VOLUME 9, ISSUE 24
May 5, 2013
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
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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Vineyard: Dion
| Owner | Kevin Dion Johnson |
| Appellation | Chehalem Mountains |
| Story | 60 acres planted primarily to Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Some vines are over 30 years old. |
| Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2009 Dion Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Reserve Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 97 cases, $32. A 4-barrel selection aged in 50% new
French oak barrels for 13 months. The barrels were selected for
overall highest quality of the vintage as well as for the blend. First
Reserve bottling. Clones 115, 667, 777 and 114.
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Moderately light
reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with fresh aromas of
dark red cherries and berries with complimentary oak spice. Substantial flavors
of dark cherries and berries wrapped in generous tannins. Very soft and
seamless on the palate with welcoming hi-tone fruit on the big, persistent finish.
Very good.
Reviewed May 11, 2012
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2009 Dion Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Reserve Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 97 cases, $32. A 4-barrel selection aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 13 months. The barrels were selected for overall highest quality of the vintage as well as for the blend. First Reserve bottling. Clones 115, 667, 777 and 114. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with fresh aromas of dark red cherries and berries with complimentary oak spice. Substantial flavors of dark cherries and berries wrapped in generous tannins. Very soft and seamless on the palate with welcoming hi-tone fruit on the big, persistent finish. Very good. Reviewed May 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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