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08 Evesham Cuvee J - Oregon Pinot & Russ Raney's Last Vintage

vivalavivie — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:32:08 +0000

2008 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Cuvée J (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley)
Not like the fruit of the 2006 Puit, but more full, rich, and yet still unevolved. Deep flavors that create a nice foundation and structure, tannins there, but not aggressive, same for acidity. There is red fruit, spice, cherry flavored funk, but closed. Better in the glass for awhile. Going to see what tomorrow brings to this wine. Could garner higher score in time.

08 Evesham Cuvee J - Oregon Pinot & Russ Raney's Last Vintage

vivalavivie — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:32:08 +0000

2008 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Cuvée J (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley)
Not like the fruit of the 2006 Puit, but more full, rich, and yet still unevolved. Deep flavors that create a nice foundation and structure, tannins there, but not aggressive, same for acidity. There is red fruit, spice, cherry flavored funk, but closed. Better in the glass for awhile. Going to see what tomorrow brings to this wine. Could garner higher score in time.

08 Evesham Cuvee J - Oregon Pinot & Russ Raney's Last Vintage

vivalavivie — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:32:08 +0000

2008 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Cuvée J (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley)
Not like the fruit of the 2006 Puit, but more full, rich, and yet still unevolved. Deep flavors that create a nice foundation and structure, tannins there, but not aggressive, same for acidity. There is red fruit, spice, cherry flavored funk, but closed. Better in the glass for awhile. Going to see what tomorrow brings to this wine. Could garner higher score in time.

Wine Tasting Note - Oregon Pinot Noir

vivalavivie — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:13:04 +0000

2008 Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton)
This wine demands your attention and it deserves it too. Nose of licorice/anise, baking spices of cinnamon and clove in strawberry rhubarb pie. A little vanilla. Mouth feel was full bodied and complex. One of those wines you think about afterwards. Alot. And the next day. To me, I tasted low acidity, softer tannins. A juxtoposition in a way to it’s bigger style pinot. That said, it maintains the integrity of the varietal and certainly an undeniable winemaker’s mark here. It’s a gift to have some amazing pinots in our backyard.

Wine Tasting Note - Oregon Pinot Noir

vivalavivie — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:13:04 +0000

2008 Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton)
This wine demands your attention and it deserves it too. Nose of licorice/anise, baking spices of cinnamon and clove in strawberry rhubarb pie. A little vanilla. Mouth feel was full bodied and complex. One of those wines you think about afterwards. Alot. And the next day. To me, I tasted low acidity, softer tannins. A juxtoposition in a way to it’s bigger style pinot. That said, it maintains the integrity of the varietal and certainly an undeniable winemaker’s mark here. It’s a gift to have some amazing pinots in our backyard.

Wine Tasting Note - Oregon Pinot Noir

vivalavivie — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:13:04 +0000

2008 Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton)
This wine demands your attention and it deserves it too. Nose of licorice/anise, baking spices of cinnamon and clove in strawberry rhubarb pie. A little vanilla. Mouth feel was full bodied and complex. One of those wines you think about afterwards. Alot. And the next day. To me, I tasted low acidity, softer tannins. A juxtoposition in a way to it’s bigger style pinot. That said, it maintains the integrity of the varietal and certainly an undeniable winemaker’s mark here. It’s a gift to have some amazing pinots in our backyard.

Wine Tasting Note

vivalavivie — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:41:50 +0000

1999 Hubert Lignier Morey St. Denis (France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis)	1/3/11		90
Floral english garden nose with strawberries and dried cherry. Silky texture, light on its feet, leather and funk, good length

Wine Tasting Note

vivalavivie — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:41:50 +0000

1999 Hubert Lignier Morey St. Denis (France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis)	1/3/11		90
Floral english garden nose with strawberries and dried cherry. Silky texture, light on its feet, leather and funk, good length

Wine Tasting Note

vivalavivie — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:41:50 +0000

1999 Hubert Lignier Morey St. Denis (France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis)	1/3/11		90
Floral english garden nose with strawberries and dried cherry. Silky texture, light on its feet, leather and funk, good length

Familia Mayol: Virtual Winemaker Matias Mayol

mrl37 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:21:56 +0000

Here’s the recap of our Virtual Winemaker event with Matias Mayol. I’ve decided to keep it as one uncut video – if you think it would be better to cut the video into smaller bits please let me know in the comments. Here are the time breaks if you would like to fast forward to a particular wine:

Sauvignon Blanc 4:33

Bonarda 8:23

Malbec 16:40

Cuatro Primos 24

Finca Montuiri 36

Cheers and Enjoy!