This tasting will be followed by a seated small plates  –space is limited to 24 people and if you are signed up for it then you know already!  I mention this now as ALL of the tables will be RESERVED for this event after the FREE portion of the evening concludes at 6:00.

The sit down tasting welcomes Chef Glen back into the mix for us. Long time Glen fans snatched up these seats immediately.

Sign up now for PAHLMEYER out of NAPA Valley on March the 7th – Seating is limited!

So…next on deck will be PAHLMEYER out of NAPA Valley on March the 7th…this will be YOUR chance to be one of the 24! Sign up by replying here or sign up tomorrow at the FREE Corte alla Flora Tasting from 5-6

We tasted 2010 whites and 2009 Pinot Noirs. We will are offering all of the wines for sale. However, I will limit my remarks to a couple of selections:

– 2010 Freedom Hill Chardonnay — Such a beautiful example of how good Oregon Chardonnay can be! This wine has all of the visceral quality of a Mersault yet possesses a mineral quality more reminiscent of Chablis. I refer to these regions in Burgundy here as this 100% Dijon clone Chardonnay melds the French style with distinctly gorgeous Oregon fruit. Mark has decided to get the oak out of this equation. Since he is using neutral barrels there would be no logic in charging us for new wood. Hence, the price has come down on this wine: $24 ea $245 case.  90 points Wine Spectator & Robert Parker

– 2009 Temperance Hill Pinot Noir — This site is the highest, coldest site for any of the St. Innocent wines. As is the case for many of us, Mark loves the marriage of food and wine. The Temperance is what he refers to as his Salmon wine. For me, I would enjoy this wine with almost any meal! When I put my nose in my glass of Temperance my first thought was, “Ahhh, this is what I love about Oregon Pinot.”. A bouquet of rose pedals, and the funky fungus of the barnyard harmoniously providing a glimpse of what is to come when tasted. The 2009 vintage resulted in some rather viscous Pinot Noir. The cool Temperance Hill site kept the body in check. Dark cherry tones enhanced by a spicy thread that runs through the long finish….Delightful! $34 ea $345 case.
91 points Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, Stephen Tanzer  92 points Burghound (highest of the vintage!!)

–I would be delighted to respond to any inquiries on the other wines. They all rock!

• Pinot Blanc 2010  $20 ea $204 case

Pinot Noirs:

• Villages Cuvee  2010  $24 ea $245 case
• Vitae Springs    2009  $34 ea $345 case
• Zenith               2009  $37 ea $378 case
• Momtazi           2009  $37 ea $378 case
• Freedom           2009  $42 ea $428 case
• Shea                2009  $45 ea $460 case
• Justice             2009  $50 ea  $510 case

Join in the fun December 10th from 5:00 for our 2011 BUBBLE BASH!!

We will taste a wealth of delicious Champagne. The pricing will be at its’ best for your Holiday enjoyment & GIFTING!!

Why would I price this classic Oregon gem at such an amazing everyday price?! We are your Wine Merchants for all the rarities AS WELL as your everyday favorites!! Contact us to score your holiday party cases of King Estate !