LE CADEAU VINEYARD, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, COTE EST, PINOT NOIR 2008 (1.5L) Nebbiolo dark plum and blackberry notes

dark plum and blackberry notes

exotic creme brulee

and a hint of custardy texture to balance it out

Matte rather than satin tannins

Agrapart’s NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Terroirs is a blend of 40% 2015 and 60% 2014 and derives from old vines that are around 50 or 60 years old

LE CADEAU VINEYARD, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, COTE EST, PINOT NOIR 2008 (1.5L) Nebbiolo dark plum and blackberry notes92 points Vinous Bright violet. Highly aromatic bouquet of black raspberry, dried rose, Asian spices and white pepper. Deeply pitched dark berry flavors gain vivacity with aeration, picking up notes of cinnamon and rose pastille. Finishes with excellent clarity and nervy, spicy persistence. Lots going on already but this showy wine is also balanced to age. This wine was made by Steve Ryan, formerly of Martinelli Vineyards in Sonoma and now at