winemaker)
These are great people and my 2nd visit here was a nice
reunion. Look for their upcoming Pinot
Noir Rose sparkling, which began crush the day I was visiting.
- Annahala Vineyard Pinot Noir '09 Only made this year and WOW is it amazing. Subtle, smooth with berry fruits and soft toasted wood on the finish. Thomas the wine maker has a great story for this one. Ask him.
- "Prisme" Pinot Noir Blanc '09 Refreshing balance of fruit and subtle
citrus. Great white wine for seafood.
- Cuvée A
'10 A great Pinot Noir
that you can find widely distributed.
Stoller Vineyards: (picture of new tasting room)
- Turkey Hill Red, NV A nice blend of Tempranillo, Pinot Noir and
Syrah. Very interesting to find this here and they've done a nice job on this
wine.
- Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee Hills '10 Perfect balance between fruit & subtle
oak.
De Ponte Cellars:
- Dundee Hills Pinot Noir ’09 Dark cherry and nutty aromas. Silky, smooth with soft tannins.
- D.F.B. Melon de Bourgogne ’11 A refreshing white wine with floral and citrus hints. Crisp apple and pear
flavors could pair this well with seafood and salads.
Check back in a day or so for the remaining wineries I had
the pleasure of visiting.
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