Willamette Valley winemaker Nate Klostermann pulls from two estate plantings — the 800-foot elevation Spirit Hill and the 400-foot Lone Star — for this stunning blend that spent 16 months in 40% new French oak. Aromas of blackberry, sugared plum, cherry and spice lead to lush tones of Marionberry and black cherry backed by a racy burst of dark pomegranate. Its robust mouth feel … [Read more...] about Argyle Winery 2014 Master Series Nuthouse Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, $50
Oregon
King Estate 2015 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $19
Perhaps no wine serves as the ambassador of the Oregon wine industry more than King Estate’s flagship Pinot Gris. This vintage marked the 25th anniversary of the Ed King III scouting out the land for his future winery, and the winemaking tandem of Spencer Spetnagel and Brent Stone make this predictably delicious. King Estate grapes form 56% of the blend, and 100% of the wine … [Read more...] about King Estate 2015 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $19
Stoller Family Estate 2015 Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, $25
Land for the largest contiguous vineyard in the Dundee Hills has been Bill Stoller’s family since 1943, and the successful tandem of winemaker Melissa Burr and viticulturist Robert Schultz has helped pave the way for the remarkable fruit-forward production of estate Chardonnay to triple from the 2014 — without losing a step and holding steady in terms of pricing. Gorgeous … [Read more...] about Stoller Family Estate 2015 Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, $25
Yamhill Valley Vineyards 2014 Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, $22
McMinnville’s oldest winery and winemaker Stephen Cary view Pinot Blanc as their favorite white wine to craft, this release exemplifies their well-placed passion for this often-unappreciated Burgundy grape. The cooling influence of the Van Duzer Corridor effect across Yamhill Valley Vineyard's Casa and Mainfield blocks allows Cary to capture the stunning acidity that’s the … [Read more...] about Yamhill Valley Vineyards 2014 Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, $22
Argyle Winery 2014 Nuthouse Master Series Riesling, Eola-Amity Hills, $30
There are nearly 7 acres of Riesling planted in Argyle Winery’s Lone Star Vineyard, and while it amounts to less than 2 percent of the vineyard work, from judging by this bottling, it’s apparent that Riesling remains a significant percentage of Nate Klostermann’s attention in the cellar. He takes 20% of the lot and ferments it completely dry on the lees in neutral oak for 16 … [Read more...] about Argyle Winery 2014 Nuthouse Master Series Riesling, Eola-Amity Hills, $30