A leader in the Pacific Northwest for biodynamic grape growing, Rudy Marchesi also has been creating some of Oregon’s top best wines — red and white — for decades from his 240 acres in Forest Grove. Red winemaker Ben Thomas used a barrel program of 35 percent new French Oak to create aromas of fresh-picked black cherry, blackberry compote, caramel corn and a dusting of talcum powder. What follows are pleasing flavors of juicy President plum, strawberry and cigar leaf.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 1,900 cases
Alcohol: 13.3%
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