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Vidon Vineyard 2009 Mirabelle Clone 115 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
- $50
Mirabelle is the darkest, chewiest, most tannic of the three clonal selection Pinots offered by Vidon. It’s a Pinot in Cab clothing. Chewy, dense, ripe fruit keeps it all in proportion, a thick black cherry core with rings of chocolate. Think Saturn in a glass.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
Vidon Vineyard 2009 Brigita Clone 777 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
- $50
Firm and spicy, this well-crafted wine has the supple fruit and steely tannic spine to evolve nicely over a decade or more. Purple berries, whiffs of moist earth, a suggestion of brioche and unexpected chocolate truffle highlights keep it interesting all through the finish.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
Vidon Vineyard 2007 Three Clones Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
- $39
One of a growing number of micro-boutiques in Oregon, Vidon made its first wine in 2003. Subsequent vintages were quickly sold out, with quantities as low as two barrels of individual wines. This 2007 is in better supply, and well worth seeking out. Fragrant with sweet strawberries, hints of fresh herb, a Dr. Pepper soda streak particular to Oregon and nicely…
— P.G.
(4/1/2009)
Vidon Vineyard 2009 3-Clones Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
- $40
Spicy and bright, this young wine nicely displays the Chehalem Mountains mix of earth, pine needle, mountain fruit and crisp tannins. It has the grip and authority to take on a big, oily, fresh-caught salmon steak.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
Vidon Vineyard 2008 3-Clones Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
- $40
There’s an intriguing, earthy, dusty roughness underscoring the fruit in this blend of three different clones. Vidon is a tiny mom and pop operation, with a good feel for the dirt in their Chehalem Mountains AVA. Fragrant and well-evolved, with notes of barnyard, pie cherry, milk chocolate and coffee truffle.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
Vidon Vineyard 2009 Hans Clone Pommard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
- $50
Hans is not really a clone; it’s a block in the vineyard. The clone is Pommard; the wine is deep, earthy, tannic and not afraid to show its wild, herbal, forest flavors. It’s a classic Oregon style, a little bitter, but nicely sculpted and crisply defined.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
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