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I agree with Marcus. It's not like every single grape is bad. Certainly some areas will be more suspect than others, but there is the capacity to test for taint and there are ways to mitigate the damage. But to believe it is all damaged is inaccurate. What we do have is an opportunity for winemakers...

Yes, you can get six for $130.

A potential negative sensory component... yes.

Air from somewhere else as part of terroir... no.

This is the last of all the AVA wines we did in 2017. The Eola-Amity Hills, Ribbon Ridge, Van Duzer, Yamhill-Carlton and WVPN are all sold or shipped out, so we are offering this gem ahead of the Holidays. It is a declassified blend of Noel and Lia's vineyard and comes in at about 50% whole cluster....

I will start boxing things up this week for all of you, and I can do some more. So, unless you are in Texas we can probably get something going in the next little bit.

The rain is good, most areas the fruit hasn't made it into a nice pick window.

Late pickers may have the benefit of mother nature aiding them by decreasing the compounds deposited in the skins. Patience is a virtue.

Here's an option: The Brittany, same as a Mystery Box except more single vineyard Pinot and one less white/pink/orange. It's what she likes to do. $430 per case.

It is Mystery Box time again. This means Pinot noir, Pinot grigio, Riesling, Melon de Bourgogne, Sangiovese, Gewurztraminer, and Port (ok, I call it Ruby Riserva) of varying ages put together in a box for you. Mostly this is a way for you to get some new wines and some aged wines and for me to sell ...

There are more available still, thanks.

Thanks!

Yes Sir.

Clearing skies in parts of YC. Saw some blue sky out on vineyards yesterday evening and this morning. Take what we can get. If only they had raked the forest and swept up the leaves! Good to see actual clouds today Day 10 of smoke and haze. Folks can take action to mitigate the potential taint expo...

While it hasn't rained, there has been a lot of moisture in the air the last few mornings.
This is encouraging. Still sucks though.

We are getting close to shipping season again, and with all the craziness here in Oregon there isn't much to do outside... So I thought I would make an offer. The 2016 Claygate vineyard is delicious. It is also in a great spot so you could Pobega this and be content. Or you could be slightly more ci...

Outside Lincoln City... mile post 1:

Never seen anything like this here in Yamhill county.

Grape Ink Wines.

Now you're just being diplomatic. I'll stick with my assessment.

2019 is a growers year. It was very surprising how many top houses had botrytis and had to pick weeks before the fruit was ready. There's no doubt that quality will be all over the board. Caveat emptor.

Hey. I'm in the middle of a bike race, but let me say this: tannins lift the perceived acidity. My 14's have a pH of 3.65 -3.8 but it doesn't taste flabby does it? You are doing the right thing by giving it air. Maybe invite Charlie Fu to come over and double decant it? Big Sky Spectaculaire. I am s...

Thank you too Jim!

He's considering Political Economy, but does enjoy Chemistry. I study up your reco's. Cheers.

Oh, and for sure eating at Cozy Corner again! (ThanksJR)

We are driving my daughter back to her college in Savannah and my son is coming along to check out Tulane and Rhodes. He did freshman year at Quest U. In BC, Canada but will be transferring somewhere this Spring. Tough time to be a student too.

Curious to see how it all unfolds.

Thank you Jim! Your detail is a wonderful surprise.

Went to Iris, Bari, and Hog & Hominy... enjoyed them all. Oh, and after Bari or Iris, make sure to head over to Lafayette's for music after dinner. My son decided to attend Rhodes College in Memphis, so this will probably become a regular thing for me. :) Anything new in Memphis that could be reco'...

Well, to begin with I'd like to say that I have zero proof, studies or evidence that can be scientifically demonstrated to support anything I believe. I think there are tea notes in most every wine, but if those notes are folded into a more dominant trait they become obfuscated, so for all purposes ...

Pinot gris is the chicken breast of the wine world. Sure, it can be good on its own, but chances are that you have to do something to it to make it more interesting.

There's a substantial difference between the Audouze method and a double decant (and water addition) to a beautiful old wine that's just been woken up from a long slumber.

You could hit Lingua Franca by Cristom as well.

I am all in favor of standing up bottles, and you can use a flashlight to check how much sediment is in the bottle at that time.

i disagree. I think older wine actually needs air to shine. If it's a well stored wine of high quality, air won't hurt it. All anyone needs is a trip to Berns where they decant pretty much everything I guess if getting the beautiful old wine consumed quickly is your goal, then I agree with you. Dis...

We will continue to disagree. No worries.

old wine is like muddy water—dirt in water. Stand the bottle up and the dirt goes to the bottom. Carefully pour off the clean wine. +1, a double decant is the best way to miss out on the beautiful and delicate components of older wines. i disagree. I think older wine actually needs air to shine. If...

alan weinberg wrote: ↑
August 7th, 2020, 4:14 pm
old wine is like muddy water—dirt in water. Stand the bottle up and the dirt goes to the bottom. Carefully pour off the clean wine.

+1, a double decant is the best way to miss out on the beautiful and delicate components of older wines.

2007 was only tough if you weren't around in 1996 and 1997 (or earlier). Harry Peterson-Nedry on 2007: "As always, experience tells us not to freak out about dreary rain days, but to drink another cup of coffee, continue to pick on flavors and jump only when botrytis seems ready to show." How many ...

2007 was only tough if you weren't around in 1996 and 1997 (or earlier).

If you want something with screeching acidity, no fruit, and zero sugar, I'm sure there are plenty of people making wines that would suit your palate. Muscadet from a cool vintage might work? I made a 0 rs, full Malo, unfiltered Melon de Bourgogne too... If you have healthy lees the mid palate will...

My Riesling is a zero zero and unfiltered...

Thanks Jay.

A four hour lunch anywhere just sounds like heaven right now.

I really enjoy the Hundred Suns and Flaneur wines. Grant and Renee do great work with their own label(Hundred Suns) and the wines Grant is making for Flaneur have been some of my favorite WV wines over the past couple of years. Buying fruit from 2 of Flaneur’s estate vineyards. Doing a SVD of one o...

Parra wines. Kicks it off with Eola-Amity Hills Tempranillo from Zenith vineyard.

Disclaimer: he's a client.

Historically, years with their hottest day being in August are my favorites.

I love 2010.

Folks will rethink Pb.

When I lived in Changsha, Hunan PRC our cook would loosely chop them and the wok them up with garlic and red pepper flakes. Hot and delicious.

There are a handful of cases left of this wine. For me there is no summer shipping (historically), so I will be putting an offering together in September. Then just wait on the weather. Thanks for the kind words.

Thanks Adam. This wine is 50% whole cluster, no new oak, and a field blend of Pommard and Wadenswil planted into a mix of volcanic and marine sedimentary soils. For those of you up to speed on Youngberg Hill, it's Natalie's block. - the photo is a straight up pic of the entry level WVPN which in 201...

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