Cathedral Ridge, Syrah 2017, Columbia Valley, Oregon
Tasting Note: An expressive syrah with a subtlety that is eminently accessible.[Read more]
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Slow Wine New York 2022
After a 2021 hiatus due to Covid, the Slow Wine Tour returned to New York this year with a tasting at Eataly Downtown following its 2020 wine tour.
This wine tour recognizes wineries that reflect local terroir and practice environmentally-sustainable methods.
Most of the wines are from Italy, but there were also sustainable wines from Oregon, California and Long Island.
One of my favorites, Troon Vineyards, poured their Kubli Bench Amber, which is the best orange wine I’ve ever tasted.
I tasted lots of Barbera d’Asti and white blends which I adore.
In addition to the trade/media tasting they also host a public tasting portion that you can buy tickets for in case you’re interested in being a part of this experience next year.
Phelps Creek Vineyards Lynette Chardonnay 2018 – An Elegant, Complex Chardonnay
Phelps Creek Vineyards, Lynette Chardonnay 2018, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Tasting Note: An elegant, complex chardonnay with the lightest hint of oak that plays in the background as a supportive rather than lead partner.[Read more]
Cathedral Ridge Grenache 2019 – Wonderful Florality and a Rich Bouquet
Cathedral Ridge, Grenache 2019, Columbia Valley, Oregon
Tasting Note: A grenache with wonderful florality and a rich bouquet.[Read more]
Phelps Creek Vineyards Van Horn Riesling 2018 – A Classic, Mosel-Reminiscent Riesling with Welcome Minerality & Precision
Phelps Creek Vineyards, Van Horn Riesling 2018, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Tasting Note: A classic, Mosel-reminiscent riesling with lots of welcome minerality and precision.[Read more]
Wy’East Vineyards Vinette’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2016 – A Round Midpalate with the Lightest Hint of Oak
Wy’East Vineyards, Vinette’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2016, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Tasting Note: A pinot noir with a round midpalate combined with red fruit and the lightest hint of oak.[Read more]
Peter Cushman Wines Pinot Noir 2016 – A Robust Pinot Noir with Just-Ripened Fruit
Peter Cushman Wines, Pinot Noir 2016, Annala Vineyard, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Tasting Note: A robust pinot noir with just-ripened fruit.[Read more]
Stave & Stone Wine Estates Dorothy Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 – A Pinot Rosé Foot-Stomped Only By Women
Stave & Stone Wine Estates, Dorothy Pinot Noir Rosé 2020, Broken Boulder Vineyard, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Tasting Note: A bright, fruit-filled, pinot noir rosé that is foot-stomped only by women.[Read more]
Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts
Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts
João Roquette is the youngest of six siblings and the CEO and Chairman of Esporão Group, a family-owned wine company that is one of Portugal’s major wine producers.[Read more]
Mount Hood Winery Brut – A Bright, Precise Sparkling Pinot Gris
Mount Hood Winery, Brut, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Tasting Note: A bright, precise pinot gris sparkling brut that proves the grape is worthy of being made into sparkling wine in Oregon.[Read more]
