Vinoteca, Smithfield, London
Tasted Wednesday, August 8, 2012 by SimonG with 369 views
Organised by Torii Mor's importer (Bid for Wine), and wines provided free of charge.
A very pleasant selection that in this lighter (2007) Oregon vintage one would have been reasonably hard pressed to place as new world. Relatively light, red fruited and elegant wines with good acidity. It was only the 'Founder's Reserve' that came across as more stereotypically hot. I'd want to try a riper vintage before buying that, but these 07s are lovely and at the price I'll be buying.
Thanks to Lionel for organising.
2011 Torii Mor Pinot Gris 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Pale grey white. Floral, peachy, smokey nose. Reasonably viscous on attack and mid-palate, waxy and floral across the middle. A density to it, but also some elegance. Bright acidity. Really quite long with a positive finish. Nicely balanced and with interest. Nothing metallic here. Can see this working with food, as a quaffed road an aperitif. ***
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2010 Torii Mor Pinot Blanc 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley
Fractionally less pale. A rounder, less fragrant nose, more muted. Smooth, slightly oatmeal across the front of the palate. Obviously less expressive than the PG, but none the worse for that. Good food wine. There's some pleasant acidity in the background that comes through more on the finish as it breathes. A slight smokiness too. I really quite like is. ***
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