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With international recognition abound, their not only one of the top producers in Oregon but one of the finest in the world! Their vineyards have been LIVE certified sustainable since 2000 and their winery since 2008. Today the second generation is at the helm taking the winery to even greater heights! Their wines, full old world wisdom and new world energy, show why their\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efamily-run winery is operating at the most sophisticated level\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Tavola Pinot Noir continues a string of amazing Tavola vintages. The running joke at our office is that \u003cstrong\u003ethe wine is literally too good for the price\u003c\/strong\u003e. While made from lower elevation sites and younger vines, and handled in a way to emphasize a fruit forward character, with soft tannins, anything Luisa Ponzi approaches will have high quality as prerequisite. 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Native yeast fermentation and almost a year in 20% new French oak is where it starts; then a barrel selection is made and it's bottled unfined and unfiltered. \u003cstrong\u003eDeep flavors emphasize black fruits, with a dash of pepper highlighting the finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~92WE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePonzi’s table wine, Tavola, has a prominent caramel scent of oak that obscures its mint-edged freshness. 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With international recognition abound, their not only one of the top producers in Oregon but one of the finest in the world! Their vineyards have been LIVE certified sustainable since 2000 and their winery since 2008. Today the second generation is at the helm taking the winery to even greater heights! Their wines, full old world wisdom and new world energy, show why their\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efamily-run winery is operating at the most sophisticated level\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the original and most recognized Oregon and U.S. Pinot Gris producers, \u003cstrong\u003ePonzi was a major influence in establishing Pinot Gris as the first quality white grape variety in Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ponzi’s Pinot Gris is an irresistibly aromatic and expressive wine, and serves as a first encounter for many wine drinkers with Oregon wines and the Ponzi estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/span\u003eComplex aromatics of honeycomb and jasmine, daphne, lemongrass, white peppercorn and lime zest bound from the glass. The mouth follows with flavors of cara orange, kumquat and juicy pear. The acidity is brilliant and tamed with a touch of sweetness and a very slight phenolic tension in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 Pinot Gris has lively scents of Bosc pears, apples, river stone and white blossoms with touches of baker's yeast. \u003cstrong\u003eThe palate is light-bodied with fresh fruits, bright acidity and a long, textured finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~90RP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and bright with minerality and flavorful fruit notes that linger; a smooth and tangy winner from Oregon. ~90TP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or more bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ponzi Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32495836692583,"sku":"PVPGWV17","price":14.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2017-ponzi-vineyards-pinot-gris-willamette-valley-1.jpg?v=1606000234"},{"product_id":"2014-ponzi-vineyards-reserve-chardonnay-willamette-valley","title":"2014 Ponzi Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay Willamette Valley","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillamette Valley pioneer \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLIVE certified sustainable \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily run since day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple 90+ reviews 4 years running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping on 12 or more bottles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1970 by Dick and Nancy Ponzi, their \u003cstrong\u003e20 acres of vines southwest of Portland helped put the Willamette Valley on the map\u003c\/strong\u003e. With international recognition abound, their not only one of the top producers in Oregon but one of the finest in the world! Their vineyards have been LIVE certified sustainable since 2000 and their winery since 2008. Today the second generation is at the helm taking the winery to even greater heights! Their wines, full old world wisdom and new world energy, show why their\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efamily-run winery is operating at the most sophisticated level\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Ponzi family has dedicated over 25 to innovation in farming and winemaking to develop Oregon Chardonnay's place in the world. Luisa Ponzi's experience in Burgundy certainly shines through in this wine. The Chardonnay Reserve displays an expressive nose of persimmon, vanilla bean, caramelized banana, nectarine and rainwater; the lightly textured mouth is full of cinnamon, cardamom, lime zest and long meringue flavors; and long finish bursts with bright fruit.nnA blend of Dijon clone Chardonnay from Ponzi's LIVE Certified Avellana and Aurora vineyards, along with fruit from certain select vineyards around the Willamette Valley. Fruit is whole cluster pressed into French oak barrels (10% new), and fermented in barrel using partial wild yeast. Malolactic fermentation is 100% and spontaneous. Lees is stirred once a week for 6 months to develop mid-palate texture, and the wine is then racked to after 12 months to very neutral oak. After 20 months in barrel the wine is blended and bottled by gravity.nnSaid to be a Goldilocks vintage in Oregon; not too hot, not too cold and not too much rain. A warm spring and a little rain allowed for an early bud break and the season maintained warm temperatures throughout. The dry weather inhibited disease pressure allowing for a bountiful, clean and quite ripe vintage.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":[null,0],\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eIn the early 1990s, \u003cstrong\u003eLuisa Ponzi lived and worked with one of the greatest white wine producers of Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e while continuing her studies in viticulture and winemaking. The Chardonnay she experienced there became a passion and, upon her return to Oregon, a mission. She has been one of the most outspoken advocates of Chardonnay in Oregon, has witnessed 3 decades of experimentation with clones and soil types, and we can say today is \u003cstrong\u003emaking some of the most compelling Chardonnay in the United States.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonzi was in fact one of the first to plant and produce Chardonnay in Oregon, in the early 1970s. The difficulties with those early vintages for producers in Oregon was due to the use of a warm-weather clone brought from California, which could not ripen fully in Oregon. In the early 1990s\u003cstrong\u003e Ponzi started planting french clones, and that change altered the path of Oregon Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Luisa went further, experimenting with additional clones and rootstocks, and then with the vinification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/span\u003eAn effusive nose of orange zest, jasmine, figs, flan, quince and maple. A silky textured mouth is laced with white chocolate, flan and a vein of acidity that radiates through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003estellar reserve remains one of the finest Chardonnays from Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Meyer lemon, peanut oil, salted nuts, citrus and tangerine combine in a deep and intense palate. 