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Wine House - Oregon

Tasted January 31, 2008 by EMichels with 525 views

Flight 1 - Pinot Gris (2 notes)

White
2006 Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
89 points
Pineapple/Lychee nose; Surprising palatte weight; Long; Mouthcoating; Rich
White
2006 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
89 points
Very crisp; Tropical fruit

Flight 2 - Chardonnay (2 notes)

White
2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Anden USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
83 points
Freash bread nose; Wood on top of the fruit
White
2006 Chehalem Chardonnay INOX USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
87 points
Tropical fruit nose; Very crisp; Tropical fruit

Flight 3 - Value Pinot Noir (3 notes)

Red
2006 McKinlay Pinot Noir USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
84 points
Hint of caramel on the nose; Light color; A bit flat with a touch of tartness
Red
2006 Jezebel Pinot Noir USA, Oregon
86 points
Tiny bit of mothballs on the nose; Medium depth; Some fruit
Red
2006 Cloudline Pinot Noir USA, Oregon
82 points
No nose; Flat; No finish; One dimensional

Flight 4 - Under $30 Pinot Noir (3 notes)

Red
2006 Stoller Pinot Noir JV Estate USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
87 points
Big fruit; Big depth
Red
2006 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
73 points
Light crimson; Moldy, musty nose; Taste to match (Not believed to be corked)
Red
2006 King Estate Pinot Noir Oregon USA, Oregon
86 points
Good balance; Lighter; Tart

Flight 5 - Over $40 Pinot Noir (2 notes)

Red
2004 Hamacher Pinot Noir Oregon USA, Oregon
92 points
Huge caramel chocolate nose (blows off - enjoy it early); Great balance; Medium finish; Good depth
Red
2006 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Premier Cuvée USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
71 points
Musty, mildewy nose; Mildew palatte (Not believed to be corked)

Flight 6 - California vs. Oregon (2 notes)

Red
2005 Hartford / Hartford Court Pinot Noir Land's Edge Vineyards USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
89 points
Strong ripe nose; Strong fruit; A bit overheated
Red
2006 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
91 points
Very subtle blend on the nose; Beautiful blend
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