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Oregon Wine Club: June 2024

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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.

Oregon Wine Club–May 2024

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Analemma 2021 Mencia

The Analemma Mencia 2021 is a captivating expression of Oregon’s terroir, a wine that whispers tales of the Mosier Hills with each sip. It unfurls a bouquet of rose petal, honeysuckle, and lavender, a fragrant prelude to the lighter-bodied yet texturally rich palate. Notes of white pepper, crushed gravel, and graphite lend an earthy complexity, while the distinctive tannins suggest a wine with both character and poise. This Mencia pairs beautifully with herb-driven dishes and roasted meats; imagine it alongside a Reuben sandwich, or a Portobello mushroom steak for a vegetarian twist. For those who favor the grill, it’s an ideal companion to barbecued pork or pepper steak, enhancing the smoky flavors with its vibrant profile. The Analemma Mencia 2021 is truly a wine that celebrates the diversity of flavors, both in the glass and on the plate.