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Thanks for the post and thoughts on recent Oregon pinot vintages. I'm actively buying and backfilling all Oregon vintages, so it's always nice to read others impressions. Of the vintages from your list (2008 - 2013), my only hesitation would be 2009. I'm still holding out hope for 2008. I have about...

. . . Jim, like many others here I am big fan of your work! If you do chose to sell off the remaining 2002 PGC Hirsch I would be more than happy to take some off your hands! +1 for me and probably +5 for my wife. She's always asking "do we have any more of that Patricia Green stuff?" and I keep res...

Please forgive me for veering off track, but do you Oregon experts have any thoughts on when the 2008 St Innocent White Rose might be ready to drink? St. Innocent has a current ageability chart on their website. They indicate a drinking window through 2019, but some of the other 2008 single vineyar...

Might try to pick up my wine before leaving chicGl to save on shipping, we’ll see. FYI, don't forget sales tax. I bought 3 cases from an HDH auction earlier in the summer. I knew that I would be in Chicago for the PJ shows later in the summer, so I considered picking up during my trip to Chicago. I...

White Rose Estate posted the following message to Instagram last night: "We regret to announce that Jesus (Chuyin) Guillen, passed away last evening after his brief battle with cancer. Friends and admirers who wish to assist his family in this difficult time can donate to a GoFundMe campaign set up ...

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But the issue is Austria / Germany makes such amazingly high quality Rieslings, in a variety of styles, and at such low prices. Hard to compete?
This.

Yes, I concur, but the OP asked about Oregon Riesling.

So, I'm not sure if anyone is categorizing any of the producers. No fault of the OP, but I think that the thread title has elicited responses as to noteworthy Oregon Riesling producers from some folks. Heck, I even missed the ageability question from the OP's original post in my first response. Yes,...

And I totally missed the last question from the OP regarding ageability of Oregon Riesling. Hopefully, Bill H. from Paetra will add to this thread, but I think that they will do well with some years. Bill makes fantastic wines and I need to order more before the end of fall shipping season. Trisaetu...

In addition to the others previously mentioned above, I'll recommend Brooks and Elk Cove as long time producers of Oregon Riesling. Jess Pierce who assists at Walter Scott has a new label focused on Riesling that I haven't tried yet. Full disclosure that I'm a club/mailing list member, but I've enjo...

Brickhouse makes the best OR gamay hands down! Maybe true of old...and no slight to Doug or his abilities. I recently consumed a few bottles from Vincent (Vincent Fritzsche) and they were excellent and on par. Belle Pente does a very nice Gamay Noir. I'm sure there are others. RT Evening Land, Walt...

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October 24th, 2018, 7:34 am
Personally, I’m anxiously awaiting Domaine Serene’s new entry to the American sparkling market. I’m sure it’ll be really good stuff!

And likely more expensive than their Oregon peers.

Full disclosure because I'm a club member, but I shared a bottle of the 2011 Elk Cove Sparkling at my cousins wedding in early August. I'm not a sparkling fan, but this was outstanding with a lengthy finish of strawberries galore. Elk Cove doesn't produce a sparkling wine every year. The current vin...

I was curious, so here's a list of wineries that participated at the Feast Portland Grand Tasting per the website: 14 Hands Winery, (Prosser, WA) Alloro Vineyards, (Sherwood, OR) Anne Amie Vineyards, (Carlton, OR) Archery Summit, (Dayton, OR) Barton & Guestier, (France) Beaujolais Wines, (France) Br...

My apologies to slowhand, but "If you want to hang out, you've gotta take her out,..." Coquine. If not the top restaurant in Portland, definitely near the top and recently named a top 100 restaurant in the US. I would also recommend Tasty n Alder for a meal. Nice bar menu and deals between lunch and...

We visit Charleston once or twice a year and we usually stay at the Fulton Lane Inn which is located on King Street just south of Market Street. It's conveniently located to the retail shopping on King Street, the market, and a short walk to Husk and other great restaurants. Parking can be a challen...

Sorry Todd, it's been too long ago. I was actually at Carolina Beach in May/June of 2000 (I remember watching Game 1 or 2 of the NBA Finals that Friday night from a bar in Wilmington, Lakers versus Pacers) for a deep sea fishing weekend with my office manager at the time and some other co-workers. W...

I worked in the Wilmington area the latter half of 2001 and I ate at a fresh seafood restaurant in Carolina Beach about the same time. I can't recall the name and I was unable to recognize anything from my google maps search of the area. It was decent. The better restaurants are in Wilmington, but I...

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and recap. That's a great itinerary. We are headed to Oregon soon and we will be visiting with most of the same folks.

If you ever want to open a bottle(s) of Oregon wine, I live in Matthews and I would be more than happy to share.

Cheers!

James

We enjoyed a bottle of the 2007 Chehalem Ridgecrest Vineyard Pinot Noir with dinner on Saturday night. The 2007 Chehalem Reserve Pinot Noir should be drinking nicely as well. Unless I'm mistaken, Ridgecrest is the source for the Reserve wine.

