Community Tasting Note

briandavispdx wrote:

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - Beautiful, iridescent purple hue in the glass. Nose of red cherries, strawberries, and vanilla cake. Silky smooth on the tongue with a nice balance of fruitiness offset by chalky notes. Unexpectedly long finish for a Gamay. The wine's label claims a heavy Beaujolais influence, and you can certainly taste this in the bottle. In many ways this resembles an old-world wine more than a new world wine.

As Oregon producers begin to branch out and experiment with non-Pinot Noir red varietals, Gamay is certainly one to watch. This is the best expression of Oregon Gamay I've tasted to date, and foreshadows exciting things for both the maker and the varietal.

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