In the spring of 2014, the Campbell family grabbed Goodrich Vineyard near Yamhill, Ore. A few months later, Elk Cove winemaker Adam Campbell confirmed that the 69-acre, former Premier Pacific Vineyards holding was worthy of a single-vineyard bottling. There’s sweetness to the nose that’s akin to Hawaiian Fruit Punch as cherry juice, fresh red raspberry and orange include a hint … [Read more...] about Elk Cove Vineyards 2014 Goodrich Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, $60
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2014 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $45
This large-scale release started with hand-selected berries dropped in 25-pound totes from Sept. 12 through Oct. 9. At that point, the hands-on work of Arron Bell and a barrel regimen with 20% new French oak allows for the richness of the ripe 2014 vintage to be on display. Fruity aromas of black raspberry and Bing cherry include cocoa powder, black olive and dusty minerality. … [Read more...] about Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2014 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $45
L’Ecole No. 41 2013 Ferguson Vineyard Estate Red Wine, Walla Walla Valley, $64
A case can be made that the Clubbs’ young Ferguson Vineyard, bedded in fractured basalt that ran red-hot 15 million years ago, is on the path of becoming known as one of the Pacific Northwest's Grand Cru-type sites after producing a best of class Bordeaux-style wine at the 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards in London. This young blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (56%), Merlot (33%), … [Read more...] about L’Ecole No. 41 2013 Ferguson Vineyard Estate Red Wine, Walla Walla Valley, $64
Telaya Wine Co. 2014 Turas Red Wine, Snake River Valley, $32
One of the Idaho wine industry’s rising stars relies on Syrah grown in the Snake River Valley for its flagship wine, a blend that includes Merlot (19%), Malbec (19%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (2%). The 20 months in French barrels creates aromas of roasted coffee beans and Weetabix with grilled strawberries and smoked charcuterie. There’s less oak influence on the pleasing palate … [Read more...] about Telaya Wine Co. 2014 Turas Red Wine, Snake River Valley, $32
Tsillan Cellars 2014 Estate Riesling, Lake Chelan, $18
Lake Chelan winemaker Shane Collins is among the most passionate Riesling producers in Washington state, and he’s a regular attendee of the international Riesling Rendezvous in Seattle. Each vintage for Dr. Robert Jankelson allows him to bottle that devotion and talent, and his 2014 Estate Riesling is only beginning to hit its stride. Lovely spice aromas of saffron, lavender … [Read more...] about Tsillan Cellars 2014 Estate Riesling, Lake Chelan, $18