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La Crema
2015 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Laurie Daniel, Laurie Daniel on Wine Wine of the Week

Wine of the Week The 2015 vintage in the Willamette Valley was considered to be excellent, with high quality and high yields. This pinot is fully ripe but not overripe, and it has a lovely woodsy quality to complement its lively, dark raspberry fruit and baking spice flavors. It finishes with fine tannins and a supple texture. At $30, it’s not cheap, but the price is reasonable relative to the quality. The wine is a good choice for Saturday’s National Pinot Noir Day. No matter what pinot you like to drink, there’s a good chance that your favorite producer has some sort of promotion going on, so check it out.

La Crema
2015 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Great Northwest Wine Tasting Panel, Great Northwest Wine Excellent

Next year marks the 40th anniversary of this Jackson Family Wines brand, originally named La Crema Vinera – which translates to “best of the vine.” Craig McAllister has taken over the Willamette Valley winemaking for Elizabeth Grant-Douglas, and his approach seems to be akin to “don’t mess with success.” The barrel program of nine months in 100% French oak, 25% new, remains a constant, and there’s a focus on two estate vineyards – Gran Moraine in the Yamhill-Carlton American Viticultural Area and Zena Crown in the Eola-Amity Hills. Those sites allowed Grant-Douglas and McAllister, who took over in 2015, to increase production by nearly 23 percent from the prior vintage. The collaboration has created aromas of Montmorency cherry, dark blueberry and pink strawberry. Flavors are filled with bright red fruit, led by boysenberry, and include anise and lime zest. Suggested pairings range from pepper-crusted prime rib, rosemary rack of lamb, sautéed salmon, lentil soup with tarragon, curried mussels and Chicken Masala. Excellent.

La Crema
2015 Pinot Noir Monterey
Charles Olken, Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine Best Buys in the Market, 1 star

Best Buys in the Market, 1 star New Pinots will be featured in next month’s edition, but a few recent Best Buys favorites deserve mention while they still might be found…and four very affordable bottlings, the (One Star)*LA CREMA Sonoma Coast 2015, its cellarmate, the (One Star)*LA CREMA Monterey 2015...

La Crema
2016 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Christopher Waters, Ottowa Citizen, CAN 4 stars

Top-quality producer La Crema continues to make inroads on liquor store shelves. Made in a rich and refreshing style, La Crema's Sonoma Coast Chardonnay delivers an attractive juicy fruit flavour and a bright character. There's appealing concentration and mouth-filling textre here, with good complexity and a lingering spicy finish. 4 stars.

La Crema
2015 Kelli Ann Vineyard Chardonnay
Kelly Gibbons, Thrive Global Why You Need To Leave The Office & Visit These Four Incredible California Wineries Today

Why You Need To Leave The Office & Visit These Four Incredible California Wineries Today What I recommend: The 2015 Kelli Ann Chardonnay and 2015 Shell Ridge Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay is aged in French oak and has a wonderful nose of pear, golden apple, sweet lemon, and spices. The blackberry, pomegranate, orange zest, and cedar aromas of the Pinot perfectly express the richness of the Goldridge loam from which the grapes are harvested.

Kendall-Jackson
2017 Vintner's Reserve Rosé Wine
Charles Olken, Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine Best Buys in the Market, 1 star

Best Buys in the Market, 1 star …There are a good many Rosés being made from Pinot Noir these days ranging from light, lively and crisp to somewhat more substantial, and among the better values to be had,...and the Pinot-dominant (One Star)*KENDALL-JACKSON Vintner’s Reserve California 2017 come with the added bonus of being widely available and regularly discounted…

Kendall-Jackson
2017 Vintner's Reserve Rosé Wine
Editor, BevNet Magazine New Products The Newest Beverage Options Rosé

New Products The Newest Beverage Options Kendall-Jackson released its 2017 Vintner's Reserve Rosé. Featuring citrus, strawberries, watermelon rind and white floral elements, the rosé has a suggested retail of $17, contains 13.5 percent ABV and is available in select markets nationwide.

Kendall-Jackson
2016 Vintner's Reserve Pinot Gris
Rich Mauro, The Gazette, CO Alternative White Wines

Alternative White Wines Generally noted for stone fruit and citrus, there are stylistic differences: Pinot gris is expected to be fuller bodied and sumptuous...and the energizing melon of the 2016 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve.

