Virtual Oregon Pinot thanks to Jason

Jason provided all the reds and the other 3 of us each provided 1 white each. The 2008 Archery Summit Estate was clearly the best pinot. All the whites were quite good.

• 2007 Ruinart Champagne Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 94 Points

  France, Champagne

  Poured into 4 jars for transport at 5pm, drank at 6:30pm over 1 hr. This champagned is classy, clearly a bit young, and displaying many desirable characteristics. Lemon, seashell, white flowers, brioche and pear.

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• 2012 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art Series 93 Points

  Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River

  Poured into 4 jars for transport at 5pm, drank at 6:30pm over 1 hr. Delicious, sweet, tangy, light, slight caramelization, some minerality and matchstick. The oak started off barely noticeable and did built over the 1 hr this was in front of me.

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• 1998 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Archery Summit Estate 89 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

  Poured into 4 jars for transport at 5pm, drank at 7:30pm over 1 hour. There was a touch of beef blood, a touch of alcohol and the palate is dark.

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• 1999 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Archery Summit Estate 89 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

  Poured into 4 jars for transport at 5pm, drank at 7:30pm over 1 hr. This was more heral and savory compared to the 1998 but qualitatively similar. It was drinking nicely although somewhat tired and no great complexity.

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• 2008 Sineann Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard Flawed

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  There was some conversation about whether this wine was oxidized and heat damaged. I'll assume heat damage.

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• 2008 Shea Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Homer Shea Vineyard 92 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  Poured into 4 jars for transport at 5pm, drank at 8pm and over 1 hour. SIlky, gorgeous, some light vanilla. My notes show I found this crazy modern just a year ago, it seems to have calmed down significantly or there's bottle variation, or maybe this one got more air. This was still modern but not in a crazy way.

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• 2008 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Archery Summit Estate 93 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

  Poured into 4 jars for transport at 5pm, drank at 8:30pm over 1 hr. Clearly new world with a grange yet delicious lean vegetal note. Silky tannins and good structure. I would drink this now.

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• 2010 Château Rieussec 95 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  Poured into 4 jars for transport at 5pm, drank at 9pm over 1 hour. This was as good as the last bottle. Great spice, complexity and sweet fruit. Orange blossom, mango, pineapple, creme brulee and honey.

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