California vs. Oregon Pinot tasting and a few Bourgogne Rouge

[Michae1_P0wers]

@Howard Cooper

@Richard T r i m p i

Not dead, just resting.

Sounds like Howard found the OR Pinots more nuanced. No complaints there. I wouldn’t have picked that Willakenzie or a Siduri, but no harm. Entry level wines for early drinking.

The 2014 H-N Bourgogne and 2013 Jouan Coteaux sound like very nice entry level Burgs.

Howard, have you tried any of Marcus’s Goodfellow entry Pinots? Patricia Green Estate? OR Pinots will never replace your love for Burgundy, but a few can scratch the Pinot Noir itch.

RT

I have not had those Oregon Pinots. I don’t drink that much Oregon Pinot, but I have had some like Eyrie, Erath, Adelsheim, Drouhin, Resonance and a number of others over the years.

I like all of Richard’s recommendations and I would add (board darlings and for good reason) Cameron and Evesham Wood. For reference, I really enjoy H-N and find their Bourgogne rouge to be an excellent value. Of the ones you mention having tried, I think Eyrie is the standout.

[Marcus_Goodfellow]

Howard, do you know what H-N’s production is? Mostly because I think the OR producers that would float your boat would be smaller producers than the group you listed excepting Eyrie.

In addition to my wines, Cameron, EW, and PGC, you might seek out J. Christopher, Westrey, and, in cooler vintages, and Belle Pente.

If you’re game for trying something fun, and inexpensive, PM me and I will set you up with a couple of 2013 Willamette Valley bottlings. I believe Rich Trimpi would approve and it’s one of my favorites for showing what we can do in Oregon with Burgundy as the model.

[Jay_Miller]

@Howard Cooper

@Jay Miller

@Chris Seiber

After attending a country club tasting of Barton & Guestier and Red Bicyclette,

At a recent event I had a choice of Cupcake and Meiomi. I’m jealous.

You guys need to upgrade your country club memberships. Maybe I can get you into mine. They need more members.

Wasn’t a country club for me, it was a boat ride/anniversary party in Minneapolis.

[Richard_T_r_i_m_p_i]

@Marcus Goodfellow

If you’re game for trying something fun, and inexpensive, PM me and I will set you up with a couple of 2013 Willamette Valley bottlings. I believe Rich Trimpi would approve and it’s one of my favorites for showing what we can do in Oregon with Burgundy as the model.

Approved. Along with the producer suggestions.

FYI Scott, most OR PNs aren’t meant for the long haul IMHO. There’s no old school Gouges equivalent. Nevertheless, a decent number improve with 5, 10 and even 15+ years.

RT

[Howard_Cooper]

@Marcus Goodfellow

Howard, do you know what H-N’s production is? Mostly because I think the OR producers that would float your boat would be smaller producers than the group you listed excepting Eyrie.

In addition to my wines, Cameron, EW, and PGC, you might seek out J. Christopher, Westrey, and, in cooler vintages, and Belle Pente.

If you’re game for trying something fun, and inexpensive, PM me and I will set you up with a couple of 2013 Willamette Valley bottlings. I believe Rich Trimpi would approve and it’s one of my favorites for showing what we can do in Oregon with Burgundy as the model.

Thank you.

[R_Gilbane]

@Howard Cooper

@Marcus Goodfellow

Howard, do you know what H-N’s production is? Mostly because I think the OR producers that would float your boat would be smaller producers than the group you listed excepting Eyrie.

In addition to my wines, Cameron, EW, and PGC, you might seek out J. Christopher, Westrey, and, in cooler vintages, and Belle Pente.

If you’re game for trying something fun, and inexpensive, PM me and I will set you up with a couple of 2013 Willamette Valley bottlings. I believe Rich Trimpi would approve and it’s one of my favorites for showing what we can do in Oregon with Burgundy as the model.

Thank you.

Free bottles of the OR juice float my boat just fine. Ask anybody.