International Pinot noir Celebration
A Photo Journal

Check out last weekend's IPNC in this
photo journal from Jean- what a gourmet's delight!
Above, James Cahill and Tony Soter of Soter Vineyards

Mike Etzel's

Beaux Freres
"Les Cousins" Pinot Noir 01

Was $40
now $28.99
$26.09 by the case

order here

Mike Etzel's winery Beaux Freres Winery made a special "cuvee" in 2001. Called "Les Cousins", it is a blend of Pinot noir grapes from Oregon vineyards that produce small amounts of very highly prized grapes. The majority of the fruit comes from the old vine Goldschmidt Vineyard, owned by the former Governor of Oregon. This vineyard is planted to Pommard and Wadenswil fruit and is over 20 years old.

Wines from Goldschmidt Vineyard tend to be opulent, intense, lush, filled with red fruits and a creamy soft finish. Mike Etzel balanced the Golschmidt fruit with lesser amounts of Temperance Hill and Ana Vineyards fruit. They provide backbone and structure to this outstanding blend.

Released last September, the wine has gained considerable weight and focus in both nose and palate and is now drinking beautifully. The nose has spice and black cherry aromas, and a hint of rose petals. The flavors are of forward red fruits, berries, white peppercorn, and plum. The texture on the finish is creamy and lasts a long time.

We have a small amount of this wine available at a greatly reduced price. Its suggested retail is $40 from Robert Kacher, for whom the wine was made, and it is running between $35 and $42 on the web right now.

Articles from
Last Week:

Francis Tannahill Winery
“Two Oregon Winemakers
Share Name, Philosophies
and New Offerings”

Zelma Long-
“Northwest Native Zelma Long
Returns to Her Roots
As Wine Consultant”
by Christins Kelly
Avalon Editor/Writer

“Woodward Canyon ‘Cycles’ Through a New Winemaker”
By Christina Kelly
Avalon Editor/Writer

Article Archive here

Abeja Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon 01
$31.99/$28.79

John Abbott's
long awaited first offering

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Patricia Green Cellars
Sauvignon Blanc 02|


About 400 cases made,
less than 100 left,
time for the yearly order
if you are a fan of this wine. Definitely their best ever.

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Jean's
Kitchen Sink
IPNC wore me out
with food and wine!

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Pixel
The Wine dog

Says:
Save $50 here on
Patricia Green wine !

Broadley Pinot Noir 01 $15.99
This is declassified wine that would have gone into Reserve quality bottlings!
Fabulous aromas of toasted cherries, allspice, and pepper.Vibrant, rich, red fruit flavors with great length. Excellent ageability