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Averaen Pinot Noir 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon
$24.00
REGION
Willamette Valley, Oregon
VARIETAL
Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES
The Averaen opens with aromatic plumes of red fruits and earth – spiced raspberry and macerated strawberry aromas are blackened by sappy/maple tones and elevated by fresh-cut flowers, cardamom and sanguine notes. A lively and explosive entry of summer berries gives way to a decked-out mid-palate wrapping the red-blue berry character around a generous core of sage, allspice and licorice. Tightly knit layers of fruit, earth and oak & stem derived tannins provide a long, electrifying finish. -Importer's Notes
Day Wines 'Vin de Days' l'Orange 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon
$25.00
REGION
Willamette Valley, Oregon
VARIETAL
37% Riesling, 32% Müller-Thurgau & 31% Gewürztraminer
TASTING NOTES
With the success of our Tears of Vulcan skin-contact white blend, we knew we were on to something. The trouble is that we only make two barrels of that wine, so there's never enough to satisfy everyone's "orange craving" for more than a few months. The solution: make another "orange" wine. The 2019 Vin de Days L'Orange is our way to get you the textural and aromatic circus that you're looking for, without having to wait until June for the Tears to come around. This blend of 37% Riesling, 32% Müller-Thurgau, and 31% Gewürztraminer is a marvelous expression of these aromatic varietals and what can be achieved with a little skin contact (21 days to be exact). The beautiful, tropical Gewürz notes of lychee, grapefruit, and mango juxtapose in wonderful fashion with the racy, smoky minerality of the Riesling, while the Müller adds a subtle floral lift and acidic nuance to the firmly textured palate. With time and air, the fruit profile becomes richer and spicier with notes of candied orange rind and dried apricot. The finish remains vibrant and grippy even through the second day of being open. It's everything you're looking for from an aromatic "orange" wine, and it's ready to go right now. -Winemaker's Notes
Montinore Pinot Noir 2017, Willamette Valley, Oregon
$22.00
REGION
Willamette Valley, Oregon
VARIETAL
Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES
A biodynamic treasure from the Willamette Valley, Montinore has created a luxurious Pinot Noir without too much interference. Pour and aerate to get aromas of ripe cherries and fragrant rose petals. The palate consists of juicy pomegranate, wild strawberries and baked allspice. Drink this Pinot Noir with coq au vin, sage and honey basted quail or a roasted pork with a cranberry glaze.
(Organic & Biodynamic)
Swick 'Bring It' 2018, Yamhill County, Oregon
$26.00
REGION
Yamhill County, Oregon
VARIETAL
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Malbec & Graciano
TASTING NOTES
Wow, that's a lot of grapes. We know the name "Bring It" sounds intimidating however; we believe winemaker Joe Swick has brought it with this field blend. What is a field blend wine you ask? A field blend is a wine in which more than one grape variety is planted together in the same vineyard and all the grapes are then harvested at the same time and fermented together. This velvety blend entices the nostrils with hints of blackberries, tobacco and eucalyptus. On the palate this wine showcases beautiful flavors of plum, raspberries and slight mint that give way to smooth tannins. Pair this wine with a grilled rib-eye, fried sweet potato patties or chicken empanadas.
