Live from Oregon where I’ll be doing extensive touring and tasting as well as attending the Annual Salud Pinot Auction

It’s all about Oregon…the focus will be on Pinot Noir but will also include some of the great white wines made in the Willamette Valley.  I’ll be posting video segments all week that will feature some of the top winemakers and wines recently released as well as highlights from this years Salud Gala event.

The Oregon harvest is a bit later this year and was challanged by late rains prior t harvest.  I’ll have up to date info about the 2011 harvest and what we can expect from this interesting vintage.

2011 Pinot Noir Harvest at Van Duzer Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Winemaker Jerry Murray oversees the sorting table at Van Duzer

One of my guests…Winemaker Jerry Murray from Van Duzer will be sharing some info about this years harvest as well as the low-down on the current release Estate Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

Then from King Estate, a chat with Quentin Ransone, tasting room manager, about the 2009 King Estate Signature Pinot Noir.   Watch the video here!

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2009 King Estate Oregon Pinot Noir

Deep garnet, bright ruby tint with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, cranberry, blueberry, rose petals, vanilla, oak spice, cedar, and a hint of truffle.  Flavors of blackberry, cherry, cocoa, toasted marshmallow, raspberry, orange zest, baking spices, and a hint of menthol.  The mouthfeel is silky soft on entry balanced with nice acidity and firm tannins, complimented by a long lingering finish.

Pick up a bottle at Jacob Liquor Exchange and join in the FUN!

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