Winery - ArborBrook Vineyards
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright and spicy, this is Pinot Gris with a bit of the grassy bite of a Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Racy and loaded with grapefruit and pineapple flavors, this lingers lazily through a refreshing, acid-driven finish that invites further sipping.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A sexy nose with soft, pretty plum and cherry fruit leads into a well-rounded, satiny wine that coats the tongue like a velvet glove. The fruit is the star here—ripe strawberries and cherry candy—with a touch of sweetness and a lick of chocolate at the very end.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a truly appealing wine that seduces with chocolate-covered cherry flavors and soft, inviting tannins. The balance and concentration are all in proportion, with no reliance on too much new oak (just 25% first use) for the flavor. Details of spice and fresh tarragon enliven the aftertaste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is the reserve, a barrel selection limited to just 100 cases. The selection was done well and is meaningful; this has more grip and body than the excellent Estate 777 Pinot Noir that precedes it in price. A mix of Northwest berries define the fruit, set against moderately stiff tannins with suggestions of caramel from the oak aging. Put this one in the cellar.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light but nicely detailed and flavorful, with an overriding spicy cola character. Streaks of vanilla and caramel infuse the brambly, wild berry fruit flavors. The wine also carries a seductive scent of sandalwood, which continues as a flavor in the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fruit is sourced from a 23–year-old, organically farmed vineyard. With wonderful texture and mouthfeel, it offers a luscious mix of pear, pear skin, and grapefruit—tangy and refreshing. Such a juicy, spicy, lip-licking wine, you can’t wait for the next sip.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A smoky, oaky nose opens to reveal pretty fruit, accented with rose petals. Strawberries and hard cherry candy flavors lead smoothly into a finish laden with milk chocolate and, unusually, hints of rosemary.
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