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All Posts Tagged ‘Willamette Valley’

Wine By Joe, Pinot Gris 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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February 18, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Wine By Joe Pinot Gris 2019 – A Good Everyday Oregon Pinot Gris

Wine By Joe, Pinot Gris 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A good everyday Oregon pinot gris that is a versatile meal-pairing partner.[Read more]

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The Four Graces, Pinot Gris 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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January 15, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

The Four Graces Pinot Gris 2020 – An Acid-Forward Pinot Gris with Piercing Green Fruit

The Four Graces, Pinot Gris 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: An acid-forward pinot gris with piercing green fruit.[Read more]

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Raptor Ridge, Vineyard Select Pinot Gris 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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January 14, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Raptor Ridge Vineyard Select Pinot Gris 2019 – Bright & Fresh with Racy Acidity

Raptor Ridge, Vineyard Select Pinot Gris 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A bright, fresh pinot gris with racy acidity.[Read more]

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Alexana, Terroir Series Pinot Gris 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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January 12, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Alexana Terroir Series Pinot Gris 2018 – A Pinot Gris with Weight & Pleasing Body

Alexana, Terroir Series Pinot Gris 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A pinot gris with some weight and a pleasing body.[Read more]

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Archery Summit, Vireton Pinot Gris 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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January 11, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Archery Summit Vireton Pinot Gris 2019 – A Bright Pinot Gris for Acid Lovers

Archery Summit, Vireton Pinot Gris 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A bright pinot gris for acid lovers.[Read more]

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Swick Wines, Pinot Noir 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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February 11, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Swick Wines Pinot Noir 2018 – Black-Fruit Swagger & Concentration

Swick Wines, Pinot Noir 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A pinot with red-and-black fruit swagger and concentration.[Read more]

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Maison Noir, Knock on Wood Chardonnay 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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February 1, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Maison Noir Knock on Wood Chardonnay 2018 – Proves the Ubiquitous Grape Can Have Character, Body & Attractive Personality

Maison Noir, Knock on Wood Chardonnay 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A Willamette-Valley chardonnay from famed-winemaker André Mack proves the ubiquitous grape can have character, body and attractive personality.[Read more]

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Scott Paul, La Paulée Pinot Noir 2016, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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August 17, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Scott Paul La Paulée Pinot Noir 2016 – A Cabernet-Drinker’s Pinot Noir

Scott Paul, La Paulée Pinot Noir 2016, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: This pinot noir behaves as though it’s the nephew of syrah with depth and flavor intensity.[Read more]

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Panther Creek, Schindler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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August 12, 2020
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Panther Creek Schindler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 – A Midweek Pinot

Panther Creek, Schindler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A good, solid, mostly-straightforward pinot noir that would pair well with a midweek meal.[Read more]

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Scott Paul, La Paulée, Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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May 19, 2020
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Scott Paul La Paulée, Pinot Noir 2014 – A Lighter-Styled, Easygoing Pinot Noir

Scott Paul, La Paulée, Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A red-cherry, mostly-straightforward, Willamette pinot noir that would pair well with a midweek meal.[Read more]

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