Domaine Divio
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019
File this under Pinots I Didn’t Hate. Smooth and velvety, this ruby knockout goes down easy. We paired it with some real pedestrian food - rice one night, burgers another, but the juxtaposition of this silky, refined number against the simple, brutish flavors was outstanding. She’s a keeper this one. — 4 years ago
Sokol Blosser
Estate Orchard Block Pinot Noir 2021
Here we have another Pinot I Didn’t Hate. This one imparts a buttery flavor that finishes balanced and smooth. It was full of vim and panache night one, then carried us through a crispy gnocchi sausage number the next evening. Good show. — 5 months ago
Martín Códax
Burgáns Rías Baixas Albariño
What a girl wants (Albariño) , what a girl needs (tropical notes and crisp acidity), whatever makes me happy (a balanced white which is equally good paired with a plate of sheep’s milk cheese or a plate of spicy noodles) sets me free!! — 4 years ago
Martin Woods
Tualatin Estate Vineyard Gamay Noir 2019
This is the Tualatin Estate Vineyard 2019 vintage. You could drink this with hearty fall or root vegetables and some caramelized sausage for a real tastebud treat, but why would you want to when it’s this good all on its own? — 5 years ago
Tre Donne
Barbera d'Alba
The nose of this guy evokes the freshly oiled saddles of an equestrian stable alongside the workhorse of the kitchen - pepper. By the time it reaches your mouth, the tannins rush in but the effect is pleasant, even elegant as they’re smoothed out by a ruby fruit. Pairs nicely with a hearty bean and kale stew loaded with mushrooms and garlic. Top-notch wine. — a year ago
Jessica
Popped this on NYE to ring in a fresh era of groundbreaking chards and was taken aback by the sticky toffee pudding palate. The Grgich was hot on the nose with a butterscotch caramel finish that would pair nicely with a Gouda or a lobotomy. If butterscotch is your jam you will love this, though personally I find this wine to be a velour hoodie compared to the waxed canvas jacket of Oregon chards (e.g., Kelly Fox, Durant). Do with this info what you will. 🤷🏻♀️ — a month ago