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The property boasts the exact same marine sediment (Willakenzie) soil as the Mount Richmond property and lies just a few miles from their Estate Vineyard in Gaston. \u003cstrong\u003eThis young vineyard has great promise and produces impressive quality fruit perfect for a Single Vineyard Pinot Noir!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging: 10 months in 27% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Red Wine. 100% Pinot Noir. Pretty nose of violet, sweet orange, and plum pie, this wine is immediately quaffable with appealing velvet tones of cherry and marionberry. 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Waterbrook Estate Vineyard enjoyed its first harvest in 2012 and continues expanding its plantings with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Red Wine. 100% Merlot.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAromatics of dark, ripe black fruits and dark chocolate. The nose leads into toasty oak and baking spice notes expressed on the palate along with sweet, red fruit flavors and robust tannins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"professional-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-133483\" class=\"post-133483 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-articles pmpro-has-access\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-child-tasting_note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note post-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eAttractive deep plums and mulberries with a gently earthy and spicy edge. Nicely ripened. The palate has a supple, smooth and fleshy texture, plenty of spiced plums, and easygoing tannins. Drink now. ~91JS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or more bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32704102531175,"sku":"WBMRWW15","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/waterbrook.jpg?v=1605947335"},{"product_id":"2016-rex-hill-pinot-noir-willamette-valley","title":"2016 Rex Hill Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 375ml","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93JS Willamette Pinot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple 91+ Scores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainably Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or more bottles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"container-fluid bg-light vineyards-estategrown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row pt-lg-5 position-relative justify-content-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-11 col-md-10 col-lg-6 pb-5 p-lg-5 text-left order-1 order-lg-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRex hill, a legacy winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, has been making elegant Pinot Noir for over 35 years. In 2007, the founders sold Rex Hill to the two families behind A to Z Wineworks. Case production was quickly reduced by almost 80% to \u003cstrong\u003erefine Rex Hill wines to be of the utmost quality and distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e. A to Z provided the resources to refocus Rex Hill as a luxury boutique brand offering special wines made with only the most careful attention to detail. The commitment to superior quality means \u003cstrong\u003eyear-round responsiveness to site, vintage, and climate, farming with organic and Biodynamic principles\u003c\/strong\u003e, and careful hand-selection of only the best clusters at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 vintage was one of contrast. Record warm temperatures pushed bud break and flowering earlier than ever. The heat interspaced with rain led to very fast growth and heightened mildew pressure, but 100-degree days gave way to mild temperatures through the summer slowing growth and ripening. Verasion was almost three weeks in sine vineyards leading to a long and stretched out harvest. All in all, \u003cstrong\u003ethe weather was beautiful, slightly lower yields than projected but tremendously clean, concentrated, and fully ripened fruit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 10 months in French Oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: Red Wine. 100% Pinot Noir. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRich, dark berries, pomegranate, rhubarb, caramel, mulling spices, and tobacco with secondary hints of balsa wood, flint, slate, and graphite. The palate is expansive and energetic with moderate tannins, balanced acidity, and integrated, approachable oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipSecContent_topSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful pinot that shows freshness and sophistication with aromas of blueberries, dark plums, and hints of tangerines. I like the texture here. It has full-body, polished tannins, and a fresh and elegantly fine finish. ~93 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShows precision and presence, with refined raspberry, black tea, and forest floor accents that take on richness toward polished tannins. ~92 Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMedium ruby, the 2016 Pinot Noir has a nose of spiced cranberry sauce, blackberry jam, loamy earth, cinnamon stick, and red berry notes with touches of autumn leaves and licorice. Medium-bodied, it gives up loads of ripe, spiced fruits with a soft, grainy frame and juicy freshness, finishing long. ~92 Robert Parker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost appealing right out of the bottle, this is absolutely loaded with sweet berries that burst from the glass. A seam of mocha permeates the fruit, with well-tempered herbal influences adding further complexity. It spent just 10 months in 29% new oak, and it's good to go right away. \u003c\/span\u003e ~91 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of this Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rex Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37276151775408,"sku":"RHPNWV16","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2016RexHillPinotNoirWillametteValley375ml.jpg?v=1627926241"},{"product_id":"2016-coeur-de-terre-willamette-valley-pinot-noir","title":"2016 Coeur de Terre Willamette Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92JS Willamette Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 Point Vintage, Wine Spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic Practices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazing Value Willamette Valley PN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily Owned \u0026amp; Operated Since 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoeur de Terre is the story of two lovers, driven by an unwavering passion for wine who set out to grow \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality Pinot Noir that is the best expression of the Willamette terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 1998 Scott and Lisa Neal purchased the vineyards that would become the foundation of Coeur de Terre. Together the couple takes an old-world approach to winemaking producing wines with minimal intervention that allow the soils and terroir to shine through in their wines. \u003cstrong\u003eThey only utilize organic and Burgundian focused viticultural practices that map out small lots\u003c\/strong\u003e to better express the individual terroir. Their wines are pure with depth and complexity to rival the greats of Burgundy. Discover what makes these wines full of love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoeur de Terre Oregon Pinot Noir is comprised of 60% \u003cstrong\u003eestate fruit grown in the heart of the McMinnville AVA,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe westernmost growing region of the Northern Willamette Valley. Renelle’s Block, Sarah Jane’s Block, Abby’s Block, and Tallulah’s Run all planted on the Coeur de Terre estate, \u003cstrong\u003ebring their own distinct terroir to this elegant pinot noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. The remaining fruit comes from a small McMinnville grower and a vineyard just on the outskirts of McMinnville, giving you \u003cstrong\u003ea complex and in-depth representation of what the northern Willamette Valley has to offer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Wine. 100% Pinot Noir. