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Year after year Abbey Ridge produces some of the best Pinot noir in Oregon. It is not the richest or the ripest but it is clearly one of the most elegant sites in the state. Most vintages cast forth an initial fragrance of rose petals followed by lavender and rosemary. Learn More

The Boillot's parcel of Volnay is not far from its border with Pommard. It therefore has the benefit of both brain and brawn—a super-terroir of the Cote de Beaune. Learn More

Deep red and blue fruits dance with saline minerals, licorice, crushed flowers, gamey underbrush, and spice in this vibrant, velvety ’11 Morey-St-Denis. Fine-grained, polished tannins coat the cheeks as this wine crosses the palate with a silky, sophisticated feel Learn More

Deep ruby red. Primary aromas of black cherry, beetroot, and rhubarb leap from the glass. Upon further swirling an array of baking spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, and juniper waft into the fore. The palate shows darker Pinot Noir elements; complex olive, soy, and ink. Dark-cherry and liqueur-cherry flavors arise in the glass with air. Learn More

The old vines yield tiny millerande berries without seeds every year, with concentrated color and delicate aromas. This is a classic example of why I prize northern Nuits St Georges wines so much Learn More

The Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir always shows a darker fruit profile, when compared to its Westside Road counterpart. Aromas of blackberry and black cherry immediately fill the nose, while dried rose petal, mushroom, mocha and cherry cordial further add to the complexity. Succulent in the mouth, the black fruit character and softly textured tannin creates an elegant offering, which can be enjoyed in the near term but will certainly develop well with additional bottle aging. Learn More

Alain Burguet makes this exceptional cuvee of Gevrey Chambertin from his favorite plots of old vines. It has exceptional density of flavor for a village wine and very good ageing potential. Learn More

The 5.6-acre Domaine Jacques Prieur parcel of 1er Cru Champ-Pimont sits on the slope overlooking the town of Beaune just west of the village. The vineyard faces due east and produces both red and white wines of superior quality. The soils range from clay based in the lower slopes to mineral rich (iron) gravel soils further up the the slope. Learn More

There is serious weight to this powerful wine, yet it remains distinctly balanced with a ripe red fruit component that is grounded and structured by muscular tannins. As evinced by its popularity in my portfolio, the pleasures of this wine are immediate, but there is much to admire behind the scenes. Learn More

The ruby-red color of this wine is lovely in the glass, as are the aromas of framboise, sweet jerky, and flint. Hints of redcurrant and blackberry emerge towards a finish that envelops the palate. Velvety, expansive, and brightly textured. Learn More

On the nose, there is strawberry laced with iron, lingonberry and lavender, and the palate finds fresh-toned red fruit in harmony with earthier, more mineral tones. The mouthfeel is pure satin with an integrated acid through-line. Learn More

The most mature vineyards in the Sloan family's lineup, planted by Small Vines in 1999. Surrounded by woodlands and close to the coast, this meticulous vineyard is mild and temperate and makes a wine that is deeply layered and expresses the earth and forest that surrounds this unique location. Learn More

With its roots in the historic French wine region of Burgundy, Pinot Noir has been the symbol of elegance and grace for centuries. Learn More

The nose comes out strong and old-vine rich. Village maybe, but it's expansive on the palate and has 1er cru length and aromatic pedigree. Learn More

Volnay tends to take on more ethereal qualities with a certain nervosity.That’s certainly apparent in this terroir, which exhibits gorgeous floral aromas and red stone fruits with vibrancy and length. Learn More