Community Tasting Note

forceberry wrote:

Monday, May 17, 2021 - The blend is composed mainly of Pommard clone Pinot Noir from the Knudsen Vineyard (80%) with a little bit of Dijon clone Chardonnay (20%) from the Julia Lee's Block in the mix. Barrel-fermented, then aged sur lattes for a minimum of 3 years before disgorgement. Total production 897 cases. 13% alcohol.

Luminous neon yellow-green color. Slightly evolved nose with layered aromas of ripe citrus fruits, some slivered almond tones, a little bit of wizened peach, light developed notes of woolly lanolin, a hint of bready autolysis and a touch of caramel. The wine is fresh, balanced and somewhat evolved on the palate with a medium body and complex flavors of ripe red apple, some roasted almond tones, a little bit of tangy salinity, light zesty citrus fruits tones, sweet hints of honeyed richness and evolved dried fruit notes and a hint of yeasty autolysis. Good, high acidity and sparse yet still quite firm mousse. The finish is ripe, juicy and quite long with rather complex and enjoyably evolved flavors of spicy red apple, some wizened stone fruit notes, a little bit of leesy yeast, light autolytic nuances of brioche, a honeyed hint of dosage sweetness and a touch of stony minerality.

A harmonious, well-made and wonderfully evolved Oregon sparkler. Although feels somewhat more evolved than Argyle Brut 2009 and Brut Rosé 2009 that were tasted alongside, this shows also much more depth, complexity and finesse. Perhaps shows a bit more ripeness than a Champagne would, but otherwise on par with Champagne quality. Enjoyable stuff, priced according to its quality at 51€.

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