2011 Knock On Wood: 100% Chardonnay, all stainless-steel and no malolactic fermentation.  Procured from hillside vineyards in Yamhill-Carlton AVA, this wine is reminiscent of the grand crus of Burgundy's Cote d'Or.  It benefited from a very long and cold fermentation - almost two months - resulting in a lean and mean wine with perfume of honeydew melon and pear surfing huge waves of minerals, bringing a nice tide of racy starfruit to the finish.

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The 2011 Love Drunk is an intoxicating rosé. Much like new love, it clouds the brain, causes eyes to sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood pressure to rise, and lips to pucker.  Provocative aromas of strawberry and raspberry, followed by refreshing flavors of wild strawberry, watermelon rind, and a hint of kiwi.

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The 2010 Other People’s Pinot is classic Oregon Pinot—earmark Willamette Valley.  It is accessible, a great value, and stays true to the character of the vineyards from which it was born. Earthy, spicy, floral, herb-framed flavors of cherry with gingery wood spice tones.

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2010 Oregogne, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley: Blended from two single vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills A.V.A. at different elevations.  Bright cherry fruit, blueberry, bramble and sous-bois, followed by flowing minerality from start to finish