Anam Cara
Nicholas Estate Vineyard Riesling
Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Star bright straw. Inviting nose of ripe pear and honeysuckle. Medium light palate echoes the nose adding dried orange rind and a slight hint of balsam finish (barrel fermented?). That plus the medium plus- acidity -- a bit lower than Germany or the Finger Lakes -- makes an excellent accompaniment to just about any "white wine" fare from Bronzino to fried chicken. Drink now through 2026.
Star bright straw. Inviting nose of ripe pear and honeysuckle. Medium light palate echoes the nose adding dried orange rind and a slight hint of balsam finish (barrel fermented?). That plus the medium plus- acidity -- a bit lower than Germany or the Finger Lakes -- makes an excellent accompaniment to just about any "white wine" fare from Bronzino to fried chicken. Drink now through 2026.
Jul 7th, 2022
Mineral, great acid, white peach, apple, quince, and a little petrol to round things out. Dare I say a touch of Pencil shavings and fleshy green plums? Wicked good!
Mineral, great acid, white peach, apple, quince, and a little petrol to round things out. Dare I say a touch of Pencil shavings and fleshy green plums? Wicked good!
Nov 18th, 2020
Words “Anam Cara” are Celtic for “friend of my soul.” Nick and Sheila have made wines since planting grapes in 2001. Pale lemon with aromatic aromas of ripe tropical, stone & citrus fruits. On the palate tart apple and melon flavors, with a crisp citrus tang. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity with rich ending. Drinking well now. Nice value.
Words “Anam Cara” are Celtic for “friend of my soul.” Nick and Sheila have made wines since planting grapes in 2001. Pale lemon with aromatic aromas of ripe tropical, stone & citrus fruits. On the palate tart apple and melon flavors, with a crisp citrus tang. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity with rich ending. Drinking well now. Nice value.
Oct 21st, 2020Words “Anam Cara” are Celtic for “friend of my soul.” Nick and Sheila have made wines since planting grapes in 2001. Tasted ‘13 & ‘14 together. ‘14, aromatic aromas of ripe tropical, stone & citrus fruits. On the palate apple and melon flavors, a bit tart with a citrus tang, crisper than ‘13. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity with rich ending. Drinking well now. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Words “Anam Cara” are Celtic for “friend of my soul.” Nick and Sheila have made wines since planting grapes in 2001. Tasted ‘13 & ‘14 together. ‘14, aromatic aromas of ripe tropical, stone & citrus fruits. On the palate apple and melon flavors, a bit tart with a citrus tang, crisper than ‘13. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity with rich ending. Drinking well now. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Sep 29th, 2019Words “Anam Cara” are Celtic for “friend of my soul.” Nick and Sheila have made wines since planting grapes in 2001. Tasted ‘13 & ‘14 together. ‘13, aromatic aromas of ripe tropical & stone fruits. On the palate peach and melon flavors with a touch of citrus. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity with rich ending. Drinking well now. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Words “Anam Cara” are Celtic for “friend of my soul.” Nick and Sheila have made wines since planting grapes in 2001. Tasted ‘13 & ‘14 together. ‘13, aromatic aromas of ripe tropical & stone fruits. On the palate peach and melon flavors with a touch of citrus. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity with rich ending. Drinking well now. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Sep 29th, 2019
Rubber hose, key lime, white pear, wet slate, ginger spice, lemon zest and petrol - what I expect in good Riesling. Ample juicy acidity, slightly elevated alcohol, good balance. It isn't overly complex, but as good as any Trocken QbA from a high quality producer in Germany. I love these guys, and Sheila is such a nice lady as well. If you haven't had their wines, they are fantastic.
Rubber hose, key lime, white pear, wet slate, ginger spice, lemon zest and petrol - what I expect in good Riesling. Ample juicy acidity, slightly elevated alcohol, good balance. It isn't overly complex, but as good as any Trocken QbA from a high quality producer in Germany. I love these guys, and Sheila is such a nice lady as well. If you haven't had their wines, they are fantastic.
Feb 23rd, 2019
Pear, apple, lemon candy, slate, hay, petrol and dried apricot. Electric acidity and great minerality.
Pear, apple, lemon candy, slate, hay, petrol and dried apricot. Electric acidity and great minerality.
Nov 1st, 2018
Fantastic nose wet stone and petrol, peach, golden apple, lemon zest, yellow flowers and honeycomb. Palate is quite dry with bracing acidity. Loses some complexity in the mouth as the high acid delicate citrus takes over. Overall enjoyable and very food friendly. Served with a light teriyaki pork dish with ginger and cumin couscous. Big fan of this producer
Fantastic nose wet stone and petrol, peach, golden apple, lemon zest, yellow flowers and honeycomb. Palate is quite dry with bracing acidity. Loses some complexity in the mouth as the high acid delicate citrus takes over. Overall enjoyable and very food friendly. Served with a light teriyaki pork dish with ginger and cumin couscous. Big fan of this producer
Feb 28th, 2016
Showing some petrol, quince, perfume. A bit of pencil eraser is distracting though.
Showing some petrol, quince, perfume. A bit of pencil eraser is distracting though.
Apr 6th, 2014