Advocate Jan 2014

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50 VOL. 72 PART 1 JANUARY <strong>2014</strong> THE ADVOCATE Another dinner option is The Painted Lady, located in Newberg. Set in a restored 1895 house, it offers a delicious five-course tasting menu in a warm and intimate setting. The menu is limited but has been carefully selected to ensure the best of local and seasonal ingredients. The wine list has an extensive selection of Oregon wines but also features a number of wines from Washington state, California and Europe. If you make it to McMinnville, just southwest of Newberg and Dundee, take in the charming, tree-lined “downtown” around 3rd Street, and pop into Nick’s Italian Café for a casual lunch. The wood-fired pizza is excellent and the service is attentive and friendly. Just a couple of blocks away you’ll find Thistle, yet another restaurant in the valley that boasts its use of fresh local ingredients. It comes through on its promise in a most flavourful way. The food here is hearty and served in a casual small-town style. The wine list has been carefully chosen and includes an extensive selection of half bottles for those who wish to explore or simply limit their consumption. Rolling hills, lush farmland, cascading vineyards, gorgeous vistas, great food and Pinot Noir. The wine country of Oregon has all this and more. If you go, you’ll want to go back. 2010 DOMAINE DROUHIN DUNDEE HILLS PINOT NOIR #427492 $50 We found cherries and a little chocolate truffle on the nose, some floral notes in the mouth and a long, balanced, cozy-by-the-fireplace finish. This is an elegant, understated wine with a lot of finesse. Its finest characteristic is that it is a versatile food wine that would go well with anything from salmon to roast pork. But we recommend that you serve it with your Christmas turkey. SOKOL BLOSSER “EVOLUTION” #616938 $20 We tasted this white blend from Oregon over lunch and tried to detect the grapes that make up this tangy explosion of fruit. I detected Riesling and Viognier and was only half–right (there is no Viognier). Bruno correctly tasted Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. There are also Muscat, Gewurztraminer and four other white varietals, but who’s counting? This is a fun, affordable wine in the vein of St. Hallett’s “Poacher’s Blend” from Australia and “Conundrum” from California. It has a sweetish finish that makes it a little challenging to pair with food, but it would work well with Asian or South Asian dishes.
THE ADVOCATE VOL. 72 PART 1 JANUARY <strong>2014</strong> 51 2009 ADELSHEIM WILLAMETTE VALLEY PINOT NOIR $25 USD from Pike & Western wine shop in Seattle, and on many local restaurant wine lists While many California Pinots display that big fruit-forward style we have come to expect from Napa and Sonoma, Oregon pinots exhibit a more austere French style, and this is a perfect example of that. We found plum and cherry notes on the nose, soft berry fruit on the palate and a long, warm, peppery finish. This is an uncomplicated wine that is not as interesting on its own as it is with food. It is the perfect accompaniment to the porchetta sandwich served at Meat and Bread. But you will have to bring your own bottle. 2010 KING ESTATE SIGNATURE PINOT GRIS #419671 $26 Pale in colour but deep in flavour, this Pinot Gris is one of our favourites. It has a delicate aroma of apple and citrus. When you taste it, you’ll spend more time just enjoying it than thinking about what it tastes like. But, if you must know, there are hints of pear and a bit of melon when it’s in your mouth, and it finishes with a crisp and refreshing acidity. Drink this with fish or poultry or on its own while you’re cooking your fish or poultry. 2011 UNDERWOOD CELLARS PINOT NOIR Marquis Wine Cellars $21 Aromas of dried cherry and spice jump out of the glass. This is a fresh and juicy wine that is easy to drink and has a satisfying and lingering finish. On the palate there is abundant cherry fruit with floral touches that give it a slightly exotic flavour. Twist the screwcap off and enjoy this good-value wine with turkey, duck or even salmon. 2010 THE FOUR GRACES PINOT NOIR WILLAMETTE VALLEY Everything Wine $45 This is a delicious wine typical of the flavour and quality found in the Willamette Valley. Its ripe cherry and red berry aromas draw you in and give you a foreshadowing of the satisfying taste that will follow. The flavours of the wine are rich and the mouthfeel velvety. Dark berry flavours are at the forefront, but smoke, spice and floral undertones give the wine complexity and balance. The intense flavours of this wine will pair well with just about any grilled meat.
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Because not everyone is this lucky.
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