The wine is a very pretty bright light yellow with a steady stream of tiny bubbles. Pears, yeast, and a touch of smoke are on the nose. Smoke is stronger on the palate, underlying deeper fruits, a blend of baked apples and fresh apples, fresh baked bread and a touch
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Clear, bright, medium salmon. Medium-low intensity aromas of rose, gooseberries, cranberry, and pungent herbs. Dry on the palate, medium body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, medium-long finish. Flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, citrus, tart apple, and red raspberries. Recommended. (86-87) RR WHO: J.K. Carriere Wines WHAT: Pinot Noir WHERE: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Clear, bright, medium-pale straw yellow. Clean on the nose with medium-full intensity aromas of minerality, bright apple, yeast, and dried lemon rind. Dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, medium-long finish. Flavors of poached pear, dried tropical fruit, lemon crème brûlée, and lemon meringue. Very highly recommended.
Clear, bright, medium-pale intensity golden yellow. Clean on the nose with medium-light intensity aromas of wet stones, soft yeast, lime zest, tropical fruit, and yellow apple. Dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium acidity, medium-long finish. Flavors of candied citrus, fresh apples, stone fruit, and soft vanilla, baking spice, and
Clear, bright, medium-pale gold yellow with soft pink and orange tinge. Clean on the nose with medium-low intensity aromas of slate, stone fruit, peach, lime zest, and tart apples. Dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, medium finish. Flavors of candied stone fruits, lemon, green apple, citrus
Clear, bright, medium-pale salmon pink with hints of peach. Noticeable effervescence. Clean on the nose with medium intensity aromas of citrus, orange, pea shoot, florals, persimmon, pith, sage, and a soft smokiness. Dry on the palate, medium body, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium finish. Flavors of tart cherry, red raspberry,
Clear, bright, medium-pale straw yellow. Clean on the nose with medium-full aromas of yeast, brioche, vanilla, poached pears in their skin, and cream with some stone. Dry on the palate, medium acid, full body, medium alcohol, long finish. Flavors of pears, yellow apple, clafoutis, grilled peaches with honey, and straw.