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Del Rio Vineyards 2010 Viognier (Rogue Valley)
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Strong citrus fruit and citrus-rind aromas mix lemon, lime and grapefruit in a sharply-defined, relatively moderate-in-alcohol Viognier. It’s acidic and firm, nicely focused and precise. Overall, it is a very good, food-friendly wine.
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
Del Rio Vineyards 2009 Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley)
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- $16
Crisp and palate-cleansing, this southern Oregon Pinot Gris shows a nice mix of green berries, tree fruit and even some unripe banana. Good concentration and length, with a finish that invites the next sip immediately.
— P.G.
(6/1/2011)
Del Rio Vineyards 2008 Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley)
- $16
Clean and fresh, this food-friendly wine tastes of pear, jicama and celery. It’s light and balanced, and would make a fine accompaniment to a springtime salad or a simple fish course.
— P.G.
(6/1/2010)
Del Rio Vineyards 2005 Claret Red (Rogue Valley)
- $35
This is a true Claret, in that the blend includes 41% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Malbec. It is lushly scented with licorice, tobacco, clove, some plastic and dark fruits, especially black cherry. The fruit and indeed the wine itself has been softened to the point of losing its focus; perhaps an effort to subdue the vineyard’s…
— P.G.
(10/1/2008)
Del Rio Vineyards 2009 Pinot Noir (Rogue Valley)
- $28
With alcohol at just 12.7%, this is one of several under-13% Pinots tasted recently that seem to be setting a new trend in Oregon. The elegance is welcome, and gives the flighty grape some room for nuance and even terroir. Light berry, watermelon, hints of earth and a fine balance make this an excellent quaffer.
— P.G.
(6/1/2011)
Del Rio Vineyards 2010 Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley)
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Sharp scents of rind and perfume seem almost Viognier-like. The bright flavors echo the aromas, with citrus rind, oranges and apples. Nicely focused.
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
Del Rio Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley)
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- $28
As is often the case with Rogue Valley wines, the tannins are dominant and abrasive. But flavors are good, with a mix of graphite, olive, iron filings and coffee grounds—more than pure fruit. The tannins, acids and darker flavors rule, creating a wine with rigid structure and a tight, firm finish.
— P.G.
(6/1/2011)
Del Rio Vineyards 2008 Estate Reserve Petite Syrah (Rogue Valley)
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- $48
Petite Syrah (as it is spelled here) is no longer an approved label—Petite Sirah is correct—but this wine takes a good run a capturing the power and pleasure of the grape. Dark and tannic, it brings in plum and a hint of prune, also chocolate and earth, with good balance.
— P.G.
(6/1/2011)
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