USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Slightly floral on the nose. Amazing balance strikes right away in the mouth: fruit, acidity, mouthfeel all there. Blueberries, creme de violette. Very nice, the star of the show at the tasting.
Light bodied, yet also towards a Burgundian style with more eartiness/loaminess than typical OP. Almost too much acidity. Enjoyed and appreciated the quality of this wine, though not really our thing.
Light, teasing on the nose. Heavier and more satisfying in the mouth. Raspberries. We enjoyed tasting Rich's 'feminine' style of Syrah next to the much more masculine Fausse Piste Riverrock, a good contrast and we enjoyed both.
2009 Fausse Piste Syrah Riverrock Vineyard 94 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Slightly floral on the nose. Amazing balance strikes right away in the mouth: fruit, acidity, mouthfeel all there. Blueberries, creme de violette. Very nice, the star of the show at the tasting.
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2009 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir Knife Edge 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Soft, feminine style of Oregon Pinot. Cherries and cream in the mouth. Good acidity. Would be nicer with a roasted chicken than a steak.
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2010 Cameron Pinot Noir Arley's Leap 79 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Medicinal aftertaste killed whatever subtlety was there. Possibly flawed bottle, though it was chosen and poured by the winemaker himself.
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2010 Cameron Pinot Noir Abbey Ridge 85 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Not unpleasant as the Arley's was. JS scrunches her nose and says 'mushroomy'. Reminded me of a budget Oregon Pinot. Dissapointing.
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2010 Colene Clemens Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
Very nice, balanced Oregon Pinot. The archetypal OP? Maybe. Very nice wine.
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2010 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Light bodied, yet also towards a Burgundian style with more eartiness/loaminess than typical OP. Almost too much acidity. Enjoyed and appreciated the quality of this wine, though not really our thing.
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2008 Andrew Rich Syrah Prometheus 90 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Light, teasing on the nose. Heavier and more satisfying in the mouth. Raspberries. We enjoyed tasting Rich's 'feminine' style of Syrah next to the much more masculine Fausse Piste Riverrock, a good contrast and we enjoyed both.
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