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Articles About Oberbergen
Reviewed Wines
2005 Oberbergen Pinot Gris
12.0% alc., $19.
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This wine is very Alsatian
in style with interesting butterscotch aromas, midpalate fruit richness and
viscosity, and bright acid at the end. There is a trace of fuel oil in the
finish, typical of many Alsatian interpretations of this varietal. Perfectly
fine.
Reviewed April 9, 2007
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2005 Oberbergen Pinot Noir Estate
(Note: the wines are labelled
Pinot Noir, not Spätburgunder) 13.0% alc., $19.
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Attractive nose with
cherry, herbs and a hint of toast. Light in color and style, there still are
satisfying raspberry, strawberry and currant flavors with a strawberry
kiss at the end. Well-balanced and a pleasant drink,
Reviewed April 9, 2007
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2005 Oberbergen Pinot Noir Select
13.0% alc., $24
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A small step up
in color. The aromatic profile is similar with n added touch of alcohol.
A soft and simple drink, with demure strawberry and oak flavors and a
finish with herbal highlights.
Reviewed April 9, 2007
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2005 Oberbergen Pinot Noir Reserve
12.5% alc., $32
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Darker still in
color, this wine has similar aromatics, but there is a richer mouth feel
with more intense fruit, noticeable oak and a trace of tannin. Less
strawberry and more earth and sauvage. The finish is a tad shallow and
not as pleasing as the Estate.
Reviewed April 9, 2007
ARTICLE »
2005 Oberbergen Pinot Gris
12.0% alc., $19. · This wine is very Alsatian in style with interesting butterscotch aromas, midpalate fruit richness and viscosity, and bright acid at the end. There is a trace of fuel oil in the finish, typical of many Alsatian interpretations of this varietal. Perfectly fine. Reviewed April 9, 2007 ARTICLE »
2005 Oberbergen Pinot Noir Estate
(Note: the wines are labelled Pinot Noir, not Spätburgunder) 13.0% alc., $19. · Attractive nose with cherry, herbs and a hint of toast. Light in color and style, there still are satisfying raspberry, strawberry and currant flavors with a strawberry kiss at the end. Well-balanced and a pleasant drink, Reviewed April 9, 2007 ARTICLE »
2005 Oberbergen Pinot Noir Select
13.0% alc., $24 · A small step up in color. The aromatic profile is similar with n added touch of alcohol. A soft and simple drink, with demure strawberry and oak flavors and a finish with herbal highlights. Reviewed April 9, 2007 ARTICLE »
2005 Oberbergen Pinot Noir Reserve
12.5% alc., $32 · Darker still in color, this wine has similar aromatics, but there is a richer mouth feel with more intense fruit, noticeable oak and a trace of tannin. Less strawberry and more earth and sauvage. The finish is a tad shallow and not as pleasing as the Estate. Reviewed April 9, 2007 ARTICLE »
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