Based on your current itinerary and preferences, I would offer the following suggestions. Since you are staying in Dundee and headed to Carlton on Saturday afternoon, how about Ayoub and Anderson Family on Saturday morning? Either tasting will probably be with the winemaker and Ayoub's would be at t...

Thanks will check it out..... Friday should prove to be a busy day: Tasting at Cristom before lunch, then Walter Scott, then Goodfellow followed by dinner at Thistle... Sean That's a great line-up on Friday. You probably have lunch plans, but the Blue Goat should be open in Amity. Heater Allen is j...

Not to thread drift too much from the discussion of Marcus' great wine, but I'm curious about the 2012 vintage wines in general. There are a couple of producers (Jim A. with PGC, Brian O. with BP and others) that keep updated cellar notes with drinking windows on their websites. 2012 is still a HOLD...

Brandon R, thanks for your posts. I didn't really have a question about vineyard accommodations, but I was trying to respond to the OP, davidlowns, posts and offer a few suggestions. Durant Vineyards is another site with lodging options. I'm sure that there's more options.

Bill, thanks for the offers. I purchased one of each and added 2 orange and 4 Elwetritsche to round out another case. Tara and I enjoyed visiting with you last summer and we look forward to catching up with you again this summer.

James

Thanks for the offers. Minus 2 more of the Dijon 115 packs. I would be interested in a case of the 2014 Cuvee.

James

Winderlea - 30% current release wines

Chehalem - a few different specials

St. Innocent - horizontal of 2014 vineyard designated Pinots

Elk Cove - a few different specials

Jim A. hits all of the high points in the valley. I would add Recipe to his list. I'm not sure if the old Recipe has reopened, but we had a couple of great meals at the Recipe Part Deux in downtown Newberg during our recent visit. Hard to believe they were cooking from a food truck behind the restau...

Yeah, we've tasted at Brick House a couple of times over the years, but recently it has become a little more difficult to schedule an appointment. Due to my work schedule in the construction industry, we usually visit the week before the 4th or of the 4th which is probably our main problem with sche...

This thread is filled with great recommendations and information. Although we stay in Newberg near the Allison Inn at a VRBO, McMinnville sounds like the best option for your original request of a central location in wine country with bars and restaurants. I'm just curious if you considered staying ...

Jim,

Good evening and thanks for the offers. I tried to check out, but I was over the shipping compliance limit. I'll touch base with Margaret next week regarding the additional case of Berserker Cuvee. Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you in the Carolinas.

James

Check the Berserker Day VII thread for last years offers. This years offers will be new and unique from last year, but it might provide an idea of what to expect on Friday. Enjoy the fun on Friday.

Although it's no longer on the PGC website, I'm guessing that it's still available. Perhaps Jim A. can confirm. I've pondered another case or two, but I haven't reached out to Margaret or Jim A. yet. Plus, I'm nearing capacity in the basement and Berserker Day looms.

Loren, thanks for your notes. It always fun reading Oregon tasting notes. I'm curious about the Patty Green wine. As the fine folks at PG make several wines a vintage, the bottle could have been a few different labels. I'm thinking that most folks, including me, are assuming it's the Reserve label, ...

I concur with all of the recommendations. I'm still not sure of your exact itinerary, but I'm assuming that your tasting at PGC is at 10 AM versus 11:30 AM. With that assumption, you can grab lunch at Red Hills Market by 11:30 AM and be at White Rose by noon. As others have mentioned, it's about 30 ...

It really depends on your itinerary. What time is your appointment at PGC and what time are you planning to arrive and depart the Valley? As others have mentioned in previous threads, the WV is spread out a little bit. Your list includes 2 wineries in Ribbon Ridge (PGC, Brick House), 2 in Eola Amity...

Adding to others recommendations and suggestions: Elk Cove - has produced a Syrah bottling (from Southern Oregon fruit?) and a Bordeaux blend from Washington fruit in previous years. If I remember correctly a portion of proceeds from the red blend go or have gone to a non profit organization. Gamay ...

I'll offer a few producers and I'll apologize in advance for any repeats or misguidance.

Chehalem - whites and reds including the recent Statement vintages
Elk Cove - whites and Rose
Trisaetum - Rieslings
Argyle
Roco
Maysara

James

Jim, I would be interested in 2 cases. Like others, I'm sure that I could entice a few more wine friends.

I look forward to possibly seeing you in Charlotte this week. I'm uncertain if Thursday night is a private event, but we have reservations for the Friday night dinner.

James

Payment sent for subscriber status and Berserker Day preview. Thanks.

I should have purchased the bottles that I wanted late last night. They removed the free shipping promotion on those particular bottles between last night and this morning.

If it's still available, I will take a 3 pack. Thanks.

If you had to choose one of the offerings, which would it be? Never had Patty Green.... Hmmm, all of them of course. Great wines. If you are picking one, I would consider the vintage. The 2011's are getting great reviews, but those particular 2010's will not be available in future years. Tough choi...

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