90
points
Z’IVO 2006 Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills)
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$35
This is estate-grown, a mix of five Pinot Noir clones, from an excellent vintage. Perfumed and showing floral and berry accents, the wine hits the palate like a soft, wet kiss. Light and gentle, yet penetrating and seductive, the tannins have been nicely managed and keep the wine, as the winery notes, “disturbingly quaffable.”
— P.G.
(10/1/2010)
89
points
Z’IVO 2007 Three White Wine (Washington 66%/Oregon 34%; )
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$18
An unusual mix of Melon (from Eyrie) and Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc (from Washington’s Lonesome Springs vineyard). All grapes were barrel-fermented, and the blend works nicely. This wine has a supple, creamy mouthfeel, wrapping its citrus, pineapple and Meyer lemon fruit in buttery toast, all nicely balanced.
— P.G.
(10/1/2010)
88
points
Z’IVO 2008 Mika White Wine (Willamette Valley)
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$18
This is one-third Pinot Gris, two-thirds Chardonnay, medium straw colored, with interesting scents of beeswax, sweet hay and light toast. The fruit is delicate, a mix of apple and pear with a hint of cinnamon. But it lingers gracefully, leaving a lemony trail.
— P.G.
(10/1/2010)