Local, but they don’t fit my feet well at all. I still see Blundstone the most for winery and vineyard people, but it’s not a serious survey…
I have super high arches and the Blundstones always pressed down really hard on the top of my foot. They’re pretty rigid shoes so it hurt like hell until they broke in. Keens are more supple to me. But feet and footwear are individually specific.
I’ve learned a lot about winery footwear apparel and rare grains from around the world. 
. All very interesting, actually.
I found this on my phone and thought it was interesting. The top of the list was from the tasting and then the rest are all things that are available. Flip it over and the entire page is large format!
Everyone needs more 9 litres.
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And now for something completely different, tasting notes!
Funny story. I didn’t know Marcus made a syrah so I’m telling him this story from about 8 years ago when I visited Todd Hamina and he took me in the back and we barrel tasted a syrah, the 2007 and 2008 deux vert. At that point I think it had been a barrel for 7 years and I said this shit’s ready to go. He said no not yet. LOL Northern Rhone ringer. I ended up buying some when he finally bottled it.
Marcus then jumps in and says he and Todd were making wine in the same place when Todd brought that fruit in 2007. 2007 was a shitty year in Oregon, as we all know. I guess the fruit was a “little suspect” and he was curious to see where this was going to end up. Surprise the wizard made an unbelievable wine. Soon after Marcus started taking fruit from the same vineyard. They really should grow more Syrah in Oregon.
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2010 Matello Fool's Journey Deux Vert - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton (6/8/2023)
This came across as much leaner than the 2015 Goodfellow Syrah. It was red berry fruited in a little grip but it lacked the power and punch that I like in a Syrah -
2015 Goodfellow Family Cellars Syrah Reserve Deux Vert - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton (6/8/2023)
Terrific Syrah then who would figure from Oregon? I got just a hint of olive on the attack but it might be grabbing straws there. It's light-bodied yet still has Northern Rhone characteristics like a good charcoal and mineral base. This was very popular with the crew.
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Jim, do you know if/when the blueberry wine will be available to non-club members? As an avid follower of Bartlett, I am extremely interested. If you can tell me how to buy some (PM is fine), I would really appreciate it!
Goodfellow Pinot Noir - always a treat
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2017 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (6/8/2023)
I've had this one before I knew what to expect. This is a ringer for a very high-end red burgundy. Has a little mossy nose on it that screams old world. Red fruited but light. Very very good. -
2019 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Heritage No. 16 Lewman Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills (6/8/2023)
There isn't supposed to be any of this wine around anymore but the day before Marcus found a case behind a stack so he opened it. I really enjoyed this as did Cathy since we both purchased a couple bottles. There's probably only a handful left.
Dark maroon color. Dark cherry and raspberry. This has depth concentration with the a light oak presents and tannins as a foundation. Very good. -
2019 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (6/8/2023)
Light garnet color. This is primarily Cherry up front and then tart raspberry on the back end. Classic. This has a very good structure and the tens for quite grippy. Definitely cellar worthy and if you don't like a sword fight with your wine then I would wait a few years.
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Lots of delicious Goodfellow whites. Riesling, who knew?
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2019 Goodfellow Family Cellars Chardonnay Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (6/8/2023)
Compared to the 2021 this has significantly more color. Medium gold leading to believe that saw it different elevage. But who really knows with wine, it kind of does whatever it wants. I took one sip of this a new the crew was going to be all over it. Has medium weight, I had to caramel at the finish. This is classic Chardonnay. Fans of burgundy in a rounded out style will love this one. -
2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Chardonnay Tsai Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton (6/8/2023)
This was just bottled two days before we tasted. This is going to be a great because it's already great. It differs from the other chardonnays in the portfolio and that it has a very unique mineral quality to it. I love that. Also, What I assume are the tannins, are showing and they are prickly. -
2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Chardonnay Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (6/8/2023)
Is this not released yet? This is the first tasting note but someone's got to do it.
Taste it in the warehouse and the lighting wasn't that great but this seemed like it was fairly light in color. Initially lemon flavor and a light body. Medium weight and acidity. I wrote the word gentle. -
2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Blanc Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (6/7/2023)
Attack is yellow pear and "Riesling". Is that a flavor? Medium acidity and leans towards yellow apple to finish.
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2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Gris Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (6/7/2023)
I have very little experience with Pinot Gris so if you're looking for a comparison to another regions then the other CT users tasting notes for this one have much more street credibility than I do.
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NV Goodfellow Family Cellars Chardonnay Blanc de Blanc - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (6/6/2023)
This was under cap in the winery and not finished. It'll probably not see any dosage, it doesn't need it IMHO. Not sure if it's close to being released or will sit longer.
