Riesling is a bit of a mystery. Intensely aromatic, with bright fresh fruit, a rich mouthfeel, and bracing acidity, it should be everyone’s favorite white
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A Eulogy: The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Yamhill 1990 RIP
On Saturday, January 24, 2015 at approximately 6:00 P.M. the very last bottle of this fine Pinot Noir was poured. I claim to know this
Ayers Pioneer Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2012
On our recent trip to Willamette Valley, this was one of my favorite wines. The medium intensity nose is complex with great dimension—black cherry and
Wine Review: Bryn Mawr Rosé of Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2013
It’s December. Half the country is in a deep freeze. Why am I writing about Rosé, a style of wine associated with summer days at
Wine Review: Bergstrom Sigrid Chardonnay 2012
I’ve been lurking about the Willamette Valley searching for the perfect Pinot—a noble calling although thus far unsuccessful. But what I found instead was this
Cooper Hill Pinot Noir 2012 Willamette Valley
We use a variety of criteria to evaluate wine—intensity, complexity, balance, structure—and even more esoteric qualities such as elegance and finesse. Oddly enough, originality seldom
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 