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(Carefully curated notes below are taken from Brittan Vineyards)
Brittan Vineyards Basalt Block 2021 Pinot Noir: $75
Appellation Oregon | Willamette McMinnville AVA
Vineyard Brittan Estate Vineyard
Aging 10 months in French oak, 25% new
Varietal Composition 100% Pinot noir
Drink Now or Cellar? Drink now or cellar until 2036.
Cases Produced: Only 98 cases produced!
Tasting Notes
The 2021 vintage is a perfect representation of the Basalt Block. The wine possesses an intriguing balance of dark and light characteristics, dark plum, black tea, white raspberry and lilac. Typical savory notes and phenolic complexity are present at the outset and continue through to the long finish, not unlike biting into plum skin.
Food Pairing
Pair this elegant wine with dishes such as salmon, pork tenderloin, eggplant parmigiana, or game meats.
From them to you:
Winemaker Robert Brittan, a wine industry veteran with the experience of over 50 harvests, has always had a passion for Pinot noir; a love affair that began in the 1980’s when he made several vintages under his Britt Hill label with fruit from Carneros. In 2004, Robert decided to leave Stags’ Leap Winery in Napa and start a Pinot noir project in the cool climate of the northern Willamette Valley.
The Basalt Block, a seven-acre south-facing bowl at the heart of our hillside vineyard, is planted primarily to Pinot noir selections 777 and Pommard. This part of the vineyard has the most exposure to the ancient, fractured marine basalts that underlie the entire property. Direct interaction between vine roots and base geology produces the truest expression of site: in our case, savory, mineral-driven, redfruited wines with pronounced acidity.
Source: Brittan Vineyards
Coeur de Terre Pinot Gris 2023: $23
(Carefully curated notes below are taken from CDT Vineyards)
Appellation Oregon | Willamette McMinnville AVA
Vineyard Coeur de Terre Vineyard & King Vineyards
Aging Fermentation in stainless steel then barrel aging in neutral barrels
Varietal Composition Pinot Gris
Drink Now or Cellar? Drink now or…cellar for 3-5 years
Cases Produced: Only 520 cases produced!
Tasting Notes
Pale straw in color, this lively Pinot Gris greets you on the nose with bright notes of lychee, mango, and Oregon peach pit. The palate is a crisp, lively, and finely textured medley of stone fruits and melon, leading into a refreshing finish of lime meringue with a hint of grapefruit
Food Pairing
Pair this fresh, crisp wine with dishes such as poultry, seafood, pork, vegetables and soft cheeses.
From Them to You!
Founded in 1998 by Scott & Lisa Neal, Coeur de Terre specializes in producing estate-grown Pinot Noir from our vineyard located in a protective valley in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range. We planted the vineyard, live on the estate, farm the land utilizing only organic techniques and make the wines you can enjoy during your visit: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Rustique Rosé that are a true expression of our work and site. Some years, Riesling and Sparkling are also produced.
Purchased in 1998, we have farmed this beautiful property using minimally invasive and organic growing methods since day one. We work in concert with our natural environs to maintain the health and vitality of our land. Our winemaking philosophy follows the same ethos, utilizing minimally interventional techniques to allow for the full expression of time and place in our wine. We invite you to visit Coeur de Terre Vineyard, a special property located in the McMinnville AVA. Experience the essence of handcrafted, organically farmed artisanal wines.
Source: https://www.oregonwine.org/wineries/coeur-de-terre-vineyard/
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