Wine shop owner called this "spaghetti wine" and I certainly agree. It needs some food to go with. On it's own, not so good. Muted fruit, a bit of earth, but really, a "MEH" wine for me.
Much better than the "Willamette Valley" cuvee, and very young. Tannins were heavy, but controled by the fruit and acidity. I think this one will age well. Raspberry and cherry fruit with some spice in there as well.
Wow! Big fruit, but very well integrated. Lots of berries in this one, with some very tasty tar/earth/tobacco in there. Long and supple finish makes me want to take another sip just to keep it going.
Wine of the Tasting! But, of course I expected this. At $100/bottle, definitely a pass for me, but this is a HUGE Pinot! Heavy tannins, oakey, but with big fruit under the tannins that shines through. This one is very very young, and needs a good 5-10 years to really show its stuff.
2006 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Gris 86 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Smooth, nice flavors or citrus fruit and honeydew melon.
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2007 Torii Mor Pinot Gris 84 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Very bright, with snappy citrus fruit and harsh acidity. Methinks this is a very young wine.
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2005 Dobbes Family Estate Viognier 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley
Very floral on the nose, with a sweet taste of pears and flowers. Very nice!
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2006 Wine By Joe Pinot Noir 82 Points
USA, Oregon
Wine shop owner called this "spaghetti wine" and I certainly agree. It needs some food to go with. On it's own, not so good. Muted fruit, a bit of earth, but really, a "MEH" wine for me.
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2006 Torii Mor Pinot Noir 86 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Nice cherry fruit, with some of that Oregon earthiness I enjoy. Somewhat bitter however. Needs more time to integrate I think.
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2006 Torii Mor Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Select 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Much better than the "Willamette Valley" cuvee, and very young. Tannins were heavy, but controled by the fruit and acidity. I think this one will age well. Raspberry and cherry fruit with some spice in there as well.
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2006 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Premier Cuvée 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Wow! Big fruit, but very well integrated. Lots of berries in this one, with some very tasty tar/earth/tobacco in there. Long and supple finish makes me want to take another sip just to keep it going.
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2006 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Arcus Estate 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Wine of the Tasting! But, of course I expected this. At $100/bottle, definitely a pass for me, but this is a HUGE Pinot! Heavy tannins, oakey, but with big fruit under the tannins that shines through. This one is very very young, and needs a good 5-10 years to really show its stuff.
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2004 Dobbes Family Estate Syrah Grande Assemblage Cuvée 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley
Lots of fruit, almost a fruitbomb. Blackberries and cherries, with a sweet but slightly tart finish. Reminds me of a $20 Aussie Shiraz.
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