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis vintage offers deep red color and lures you in with its signature Coeur de Terre earthy aromatics, \u003cstrong\u003edried herbs followed by notes of cherry and raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e. It shows a \u003cstrong\u003enice structure with fine tannins and a round mouthfeel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome light and brightly spiced red cherries with vanilla and perfumed red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate has a very plush strawberry core with a fresh, supple, and softly fleshy texture. ~92 James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight and lifted, this wine impresses with its oak-free vibrancy and refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s nimble enough for first-course sipping, with pâté. ~91 Wine \u0026amp; Spirits \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of this Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coeur de Terre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38019995566256,"sku":"CDTWVPN16","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2016_Coeur_de_Terre_Willamette_Valley_Pinot_Noir.jpg?v=1727145629"},{"product_id":"2019-abacela-albarino-umpqua-valley-or","title":"2019 Abacela Albarino Umpqua Valley Oregon","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Lush and Lively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e” \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e91 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePerfect wine for Seafood lovers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of this Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a couple of scientists fall in love with wine? You get Abacela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproaching the industry from a very different point of view, Earl and Hilda started the wine affair with scientific rigor.\u003c\/strong\u003e They quickly became some of the most influential wineries in Oregon and across the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe name “Abacela”, comes from the latin: “plant a vine”. Abacela has an interesting and successful story. Scientists Earl and Hilda Jones, despite their lack of expertise in the wine industry, pursued their dream of \u003cstrong\u003eplanting their first vines in 1995 in Oregon's Umpqua Valley.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbacela specializes in Tempranillo grapes. 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The palate-coating fruit flavors run through Mandarin oranges, ripe apples, and a frame of lemon rind. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's lush and lively,\u003c\/strong\u003e bolstered with sappy acids, through a long finish.” \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e~\u003c\/span\u003e 91 WE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of this Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abacela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38195167887536,"sku":"ABAL19","price":18.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2019_Abacela_Albarino_Umpqua_Valley_Oregon.jpg?v=1726714258"},{"product_id":"2015-chapter-24-vineyards-the-fire-pinot-noir-willamette-valley","title":"2015 Chapter 24 Vineyards 'The Fire' Pinot Noir Willamette Valley","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% Off 93pt Willamette Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark Tarlov (Evening Land) \u0026amp; \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLouis Michel (Liger-Belair) Collab\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW\u0026amp;S Top 100 Wineries in 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edata-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u0026gt;Chapter 24 Vineyards was named after the last chapter of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. This particular chapter was added long after Homer died. The Greeks continued the tale to satisfy themselves despite the author thinking he was finished after Chapter 23. \u003cstrong\u003eThe mark of a great ending is not what it says about the past, but rather what it promises for the future\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Chapter 23 clearly raised more questions than it answered. In this same spirit, the \u003cstrong\u003estory of Chapter 24's wines continues well past the cellar door\u003c\/strong\u003e. Winemaking is just the beginning of the story. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"There's no question that these wines are exceptionally refined, sensual, and texturally complete, with a seamlessness that Tarlov and Liger-Belair refer to as 'quiet'.\" ~Wine \u0026amp; Spirits, Top 100 Wineries of 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChapter 24 Vineyards’ Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley are \u003cstrong\u003emade by Burgundy legend Louis-Michel Liger-Belair\u003c\/strong\u003e––whose top wines sell for thousands of dollars per bottle––terroir expert Pedro Parra, winemaker Felipe Ramirez and deep thinker Mark Tarlov. Chapter 24 began working with Pedro Parra specifically because his practice and expertise is to connect ideal flavors, textures, and aromas in the wine to the specific place in which the vines grow. Together they explore Willamette Valley’s soils revealing new facets of the region’s terroir in pursuit of some of Oregon’s most quietly expressive and seamless Pinot Noirs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChapter 24’s three signature cuvées are ‘Fire’ (volcanic soils), ‘Flood’ (sedimentary soils), and the best lots from both soil types are selected for ‘The Last Chapter, its top bottling. Unearthing the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex patterns of the Willamette Valley landscape gave birth to a new project rooted in the exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e of basalt permutations named Rose \u0026amp; Arrow. The boundaries of these very specific vineyard sites are seven volcanic ribbons, not blocks, drawn to hold soils that share similar basalt and rock-erosion characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUtilizing the infusion technique of consulting Burgundian winemaker Louis Michel Liger-Belair, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 24’s winemaking is more akin to steeping rather than an aggressive extraction process\u003c\/strong\u003e. This does not mean they have reinvented the wheel or discovered some form of secret winemaking technique that hasn’t already been used in Oregon. What they have done, however, is brought together a number of variables which, on their own, don’t contribute great changes, but as a whole, markedly change the direction of a wine’s final destination to more closely resemble the structure of the Pinot Noirs we love. 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High-toned and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipSecContent_topSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDeep red. