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Hilary McCown Influencer Badge

Wine buyer, lover of Oregon and European wines.

193 wines • 36 followers • 46 following

Luis Pato

Vinho Espumante Bairrada Baga

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8.5

The only sparkling Baga I've encountered. Interesting notes of roasted nuts, the tartness of pomegranate, and cherry Sucrets (in a good way.) Pretty garnet color
Makes me thirsty to try others.
— 3 months ago

Love and Squalor

Willamette Valley Gamay Noir 2014

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8.7

Smells and tastes like Christmas: cranberry liqueur, clove, and coffee. A hint of reduction but a good dose of cigar box notes and tart tannins made me forget all about it. Another delicious wine from L&S. — a year ago

American Pioneer Wine Growers

Virginia Dare American Pinot Noir

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8.0

At once green and syrupy. Lite smoke and anise, but pretty simple. Not bad, just not interesting. — 2 years ago

Soter Vineyards

Planet Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé Bubbles

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8.2

It's light and fairly uninteresting, but ultimately drinkable. Light notes of nutmeg and cherry. — a year ago

Domaine des Forges

Friandise Anjou Gamay

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8.4

Good, basic Gamay. Cranberry and black pepper, simple but nice. — a year ago

Pierce

Van Horn Vineyard Riesling

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9.0

Searing acidity is balanced by delicious nectarine and Meyer lemon flaves. If you can find this, BUY IT! — a year ago

Noelia Ricci

Bro' Bianco 2014

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8.5

Interesting! Rich flavors but austere texture. Honeycomb, nectarine, black pepper, anise. Salty/ briny. Wish I had some calamari fritti. — 2 years ago

Anselmo Mendes

Contacto Monção & Melgaço Alvarinho

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9.4

A white wine for almost everything. Richness from the skin contact, but the austere salinity coupled with delicate floral notes make it a perfect wine for food. — a year ago

Mantlerhof

Wieland Riesling 2014

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9.0

Toasted nut and honeycomb on the nose. Apricot and honey on the palate, with prominent acidity and matchstick notes. Dry and food-friendly. — a year ago

Browne Family Vineyards

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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9.0

From a magnum. Loads of tannin and acidity, with bright brambles, blackberry jam, and a little Eastern spices. Not a ton of depth, but enjoyable. — 2 years ago