Alfredo Apolloni is the owner and winemaker for this family winery in the northern Willamette Valley town of Forest Grove, Ore. It's a delicous and moderately priced Pinot Noir that opens with aromas of cranberry, white pepper, fresh rhubarb and even pineapple. On the palate, it offers flavors of red currant, Rainier cherry, cinnamon and cranberry. This will pair beautifully … [Read more...] about Apolloni Vineyards 2010 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $27
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Dusted Valley Vintners 2011 Stone Tree Vineyard Grenache, Wahluke Slope, $39
Grenache is most famous in the southern Rhône Valley of France, as well as Spain (where it's called Garnacha). In the right areas, it can be a superb grape for Washington, and it appears the warm, arid Wahluke Slope might be that place. This is a stunning example of the red wine grape, showing aromas of sweet blueberry, boysenberry, black cherry, lilac and even pineapple. On … [Read more...] about Dusted Valley Vintners 2011 Stone Tree Vineyard Grenache, Wahluke Slope, $39
British Columbia proves place on world wine stage
TEMECULA, Calif. - For the fourth consecutive year, British Columbia wines performed brilliantly at a top California wine competition. "I don't think the Canadians understand just how good their wines really are," said Dan Berger, a wine journalist who lives in Santa Rosa, Calif. Berger, who runs the Riverside International Wine Competition, certainly does. At the … [Read more...] about British Columbia proves place on world wine stage
Erath Winery 2010 Hyland Pinot Noir, McMinnville, $50
Hyland is one of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in Oregon, having been first planted in 1971. The 100-acre vineyard is in McMinnville, a hill that is in the northern Willamette Valley and near the city of McMinnville. The vineyard is now owned by Laurent and Danielle Montalieu, who use it for estate wines as well as sell grapes to other producers. This offers aromas and … [Read more...] about Erath Winery 2010 Hyland Pinot Noir, McMinnville, $50
Boomtown 2010 Syrah, Washington, $16
Boomtown is a value label for the boys at Dusted Valley Vintners in Walla Walla and Woodinville, Wash., and the wines are widely available throughout the Pacific Northwest. This yummy Syrah opens with aromas of Ovaltine powder, black pepper, oak spice and blackberry, followed by rich flavors of blueberry taffy, chocolate-covered espresso beans and ripe plum, all backed with … [Read more...] about Boomtown 2010 Syrah, Washington, $16