Italy in the Valley

Cana's Feast Winery, Carlton, OR
Tasted Sunday, August 23, 2009 by RPerro with 1,142 views

Introduction

First annual event celebrating Italian varietals that are either grown or vinified in Oregon, held on the patio and lawn of Cana's Feast Winery in Carlton. We couldn't have asked for a better day, or place, to have this event. Also included were panini sandwiches (goat cheese caprese or pulled pork with garlic) and salad (heirloom tomato or paper-thin sliced cucumber), and the chance to ogle a Lamborghini Gallardo and two Ferrari F455's. All for $10!

Flight 1 - Apolloni Vineyards (2 Notes)

Poured by Alfredo Apolloni

Flight 2 - Barking Frog Winery (1 Note)

Poured by Ron & Cindy Helbig

  • 2007 Barking Frog Sangiovese 86 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley

    Lighter red in color. Subtle perfume of cherry. Light in flavor, with cherry and a floral component. Light acid.

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Flight 3 - Cana's Feast Winery (2 Notes)

Poured by Patrick Taylor & Dan Duryee

Flight 4 - Duck Pond Cellars (2 Notes)

Poured by Cindy Olson

  • 2007 Duck Pond Pinot Gris 77 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

    Barely anything there...some melon and pear, but I can't get any enjoyment out of this. Ick.

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  • 2005 Duck Pond Sangiovese 82 Points

    USA, Oregon

    Light nose, can't really smell much. Bitter, sour cherry flavor. Has some age on it, compared to the others here, but you can't tell at all, unless it is just past peak.

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Flight 5 - Hip Chicks Do Wine (1 Note)

Poured by Laurie Lewis, Renee Neely & Callie Snyder

  • NV Hip Chicks do Wine Sangiovese 80 Points

    USA, Washington

    A blend of 2006-2007 fruit from Yakima Valley in Washington. Super dark in color. Stewed, sweet prune aromas, almost like a port or madiera. Bittersweet in the mouth, and unlike any Sangiovese I've ever had. And not in a good way. Very bitter finish.

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Flight 6 - Marchesi Vineyards (2 Notes)

Poured by Franco Marchesi & Anya Cristina

Flight 7 - Mystic Wines (1 Note)

Poured by Rick Mafit

Flight 8 - Natalie's Estate Winery (1 Note)

Poured by Cassandra Teegarden

  • 2008 Natalie's Estate Winery Sangiovese 89 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    Barrel sample. Dark, dark red, nearing black in color. Quite young tasting, with a crush of tannins, but big cherry and plum fruit, with tobacco. This may be a blockbuster in a few years. Showing very well from barrel.

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Flight 9 - Ponzi Vineyards (2 Notes)

Poured by Scott VanDyke

  • 2008 Ponzi Vineyards Arneis 85 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains

    Very pale straw color. Very aromatic and floral nose. Pears/green apples, slightly sweet, but with a dry, acidic finish.

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  • 2006 Ponzi Vineyards Dolcetto 86 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

    Medium red color. Earthy strawberries, with a touch of tobacco. Finishes rather sour and primary.

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Flight 10 - Remy Wines (1 Note)

Poured by Remy Drabkin

  • 2006 Remy Wines Lagrein 90 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

    VERY interesting red! A traditional Italian varietal, only recently introduced to Oregon. A fairly tannic wine, with mulberry, cherry and some smokiness on the palate. This will rock in about 5 years!

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Flight 11 - Terra Vina Wines (1 Note)

Poured by Karl & Carol Dinger

  • 2007 Terra Vina Sangiovese 87 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Rattlesnake Hills

    Medium red color. Cherry and pepper on the nose. Spicy and sweet, like cherry candy, in the mouth. I like the peppery aspect.

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Flight 12 - Three Angels Wine (2 Notes)

Poured by Ed Fus

Flight 13 - Viento Wines (2 Notes)

Poured by Rich Cushman

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