Reviews for Pinot Blanc 2005

WINE & SPIRITS - April 2007
90 POINTS
"...this wine's fresh grapefruit and dark citrus flavors assure taut lines and a fresh, clean texture. Its lively acids contribute to a wonderfully brisk, long finish..."

WINE ENTHUSIAST - December 2006
90 POINTS
" The Pinot Blanc from this property puts many Oregon Pinot Gris to shame; its got more polish, more detail and more class overall. Compared to its estate grown cousin (gris), the Blanc is a bit more delicate, with lovely stone fruit, Asian pear and pink grapefruit highlights. Whole-cluster pressing and cold fermentation enhance areomas and bring out nuances of citrus rind."
Paul Gregutt

Matt Kramer - The Oregonian
Sunday, August 27, 2006
I’M HARD PRESSED TO RECALL A BETTER OREGON PINOT BLANC THAN THIS ONE. It delivers a flavor definition and a broad-on-the-palate array of flavors that exceed any other Oregon pinot blanc I can recall.
In this wine you find almond and a touch of apricot, along with an attractive, vaguely bitter edge that makes your mouth water and sets you up for wanting yet more. It's all delivered in a ripe, smooth fashion, thanks to lovely textural density. Worth noting is the highly desirable screw cap, which ensures a degree of flavor purity (not to mention convenience) unavailable with cork.
THIS IS A STUNNER OF A DRY WHITE WINE and proof -- if such is needed -- that there's more to Oregon white wine than pinot gris and chardonnay.