Wines Tasted, August 1, 2010

Cameron - Clos Electrique - Red Wine - Willamette Valley - Oregon - 2007 - $40 - (Classic, Ager, Food Wine, Old World) - All sources tell me its 100% Pinot Noir, though the vineyard grows Nebbiolo and Chard as well in its small 4 acres. So I got a couple of these as I've been very interested in tasting it for years.  Earthy funky aromas of: leather, cola, skunky, wet clay, (red berry, cran, rasp-all clumped together like Dig-Dug Characters hidden under all that Earth).  Maybe its that profound, maybe.  Structure-wise, it's med+ acid, alcohol, & m+ complexity, med in tannin, body, balanced and med+ in finish.

Wines Tasted - June 04, 2010

Archery Summit Winery - Vireton Rose' - Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley - Oregon - 2009 - $20 - (Patio Wine, Food Wine, Summer Sipper) - A new release from Archery Summit, this wine showcases bright pale pink/salmon color, and a bouquet of fresh red flowers, strawberry and crushed cranberry.  Loaded with acidity to refresh the palate and a tooth coating viscosity.  A touch spritzy at the moment, which continues with the refreshing theme, but remember that this wine has some weight to it.  Highly recommended with Chilled Salmon Salad with Goat Cheese Crumbles.

Wines Tasted - March 3, 2010

Had 2008 Forefront Willamette Valley Pinot Noir w/ Moroccan Rubbed Chicken & Bread Salad with Marinated Tomatoes.

Forefront by Pine Ridge - Willamette Valley - Pinot Noir - 2008 -  (Classic, Food Wine, Best Buy)  - $24 - A bright clear ruby with tinges of purple at the rim.  A nose of pure red fruits and Earth: Raspberries, red currants and pomegranite with turned earth, musk and nearly animale scents.  Very floral.  The entry is full of moderate+ acidity, and confirmed red fruit mix as well as the earthy notes and florals.  Oak is of moderate expression but showing a touch of spice.  Alcohol was moderate, tannins were fine and well structured, body was moderate and finish was quite long.  A balanced style which lets fruit shine while keeping the sense of place totally in Oregon.  Great Food Style.