We cracked open some Edgefield 2001 Fireside Sweet Dessert Wine, a zinfindel port style wine, as a nightcap and I must say that I am enjoying it. Edgefield Winery, a venture of McMenamins (famous for their beer and unique properties) is located in Troutdale, Oregon. I haven't been to the estate yet, but it's certainly on the list next time I head over to Eastern Washington.
I'm not a port expert, beyond enjoying drinking it, so I'll just give you the description from their website: "Our traditional Port-style wine is strong, sweet, and "raisiny," expressing quintessential Zinfandel characteristics from which it is made. "
It retails for $19 per bottle and is available by the glass at many of the McMenamin's restaurants in Oregon and Washington. From my experience, it's a good mid-priced port. I've certainly had better (on my shelf) but also had much worse. And, I'm always a fan of local companies so this is a winner.
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WVV 2001 Hoodview Vineyard Pinot Noir
We were in the tasting room at Willamette Valley Vineyards this evening, and convinced Jon (the tasting room manager) to open up a bottle of the 2001 Hoodview Vineyard Pinot Noir--the only single-vineyard pinot they currently have in stock that I hadn't tried. It was good. Real good. A nice nose of leather with a smooth silky taste and a quicker finish.This vineyard was planted 1990 off Hoodview Road in the Eola Hills. The microclimate at this location favors Pinot noir as it is a warm, southeast facing slope of well drained Jory soil. This soil is 4 to 7 feet deep and dark red from its iron content.
Hoodview is the first Pinot that Jon fell in love with, and while I won't go that far, it's a good bottle of wine.
