J.L. Quinson (Jean-Louis Quinson)
Les Abbatiales Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2023
Some Apple and stone fruit in this straw color French Chard. Interestingly, it drank like a New Zealand Sauv Blanc. Neither oaky or buttery and great price at TJs. — a month ago
Erath
Oregon Pinot Gris 2022
Apple pear and citrus with a little minerality. From one of my favorite Willamette vineyards, this didn’t disappoint. Love their Pinot noir and now their Pinot Gris. Yum. — 2 months ago
Kings Ridge
Willamette Valley Grown Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Pinots are among my favorites but this one was a little unexpected. Surprised that many think this is so light as I found it bolder than most Pinots with lots of cherry, cranberry, red fruits and a little leather. There was a little more tannin and tanginess than expected. Didn’t change my impression of OR Pinots but will go elsewhere for the next round. — 3 months ago
Biltmore Estate
Limited Release American Gewürztraminer 2023
A little sweeter than I generally like but a great expression of Gewurztraminer. Enjoyed with a not too spicy stir fry and would expect the stone fruits and honey to pair well with other flavorful and or spicy foods. Picked this up on a visit to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC - definitely a reason to return to their tasting room. — 4 days ago
Recas Castle
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir from Romania - some oak, earth, among the red berries and cherries. On the dry side and not too heavy. Well under $10 and would definitely drink again. — 2 months ago
Vale D'Algares
Guarda Rios Tinto Vinho Regional Ribatejano Red Blend 2022
Great red blend from Portugal (and Costco for $6.99!). Red fruits, a little oak, mild tannins, and leaning dry. What a great surprise including Aragonez and Trincadeira which I have no familiarity. — 2 months ago
Willia Creek Cellars
Williamette Valley Chardonnay 2023
Expectations were high as I love everything from ORs Willamette Valley. The Pinot noirs and Gris from this region are superior but still enjoyed this accessible chard. Aging in stainless comes through - did not find any specific fruits prominent. — 4 days ago
Radius Wines
Washington State Red Blend
Easy drinking red blend from WA. Inexpensive gathering of red and dark fruits with light tannins. — 2 months ago
The Originals
Columbia Valley Red Blend 2022
Fruity with a slightly overly dry finish. Given the under $10 price point at TJs, this is a good value. Just nothing amazing from this Columbia Valley Wa blend. — 2 months ago
Steve Goore
A little bit dry and acidic with some apple and grassy mineral flavor. Drank in December but brought us back to summer. Will drink again when it warms back up. — 4 days ago