Mike's American Series Oregon Dinner

Hawthorne, Kew, TW9
Tasted Tuesday, May 23, 2023 by fussyeater with 75 views

Flight 1 - Aperitif - Mushroom truffle arancini and caramelised onion brioche (1 Note)

Flight 2 - Peppered Beef Carpacio (2 Notes)

  • 2017 00 Wines Pinot Noir Hyland 93 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills

    To die for nose (pot pourri, strawberry fruits, rose petals, forest floor etc.). Delicate and balanced with laser precision. Kind of frustrating because to my palate it needed a bit more midpalate depth and seemed clipped on the finish. Yet for what it is, it is great, and quite compelling, and unanimous WOTN.

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  • 2014 Brick House Pinot Noir Evelyn's 89 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge

    Inexpressive nose and seemed slightly tired on the midpalate as it lacked vibrancy and seemed a little loose and unfocused. Still, there were nice slightly decayed raspberry and balsamic notes with a touch of forest floor. It was tough to go next to the 00 and perhaps this wine would have been better by itself outside of the context of a wine dinner.

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Flight 3 - Roast Skate Wing (3 Notes)

  • 2018 00 Wines Chardonnay Chehalem Mountain 92 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains

    Nose was slightly tropical although elderflower showed later on. Profile was clearly more open and fruit / citrus driven than say Morgen Long, but there was good midpalate energy and freshness. Seemed well cut with good precision.

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  • 2018 Arterberry Maresh Chardonnay Eyrie Vineyard 89 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

    I didn't quite fully understand this wine. It seemed restrained and slightly anonymous or dare I say "international". There was a muted nose, a little smoke, reasonably well judged acidity.

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  • 2016 Morgen Long Chardonnay Sandi 91 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

    Slightly reductive start which later blew off and seems to carry the Morgen Long signature (in a good way - of course). Medium bodied with a lemony profile and midpalate interplay between sweet and savoury whilst remaining saline and focused. V. accomplished but ultimately not at the top of the tree of my ML experiences. Still a treat to try.

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Flight 4 - Iberico Presa (3 Notes)

  • 2018 Sequitur Pinot Noir Jack 91 Points

    USA, Oregon

    Very pure and ethereal nose leading the way to a medium bodied sappy and fresh but concentrated pinot noire where purity of fruit is at the forefront. It would have benefited from serving a touch cooler but for me it seemed foursquare Sequitur where the viticulture and savoir-faire in the winemaking shows.

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  • 2015 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Botanica 90 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

    Inexpressive nose led the way to a savoury red fruits, wood, and a peppery midpalate. Probably served a bit too warm but didn't obviously appeal.

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  • 2005 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Laurène 89 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

    Prunes and darker red fruit on the nose. Lacks freshness and with cloying tannins and after some time in the glass became a bit better on the finish. I was really hoping for more as it is the oldest Oregon I have tried by some distance. Still a treat to try, but ultimately not my cup of tea.

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Flight 5 - Apple Crumble Souffle (1 Note)

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