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes cherry cola, black raspberry, and licorice, and a hint of mocha builds with aeration. \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth and broad in the mouth, offering fleshy, spice-laced dark berry and bitter cherry flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e that convey a smoky nuance. Shows impressive clarity and power on a long, juicy finish framed by dusty, slow-building tannins. ~93 Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 The Fire reveals crushed raspberries and red cherry notes with hints of lavender, underbrush, dusty earth, and moss. Medium-bodied, finely crafted, elegant, and with oh-so-satiny tannins, the delicate brambleberry and \u003cstrong\u003eearthy flavors are lifted by the lively acid backbone and it finishes with good persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~92+ Robert Parker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of this Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chapter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39380126662832,"sku":"CH24VFI15","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2015_Chapter_24_Vineyards_The_Fire_Pinot_Noir_Willamette_Valley.jpg?v=1726025477"},{"product_id":"2016-suzor-the-tower-pinot-noir-willamette-valley","title":"2016 Suzor The Tower Pinot Noir Willamette Valley","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurgundian Style Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st Comercial Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp \u0026amp; Coming Willamette Valley Producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonzi \u0026amp; Trisaetum Protoge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 'Tower' Pinot Noir from the up-and-coming Suzor wines is the 1st commercial release from this relatively unknown estate. Nestled in the beloved Willamette valley, \u003cstrong\u003eSuzor produces wines with minimal intervention that show the true essence of terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2016 Tower Pinot has a central coast nose filled with jammy red fruits and a Burgundian pallet with bright red fruits, earthy aromas perfectly intertwined with refreshing and balanced acidity. \u003cstrong\u003eIt won't be long before Suzor wines becomes a household in the world of wine. Will you be along for the ride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzor works with quality-conscious growers committed to sustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards they source from do not incorporate the use of synthetic herbicides nor pesticides in their farming practices. Combined with their minimal winemaking approach and native yeast fermentations, \u003cstrong\u003eSuzor believes that each wine showcases each vintage's singular expression and results in evocative, layered, and vibrant wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOwner and winemaker, Greg McClellan grew up in Northern California to a French mother and Francophile father. \u003cstrong\u003eUnder the tutelage of Luisa and Dick Ponzi, he learned that great wine comes from great grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e; gentle handling and respect for the growing season yields superior wines. Other Oregon opportunities included roles as the assistant winemaker for Hamacher wines and co-winemaker for Trisaetum. Wine adventures in New Zealand to coupled with a Viticulture and Enology degree in Beaune, France, have gifted Greg with a better understanding of the different interpretations of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreg and his wife \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMélissa are focused on making wines that convey their story, with a nod to French tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2016 Tower Pinot Noir draws fruit from two vineyards set in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. A single blend is created each year to showcase the nuances of the vintage as interpreted by two distinctly different sites. The wine is aged 12 months in barrel then bottled and aged for an additional year before release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eÉlevage: 12 months in 20% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: 100% Pinot Noir. Cherry, violet, and sweet baking spices commingle with notes of warm forest floor. On the palate earthiness meets briar patch, finishing with ripe citrus marmalade, layering freshness with concentration. Tannins build gradually, creating length without compromising the elegance of the wine. The finish is lifted bright, filled with energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipSecContent_topSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWinemaker Greg McClellan's impressive resumé includes stints at Ponzi, Hamacher, and Trisaetum, as well as postgraduate work in Beaune. This elegant Pinot is fermented with native yeast, which adds delicate aromas of cherry blossom and strawberries. \u003cstrong\u003eFlavors are clean and pure, balanced with moderate acids\u003c\/strong\u003e, and bottled after 18 months in barrel. 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Nestled in the beloved Willamette valley, \u003cstrong\u003eSuzor produces wines with minimal intervention that show the true essence of terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2018 Sunflower Chardonnay will immediately remind you of elite Bourgogne blanc from the moment it graces your nose. This wine is a spectacle indicative of elite-level winemaking that's arguably the best Chardonnay we've ever tasted from the Willamette Valley. \u003cstrong\u003eIt won't be long before Suzor wines becomes a household in the world of wine. Will you be along for the ride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzor works with quality-conscious growers committed to sustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards they source from do not incorporate the use of synthetic herbicides nor pesticides in their farming practices. Combined with their minimal winemaking approach and native yeast fermentations, \u003cstrong\u003eSuzor believes that each wine showcases each vintage's singular expression and results in evocative, layered, and vibrant wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOwner and winemaker, Greg McClellan grew up in Northern California to a French mother and Francophile father. \u003cstrong\u003eUnder the tutelage of Luisa and Dick Ponzi, he learned that great wine comes from great grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e; gentle handling and respect for the growing season yields superior wines. Other Oregon opportunities included roles as the assistant winemaker for Hamacher wines and co-winemaker for Trisaetum. Wine adventures in New Zealand to coupled with a Viticulture and Enology degree in Beaune, France, have gifted Greg with a better understanding of the different interpretations of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreg and his wife \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMélissa are focused on making wines that convey their story, with a nod to French tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2018 Sunflower Chardonnay comes from a very small allocation of 1.5 tons, comprised of three clones to ensure diversity of flavors and textures. Once pressed, the juice is racked into one-quarter of new French barriques, where fermentation occurs naturally. The wine ages for 12 months with occasional stirring of the lees. The oak barrels build a tightly structured framework that holds the richness and brightness together, with a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eÉlevage: 12 months in 20% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: 100% Chardonnay. Aromatic notes of papaya, Meyer lemon curd, stone fruit nectar, and a hint of lemon thyme. Evolves into a richer aromatic profile with marmalade, apricot galette, and beeswax. Texturally there is a balancing act of acidity, exotic fruit, and richness. The oak barrels build a tightly structured framework that holds the richness and brightness together, with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipSecContent_topSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNYR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzor