VOLUME 9, ISSUE 24
May 5, 2013
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:
Cork Dork Etude: Inspired Wines of the Carneros the Gardener: Got Organic Grapes? Bravium: Relish the Acidity Rivers-Marie: 2010 & 2011 Reflect the Challenges of Farming on the Edge Dunstan Wines from Durell Vineyard Foursight Wines: Family Excels with Pinot COBB Wines: No Wine Before Its Time Sips of Pinot: Wines Tasted Recently Rosé and Chardonnay: Recently Sampled Wines Pinot Briefs
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ArborBrook Vineyards
A family-owned winery specializing in estate-grown Pinot Noir. The winery and estate vineyard is located on the southern flank of the Chehalem Mountain range near Newberg. The vineyard, which is dry-farmed, is planted to Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777 as well as Pommard. The consulting winemaker is Laurent Montalieu. 17770 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg, OR. Articles About ArborBrook VineyardsReviewed Wines2008 Arborbrook Chehalem Mountain Estate 777 Block Pinot Noir 13.6% alc., 400 cases. · Moderately deep reddish-purple color in the glass. Perfume of wooded forest, pine tar and cut flowers. A husky wine featuring purple fruits. A bit flat and linear with grainy tannins and a dry finish. Decent. Reviewed April 8, 2010 ARTICLE »
2006 ArborBrook Vineyards Estate 777 Block Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 13.7% alc., $30. · Plenty of oak and herbs on the nose with a hint of alcohol. Prolific earth-kissed black cherry and plummy fruit with mild tannins and zingy acidity. Lacks complexity. Reviewed December 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
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