The wine is a very pretty bright light yellow with a steady stream of tiny bubbles. Pears, yeast, and a touch of smoke are on the nose. Smoke is stronger on the palate, underlying deeper fruits, a blend of baked apples and fresh apples, fresh baked bread and a touch
The nose is very shy, but with effort shows mangos and peaches with a background of citrus flowers. The palate offers the same combination of tropical and stone fruits found on the palate, with the addition of sweet lemon. Hazelnuts and a very light background taste of vanilla show on
Coffee and milk chocolate, with blueberries in the background, waft up from the glass, making a very pleasant nose. On the palate, blackberries, blueberries, and coffee lead, with pepper and the tiniest hint of vanilla in the background. Blackberries fade and lavender joins blueberry and coffee on the mid-palate. A
This white wine made with organic grapes you’ve probably never heard of is a great find at a great price. Beginning with a combination of green apple blossoms and herbs, it’s at first reminiscent of a fruity Sauvignon Blanc. But on the palate it has more mild, rounded flavors, as
The wine is a very pretty bright light yellow with a steady stream of tiny bubbles. Pears, yeast, and a touch of smoke are on the nose. Smoke is stronger on the palate, underlying deeper fruits, a blend of baked apples and fresh apples, fresh baked bread and a touch
Clear, bright, medium salmon. Medium-low intensity aromas of rose, gooseberries, cranberry, and pungent herbs. Dry on the palate, medium body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, medium-long finish. Flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, citrus, tart apple, and red raspberries. Recommended. (86-87) RR WHO: J.K. Carriere Wines WHAT: Pinot Noir WHERE: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Clear, bright, medium-pale straw yellow. Clean on the nose with medium-full intensity aromas of minerality, bright apple, yeast, and dried lemon rind. Dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, medium-long finish. Flavors of poached pear, dried tropical fruit, lemon crème brûlée, and lemon meringue. Very highly recommended.
Clear, bright, medium-pale intensity golden yellow. Clean on the nose with medium-light intensity aromas of wet stones, soft yeast, lime zest, tropical fruit, and yellow apple. Dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium acidity, medium-long finish. Flavors of candied citrus, fresh apples, stone fruit, and soft vanilla, baking spice, and