Tasting notes, July 1, 2023: Pacific NW

                     Northwest U.S.A

2020 Eyrie Pinot Gris Estate
$32.99 / Case Price $26.40
Willamette Valley / Oregon / US
100% Pinot Gris
Eyrie was one of the earliest wineries to garner attention throughout the US. The Estate Pinot Gris is produced from some of the oldest vines on the property (some 50 years of age).
2021 Walter Scott
Combe Verte

$44.99 / Case Price $36
Willamette Valley / Oregon / US
100% Chardonnay
A relatively restrained style of Chardonnay, Walter Scott’s Combe Vert is the perfect introduction to the winery’s house style. Lush, full and judiciously oaked, this is a study in balance rather than impact.
2021 Penner Ash Viognier 
$32.99 / Case Price $26.40
Rogue Valley / Oregon / US
100% Viognier
Aromatically exotic, though far from blowsy, Penner Ash’s Viognier strikes a lovely balance of fruit, spice and acid. A perfect aperitif or served with spicy fare, drink this friendly white now and over the next year.
2020 Ken Wright Pinot Noir
On Sale for $25.99
Willamette Valley / Oregon / US
100% Pinot Noir
One of the most acclaimed small producers in Oregon, Ken Wright and his son Carson fashion this perennially solid cuvee from a number of fine sources scattered throughout the Willamette Valley.
2020 Tenet Pundit
$21.99 / Case Price $17.60
Columbia Valley / Washington / US
100% Syrah
The 2020 Tenet “The Pundit” opens with distinctly old-world Syrah aromas of smoked meat, blackberry and subtle olive before leading to a lush, blue fruited palate revealing the wine’s decidedly new-world origin.
2019 Jolete Summit View
$32.99 / Case Price $26.40
Walla Walla / Columbia Valley / Washington / US
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Sourced from a 15 year-old vineyard planted to six different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, the Summit View bottling displays attractive aromas of cassis, warm earth and subtle oak spice provided by 20 months aging in barrels.