Kendall-Jackson
2016 Vintner's Reserve Riesling
Rich Mauro, The Gazette, CO Alternative White Wines

Alternative White Wines Riesling. Riesling has had to overcome a reputation as only a sweet wine, though it usually balances sugar and invigorating acidity. More and more, dry or off-dry Riesling _ intensely aromatic, impressively structured, and amazingly expressive — is taking its place at the table...The 2016 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Monterey County presents an easygoing, slightly sweet, softer textured drink.

Kendall-Jackson
2016 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
Christopher Waters, Ottowa Citizen, CAN 4 stars

Kendall-Jackson's Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay has ranked as the top-selling Chardonnay in the United States for years. This coastal blend is fermented and aged in French and American oak barrels for added richness and complexity. The smooth texture and polished, fruity character makes this easy to appreciate. 4 stars.

Kendall-Jackson
2016 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
Rudy Millar, Lehighvalleylive What wine and spirits are Pennsylvanians drinking? The top 20 ranked

What wine and spirits are Pennsylvanians drinking? The top 20 ranked Kendall-Jackson 2016 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay - #19.

Hickinbotham
2015 The Peake Cabernet-Shiraz
Kat René, The Corkscrew Concierge Terroir. Heritage. Excellence. - Wines From Australia's Iconic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard

Terroir. Heritage. Excellence. - Wines From Australia's Iconic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard The flagship wine named ‘The Peake’ after the original founder of Clarendon – Sir Edward John Peake – is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Shiraz which were planted in 1971. Powerful and seductive, the wine showcases the best of both varieties. Chocolate, vanilla, violets, and spice all encompass the nose. Tasting it actually took me by surprise. I was expecting a big, brooding wine with brash tannins, but that’s not what I got. Rich and full-bodied, the wine showcases both smooth tannins and substantial backbone to accompany the ripe, juicy blackberries, cherries, and spice. I may have even heard whistles of appreciation from the wine squad. After a lengthy decant, this was such a beautiful wine. I can only imagine what it will be like in a decade or so. And the finish just goes on and on…

Hickinbotham
2015 The Revivalist Merlot
Kat René, The Corkscrew Concierge Terroir. Heritage. Excellence. - Wines From Australia's Iconic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard

Terroir. Heritage. Excellence. - Wines From Australia's Iconic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Crafted of 100% Merlot, the wine poured a deep ruby in the glass. Initial aromas of black fruit and baking spice emerge the minute you take a sniff. Giving it a swirl, violets, cassis, pencil shaving, and cocoa emerge. In the mouth, the wine decadently wraps around the tongue like a velvet glove offering up ripe black cherry fruit. Smooth, integrated tannins make this one fine to sip on its own, but the present acidity will allow it to hold its own with food. A long lingering finish makes it even more memorable. I seriously don’t know why people don’t love Merlot more. This is such a beautiful representation of this noble variety.

Hickinbotham
2015 Brooks Road Shiraz
Kat René, The Corkscrew Concierge Terroir. Heritage. Excellence. - Wines From Australia's Iconic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard

Terroir. Heritage. Excellence. - Wines From Australia's Iconic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard I’m still on my Syrah comeback. A once maligned (by me) grape has had me swooning as of late – this one included. Crafted of 100% Shiraz and sourced from predominantly 1971-planted blocks, it shows a deep intense, purplish ruby in the glass. I absolutely loved the nose on this one with opulent, rich black plum preserves, cedar, and cinnamon spice. On the palate, the tannins were nicely melded along with more black fruit and spice. Voluptuous yet elegant. Even with all the ripe fruit, the wine was so nicely balanced with the acid and tannin keeping it all in check. This is no fruit bomb. A fine effort that would pair nicely with a braised short rib.

Hickinbotham
2015 Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon
Kat René, The Corkscrew Concierge Terroir. Heritage. Excellence. - Wines From Australia's Iconic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard

Terroir. Heritage. Excellence. - Wines From Australia's Iconic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and just a gorgeous effort here. This one was drank over three days, and I enjoyed more each day. The nose offers up blackberry preserves, graphite, dried savory herbs, smoke, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is lively and vibrant, offers nice structure, approachable, integrated tannins, and strikes a beautiful balance of acidity and black fruit. The acidity brings such vibrancy to the fruit. Blackberry and cedar greet the palate initially while the spice and cedar just linger on the finish. A great wine today will be even more amazing in a few years (if you can hold on that long).

Hickinbotham
2015 Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon
Joe Roberts, 1WineDude.com A-

Sexy, complex, herbal, and like a card deck, sporting just the right mix of the red and the black. A-.

