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Amity Vineyards 2008 Dry Riesling (Willamette Valley)
- $20
Powerful scents mix dried herb, wet grass and petrol—it could be mistaken for Sauvignon Blanc in a blind tasting, and it has that much density and extract. The label says dry, and it is certainly that, much in the Australian style. Big, concentrated, high acid and quite cellarworthy.
— P.G.
(6/1/2010)
Amity Vineyards 2008 Sunnyside Vineyard Dry Gewürztraminer (Willamette Valley)
- $20
Amity’s dry Gewürztraminer is one of Oregon’s finest, and a major strength of the winery. In this new vintage it shows broad and rich flavors, that run the spectrum from floral and spicy to sweetly honeyed. It’s dry, make no mistake, but carries an impression of fruit sweetness. The deepening gold color suggests some early oxidation, and the caramel and toasted…
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Amity Vineyards 2008 Sunnyside Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
- $35
The Sunnyside Pinot Noirs are consistently pretty wines, with tempting aromas of ripe cherries, underscored with spicy herb. Barrel aging brings a chocolate wash to the finish; all in all a very drinkable effort best enjoyed when young.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Amity Vineyards 2008 Crannell Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
- $35
The 2008 Crannell leans to the herbaceous side of Oregon Pinot Noir, relatively low in listed alcohol (13%). Cranberry is the dominant fruit flavor, along with fresh herbs and whiffs of tomato leaf.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Amity Vineyards 2008 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
- $35
From the estate vineyard, this delicate effort offers tart, racy, pie cherry fruit flavor, wrapped in substantial acids. There’s a kiss of light chocolate, and the overall balance is just right.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Amity Vineyards 2008 Bass Hill Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
- $30
Light berry fruit, alcohol around 13%, a pale color, and plenty of acidity characterize this Pinot Noir. Still tightly wound, it may add some flesh with further bottle age. The aromas hint at tomato leaf, and the wine fades gently.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Amity Vineyards 2008 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
- $22
Soft, pretty and pleasant to drink, the widely-available Willamette Valley bottling from Amity might pass for a simple Bourgogne rouge. Cranberry and watermelon fruits form the basis for the flavors, which feature light, balanced tannins and a clean, gentle fade into the finish.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Amity Vineyards 2008 Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley)
- $17
The dark tones suggest a wine that is already somewhat oxidized, and the apple cider fruit flavor seems to confirm the impression. Quite dry and mellow, it’s time to drink this one up.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
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