Sunflower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40153994756272,"sku":"SSCWV18","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/Suzor_Sunflower_Chardonnay_Willamette_Valley.jpg?v=1721704245"},{"product_id":"2019-maison-lenvoye-two-messengers-willamette-valley-pinot-noir","title":"2019 Maison L'Envoye Two Messengers Willamette Valley Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Terrific and Well-Worthing Investigating\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Pinot Connoisseurs for Pinot Connoisseurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Winery to Watch\" Wine \u0026amp; Spirits 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Mark Tarlov (Evening Land) and originating in Burgundy, Maison L’Envoyé crafts this region’s wine trinity: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Gamay Noir. Yet from this tenor of focus and commitment, a global fellowship emerged, with terroir-driven Pinot Noir as the linchpin. \u003cstrong\u003eDriven by the elusive hunt for the world’s finest Pinot Noir sites\u003c\/strong\u003e, Maison L’Envoyé traverses the globe, presenting the many veils of regionality and winemaking style. Mark Tarlov has brought in the expertise of Louis-Michel Liger-Belair of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLouis-Michel started his Burgundian Domaine in 2000 and is one of the brightest young stars in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaison L'Envoye has winemaking footprints in Burgundy, Willamette Valley, Central Otago, and Tasmania, Maison L’Envoyé champions many unsung growers who have farmed their vineyards for decades and generations, some mere feet away from more illustriously cited neighbors. \u003cstrong\u003eMaison L’Envoyé has been a standout since launching in 2011 including Wine \u0026amp; Spirits naming it a ‘Winery To Watch’ in 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage was a defining vintage. The temperatures during the growing season were much cooler than normal so patience was key. Careful sorting and extensive fruit-dropping in the vineyard was necessary to ensure that the remaining fruit ripened to full maturity. The grapes were hand-sorted again once received into the winery to achieve optimal quality. \u003cstrong\u003eWith the cool conditions this year, the wines retain a wonderful acidity and great flavor development.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was 100% de-stemmed and underwent an indigenous ferment in two and five-ton stainless steel open-top tanks. The grapes were allowed to “infuse” as whole berries at a moderate temperature, in an oxygen-rich environment until pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAging: 12 Months in 25% New French Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e100% Pinot Noir. The nose is a vibrant mix of red berries, rhubarb, vanilla essence, and clove. Crunchy cranberries and vibrant purple fruits fill the palate and are complemented by a savory truffle nuance. The palate is opulent but focused and the wine feels alive throughout its impressive length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Napa-based négociant makes a wide portfolio of Pinot, including several from the Willamette Valley. This is sharp and focused, framing moderately ripe cherry fruit with slightly bitter tannins. There is a touch of hard rubber and it finishes with a slightly burnt note; give it extra aeration to open up. ~90 Points, Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003eA very bold statement of modern toasty oak with espresso, baking spices, and cocoa powder, sitting across bright red cherries. \u003cstrong\u003eThe palate has a succulent and deeply juicy feel with a lithe, fresh and lively, red-cherry core\u003c\/strong\u003e. Give this a couple of years to settle in. The fruit is up to the task. ~93 James Suckling (v. 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003eA notably ripe and somewhat somber nose offers fine complexity on the dark current and cherry-scented aromas. The delicious and refined middle weight flavors possess a lovely texture while delivering fine complexity on the linear, youthfully austere, and impeccably well-balanced finale. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is terrific and well-worth investigating\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~93 Burghound (v. 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003eBright-rimmed ruby. A deeply perfumed bouquet evokes ripe dark berries, cherry cola, licorice, and potpourri, and a spicy nuance emerges with air. \u003cstrong\u003ePliant boysenberry and cherry liqueur flavors show fine definition and tighten up slowly with air\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shows lingering dark fruit character on the persistent finish, which is framed by youthfully chewy, slow-mounting tannins. ~92 Vinous Media (v. 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePart of a global portfolio focused on Pinot Noir, this pulls fruit from a number of top vineyards scattered throughout the Willamette Valley. It’s a mix of red and black fruits, framed with citrusy acidity and light barrel toast from aging in one-quarter new French oak. \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s well crafted\u003c\/strong\u003e, and finishes with a whiff of truffle. ~91 Wine Enthusiast (v. 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison LEnvoye Two Messengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40541907910832,"sku":"METMWV19","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/Maison_L_Envoye_Two_Messengers_Willamette_Valley_Pinot_Noir.jpg?v=1721442361"},{"product_id":"2015-chapter-24-vineyards-the-flood-pinot-noir-willamette-valley","title":"2015 Chapter 24 Vineyards 'The Flood' Pinot Noir Willamette Valley","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% Off 93pt Willamette Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark Tarlov (Evening Land) \u0026amp; \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLouis Michel (Liger-Belair) Collab\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW\u0026amp;S Top 100 Wineries in 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-justify\"\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 24 Vineyards was named after the last chapter of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. 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Winemaking is just the beginning of the story. \n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere's no question that these wines are exceptionally refined, sensual, and texturally complete, with a seamlessness that Tarlov and Liger-Belair refer to as 'quiet'.\" ~Wine \u0026amp; Spirits, Top 100 Wineries of 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Chapter 24 Vineyards’ Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley are \u003cstrong\u003emade by Burgundy legend Louis-Michel Liger-Belair\u003c\/strong\u003e––whose top wines sell for thousands of dollars per bottle––terroir expert Pedro Parra, winemaker Felipe Ramirez and deep thinker Mark Tarlov. Chapter 24 began working with Pedro Parra specifically because his practice and expertise is to connect ideal flavors, textures, and aromas in the wine to the specific place in which the vines grow. Together they explore Willamette Valley’s soils revealing new facets of the region’s terroir in pursuit of some of Oregon’s most quietly expressive and seamless Pinot Noirs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChapter 24’s three signature cuvées are ‘Fire’ (volcanic soils), ‘Flood’ (sedimentary soils), and the best lots from both soil types are selected for ‘The Last Chapter, its top bottling. Unearthing the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex patterns of the Willamette Valley landscape gave birth to a new project rooted in the exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e of basalt permutations named Rose \u0026amp; Arrow. The