Friday Sips
FRIDAY SIPS
Cameron Pinots
Today March 11 from 1:30 - 6:30
Cameron Pinots
Today March 11 from 1:30 - 6:30
Come and join us this afternoon as this week's Sips are something that we virtually never do - pour an entire line-up of wine from Cameron Winery, one of Oregon's icons! Drop by to taste two Pinot Noirs and a white wine along with a surprise!
2014 CAMERON PINOT NOIR
'RIBBON RIDGE'
$21.99 BTL./$263.88 CASE
'RIBBON RIDGE'
$21.99 BTL./$263.88 CASE
It has been about 15 years since Cameron has made a Pinot Noir from the Ribbon Ridge area. Back in the day, John Paul used to make a Brick House Cuvee Pinot Noir from grapes that he purchased from Doug Tunnell and we always had fond memories of the wine. Recently John has been utilizing another vineyard in that area for his ever-elusive Nebbiolo and from that site, he is also a new Pinot Noir that is vastly different from the wines he does in the Dundee Hills.
Immediately upon pouring, one realizes that this wine is typical of Ribbon Ridge and a bit more masculine. Smoke, mineral purity, brazen blackberry and cherry scents combine with elusive herbs and spice offering a bounteous Pinot that exquisitely maintains its balance. Seductive, detailed and yet mouth filling without any of the octane that sometimes comes with the 2014 vintage. Plenty of vibrant red tones keep everything in check, especially on the chewy, expanding finish. Very attractive now but will age nicely for 5-8 more years.
Immediately upon pouring, one realizes that this wine is typical of Ribbon Ridge and a bit more masculine. Smoke, mineral purity, brazen blackberry and cherry scents combine with elusive herbs and spice offering a bounteous Pinot that exquisitely maintains its balance. Seductive, detailed and yet mouth filling without any of the octane that sometimes comes with the 2014 vintage. Plenty of vibrant red tones keep everything in check, especially on the chewy, expanding finish. Very attractive now but will age nicely for 5-8 more years.
2013 CAMERON PINOT NOIR
'ARLEY'S LEAP'
$39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE
'ARLEY'S LEAP'
$39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE
Arley's Leap Pinot Noir first arrived in the mid-90s. The base of the wine consists of clippings from Clos Electrique that were planted up at Abbey Ridge in 1990; this is the secret weapon in the Cameron arsenal of great Pinot Noirs.
The first aromas almost transport you to somewhere in the Cote-de-Beaune with its alluring, penetrating perfume of lavender, turned earth, rose petal, smoked herbs and subtle meaty tones. Cerebral and very suave, there are layers of sophistication and grace in the mouth. Beautifully expressed even now, we all know that Cameron’s Pinot Noirs age like beasts and this wine has a deceptive underbelly of structure and dimension that is going to reveal itself even further. Super-material on the drawn-out finish that is even-keeled and just waiting to unleash itself, the vinous, mouth-coating, sultry texture that is present on the entire palate truly belies its usual lower alcohol level. A terrific choice to drink as well as to put some away and enjoy over the next 10-12 years. 225 cases produced. Knockout juice from one of Oregon's masters…Bravo!!
The first aromas almost transport you to somewhere in the Cote-de-Beaune with its alluring, penetrating perfume of lavender, turned earth, rose petal, smoked herbs and subtle meaty tones. Cerebral and very suave, there are layers of sophistication and grace in the mouth. Beautifully expressed even now, we all know that Cameron’s Pinot Noirs age like beasts and this wine has a deceptive underbelly of structure and dimension that is going to reveal itself even further. Super-material on the drawn-out finish that is even-keeled and just waiting to unleash itself, the vinous, mouth-coating, sultry texture that is present on the entire palate truly belies its usual lower alcohol level. A terrific choice to drink as well as to put some away and enjoy over the next 10-12 years. 225 cases produced. Knockout juice from one of Oregon's masters…Bravo!!
2015 CAMERON GIOVANNI
'VIGNA PINOT BIANCO'
$12.99 BTL./$155.88 CASE
'VIGNA PINOT BIANCO'
$12.99 BTL./$155.88 CASE
Giovanni was created back in the mid-nineties as a way to pay tribute to some of John’s favorite producers of Italian white wine like Schiopetto, Felluga and Jermann. It was also a way to agitate the old guard of the Oregon wine establishment by naming it Pinot Bianco instead of Pinot Blanc. Giovanni is designed to orchestrate a blend of white grapes inspired by the likes of Vintage Tunina and other nomi di fantasia wines from Friuli.
The 2015, based around Pinot Bianco with a dollop of Chardonnay as well as some Pinot Grigio and for this vintage, all is from Abbey Ridge. Made without the use of intrusive oak notes, the wine is loaded with piercing tangerine and lime blossom scents with hints of mineral underneath. Ripe apple launches the assault on the palate, which then builds into a dry and nervy middle and back. Vibrant and intensely long with good depth of fruit make this wine perfect for many seafood preparations.
The 2015, based around Pinot Bianco with a dollop of Chardonnay as well as some Pinot Grigio and for this vintage, all is from Abbey Ridge. Made without the use of intrusive oak notes, the wine is loaded with piercing tangerine and lime blossom scents with hints of mineral underneath. Ripe apple launches the assault on the palate, which then builds into a dry and nervy middle and back. Vibrant and intensely long with good depth of fruit make this wine perfect for many seafood preparations.
