I'm back!
Despite my recent lack of postings, I have actually continued to drink wine regularly. It's just that I lost my friend and business partner of the last 11 years, and that's made blogging wine especially difficult to manage these last couple months.
So, I'll start with a post that lacks any detailed reviews per se. I simply haven't had the energy to take notes lately. So instead, I'll just mention some of the notable wines I've had recently.
Let me start by mentioning how much I'm likely the 2007 vintage of Oregon Pinot Noir. I know everybody's talking about 2008. And yes, I'm sure 2008 will be wonderful (and expensive). But most 2008s aren't released yet anyway, and I'm just really enjoying most of the 2007s I've had recently.
First, the David Hill 2007 Pinot Noir is just a killer deal. This is not a fruit bomb. It's Burgundian with a little more earth that a typical Oregon Pinot has. And it's a steal at about $16/17.
Second, King Estate's "Next" -- their off-label -- is also fantastic. Also slightly on the lighter side (though not thin) and about $18/19 depending.
Third, is EIEIO's off-label, their "Swine Wine". Unfortunately, it doesn't have a vintage on it. I'm assuming it's 2007. But then, maybe it's a mix; hard to say. I picked this up at the Carlton Tasting Room awhile back. Very nice as well.
Fourth is J.K. Carriere's "Provocateur". A super yummy Oregon Pinot that usually will cost you $35/40, yet only about $24. Definitely a great deal.
And lastly -- admittedly (and obviously) not an '07 -- is the the Eola Hills Reserve, 'La Creole', Pinot Noir, 2006. Funny thing about wine, the stuff changes. Sometimes it's the time you open it. Sometimes it's the bottle; I've literally had two bottle of the same wine/vintage/everything -- and one was good and the other not so much. So funny that we've reviewed this (here), and the rating was noting to write home about. However, I just had this again and really liked it. Earthy, complex, down right yummy.
Anyway, I hope to get back into the swing of things again here. It's not like I'm not drinking wine most nights. So I'm hoping I can spare enough time to post at least once a week.
More to come ...
So, I'll start with a post that lacks any detailed reviews per se. I simply haven't had the energy to take notes lately. So instead, I'll just mention some of the notable wines I've had recently.
Let me start by mentioning how much I'm likely the 2007 vintage of Oregon Pinot Noir. I know everybody's talking about 2008. And yes, I'm sure 2008 will be wonderful (and expensive). But most 2008s aren't released yet anyway, and I'm just really enjoying most of the 2007s I've had recently.
First, the David Hill 2007 Pinot Noir is just a killer deal. This is not a fruit bomb. It's Burgundian with a little more earth that a typical Oregon Pinot has. And it's a steal at about $16/17.
Second, King Estate's "Next" -- their off-label -- is also fantastic. Also slightly on the lighter side (though not thin) and about $18/19 depending.
Third, is EIEIO's off-label, their "Swine Wine". Unfortunately, it doesn't have a vintage on it. I'm assuming it's 2007. But then, maybe it's a mix; hard to say. I picked this up at the Carlton Tasting Room awhile back. Very nice as well.
Fourth is J.K. Carriere's "Provocateur". A super yummy Oregon Pinot that usually will cost you $35/40, yet only about $24. Definitely a great deal.
And lastly -- admittedly (and obviously) not an '07 -- is the the Eola Hills Reserve, 'La Creole', Pinot Noir, 2006. Funny thing about wine, the stuff changes. Sometimes it's the time you open it. Sometimes it's the bottle; I've literally had two bottle of the same wine/vintage/everything -- and one was good and the other not so much. So funny that we've reviewed this (here), and the rating was noting to write home about. However, I just had this again and really liked it. Earthy, complex, down right yummy.
Anyway, I hope to get back into the swing of things again here. It's not like I'm not drinking wine most nights. So I'm hoping I can spare enough time to post at least once a week.
More to come ...
Posted by Jason on September 7, 2009 9:11:04 PM PDT
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Re: I'm back!
Sorry to hear of your loss Jason but I'm glad to read you back posting again. Your thoughts on the 2008 vintage being expensive are holding true for the 2007's as well. I'm starting to see club fall shipments hit my debit card and since when did $90 Oregon Pinot's become the norm?
"Recession, what recession?" is what I'm seeing from some of the bigger name Oregon producers.
"Recession, what recession?" is what I'm seeing from some of the bigger name Oregon producers.