Although it was a year accentuated by big hair, big shoulder pads, enormous parachute pants, and the movie, The Big Chill, many would contend that the biggest thing to come from 1983 was the birth of Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine-growing region. In recognition of its 40th year, Fairsing Vineyard is celebrating like it’s 1983 with a throwback weekend March 1-3 featuring a … [Read more...] about Throwback Weekend at Fairsing Vineyard
Pinot Noir
Spoiled Dog Winery 2020 Estate Pinot Noir, Puget Sound $42
The Krug family and its Spoiled Dog project have been on quite a run, earning at least one Platinum in each of the past seven years. Eight of their career 19 Platinums have been for Pinot Noir, but none has ranked as high as this 2020 Estate. A selection of their seven organically farmed clones, which spend time in new French oak, yields a wine effusive with raspberry, … [Read more...] about Spoiled Dog Winery 2020 Estate Pinot Noir, Puget Sound $42
Bayernmoor Cellars 2019 Bayernmoor Vineyard Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Puget Sound $65
A product of just his third commercial vintage, Snohomish County winemaker/ attorney Larry Harris used this blend of Dijon clone 777 and the early ripening Précoce clone (33%) for what proved to be one of the top Pinot Noirs of the 24th annual Platinum Awards. It’s a nuanced and complex example that opens with ripe red fruit, dried red rose petals, cedar and a pinch of herbs. … [Read more...] about Bayernmoor Cellars 2019 Bayernmoor Vineyard Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Puget Sound $65
Areté 2021 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $50
This reserve tier for Iris Vineyards focuses on special lots of Pinot Noir from proprietor Pamela Frye’s Chalice Estate Vineyard, which is surrounded by forest southwest of Eugene. Longtime winemaker Aaron Lieberman selects from lots of clones of Wädenswil, Dijon 115 and Pommard. Classic scents of cherry cola and leather funnel into a palate of Bing cherry and smoked white … [Read more...] about Areté 2021 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $50
Lovebirds Take Flight
Calling all lovebirds! Cozy up with that special someone in your life for a paired flight of five wines and five bites. We’ve selected a line up of our favorite wines at the moment to pair with a variety of sweet and savory treats. Sit back, sip, savor, and relax with the one you love! Lovebird Flight: $30 / person, Complimentary for Wine Club Members. Flight fee waived … [Read more...] about Lovebirds Take Flight