Matt Kramer, Portland wine critic, has said a lot of nice things about our wines over the years. Last year, he called out our 2005 Reserve Dry Riesling as one of Oregon’s best. This time it’s the Cerise™, our blend of 80% Gamay Noir and 20% Pinot Noir. In Sunday’s Oregonian, Matt writes:
It delivers considerable complexity, with the flavor notes of blackberry, blueberry and even huckleberry more commonly ascribed to pinot noir. More important yet, the 2006 Cerise has layers of flavor. (Some wines just whack your palate with what might be called a monolithic taste.) Here, the complexity emerges layer by layer, which keeps you coming back for more. It’s the signature of truly fine wine, never mind from where or what.
Thanks to Matt for the very nice review. And to fans of the Cerise™: get it while you can. What little bit that is left is going to go fast.
