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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sharp and bitter, this is an edgy version of Viognier. Citrus peel leads into a thin middle and a finish that seems tannic and hard.
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Del Rio Viognier - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here there is about 8% Viognier added to the blend; presumably to up the aromas. It’s an uneasy alliance; the Pinot Gris tastes tart and grassy; the Viognier adds some orange peel and a little bitterness in the finish, but neither really connects with the other.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This unusual and quite distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon makes a strong case for the specificity of the Rogue Valley in relation to this international grape. Pungently herbal, yet neither stemmy nor vegetal, this lights up the nose with penetrating, resinous scents. In the mouth it’s mostly reminiscent of high altitude Argentine wines—rock, acid, spice and red currant—a product, no doubt of the 1200 foot vineyard site, which is littered with river rock.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is aromatic and enchanting, loaded with very pretty scents of citrus blossom and lime. The fruit blends sweet apple, lemon/lime and juicy white peach. It’s a luscious Chardonnay that relies on the perfectly ripened fruit to deliver the flavors, and succeeds beautifully. All Dijon clones, with a splash of Viognier lifting up the nose.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Oregon has staked a claim on Pinot Gris, but most is from the north. This Rogue Valley bottling is crisp and creamy, with leesy textures and fruit that offers Asian pear and hints of tropical fruits as well. Terrific acids propel the wine and keep it lively and poised, the balance could not be better.
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