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2008 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton Distict Elvenglade Vineyard
This single vineyard Chardonnay from the Yamhill-Carlton District expresses a clear sense of place driven by vines planted on Willakenzie and Laurelwood soils. Lemon-pastry tones jump instantly along with a kiss of smoky, sweet oak. Underlying earth tones suit this beautifully. Nice finesse on entry, gains grip and lemon drop flavors as it moves to the middle and finish. A couple of hours of skin contact provides some fuzzy tannins on the teeth. Nice weight here, but the twangy tropical citrus edginess of the finish really makes this wine sing.
$24 per bottle, 97 cases produced
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2008 Chatte d'Avignon Viognier & Roussanne Columbia Valley
Sourced from vineyards near Arlington, Oregon, along the Columbia Gorge, this wine is inspired by the great white wines of the Rhône region in France (as well as by a wonderfully approachable feline friend we made the acquaintance of during our last trip there). Spice-driven fragrances abound with perfumed apricot and orange-blossom from the Viognier and lemon/ginger aspects from the Roussanne. Complex and palate-staining on entry, but with fine zestiness and expansion, especially on the extending finish.
$20 per bottle, 161 cases produced
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2007 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
Around the winery, this has become know as the "229", a graceful blend of the 114 clone from the Cost vineyard and the 115 clone from Crawford Beck, drawing on elements of both to deliver a wine that is very appealing right now. Gentility and finesse. Red berries, lots of delicacy on nose. Showing deep penetration. Ripeness is present and not overblown; classic pinot noir with racy acidity and a nice core of fruit to back it up. Vivid, luminous texture with a finish that has serious length.
$20 per bottle, 210 cases produced (12 remaining)
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2007 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
The Cost Vineyard
The excellent quality and distinct character of our Eola-Amity sites allowed us to make two different vineyard designate wines in 2007. The Cost Vineyard, a warmer site planted in clone 114 on Nekkia soils, produces wines with bright fruit and forward aromatics. Lots of earth tones, this is a sturdy with, but with plenty of caressing qualities. Acidity flows seamlessly together with the deep fruit. Develops a peppery tone on the succulent, floral finish. Classic elegance and layers of complexity from a stunning, well cared for site.
$35 per bottle, 49 cases produced (6 remaining)
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2008 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
A blend that incorporates the broad expression of the two very distinct Cost and Crawford Beck vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, coupled with the diverse volcanic and sedimentary components from the Luminous Hills vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton District. Cinnamon clove spice beneath lots of violet. Rather fine and graceful aromas. Nice movement and polish in the mouth. Quite airy. Gains depth and substance, especially acidity. Finishes with touch of sweet, dusty herbs. Nice length and material.
$24 per bottle, 397 cases produced
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2008 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
A celebration of the diverse soil types in the Eola-Amity Hills, this blend highlights the compatible characteristics of The Cost Vineyard in the southern portion of the AVA, a warmer site on volcanic soils, along with the cooler and darker notes of the Crawford Beck vineyard, a sedimentary site in the northern end of the AVA. Good penetration and depth. Smoky tones along with botanical, pure earth/floral tones. Roses and peonies present. Creamy entry – more finesse and depth as it carries to finish. Lots of lift and cut on the fresh, penetrating finish. Firmly packed. Excellent stuffing.
$28 per bottle, 107 cases produced
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2008 Coupe's
Cuvée Pinot Noir Dessert Wine Eola-Amity Hills Crawford Beck Vineyard
Starting with the distinctive Pinot Noir from the Crawford Beck vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills, this wine is made in the traditional port method, using high proof brandy distilled from Pinot Noir grapes. As such, one might expect heavier and more obviously sweet aromas, but this shows real nice elegance to it. A swath of Italian plum, cocoa, lavender, allspice and nutmeg emerge stronger and stronger as it sits in the glass. Rather mystifying, haunting flavors that possess super acidity and freshness for being large. Not fully sweet, almost semi-dry. Delicious and mouth-coating, but with nice briskness on the finish. Perfect fodder with chocolate.
$21 per 375 ml bottle, 49 cases produced
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2008 Luminous Hills Estate Grown Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton District
A blend of high-toned fruit characteristics derived from the 667 Pinot Noir clone planted on higher elevation volcanic soils, along with the spicy, fatter, and darker notes from the 115 and Pommard clones planted on sedimentary soils on the lover elevations of Luminous Hills. Spicy nose with pronounced dark tones. Plum-pepper notes, lots of youthful flamboyance, but good depth. Nicely detailed with impressive complexity. Acid is woven in nicely, but the finish is electric and very drawn-out, quite purple and again very floral.
$28 per bottle, 142 cases produced |
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2008 Luminous Hills Estate Grown Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton District LUX
LUX is constructed from appealing combination of the Pommard and 777 clones of Pinot Noir. The Pommard on sedimentary soil provides the broad bass note foundation, while the 777 on the higher elevation volcanic soil delivers a supporting role of high-toned fruit. Significant persistence and drive with complexity and broadness of aromas that truly belie its color. Plum and red raspberry come out along with red flowers. Quite seductive fruit shines on the entry with some dusty earth and a hint of oak. Good firm grip and steeliness, which holds everything together. Reveals some turned earth qualities as it opens. The wine is brisk and vibrant as it heads towards a precise finish.
$35 per bottle, 73 cases produced |
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