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Dominio IV
| Owner(s) | Leigh Bartholomew, Patrick Reuter |
| Web site | www.dominiowines.com |
| Link to this site |
Biodynamic (Demeter certified) family-grown wines including Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Syrah and Viognier. Most of the grapes are grown at the estate Three Sleeps Vineyard in Mosier, Oregon. Domino IV consists of Patrick Reuter (winemaker and owner), Leigh Bartholomew (vineyard manager and owner) and Liz and Glenn Bartholomew (owners of Three Sleeps Vineyard).
The winery in McMinnville is open for visitors on Saturdays 12:00 to 5:00 and by appointment. A Bed and Breakfast is also now open. The wines are sold through the winery's website store and are well-priced.
Articles About Dominio IV
Reviewed Wines
2009 Dominio IV The Slow Walk of the Wind Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $25.
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Light and red-toned
in the glass. Aromas of brier, oak, cut flowers, red licorice and rose petals with little fruit showing up.
Moderately light core of cherry and red raspberry flavors with a slightly confected and vegetal tone. Pleasant,
with mild tannins and easy quaffability. Decent.
Reviewed May 11, 2012
ARTICLE »
2008 Dominio IV Pondering Ptolemy Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $32. Pommard
clone.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Restrained aromas of dark red fruits with
notes of sassafras, molasses and oak. Drinks lighter than expected by the color, offering a silky
palate impression and reasonably good length on the finish. Features dark red berries and cherries
accented by oak with lively acidity and ripe tannins. Like many Pinot Noirs from Oregon in the 2008
vintage at this stage, the wine is a bit closed and needs coaxing through decanting to fully reveal its charms.
Good (+).
Reviewed May 11, 2012
ARTICLE »
2009 Dominio IV The Slow Walk of the Wind Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $25. · Light and red-toned in the glass. Aromas of brier, oak, cut flowers, red licorice and rose petals with little fruit showing up. Moderately light core of cherry and red raspberry flavors with a slightly confected and vegetal tone. Pleasant, with mild tannins and easy quaffability. Decent. Reviewed May 11, 2012 ARTICLE »
2008 Dominio IV Pondering Ptolemy Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $32. Pommard clone. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Restrained aromas of dark red fruits with notes of sassafras, molasses and oak. Drinks lighter than expected by the color, offering a silky palate impression and reasonably good length on the finish. Features dark red berries and cherries accented by oak with lively acidity and ripe tannins. Like many Pinot Noirs from Oregon in the 2008 vintage at this stage, the wine is a bit closed and needs coaxing through decanting to fully reveal its charms. Good (+). Reviewed May 11, 2012 ARTICLE »
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