Dinner at Herb Farm

Fifteen year anniversary dinner

• 1999 Argyle Vintage Brut 88 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  Drank with a pineapple scented herb leaf dropped into the glass and a trio of seafood starters (not dropped into the glass). Very crisp and clean, drier than other Oregon sparklers I have tried lately. A nice way to start the night.

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• 2003 Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Riesling Eroica 90 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

  Drank with seared albacore tuna and a touch of wasabi. This is my favorite domestic riesling. Has nice amounts of peach, apricot and apple flavors balanced with a minerality typically only seen in German rieslings.

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• 2003 Rulo Viognier 85 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

  Drank with crab lasagna course. Appealing golden color in glass, strong viognier aromatics with loads of floral scents. Flavor was fairly crisp but had a somewhat bitter finish. Followed an off-dry riesling, which may have impacted my perception.

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• 2002 Cougar Crest Syrah Reserve Stellar Vineyard 92 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

  This was very nice complement to the duck entree. This had subtle fruit, spice and enough complexity on the long finish to be elegant and smooth, however the soft tannins and low acidity would prevent me from sitting on it for too long.

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• 1916 Barbeito Madeira Malvazia 91 Points

  Portugal, Madeira

  Desert with chocolates and fruit. Fun to drink a nearly 100 year old wine. Still had lots of stuffing, very nutty, carmel, decent acidity to keep the finish from being cloying.

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