Comments on: Oregon: Stunning Pinot Noir, suspect Pinot Gris

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:59:39 +0000

In reply to Winerackd. Thanks Daniel. Both the Firesteeds were good value for sure. When it comes to US wines in general, I tend to prefer this more nuanced style to most Napa Pinots. Some brilliant stuff coming out of Sonoma though - have had some stunning wines recently from Littorai, Failla and Anthill Farms.

By: Winerackd

Winerackd — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:56 +0000

Good coverage.
The Cristom wines via Flint rocked as did the Antica Terra. The Firesteed Willamette is great value,and I liked the Elk Cove wines very much. Broad brush, I prefer these wines to most from California. Top level CA is in a league of its own though.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:35:29 +0000

In reply to Paola Tich.

Hi Paola,

Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve been mispronouncing Willamette until last week, handy way of remembering it. Domaine Drouhin also do a wine called ‘Laurène’ which is just as good but a bit more expensive – both are well worth a look.

Matt

By: Paola Tich

Paola Tich — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:18:05 +0000

Informative and useful – the Domaine Drouhin sounds just my thing. And good to know how to pronounce the region properly as well.