boundaries of these very specific vineyard sites are seven volcanic ribbons, not blocks, drawn to hold soils that share similar basalt and rock-erosion characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUtilizing the infusion technique of consulting Burgundian winemaker Louis Michel Liger-Belair, \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 24’s winemaking is more akin to steeping rather than an aggressive extraction process\u003c\/strong\u003e. This does not mean they have reinvented the wheel or discovered some form of secret winemaking technique that hasn’t already been used in Oregon. What they have done, however, is brought together a number of variables which, on their own, don’t contribute great changes, but as a whole, markedly change the direction of a wine’s final destination to more closely resemble the structure of the Pinot Noirs we love. That is, \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir elegantly crafted for immediate enjoyment, without negating its ability to age impeccably\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAging: 12 months in 50% New French Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir. A vibrant purple, there’s a black fruit thrust to the aroma, adorned by a touch of star anise and cola. The flavors are more demonstrative - dark and blue, rippling, pure, saturating, they reach the edge of your mouth the way color reaches the edge of the glass. In its texture the wine is at its most seductive, the purity of fruit held in place by a skidding, gravelly grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep red. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes cherry cola, black raspberry, and licorice, and a hint of mocha builds with aeration. \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth and broad in the mouth, offering fleshy, spice-laced dark berry and bitter cherry flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e that convey a smoky nuance. Shows impressive clarity and power on a long, juicy finish framed by dusty, slow-building tannins. ~93 Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 The Fire reveals crushed raspberries and red cherry notes with hints of lavender, underbrush, dusty earth, and moss. Medium-bodied, finely crafted, elegant, and with oh-so-satiny tannins, the delicate brambleberry and \u003cstrong\u003eearthy flavors are lifted by the lively acid backbone and it finishes with good persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~92+ Robert Parker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chapter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40607413731504,"sku":"CH24FLD15","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/Chapter_24_Vineyards_The_Flood_Pinot_Noir_Willamette_Valley.jpg?v=1721442028"},{"product_id":"2014-pepper-bridge-cabernet-sauvignon-walla-walla-valley","title":"2014 Pepper Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015 Washington State Winemaker of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBordelaise Style Blend, Built to Last\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90+ Six Years Running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW Has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePepper Bridge has an eye for the future. T\u003cstrong\u003ehe winery is fully sustainable producing wine in a state-of-the-art facility that is entirely gravity-fed over three stories\u003c\/strong\u003e. It isn't all bells and whistles, the wine that they make is remarkable as well. At 7 years old, this wine is just starting to come out of its shell. \u003cstrong\u003eThis wine is ready to drink today, but will only improve over the next decade.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePepper Bridge Winery represents the pioneering spirit of the Walla Walla Valley. Owned and operated by three families – the McKibbens, the Murphys, and the Pellets, the winery is a leader in quality winemaking, innovative technology and vineyard development. \u003cstrong\u003eFor over twenty years their hard work and dedication to the Walla Walla Valley has helped define it as one of the great wine regions of the world\u003c\/strong\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe summer of 2014 marked the warmest summer on record in the Walla Walla Valley. Spring was cool and dry, with bud break occurring right on time in mid-April. Once it started warming up, it didn’t stop. It was actually so warm during the month of July that the vineyard shut down and pushed the picking dates by 2 weeks. Despite the amount of heat units, meticulous work in the vineyard and precise picking dates enabled the winery to remain consistent with its elegant and balanced style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAging\u003cem\u003e: \u003c\/em\u003e20 Months in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e53% neutral, and 47% new\u003c\/span\u003e French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: Cassis and framboise dominate the nose on this vintage. Exotic Moroccan spice leads to notes of black and blue fruit cobbler. Black currant is front and center on the palate, showing off the brightness of tart fruit with dark undertones, mingling with hints of eucalyptus.\u003cstrong\u003e The harmonious combination of acidity and rich tannins give this wine a long finish that will stay with you long after you put down your glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has an impressive tannin structure and depth. Bold chocolate and dark berries. Assertive yet polished. A class act. Drink or hold. ~92 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby-red. Slightly medicinal aromas of redcurrant, cherry, olive and spices, plus a leafy element; redder in its fruit character than the 2013 version. \u003cstrong\u003eGraceful, generous Cabernet with lovely intensity to its redcurrant, plum and spice flavors enlivened by hints of menthol and herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finishes with serious but harmonious tannins and rising length. Nicely balanced, fresh wine with good mid-term aging potential. ~91+ Vinous Media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppery Bridge's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (83% Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot) is\u003cstrong\u003e a classic Cabernet that has lots of perfumed herbs, flowers, and darker currants and plum fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rich, mouth-filling, and beautifully textured, like just about every 2014, it's already drinking nicely, yet it's going to keep for 15+ years. ~91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pepper Bridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40633596969136,"sku":"PBCSWA14","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/Pepper_Bridge_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Walla_Walla_Valley.jpg?v=1721441768"},{"product_id":"2015-maison-l-envoye-the-attache-pinot-noir-willamette-valley","title":"2015 Maison L'Envoye The Attaché Pinot Noir Willamette Valley","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92 Point Willamette Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy Pinot Connoisseurs for Pinot Connoisseurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Winery to Watch\" Wine \u0026amp; Spirits 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW Has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Mark Tarlov (Evening Land) and originating in Burgundy, Maison L’Envoyé crafts this region’s wine trinity: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Gamay Noir. Yet from this tenor of focus and commitment, a global fellowship emerged, with terroir-driven Pinot Noir as the linchpin. \u003cstrong\u003eDriven by the elusive hunt for the world’s finest Pinot Noir sites\u003c\/strong\u003e, Maison L’Envoyé traverses the globe, presenting the many veils of regionality and winemaking style. Mark Tarlov has brought in the expertise of Louis-Michel Liger-Belair of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLouis-Michel started his Burgundian Domaine in 2000 and is one of the brightest young stars in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaison L'Envoye has winemaking footprints in Burgundy, Willamette Valley, Central Otago, and Tasmania, Maison L’Envoyé champions many unsung growers who have farmed their vineyards for decades and generations, some mere feet away from more illustriously cited neighbors. \u003cstrong\u003eMaison L’Envoyé has been a standout since launching in 2011 including Wine \u0026amp; Spirits naming it a ‘Winery To Watch’ in 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage was a defining vintage. The temperatures during the growing season were much cooler than normal so patience was key. Careful sorting and extensive fruit-dropping in the vineyard was necessary to ensure that the remaining fruit ripened to full maturity. The grapes were hand-sorted again once received into the winery to achieve optimal quality. \u003cstrong\u003eWith the cool conditions this year, the wines retain a wonderful acidity and great flavor development.