This is right in the grower Blanc de Blanc wheelhouse. Lemon, lime, anise seed and strong acid foundation. This should be excellent.
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My notes are just quick highlights for all of the Patricia Green wines because there was lots of very interesting discussions with our gracious hosts while tasting delicious wine overlooking the beautiful vineyard. Truly special experience for everyone and I can’t thank them enough.
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2002 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Block Balcombe Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (6/8/2023)
Jim poured this blind. I know it's Pinot Noir. Based on the color I suspected it had quite a bit of age on it. I thought it was about 20 years old so I guess 2004. Close. Great treat.
I wouldn't say there's bricking around the rim but the color is beginning to lighten. Very smooth, lots of concentration, red cherry strawberry with the tertiary leather note that comes with age. This will keep going there's no reason to drink these up if you're fortunate enough to have them in your cellar. -
2012 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Notorious - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (6/8/2023)
Very dark color. Definitely getting the blue fruit like others. There's s a hint of chalk. Beautiful. There's a good story as to how the wine became named Notorious. You have to ask when you visit. -
2021 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Anderson Family Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (6/8/2023)
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2021 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Block 1B Balcombe Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (6/8/2023)
This is dark and silky. Dark cherry and dark raspberry. Unique and excellent. -
2021 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Dijon 115 Freedom Hill Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (6/8/2023)
This one caught my attention immediately. It was very good structure and rhubarb dominates the palate. Anytime I get rhubarb I'm in a happy place. I bought this one. -
2021 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Wadensvil Block Corrine Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains (6/8/2023)
Light raspberry and a good perfume or floral note. -
2021 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Wadensvil Clone Freedom Hill Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (6/8/2023)
This is more dark-fruited than the Dijon 115. It has a richness to it and a strong mineral base. Check. Add this to the order form. -
2022 Patricia Green Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Estate Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (6/8/2023)
Wow the nose on this is amazing. Not sure what's going on other than I can pull out a little straw note but it's much more complex than just that. It's aged in acacia barrels so I'm sure that's doing something to the nose and an interesting way. It's the letter was stone fruit, tartness, and floral.
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2022 Patricia Green Cellars Tempranillo Rosé Helen Dusschee Freedom Hill Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (6/8/2023)
They grow Tempranillo in Oregon? Jim said not very well but it makes a nice rosé. Don't ask him why he doesn't make a rosé from Pinot Noir. LOL It sucks.
This is very much in the Provence style of rosé. It's dry and light, not sweet, with a nice mineral note and strawberry flavor. Definitely bought a couple of these. -
NV Patricia Green Cellars Blueberry - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (6/6/2023)
This will be the best blueberry wine you'll ever taste. I've tasted plenty of blueberry wines in New Jersey, thanks but no thanks.
The color is dark. The nose is distinctly fresh blueberries, not sweet but ripe. The palate has menthol and light blue fruit. The wine is completely dry, no goopy fruit syrup here. This is a quality wine which reminds me of a combination of petite sirah flavors and the weight and structure of a light Pinot Noir. ABV is 10.5%
Public Service Announcement: bring this to your next blind wine tasting. It'll hang with them no problem.
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Nice notes! Thanks.
Correction at the top: Listed as 2012 Balcombe Vineyard Block 1B. What it was; 2002 Balcombe Vineyard.
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I’ll fix it now, thanks.
Goodfellow fans. 
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Great notes, but I need a translation on this part???
Probably need a better analogy. 
That wine is full of structure and tannins. Some people prefer the silky smooth Pinot phase and it’ll need time for that. I don’t think just decanting will get it there right now.
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I recently cracked a 2016 Estate Old Vine. It was still very “full of structure and tannins.” So I would wait a few more years if you don’t like slow dancing with an rhinoceros.
I always enjoy the dichotomy between American Pinots which should apparently be soft and luxurious in structures on Day 1 and Red Burgundy which, according to some, shouldn’t be acceptable to drink for 20 years.
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I can remember when good Burgundy was supposed to smell like barnyard.
Or the debate over whole cluster and new oak percentages.
I think DRC is 100% on both.
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Agreed. I’m also a 100% believer in the steel toed boot, and special order my Blundstones to get them with the metal reinforced toe.
Set a fermenter on someone’s foot during my forst harvest, and happily they had the reinforced toe or it would have been a trip to the hospital for sure.
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But who doesn’t like slow dancing with a rhinocerous! Way better than playing fetch with a dog.
Linking over to this great post for anyone looking for more on Oregon
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