Winery - Ribbon Ridge
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ribbon Ridge is the name of the winery, the vineyard and the AVA—one of a half dozen new sub-appellations recently defined in the Willamette Valley. The vineyard was recently planted (1991) but is already delivering thrilling fruit, scented with cherry liqueur, cola syrup, vanilla bean and cocoa. I love the intensity and focus, which conserves the fruit character and does not become heavy or thick. Beautifully structured with acid, spice, confectionery notes and a long, silky finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This fascinating white is two-thirds Chardonnay, but the rest is a beguiling blend of Pinot Blanc, Auxerois, Ehrenfelser, Scheurebe, Sylvaner and Ruhlander! Turns out the Alsatian vines were planted by the previous owner 20 years ago as personal vines for his own use. The wine is quite Euro in style, with a tangy, peppery flavor reminiscent of Grüner Veltliner. But along with the spice is some juicy, succulent green and yellow citrus fruit, with persistence and thrilling intensity. Editors’ Choice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From 30-year-old vines, pressed whole cluster and stainless steel fermented. Spritzy and sweet, it smells and tastes quite like orange pekoe tea, generously infused with sugar. Too sweet, but not enough for dessert, and spritzy but not really frizzante—what exactly do you do with this wine? The winery suggests trying Early Muscat zabaglione, or serve it with lavender butter cookies.
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