Oregon Wine Club: June 2024

2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Gris: $42.50

The 2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Gris Whistling Ridge Vineyard hails from the Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA. Goodfellow Family Cellars is a winemaker-owned and operated winery founded in 2002. On the nose, expect citrus and pear compote with a sense of mineralogy. The palate reveals a focused and detailed experience, with a chalky texture, excellent extract, and graceful balance. It’s a wine that’s starting to come into its own. Pair it with dishes like Chilean sea bass, grilled chicken, or soft cheeses for a delightful culinary match.

2020 Rambeaux Chardonnay: $50.00

The 2020 Rambeaux Chardonnay hails from the Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA. Crafted by Lynn Penner-Ash, this Chardonnay eschews opulence for mineral and steel-inflected flavors. Rather than focusing on fruit flesh, it emphasizes fruit skins, resulting in a mix of citrus, apple, and celery notes.  Other notes consist of lemon curd, staw, white peach and minerality. The acidity dominates, suggesting that this wine pairs well with dishes featuring a buttery cream sauce over lighter seafood.