FRIDAY SIPS
OREGON TERROIR featuring 3 PINOT NOIRS FROM J. CHRISTOPHER
TODAY, NOVEMBER 9 3:30 – 6:30
What a great way to taste and learn the differences of Oregon Pinot’s fine growing regions! Drop by today November 9 from 3:30 – 6:30 to sample wines from one of our state’s superb producers, J. Christopher! The 3 wines below will be sampled:
2010 J. CHRISTOPHER PINOT NOIR "DUNDEE HILLS"
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE
A blend of three fabulous Dundee Hills Vineyard sites…Bella Vide, Maresh and a single barrel of Abbey Ridge. Absolute essence of what Dundee Hills brings. Aromatic, finely detailed, lovely combo of violet, plum, jasmine and lavender. Silk-laden, very mouth-crawling, sultry pinot palate. Tightens as expected on the finish which reveals lots of length and immense potential. Drink over the next 10-12 years.
2010 J. CHRISTOPHER PINOT NOIR CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN "NUAGES"
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE
Three Chehalem Mountain sites – Lia’s, Adams & Olenik Vineyards. Darker and revealing more red earth tones. Lovely aromatics build and build from the glass. Black fruit compote, rose petal, kisses of coffee, pepper and vanilla round out the aromas. Touches of power lay beneath the rather refined surface. Cool, quite lavish and bringing out more cinnamon especially on the quite expansive finish. Drink over the next 10-12 years.
2010 J. CHRISTOPHER PINOT NOIR EOLA-AMITY "LUMIERE"
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE
Two small vineyard sites in the Eola-Amity area, Three Angels and Dubay. Rather glorious from the moment that it’s poured! Lovely smoke, cocoa, marionberry, underlying cranberry and elusive herbs and spices. Excellent backbone, delivering succulent, well-poised, sultry fruit to go along with prominent smoke and cracked pepper on a fanning out finish. There is something both attractive and sinister to this wine at the moment and while it is able to be consumed right now, it will definitely develop nicely for a decade and more.
THE NOVEMBER DOZEN FROM OUR WINE ROOM!
A new feature each month highlighting 12 specially-priced wines that we have in the house at the moment
Call 503-221-7435 to grab 'em before they're gone...
1.) 2008 Storybook Mountain Zinfandel "Mayacamas Range" $31.99
95 points – Wine & Spirits Magazine…great Zin from one of Califonia’s great Zin influences. 6 bottles available
2.) 2005 Cristom Estate Syrah $27.99
Delicious resolved and smooth Syrah from a favorite Oregon Pinot Noir producer. 3 bottles available
3.) 2010 Texier Cotes-du-Rhone $14.99
Smooth, silky Cotes-du-Rhone value. All about respect to the soil. Wonderful Rhone specialist. 10 bottles available
4.) 2005 Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle $65.99
From the entry-level of Rhone to the mountain top. Long-time great, traditional-minded producer. Top cuvee and starting to drink very well. 3 bottles available
5.) 2006 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $42.99
Well-known, well-crafted and a throwback to what Napa used to be. 4 bottles available
6.) 2008 Castell’In Villa Chianti Classico $26.99
Renowned, sophisticated and very real Chianti wines. The Normale Chianti here will top many other Riserva wines. 3 bottles available
7.) 2001 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series $89.99
A real treat to experience a 10 year old Cabernet from this profound Walla Walla producer. Drinking beautifully. 3 bottles available
8.) 2009 Stoller Pinot Noir "JV" $24.99
Very fine vineyard and producer. Fleshy and full-bodied Pinot Noir. Last of the delicious 2009. 3 bottles available
9.) 2007 Vietti Barolo Rocche $99.99
99 points - The Wine Advocate. Profound Barolo, one of the wines of the great 2007 vintage. 1 bottle available
10.) 2010 Calera Chardonnay “Mt. Harlan” $31.99
If it weren’t for Josh Jensen and Calera, I’m not sure if America’s wines wouldn’t be as prominent in the world as they are today! Brilliant, Burgundy-inspired Chardonnay from California. 93+ points from Wine Advocate. A mere 6 bottles available
11.) 2009 Mongeard-Mugnuret Gevrey-Chambertin $55.99
Delectable, classy juice from one of Burgundy's most appealing producers. Generous and very cellar worthy. 4 bottles available
12.) 2001 Bertani Amarone $112.99
Not only just an old wine from one of Amarone’s most inspired and important producers but also one that’s old school. This one can easily live 50 years and also can be accessed now. 2 bottles available
Click on the turkey to see a terrific selection of 9 wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner!
