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Domaine J. Meuret Clos Pierre Chardonnay 2013

Domaine J. Meuret Clos Pierre Chardonnay 2013

Domaine J. Meuret Les Chênes Phelps Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013″ width=”200″ height=”200″ /></a>Limpid sunlight in a glass, Domaine J. Meuret is from Washington’s highly regarded Maison Bleue, the Meuret label are single vineyard wines, meant to show off terroir. In this case this outstanding Chardonnay is from Clos Pierre vineyard in White Salmon, a […]

Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Jerusalem Hill Vineyard lies a protected, south-facing slope, and I’m told it’s one of the more moderate sites in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, lending more intense color and concentration—and that seems to be very accurate to the wine itself, which manages both poise and power. Sous bois, white pepper and dried sage along with fine, […]

Domaine J. Meuret Les Chênes Phelps Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Domaine J. Meuret Les Chênes Phelps Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Domaine J. Meuret Les Chênes Phelps Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013″ width=”200″ height=”200″ /></a>I was delighted to find Maison Bleue’s tasting room in downtown Walla Walla on my last visit, and even more surprised to taste the Domaine J. Meuret Les Chênes Pinot Noir 2013, the inaugural vintage of this label, all of which are […]

Domaine de la Gramière Côtes du Rhône 2011

Domaine de la Gramiere Côtes du Rhône 2011

The La Gramière 2011 is a cuvée of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, with vinification in concrete. A rustic, gamey nose of blackberry reduction sauce, beef jerky, freshly turned soil and violets. Aging in concrete has produced a wine that is both fresh with texturally fine tannins. There is high acidity here, too and with […]

Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz 2013

Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2013

As its name suggests, the Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz is a baritone rumble of smoky blackberries, earthy firmament, black peppercorn and baking spices. The attack is juicy, but well-structured in firm, tightly-wound tannins. Really nice and one I’ll want to reach for again, especially when grilling. Sample Torbreck 8.9 Point

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CHRISTINE HAVENS
McMinnville, OR

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