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VOLUME 12, ISSUE 29
June 5, 2022
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:
Drinking Oregon Pinot Noir History from Old Vine Vineyards List of Willamette Valley Old Vine Pinot Noir Reviewed Wines List of Williamette Valley Old Vine Pinot Noir Vineyards by Original Planting Dates 1965-1979 Vineyards Established 1965-1971 Vineyards Established 1972-1973 Vineyards Established 1974-1975 Vineyards Established 1976-1979 Other Willamette Valley Vineyards Planted in the 1970s Four Special Willamette Valley Vineyards Established from 1981-1983 Notable Old Vine Wine Quotes Epilogue: Pommard in Guise Search This Site: |
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![]() ![]() 2016 Rain Dance Estate Nicholas Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Oregon Chardonnay 13.5% alc., pH 3.37, TA 0.60, $30. Released November 2017. Harvest Brix 22.8ยบ. Clone 95. Aged in Fresh oak barrels, 33% new, 33% once-filled and 34% neutral. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Complex and persistent aromas of lemon curd, spice, white flower blossoms, tropical fruits and biscuit lead to a wine of lovely composure that is discreetly endowed with flowing flavors of citrus, apple, white peach, banana and vanilla. Very slightly viscous, with a gracious acid backbone and some finishing brightness and resolve. A complete wine and one of the best Chardonnays that I have recently tasted from Oregon. Score: 95. Reviewed November 12, 2017
Winery: Rain Dance Vineyards
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