QOTD: Clone 5 is the last one.

QOTD: I’ve only had one, but it was good.

Although I live in DC right now I am an Oregonian and so have had many Oregon Pinots. With the price they are now I can’t say I drink them very often these days but generally save them for special occasions or if I am out West visiting. The last bottle I had was an ’05 Panther Creek Willamette Valley that was very solid. I also enjoy Torii Mor, Argyle, and Archery Summit, though Panther Creek tends to be the favorite overall of what I have had.

Although I live in DC right now I am an Oregonian and so have had many Oregon Pinots. With the price they are now I can’t say I drink them very often these days but generally save them for special occasions or if I am out West visiting. The last bottle I had was an ’05 Panther Creek Willamette Valley that was very solid. I also enjoy Torii Mor, Argyle, and Archery Summit, though Panther Creek tends to be the favorite overall of what I have had.

Happy V-Day, everyone! I had an Oregon PN this past weekend, the Archery Summit Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006. It was great. I have to say PN is not my fave varietal, though. It’s often kind of sour and thin. But actually my fave PN at that tasting was a German PN, Spatburgunder Rheingau Assmanns Hauser Hollenburg August Kesseler 2001. Wow, that’s a lot to type.. the producer said it was ‘not for the beginner’ but I’m a beginner and I liked it… thought it pretty accessible!

Gary! For me? Thanks so much for doing our home stuff! Hey, there are some beautiful things out there, and some OK and some bad. Look back at some good stuff you have tasted from the Big O. Here is a list of some you have not, but is super:

Adelsheim ’05 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, ’04 Bethel Heights Casteel, ’04 Sokel Blosser Dundee, anything Elk Cove, Hamacher, J Christopher, Et Fille, Ken Wright, Francis Tannahill, and Shea to name a few that I love.

If you only try one and think that represents Oregon Pinot, then you are missing out on something very special! Like Burgundy Pinot, you must do some homework to discover that transcendental bottle that will make you a believer.

QOTD: Last Pinot i had was Belle Glos 2004 Taylor Lane. Exceptional

QOTD: Wasn’t there an Oregon Pinot in the Thanksgiving pack? I think that was the last O.P. I had.

Gary good episode I used to love the slim jims too. So that eieio sounds awesome.

QOTD:
-Nope havent had any oregon pinot noirs

Gary good episode I used to love the slim jims too. So that eieio sounds awesome.

QOTD:
-Nope havent had any oregon pinot noirs

QOTD: Erath. I like the both the screw-top and the letter jumble (i.e., heart, earth).

QOTD: 2006 Broadley Pinot Noir Claudia’s Choice

QOTD: No, I don’t – but that ain’t categorical. Oregon PN’s are just almost impossible to come by here in Finland.

Hyvää ystävänpäivää kaikille! Happy V-Day y’all!

I drink lots of Oregon Pinot (and Cali Pinot, and Burgundy). Last one I drank I think was a 2002 Cristom Reserve, but it might have been a Broadley. Think it was the Cristom though. Ken Wright and Patricia Green are my favorites.

2005 Domaine Des Moirots Givry. Like walking through an herb garden that you dumped your spice drawer into.

Immediately preceded by 2005 Domaine Sainte Claire Bourgogne. Borders on the new worldy, but very pleasant, and a great base for Coq au Vin

QOTD: I have not yet but I plan on visiting Oregon this year so soon.

QOTD: The last (and only) Pinot that I’ve had from Oregon was a Firesteed…perhaps not the best example in terms of what Pinot from Oregon is all about.

I’d love to treat my pal to a Domaine Drouhin sometime…

LOL @ “This Lachini’s been around the block.” I can’t believe you said that.
And on Valentine’s Day, no less! You are funny. Cheers to all the Vayniacs.

LOL @ “This Lachini’s been around the block.” I can’t believe you said that.
And on Valentine’s Day, no less! You are funny. Cheers to all the Vayniacs.

The last Oregon Pinot’s I had were the Pat Green line. Before that I had a few bottles of Jigsaw. I like the fact they are not over the top like cali wines, and can actually be used with a meal.

Now you’re in my ‘hood. Being a member of the OPNC (Oregon Pinot Noir Club) I have the opportunity to try an amazing number of great Pinots from our beautiful Pacific Northwest.

QOTD: Coincidentally, right now I’m having my one of my monthly selections, an ’05 Emerson Vineyard Pinot from Willamette Valley. Quite nice though the Amalie Robert I had over the weekend was a stunner. I need to order some of the Big O!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

P.S. I just received a brochure to the DC Intl Food & Wine Festival. Coming? Feb 29-Mar 2

http://www.DCWineFestival.com

GV:
Love the Pinot Noir! My favorite has been David Bruce but I want to now track down the Eieo-O! As for tonight in Manhattan, I was out and sought out the Malebec (Argentina) per your last episode and came across a GEM!!! Thank you! Malbec is my new phase and one I am so enjoying it, as is my palate. Of course I am biased as I lived and studied in Argentina and ANYTHING from there is divine..Malbec or Rioja…the South Americans know something!
GV- How do you feel about Grenache? CA Grenache? Santa Barbara Grenache?(2005 La Fond, Santa Rita Hills). I would LOVE to know what your palate says about it. And why is it Grenache in some places and Grenacha in others?
Best,
FSM

I feel bad because I didn’t watch the episode yet, but I am writing a comment. I just haven’t had time, I’m always 2 episodes behind. I watched the Cab Franc one last night.
But I noticed the question of the day was about Oregon Pinot Noir and I got excited because I just had some a couple of nights ago: 2006 Sharecropper’s Oregon Pinot Noir, produced and bottled by Owen Roe. For the most part it was ok, a little too hot, but good.
I did have a weird reaction to it though. After half of a glass I felt like I was having a heart attack, but oh well.
Happy Valentine’s Day everybody. Love yourselves and love eachother.

Great Show!!!

QOTD: I don’t believe Ive ever had an Oregon Pinot Noir. But then again, I usually dont drink Pinot Noir much at all and if I do, I tend to stick to wines from Burgandy. The few pinot noirs ive had from the US…more specifically California, have not ever really taken my breath away.

–RH

I like Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir. The 2004 & 2003 are real standouts! Gary you should try these if you haven’t yet.