Rogue Valley OR, though Rouge Valley sounds like it’s worth a visit as well. This vintage is 100% Tannat, 11.44% alc/vol. Bought at Teutonic, Portland OR. Ruby red, light to moderately extracted pigment. Light plum aroma, plum and cherry with length in mouth. Tight, tart, almost astringent due to tannins and acid initially. After 20 minutes, red fruit flavor with depth emerges, lots of it, especially cherry, plum and cranberry. Remains tart, with light fine-grained tannins in finish. Fruit intensity, alas, declines rapidly.
Rogue Valley OR, though Rouge Valley sounds like it’s worth a visit as well. This vintage is 100% Tannat, 11.44% alc/vol. Bought at Teutonic, Portland OR. Ruby red, light to moderately extracted pigment. Light plum aroma, plum and cherry with length in mouth. Tight, tart, almost astringent due to tannins and acid initially. After 20 minutes, red fruit flavor with depth emerges, lots of it, especially cherry, plum and cranberry. Remains tart, with light fine-grained tannins in finish. Fruit intensity, alas, declines rapidly.
Oct 29th, 2019
Tannat, Cab Franc and Malbec. Prickly on the palate with acidity but rich and nuanced. A Teutonic Christmas continues with this and Prime Rib
Tannat, Cab Franc and Malbec. Prickly on the palate with acidity but rich and nuanced. A Teutonic Christmas continues with this and Prime Rib
Dec 25th, 2017
Oregon, USA
