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Abacela 2009 Blanco Dulce Viognier (Umpqua Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
This late-harvest Viognier is so dense, so lush with aromas, that it defies description. Flowers, candied fruits, caramel, vanilla, English breakfast tea, even a bit of tobacco—this is one of those wines that just keeps on going. Fascinating, rich, yet vibrant with excellent acidity, this is a wine that any dessert wine lover should experience.
— P.G.
(10/1/2010)
Brandborg 2008 Gewürztraminer (Umpqua Valley)
- $16
Fragrant, fascinating and flat-out delicious, this is one of the top offerings of Gewürztraminer from anywhere in Oregon. Scents of rose petals, citrus oil, pine needle and lime skin pour forth; the flavors are crisply defined, elegant, lingering and in perfect balance. Technically off-dry, this has the acidity and focus to be most flexible with a wide variety of…
— P.G.
(6/1/2010)
Silvan Ridge 1999 Bing Vineyard - Ice Wine Gewürztraminer (Umpqua Valley)
- $20
Complex and honeyed, with apricot, melon, peach, herb and spice flavors. Silky-smooth and lush on the palate; sleek and refined. Delicious.
— J.M.
(12/1/2002)
Brandborg 2007 Gewürztraminer (Umpqua Valley)
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- $16
Brandborg really knocks it out of the park with this Gewürztraminer, the strongest in a very solid lineup of white wines. It perfectly captures the oily, floral essence of the grape, in a dense, focused wine loaded with citrus oil, Key lime, and tropical fruits. Great length and balance, as with all the Brandborg white wines.
— P.G.
(4/1/2009)
Abacela 2007 Estate Syrah (Umpqua Valley)
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- $30
Cofermented with about 3% Viognier, this estate-grown Syrah is done in a style quite different from anywhere else on the West Coast. It’s racy and almost delicate, with none of the jammy fruit of California or the funk of Washington. But what it does have is grace and detail—starting with plums and cherries and bringing in loads of spice and chocolate, hints of…
— P.G.
(3/1/2011)
Brandborg 2007 Riesling (Umpqua Valley)
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- $16
Creamy and dry, this outstanding effort boasts a wonderful array of tart green fruits—apples, citrus and berries— but goes the extra mile. A sharp, spicy edge is also evident, tasting like nothing so much as fresh pine needles, and the wine is loaded with creamy acids that set up the palate in much the same way that bone-dry Rieslings from Australia do.
— P.G.
(4/1/2009)
Abacela 2009 Viognier (Umpqua Valley)
- $20
Abacela produces a dense, mineral-driven style of Viognier, vertically layered with a mix of citrus skins and fruits, notably grapefruit and pineapple. There’s even a finishing kiss of honey, though the wine is quite dry. A delight.
— P.G.
(10/1/2010)
Abacela 2008 Viognier (Umpqua Valley)
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- $21
Estate-grown grapes ripened to 25 brix deliver a substantial Viognier, dense with citrus fruit, lemon zest, pineapple and mineral flavors. It’s concentrated and expressive, with mouth-cleansing acids and refreshing purity.
— P.G.
(10/1/2009)
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