Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2014

Lovely translucent ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; medium body with tasty ripe red fruits, hint of earth, spice; silky tannin, bright acidity, a classic Oregon-style, palate-pleasing pinot noir.  Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2014”

Willamette Valley Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir 2015

Rosy-pink color; strawberry on the nose; watermelon, strawberry, tangerine on the palate. Very dry, medium body, nice acidity, hint of sour cherry on the finish, at least on the first pour—it mellows with some air time. Very clean. Substantive rosé, not a soda pop wannabe wine (the opposite, in fact). Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir 2015”