Gran Moraine
NV Brut Rosé
Hayley Hamilton Cogill, D magazine Pop Open These Bottles of Sparkling This Summer

Pop Open These Bottles of Sparkling This Summer Now wineries like...Gran Moraine are producing extraordinary, truly exceptional bubbles from estate grown fruit. A favorite, Gran Moraine Brut Rose shines, with delicate subtlety and refinement.

Gran Moraine
2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir
Leslie Sbrocco, Today Show Save or splurge: 8 great red, white, rosé and sparkling wines for any budget

Save or splurge: 8 great red, white, rosé and sparkling wines for any budget Oregon's Willamette Valley — and the Yamhill-Carlton area within it — is home to world-class Pinot Noir. This expressive pink captures an ethereal lightness and delicate floral spiciness that could only come from Pinot Noir. Gran Moraine refers to the landscape carved by devastating floods that took place in the region during the last Ice Age. In its wake was left a place that would ultimately be ideal for growing grapes. After I tasted Gran Moraine's roster of wines, I knew this one was special.

Gran Moraine
2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir
Rupal Shankar, Syrah Queen Wine of the Week

Wine of the Week I highly recommend this wine. It is a beautiful rosé made with great care, attention and passion. In the glass the first thing you notice is the soft beautiful pale pink hue. On the nose I had wonderful aromas of citrus, raspberries and lemongrass. On the palate there was a burst of cherry, rhubarb, and pineapple . The mouthfeel was crisp and fresh with zippy acidity. A perfect wine for a summer soirée, a day at the beach or sipping poolside. So grab your bottle today.

Gran Moraine
2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir
Estelle Tang, Elle 10 of the Best Rosés to buy in Magnums

10 of the Best Rosés to buy in Magnums If you gotta be able to namecheck the varietal, put this Pinot Noir pleaser in your wine bag. (Wait, does anyone actually use those things?)

Gran Moraine
2015 Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton
Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes Why It's Time To Try Oregon Pinot Noir Now

Why It's Time To Try Oregon Pinot Noir Now This wine is named for the epic floods of the last ice age---floods that dominated the northern Willamette Valley and whose earthly remnants are the very terroir that inspire so many Oregon wines. The 2015 shows bright, almost sweet notes of bing cherry and pomegranate. Very juicy and silky on the palate.

Gran Moraine
2015 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton
Mary Cressler, Vindulge 15 Awesome Summer Wines

15 Awesome Summer Wines Lovely baked bread, baked apple, ripe pear, lemon curd, and spice. Super savory. Get a good amount of the oak, but it’s well integrated and not distracting. Has a great lighter style body, yet boldly flavored and fresh in the mouth. Loved this one.

Freemark Abbey
2014 Cabernet Bosché
Rebecca Murphy, Wine Review Online

The day after his keynote address, Spurrier led a tasting at the CIA Greystone of current and older vintage wines from estates that participated in the 1976 tasting. My notes from my favorites appear below... The Napa Valley, Rutherford, Bosché, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 has rich earthy aromas, round and spicy in the mouth and chewy tannins needing time to pull it all together. The 2002 Napa Valley, Bosché Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 shows how beautiful the 2014 can be when it does come together. This wine is seamless and balanced with cassis flavors with a note of dark chocolate and smooth with silky tannins.

Lokoya
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder
99 Points Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Napa Valley: 2007 Retrospective - Napa's Turning-Point Vintage Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder features an incredible perfume of potpourri, baking spices, charcuterie and forest floor with a core of ripe red and black plums, blackcurrant cordial and black cherries plus a hint of violets. Full-bodied, very tightly knit and incredibly youthful, the concentrated fruit flavors reveal a myriad of earth and mineral accents with a rock-solid, grainy texture to support and a very long, lively finish. Give this beauty another 4-6 years in bottle and then drink it over the next 25+.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2015 High Sands Grenache
98 Points James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion

From Block 31, the highest section of the vineyard at 210m planted '46, 50% whole berries, 50% destemmed, wild yeast open-fermented, matured for 10 months in used French oak. For many devotees of McLaren Vale grenache, Yangarra Estate High Sands is the king. It's not for idle dalliance as is young grenache that is focused on freshness and purity of red fruit flavours, this has power and depth, the oak simply softening an edge or two here and there, most assuredly not about imparting oak flavour. Red and black fruits both contribute without cutting across the power of the other.