This elegant yet complex, medium-bodied Pinot noir (from the lesser-known east side of the Willamette River) opens up immediately with ripe red cherries and raspberries. Keep swirling and discover layers of tobacco, rose petals and mint will come through. Slightly-read more-
The Palate Press Wine of the Week, August 16 - 20, is:
Meg Houston Maker, our executive editor, has stepped down from her position to accept her dream job with Bonny Doon Vineyard. Meg will become their direct to consumer marketing manager, and if she is half as good at that as she-read more-
Clear, pale, pink with a yellow hue - like a pink/yellow rose. Clean nose, apple, citrus, strawberry, grapefruit, red fruit. Medium+ acidity, dry, light body, delicate mousse, creamy finish, nutty, raspberry. Read more on oe•no•phile. WHO: Codorníu WHAT: Pinot noir-read more-
Sandy Wohl lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, just a short flight from BC's well-known wine region in the Okanagan and a few hours drive from the many wineries in Washington and Oregon. He is a university instructor, author, and textbook-read more-
[Publisher's Note- There are errors in this story, and we apologize. Errors are entirely ours, not the author's. We thank those contributing to the Comments for pointing out our mistakes and appreciate the wisdom and immediacy of the interactive wine-read more-
Clear with medium cranberry red color. Clean nose, developing, with medium intensity. Aromas of cedar, cherry, plum, strawberry, floral/perfumed notes, spice and cinnamon. Dry with medium acidity, well integrated alcohol, medium tannin, and body. Flavors of cherry, strawberry, vanilla, spice,-read more-