More and more it seems the 2005 vintage for Oregon and Burgundy Pinot Noir is becoming a fail safe. With this in mind, it becomes easier to guess what you might expect from a small Oregon producer, trained by some of the best wine makers in the region, producing a low yield, 150 case lot of wine. Amalie Robert's "Amalie's Cuvee" Oregon Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley is that wine.
This confident expression of Pinot Noir could be described now as quaffable, yet lacks no potential for aging well. It is showing violets, red cassis and ripe dark cherry fruit. With how many subtle delicious cherry notes this wine offers, it was not surprising to find these young vines, just seven years old, were planted on old cherry orchard! The tannins are soft and long due to the restrained application of French oak. This wine would be wonderful with everything from light fare to wild game. Though if you are feeling festive you might find it to be the perfect wine to sip on while basking in the glow of the soft lights of your Christmas tree. That's what I did.
Though it could be considered a steep price tag for such a young vineyard, the price is well worth it for such an artisinal wine at $45.00-$55.00 retail.
To learn more please feel free to visit the following sites.
http://www.amalierobert.com/
http://www.polanerselections.com/producer.php?pID=2471
2 comments:
this sounds lovely I may try picking up a bottle for christmas tree gazing this weekend!
hey winethug, what's happening? I'm waiting to hear about a good new wine to take away the January blues... any good post-holiday sales out there?
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