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Angela Estate Pinot Noir 2015, Yamhill-Carlton District, USA

28 Thursday May 2020

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This Pinot is quite dark, and barely see-through in the glass.  The nose gives me gobs of New World cherry, strawberry and licorice.  On the palate I get cherry, a woodsy, earthy note and some spices, cinnamon in particular.  The mid palate is quite smooth with rhubarb, cherry and crunchy acidity.  The finish is fruit driven with red berries and cherry carrying gentle tartness to a medium length ending.  It has a decent flavor profile and is typical of the region- somewhat more full bodied than say Burgundy, more red fruit, a touch of earthiness and it’s growing on me.  I would go 90 points for this $35 offer that gets 4 stars from me.  I’m pairing with rack of Lamb and grilled Zucchini.  Drink till 2025.  ps. this was the 4th bottle from my Splashwines delivery.  Salut….

Cameron Hughes Lot 678 Pinot Noir 2017, Willamette Valley, Oregon

01 Wednesday Apr 2020

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Absolutely see-through and a very pale shade of red. The nose gives me bing cherry, wild strawberry and clove.  The palate is quite intriguing.  A muted red fruit presence with a touch of cinnamon and mushroom. Raspberries represent on the mid palate alongside rooibos tea and sour cherry.  The acidity slides in nicely, not overdone nor abrupt.  It’s a nice mouthfeel with a touch of heat on the finish.  There is a cedar component as well that I’m enjoying.  Overall it’s a decent Pinot that I’m giving 89 points.  4 stars for this $16 effort.  Salut….

Cameron Hughes Lot 696 Pinot Noir 2017, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon

27 Friday Mar 2020

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Typical for Pinot- this wine is reddish in color and see through. On the nose it’s very fruity, strawberry and cherry.  On the palate is has a sour cherry note as well as cola.  The sourness is refreshing and accentuates the cherry theme.  The mid palate is much the same and the finish gets a crescendo of the sour cherry component.  It’s a bit gritty though, and my teeth are a little tinged.  It’s a nice length that tapers off.  I’m enjoying this wine and would pair it with roast Duck, perhaps a pasta casserole.  I’m going 89 points on this $20 Pinot.  3 stars- drink till 2027.  Salut….

Cameron Hughes Lot 672 Chardonnay 2017, Rogue Valley, Oregon

02 Monday Mar 2020

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Very pale yellow in the glass, but interesting to look at. The nose has lemon zest, walnuts, .  The palate is fresh, not cutting.  I get a citrus component and pineapple.  It’s very tasty and easy to drink.  The mouthfeel is light and bright, not much acidity and no cloying oak.  It’s a wine made for easy foods, appetizers or a poolside quaff.  88 points but a real treat at $14.  3 stars.  Salut..

Cameron Hughes Lot 638 Petit Verdot 2016, Yakima Valley, Oregon

24 Friday Jan 2020

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So- this is the second Cameron Hughes wine in a row.  Truth be told, I bought 4 cases of their wine, 24 different bottles X2 back in November.  I am doing a prolonged tasting of their excellently priced wine.  As a negociant they don’t grow their own grapes, relying on others for the raw product.  You should check them out on the web, great value for money.

Really dark, opaque – almost black in the glass. The legs are few and far between but they show off the 14.4% alcohol nicely.  On the nose there is sweet blackberries, mint, charcoal.  The palate is as I hoped- dark, tannic and multilayered.  Those blackberries reappear with iodine, violets and licorice.  The tannins grip, a lot.  They claw at my gums from the beginning to the end.  This varietal is normally part of a blend due to its tannic frame, brooding fruit and structure- but I do enjoy it by itself.  I get hankerings for a mouthfull of that dark, sweet fruit interlaced with hearty tannins.  The mid palate and finish echo the theme nicely with a decent length ending of blackberry, tannins and a touch of oak.  Delicious and powerful.  90 points and 5 stars for this $15 effort.  Drink till 2026 with hearty meat dishes.  Salut….

Cameron Hughes Lot 631 Pinot Gris 2017, Willamette Valley, Oregon

24 Friday Jan 2020

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Very light yellow in the glass.  The nose is lemony, bright and green apple.  The palate is not as I expected- it’s got some citrus, but not overly tart.  I get pineapple instead of the expected apple and lemon.  There’s a hint of green melon and gooseberry.  The midpalate has a waxy mouthfeel that makes the chilled wine seem warm.  The finish is rather short but flavorful.  That gooseberry note picks up and the acidity kicks in a touch.  This is a really tasty Pinot Gris that has a bit of weight to it.  I’m digging it. 88 points and 4 stars for this $12 effort.  Drink with chilled shrimp or some fresh shucked oysters.  Salut….

Coelho Winery Paciencia Estate Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley, USA

24 Friday Jan 2020

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See through pale purple with nice legs in the glass.  The nose is all about strawberries.  After a good swirl there’s violets and some yellow cherries.  On the palate it’s a very smooth rendition of strawberry meets cherry cobbler.  A touch of oak is a nice nuance.  The mid palate continues the theme and some acidity kicks in.  There’s a nice mouthfeel to this wine that carries it on to a decent length finish .  I’m digging it and the beercan chicken is gonna pair beautifully.  90 points.  Drink till 2026.  This wine gets 3 stars for its $40 average price.  Salut….

Cornerstone Cellars Chardonnay 2014, Willamette Valley, USA

08 Saturday Dec 2018

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Light golden. Buttery, lemony and laced with yellow apple on the nose.  The palate is round, full and very smooth.  It offers up buttered popcorn, quince, butterscotch.  It is a classic Chardonnay that has undergone malolactic fermentation and a dose of wood.  Very smooth, with very low acidity makes it somewhat flabby but delicious nonetheless.  I like it. 90 points.  It’s rings up at $40 making it a 3 point wine, but if you can get a hold of a few on sale- stock up.  Salut….

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Storm Chaser Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Reserve 2015

03 Saturday Nov 2018

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One of the lightest, most clear wines I have ever seen.  On the nose- strawberry, violets, maraschino cherry and a faint touch of oak.  On the palate it is lithe, smooth, tasty and well balanced.  Strawberries and rhubarb hit me.  The mid palate is so smooth and brimming with red fruits.  The tannins are quite present for a Pinot, I am enjoying them immensely.  The dryness continues on the medium to long finish which has more strawberry.  92 points for this very seductive wine made by Eola Hills that gets 5 stars.  $45 at the cellar door.   Drink till 2025 with roast Cornish hens, NY Strip or some cheese and crackers.  Salut….

David Hill Reserve Pinot Noir 2015, Willamette Valley, USA

27 Thursday Sep 2018

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Super pale, with virtually no opacity.  The nose is neither old- nor new-world.  A mix between the two.  Classic cherry with the addition of strawberry coulis.  A hint of rose water hits me right at the end.  On the palate this wine is super smooth, with a great mouthfeel.  Tannins are just present, the acidity is finite and balancing.  The cherry flavors give way to roasted coffee and vanilla bean.  The mid palate is lush with ripe black cherries with a tannic thrust.  The fruit really comes out on the finish alongside a charred oak note.  It is intriguing, delicious and nice to drink.  I am pairing it with cherry glazed pork chops and roasted potatoes.  It would do a roasted Cornish Hen justice IMHO.  Great Fall wine to go and seek out.  91 points and 4 stars for this $40 wine.  Salut….