Entries Tagged as ‘Willamette Valley’

February 14, 2008

Weekend Wine: Oregon Pinot Noir (ICI/LA-BAS “Leopold” White Rose Vineyard 2001, $24)

 
I really could not wait to open the above-named wine last night.  It came highly recommended to me as underpriced for an aged Oregonian Pinot Noir of such high quality.  As much as I love Pinot Noirs, my favorites are the versions from cooler climates, of which Oregon is a perfect example.  The body tends to be lighter, and it’s less fruit forward, than, say, Californian versions.  Unfortunately, Oregonian Pinot Noirs tend [...]