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn indigenous, whole berry fermentation took place employing a gentle infusion technique to extract color and depth without excessive phenolics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAging: 12 Months in 35% New French Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e100% Pinot Noir. Lifted aromas of red and dark berries, dried flowers, and herbs with touches of spice and woodsmoke. The palate fills the mouth with fleshy red fruits, cherry cola, and earthy layers. Gentle tannins provide a structured yet soft frame to the fruit which is kept in line by a satisfying minerality. The wine finishes long with clarity and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLimpid ruby-red. Racy, mineral-accented red fruit, and floral pastille scents, along with suggestions of dried flowers, spicecake, and woodsmoke. \u003cstrong\u003eA vein of zesty minerality provides focus and lift to pliant raspberry and cherry-cola flavors that flesh out and become sweeter with air\u003c\/strong\u003e. The spicy quality repeats strongly on the subtly tannic finish, which hangs on with excellent clarity and tenacity. ~92 Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Attaché has a\u003cstrong\u003e core of warm raspberries, mulberries, and potpourri\u003c\/strong\u003e with hints of fallen leaves and dried sage. Medium-bodied, with a satisfying intensity of red fruit and earthy layers, it has a delicate frame of soft tannins and balanced freshness, finishing on an earthy note. ~90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTrim and focused, with \u003cstrong\u003echerry and forest floor aromas and sleek, savory plum and mineral flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e that finish with polished tannins. 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Co-founder and winemaker Anna Schafer’s first wine landed on the French Laundry wine list when she was 25 years old. Since then, Anna and her family have orchestrated a coming of age for the 13-acre estate vineyard, maturing and growing production to compete with the best wines in the world. àMaurice wines can be uncovered in the finest restaurants. There are numerous accolades the winery has been received (and will continue to receive) in the national press. In 2020, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eàMaurice became a “Wineries to Watch” by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magazine. You'll want to make sure you keep a bottle of these vibrant and food-friendly wines on hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 àMaurice Cellars Boushey Vineyard is from the Dick Boushey vineyard (Grandview, WA Yakima Valley AVA). 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You'll want to make sure you keep a bottle of these vibrant and food-friendly wines on hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being hand-picked, hand-sorted, and de-stemmed the fruit is fermented in small lot stainless steel jacketed 2.3 ton fermenters with the cap punched down and pumped over. Malolactic fermented in barrel for two months, then aged in French oak. It is then bottled, unfined, and unfiltered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 100% French Oak (40% New) for 23 months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 17% Cabernet Franc. Offering complex aromas of black and red fruit along with the dust of the earth, ferrous, and lavender notes. Don't be fooled by the supple tannins, the medium body will open over days to reveal more and more laden tannin. 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King Estate isn’t just a vineyard; it’s a thriving ecosystem where vineyards mingle with orchards, grasslands, and even the odd wandering elk or bear. It’s a place where compost gets a standing ovation and sustainability is less a buzzword and more a sacred vow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd the terroir? Oh, darling, the terroir is \u003ci\u003echef’s kiss\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eKing Estate’s rolling vineyards, kissed by misty mornings and caressed by the cool Willamette breeze, offer Pinot Noir grapes the perfect stage to shine\u003c\/b\u003e. This is a wine with a sense of place so strong, it practically sends you a postcard with every pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded in 1991 by Ed King Jr. and his son Ed King III, this isn’t just a family business—it’s a legacy. Ed King Jr., a World War II Navy electronics designer and entrepreneur, instilled a love for innovation and adventure in his son. And Ed King III? He’s the visionary who turned a simple search for horse hay into one of the most iconic wineries in the Pacific Northwest. Armed with a law degree, an MBA, and an entrepreneurial spirit that doesn’t quit, Ed transformed a rugged cattle ranch into the 1,033-acre wine haven that King Estate is today.\u003cb\u003e It stands tall as North America’s largest certified Biodynamic vineyard\u003c\/b\u003e. That’s not just impressive—it’s legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2022 Artisan Series Pinot Noir. Made from 100% estate-grown, Biodynamic grapes, this wine is a pure expression of the Willamette Valley’s magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 10 months in French oak barrels (27% new)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot Noir. The nose has pleasing aromatics of plum, black currant, raspberry, violet, rose and orange rind with accents of coconut, hazelnut and toasty cedar. From the first sip, velvety dark fruit flavors emerge, showing plum, black currant and blueberry joined by notes of almond, mushroom and black pepper. Bright acidity carries this flavorful wine through to a complex and lingering finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritic Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a new one for me from King Estate. \u003cstrong\u003eI loved the perfume-like aromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e of blackcap raspberries, violets and warm candlewax. Nicely balanced, the Artisan's tingly acidity and firm tannins frame flavors like blackberry, caramel and saline. A creamy texture is merely a bonus. ~92 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSweet berries, tobacco leaves and oak spices on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with \u003cstrong\u003ea dense and creamy texture on the palate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of dark cherries and sweet tobacco notes and a crisp finish. 