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Bergstrom Winery Interview
Interview with Josh Bergstrom, for whom
the vineyard is everything, and high ratings show that wine experts agree!
Francis
Tannahill Winery Profile
Sam Tannahill of Archery Summit fame +
Cheryl Francis of Chehalem =
One 14 month old son named Theo,
and a new winery
whose
first releases are just out!
Owen Sullivan BSH 01!
Wine Spectator gave this winery a
93 point rating for its" R3" last month,
now the BSH scores 93 points! Did you know what "BSH" stands for?
Canoe Ridge Winery Profile
and Winemaker Interview
Canoe Ridge is a Winery, as well as a vineyard. The release of their new Merlot
Reserve 2001 prompted a re-examination of this Estate. The Merlot Reserve is
luscious!
Five Star Cellars
A new generation of young Walla Walla winemakers (Cayuse, K
Vintners) is joined by a young man whose Cab and Merlot are
turning heads and pleasing palates.
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New Releases:
Maysara
Pinot noir "Delara" 01 $44.99
Polished, exquisite, intriguing,
a Feb Wine Club Selection.
Less
than 100 cases made.
Canoe RIdge
Merlot Reserve 01 $45
Complex, big, ripe, concentrated
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Evesham Wood Pinot noir 02 $15.99
Organic, dry farmed, highly recommended. One of Oregon's best
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Highly recommended.
Willow Crest "Rockin L" Red $13.99
Just amazing value for a big red quaffer. A steal
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Bergstrom Winery Pinot noir
Bergstrom Vineyard 02 $60
Remarkable, Josh's own vineyard,
start a vertical with
this vintage.
Stella
Maris Red $29.99
Second label from Northstar-
great value!
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Owen
Sullivan BSH 01 $39.99
93 points Wine Spectator!
"Brick Sh*t House is its name,
and that's how it's built.
Andrew
WIll Sorella 01 $65
91-94 points, Robert Parker
His best wine, Cellar Selection
One of the best wines from WA
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