I tasted over a half dozen new wines from a supplier yesterday who I feel will become a growing influence on the wines you see discussed and recommended at Vinfolio. Only a couple offerings were familiar to me because of knowing the winemakers associated with them, even so this was my first opportunity to taste.
2004 Battle Creek Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley is made by Aron Hess who has worked for Erath and Rex Hill. All estate bottled, the low yielding vines produce under a ton per acre. Production is 150 cases. The nose shows graphite. dusty olive, clove spice and meat. The palate is cleanly focused and shows notable elegance in profile.
2005 Winter Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley and made by Kiwi transplant Helen Mawson of Hundred Acre. It shows a polished nose of blueberry and blackberry with velvet-like tannins, licorice and black currant on the palate.
2004 Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley and made by Philippe Melka. It shows nicely structured aromas of lilac, smooth blackberry and meaty currant mixed with kirsch and licorice. A hint of olive is also noted.
All three of these wines will be available at Vinfolio soon. You can place a quote request for any of them throug VinCellar.
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