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That’s how Montinore Estate began its journey to becoming one of the Willamette Valley’s crown jewels, crafting wines that are as rich in history as they are in flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMontinore Estate, perched on the east-facing slopes of the Coastal Range foothills, isn’t just another vineyard—oh no, it’s \u003cb\u003ea 200-acre Biodynamic and organic-certified paradise.\u003c\/b\u003e What does that mean for you? \u003cb\u003ePure, unadulterated Pinot Noir that tastes like it’s been kissed by nature herself.\u003c\/b\u003e Every sip of this Reserve Pinot tells the story of soil, sustainability, and stewardship, with a pinch of volcanic drama thrown in for good measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYes, volcanic drama. \u003cb\u003eBack in 1980, when Mount St. Helens erupted, it sprinkled Montinore’s fields with ash, forever changing the landscape—and, as it turns out, setting the stage for some of the finest Pinot Noir in the region\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFast forward to the present, and Montinore Estate has become a poster child for Biodynamic farming, thanks to visionary owner Rudy Marchesi. Biodynamic farming isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about cultivating a farm as a living, breathing organism. It’s like yoga for the vineyard, except instead of downward dogs, you get Pinot that balances fruitiness with finesse and whispers sweet nothings of cherry, raspberry, and a hint of earthy spice into your glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut let’s talk about this 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir. \u003cb\u003eCrafted from hand-selected grapes,\u003c\/b\u003e it’s like the estate’s love letter to Pinot Noir lovers. It’s got layers—like your favorite sweater-weather outfit—but instead of cashmere, think velvety tannins, lush red berries, and the kind of structure that’ll make you sit up and say, \u003cb\u003e“Wait, this is \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e good.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA little bit of Oregon’s wilderness, a touch of Old World elegance, and a whole lot of “pour me another glass, please.” Whether you’re pairing it with a fancy duck confit or just sipping while binge-watching your favourite show, this Pinot is here to elevate the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 10 months in French oak barrels (41% new)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot Noir. The Reserve Pinot is a thoughtfully curated barrel selection from the best blocks the estate offers. Wafts of black cherry, plum and fig jam are laced with a hint of fragrant violet and subtle cedar notes. Cherry continues on the palate, mingling with loganberry and pomegranate. Balanced acidity lends to a clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritic Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper spicy cherries with spiced-biscuit complexity. The palate has a very smooth-honed core of bright, vibrant dark berries\u003c\/strong\u003e and cherries with silky tannin texture. Drink or hold. ~92 James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSnappy and plump, with cherry, herb and spice flavors. Offers medium-grained tannins on the finish. 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This isn’t just a sparkling wine; it’s a testament to the rugged beauty of Oregon’s Willamette Valley and the visionary legacy of King Estate Winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrafted from 100% estate-grown, certified Biodynamic grapes\u003c\/b\u003e, this Brut Cuvée represents the pinnacle of sustainability and elegance. The first harvest from their pristine vineyards yields fruit picked early, at peak acidity and low sugar content—a sparkling wine maestro’s dream. “Brut” signifies its dry, crisp nature, while “Cuvée” honors the artistry behind this premium blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, pressed from only the finest juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKing Estate’s terroir, a cool-climate haven kissed by misty mornings and gentle Willamette Valley breezes, \u003cb\u003eoffers an environment akin to Champagne, perfectly suited for sparkling wine.\u003c\/b\u003e Using the \u003cb\u003eméthode champenoise\u003c\/b\u003e, the base wines are fermented to dryness in stainless steel, then undergo a second fermentation en tirage in the bottle. Patiently aged sur lie for 36 months, this process imparts rich, complex flavors and a luxurious mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result? A sparkling wine that dazzles with elegance and depth. Bright acidity harmonizes with layers of citrus, green apple, and hints of brioche, finishing with a graceful effervescence that lingers like a perfect memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSince 1991, King Estate has set the standard for excellence and innovation in the Pacific Northwest. Founded by Ed King Jr. and Ed King III, this family winery transformed a rugged cattle ranch into North America’s largest certified Biodynamic vineyard—a feat of both vision and determination. Their legacy shines brilliantly in every sip of this remarkable Brut Cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. The wine showcases notes of pear, baked apple, white peach, brioche, floral blossom, damp slate and Meyer lemon. Fine and persistent bubbles offer a pleasant, delicate mousse with bright acidity lifting the fruit on the palate. The wine is full bodied with an elegant structure. 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The aromas immediately command attention, with notes of pear, brioche and ginger spice. A palate is flavorful, with a lighter-styled mousse. Lemony acidity ties it all together exquisitely. ~91 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full pt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full pt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProduced in the Traditional Method (Methode Champenoise) from 60% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, the 2018 Brut Cuvee pours a medium straw color and is aromatic of ripe peach, toasted almond, orange rind, and bread dough. 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Their relentless pursuit led them to establish Van Duzer Vineyards, where they uncovered the magic of the wind-swept region, and that was the beginning of it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last 25 years, their intuition and risk-taking have borne fruit: \u003cstrong\u003eworld-class wines that are the perfect blend of lightness and intensity. \u003c\/strong\u003eWriters and winemakers made the Oregon pilgrimage to witness the unique impact of wind and marine soils on Pinot Noir. \u003cstrong\u003eIn 2019, the Van Duzer Corridor received official recognition as a distinct sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, cementing its status as one of Oregon's premier grape-growing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs the oldest winery in the AVA, Van Duzer Vineyards has naturally evolved into the defining producer of cool-climate Pinot Noir in the Van Duzer Corridor\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a place where uniquely Oregon wines are truly crafted by the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Eric Misiewicz, with a background in agriculture and a degree in Viticulture and Enology from Cornell University,\u003c\/strong\u003e brings his expertise to Van Duzer Vineyards. After working in various wine regions worldwide, Eric was drawn to the lively and bright wines of the Willamette Valley. In a state-of-the-art winemaking facility, he handles each batch with care and precision, ensuring every bottle is a masterpiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Duzer Vineyards is dedicated to sustainable practices. With \u003cstrong\u003ecertifications from LIVE, Salmon Safe, and IOBC\u003c\/strong\u003e, they're committed to preserving the environment for future generations. 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