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Vineyard: Le Cadeau
| Owners | Deb Mortimer, Tom Mortimer |
| Appellation | Dundee Hills |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2004 Le Cadeau Vineyard Coté Est Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.1%, $45. In 2004, three
cuvees were made from the Le Cadeau Vineyard by three different winemaking
teams. This one was made by the crew at Bergstrom Winery. The grapes
were sourced from the east side of the vineyard. I featured this vineyard in a
past PinotFile (Volume 5, Issue 52). Tom and Deb Mortimer are the dedicated
owners and farmers of this vineyard. Only 480 cases of wine were produced
in 2004.
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I loved the assertive aromatics in this wine which offered ripe dark
cherries, baking spices, and oak. This is a lush and voluptuous style with a velveteen
texture. The wine finishes cleanly with powdered oak tannins, dark fruit, and a hint of alcoholic
heat. A charmer.
Reviewed February 12, 2007
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2004 Le Cadeau Vineyard Diversité Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $45. A blend of diverse clones from the
vineyard. Crafted by Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill.
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Hint of ethyl acetate in the nose. Plenty of ripe
dark fruits, moderate tannic backbone, lengthy finish. The structure trumps the fruit now but give it some
time in the cellar.
Reviewed February 12, 2007
WINERY »
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2003 Le Cadeau Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 630 cases, $40.
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This Pinot Noir is rich and vivid and reflective of the warm vintage in Oregon. A
full and opulent nose of dark cherries, espresso, and oak really draws you in.
There is a hint of alcohol which is not intrusive. The flavors echo the aromatics,
with added raspberries and chocolate for good measure. There is detectable
minerality at work here also. The mouth feel is plush and silky, the tannins finegrained.
Oak treatment is very judicious. The finish features mouth coating
chocolate-covered cherries and stone fruits that linger until the next sip. As the
wine warms in the glass over time, the alcohol peeks out, so best to drink this
one cool. This Pinot will appeal to those who prefer a fat and opulent style of Pinot Noir that is interesting
to drink on its own or can match up with a big hunk of grilled beef.
Reviewed October 2, 2006
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2004 Le Cadeau Vineyard Coté Est Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.1%, $45. In 2004, three cuvees were made from the Le Cadeau Vineyard by three different winemaking teams. This one was made by the crew at Bergstrom Winery. The grapes were sourced from the east side of the vineyard. I featured this vineyard in a past PinotFile (Volume 5, Issue 52). Tom and Deb Mortimer are the dedicated owners and farmers of this vineyard. Only 480 cases of wine were produced in 2004. · I loved the assertive aromatics in this wine which offered ripe dark cherries, baking spices, and oak. This is a lush and voluptuous style with a velveteen texture. The wine finishes cleanly with powdered oak tannins, dark fruit, and a hint of alcoholic heat. A charmer. Reviewed February 12, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2004 Le Cadeau Vineyard Diversité Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., $45. A blend of diverse clones from the vineyard. Crafted by Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill. · Hint of ethyl acetate in the nose. Plenty of ripe dark fruits, moderate tannic backbone, lengthy finish. The structure trumps the fruit now but give it some time in the cellar. Reviewed February 12, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2003 Le Cadeau Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 630 cases, $40. · This Pinot Noir is rich and vivid and reflective of the warm vintage in Oregon. A full and opulent nose of dark cherries, espresso, and oak really draws you in. There is a hint of alcohol which is not intrusive. The flavors echo the aromatics, with added raspberries and chocolate for good measure. There is detectable minerality at work here also. The mouth feel is plush and silky, the tannins finegrained. Oak treatment is very judicious. The finish features mouth coating chocolate-covered cherries and stone fruits that linger until the next sip. As the wine warms in the glass over time, the alcohol peeks out, so best to drink this one cool. This Pinot will appeal to those who prefer a fat and opulent style of Pinot Noir that is interesting to drink on its own or can match up with a big hunk of grilled beef. Reviewed October 2, 2006 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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