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Ribbon Ridge 2004 Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge)

Price $32

Ribbon Ridge is the name of the winery, the vineyard and the AVA—one of a half dozen new sub-appellations recently defined in the Willamette Valley. The vineyard was recently planted (1991) but is already delivering thrilling fruit, scented with cherry liqueur, cola syrup, vanilla bean and cocoa. I love the intensity and focus, which conserves the fruit character… — P.G. (4/1/2007)

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Ribbon Ridge 2005 Dewey Kelly Cuvée M White

Editors' Choice

Price $20

This fascinating white is two-thirds Chardonnay, but the rest is a beguiling blend of Pinot Blanc, Auxerois, Ehrenfelser, Scheurebe, Sylvaner and Ruhlander! Turns out the Alsatian vines were planted by the previous owner 20 years ago as personal vines for his own use. The wine is quite Euro in style, with a tangy, peppery flavor reminiscent of Grüner Veltliner. But… — P.G. (4/1/2007)

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Ribbon Ridge 2005 Dewey Kelly Early Muscat (Rogue Valley)

Price $18

From 30-year-old vines, pressed whole cluster and stainless steel fermented. Spritzy and sweet, it smells and tastes quite like orange pekoe tea, generously infused with sugar. Too sweet, but not enough for dessert, and spritzy but not really frizzante—what exactly do you do with this wine? The winery suggests trying Early Muscat zabaglione, or serve it with… — P.G. (4/1/2007)

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Dewey Kelly Cuvée M Dewey Kelly Early

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Muscat Pinot Noir White Blend

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This is a lush, heady wine that’s full bodied and dry, with massive…

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