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It’s been a while since I tasted something so unique that left me literally speechless. After tasting twice, I still cannot pinpoint if the flavors I taste are terroir driven or from winemaking techniques. I guess this is where I should quiet the wine geek inside me and simply enjoy how fabulous this wine tastes. [...]

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An absolutely lovely representation of the Dundee Hills; polished, generous and refined with layers of cherry, berry and a tinge of orange peel. Good acidity and well balanced with an enticing, harmonious finish. This will definitely become one of your favorites. Trust me. Rating: Excellent (94) | $52 | 13.0% ABV Find this wine to [...]

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The 2007 Four Graces Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a rustic, yet silky and earthy wine with aromas of cherries and roses. It’s fruit forward and graceful with blackberry and mushroom undertones, with good structure and complexity that carries through from start to finish. Vibrant midpalate followed by a long, dry tannic finish. Don’t let [...]

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A very good—no, excellent display of Oregon Pinot Noir, specifically North Willamette Valley terroir, is what makes this wine special. Never mind the fact that the day we visited this winery I brought a guest and even though the tasting room manager knew who I was he barely spoke to us and was texting the [...]

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This wine showcases the talents of one of Willamette Valley’s winemakers, Jerry Murray. This wine is extremely full-bodied for a Northern Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. The Patton Valley Vineyards location affords them a bit more sun on good days than some of their neighbors and the added elevation does not hurt. It also helps that [...]

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It seems Oregon Pinot Noir from almost every AVA is having a predictable personality change in its mid-life lasting into the early quarter of a century about mid-way through the vines life expectancy. Although Oregon Pinot Noir has been around for more than thirty years, local producers are working with vines mostly in their teens [...]

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