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Big Table Farm
| Owner(s) | Clare Carver, Brian Marcy |
| Web site | www.bigtablefarm.com |
| Link to this site |
Big Table Farm is a collaborative effort between winemaker Brian Marcy and artist Clare Carver. The pair moved to Oregon from Napa, bought a farmhouse and property in Gaston, started a winery and plan to plant a vineyard. Beginning in 2006, wines have been produced from purchased grapes. Brian Marcy has been mentored at Turley Wine Cellars, Neyers Vineyards, Blankiet Estate and Marcassin, to name a few. Clare is the marketer and manages their 70 acres. She has won multiple awards for her wine labels which adorn labels like Beaux Freres, Phelps Creek, and Miner Family Vineyards. In addition to making wine, they have established a working farm where they raise poultry, pigs, cows and egg-laying chickens.
The labels feature a single farm animal and are quite stylish. The labels are made by hand using a letterpress, hand cut, and glued on each bottle.The 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir blend is sourced from the Johan Vineyard and a single vineyard Pinot Noir in 2008 is made from Resonance Vineyard fruit.
The wines are sold through a mailing list or through the website. The website is very informative and one of the most modern and well-designed winery websites I have ever visited.
Articles About Big Table Farm
Reviewed Wines
2009 Big Table Farm Laughing Pig Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé
14.1% alc., 100 cases, $22. Sourced from Cattrall Vineyard
which is the oldest certified organic vineyard in Oregon. Barrel
fermented to dryness, complete MLF and aged sur lies until the day
before bottling. Attractive tall Alsatian bottle.
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Light rose color. Pleasing
aromas of cherries, strawberries, prickly pear and rose garden.
Moderately rich flavors of red cherries and strawberries with an underpinning of
minerality and a tangerine peel note on the bright finish. This is a friendly wine
that will please any rosé fan. Very good.
Reviewed June 22, 2010
ARTICLE »
2008 Big Table Farm Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.2% alc., 77 cases,
$38. This blend is primarily sourced from the Johan Vineyard, farmed by Dan
Rinke. The vineyard is organically farmed with the goal of obtaining
biodynamic certification. The manure from cows at Big Table Farm is used for
preparations for the vineyard rows that are tended for Big Table Farm.
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Moderate garnet color in the glass. The aromas of cherry/berry jam, roses and
red jujubes are enticing. Discreet structural power with vivid berry fruit that is
subtly spiced and smoked. A middle weight wine displaying a soft and smooth
mouthfeel, fine-grain tannins and impeccable balance. A very impressive
Willamette Valley bottling. Very good (+).
Reviewed February 15, 2010
ARTICLE »
2008 Big Table Farm Resonance Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir
13.1% alc., 94 cases, $45. This vineyard is farmed by Kevin
and Carla Chambers and is certified Biodynamic®.
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Rich, deep, brooding
dark red fruits with a savory underpinning of chanterelle mushrooms,
loamy earth and cardamon spice. This wine has impressive intensity on
the mid palate, a pillowy texture, and a finish like a three hour movie you
don’t want to end. Still a little closed, seemingly possessing more hidden charm
waiting to get out. Cellar this wine for one to two years for ultimate gratification.
Love the low alcohol. A very heavenly and sensual pleasure.
Reviewed February 15, 2010
ARTICLE »
2009 Big Table Farm Laughing Pig Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé
14.1% alc., 100 cases, $22. Sourced from Cattrall Vineyard which is the oldest certified organic vineyard in Oregon. Barrel fermented to dryness, complete MLF and aged sur lies until the day before bottling. Attractive tall Alsatian bottle. · Light rose color. Pleasing aromas of cherries, strawberries, prickly pear and rose garden. Moderately rich flavors of red cherries and strawberries with an underpinning of minerality and a tangerine peel note on the bright finish. This is a friendly wine that will please any rosé fan. Very good. Reviewed June 22, 2010 ARTICLE »
2008 Big Table Farm Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.2% alc., 77 cases, $38. This blend is primarily sourced from the Johan Vineyard, farmed by Dan Rinke. The vineyard is organically farmed with the goal of obtaining biodynamic certification. The manure from cows at Big Table Farm is used for preparations for the vineyard rows that are tended for Big Table Farm. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The aromas of cherry/berry jam, roses and red jujubes are enticing. Discreet structural power with vivid berry fruit that is subtly spiced and smoked. A middle weight wine displaying a soft and smooth mouthfeel, fine-grain tannins and impeccable balance. A very impressive Willamette Valley bottling. Very good (+). Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »
2008 Big Table Farm Resonance Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir
13.1% alc., 94 cases, $45. This vineyard is farmed by Kevin and Carla Chambers and is certified Biodynamic®. · Rich, deep, brooding dark red fruits with a savory underpinning of chanterelle mushrooms, loamy earth and cardamon spice. This wine has impressive intensity on the mid palate, a pillowy texture, and a finish like a three hour movie you don’t want to end. Still a little closed, seemingly possessing more hidden charm waiting to get out. Cellar this wine for one to two years for ultimate gratification. Love the low alcohol. A very heavenly and sensual pleasure. Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »
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