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VINO JOY
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DECEMBER
2022
INTRODUCTION
Greetings! I thought a brief introduction would be in order, for this first
installment of a new column on wine, Vino Joy. My name is Todd Moyer, a
resident of Yachats, and co-owner — with my wife Karen — of Beach Daisy
Wine. As the name Vino Joy implies, the focus of this column will be
enjoyment of wine, with not too much formality, and a lightly informative
spirit that I hope will appeal to a broad range of people, from those just new
to the enjoyment of wine to those who’ve been drawn to the appeal of wine
for decades.
WHY NEW WINES?
As this column will be introducing a couple new (to most of us) wines,
likely every time, the question seems relevant. Perhaps you’ve asked yourself
this. I know I have in the past, at least a few times before I owned a wine shop.
Why not boil down our wine choices to just a few wines that we really enjoy,
every time, and stop trying new wines? There’s nothing fundamentally wrong
with that. It can be a valid decision to limit some of our choices, because we
don’t have the time to research every selection — life is a series of tradeoffs.
For some, though, the search for the next new wine becomes a joy in itself,
and that’s the camp in which I find myself. I hope you share this passion!
There is also a utilitarian reason to be on the lookout for the next new
thing. Too often, we may find we just can’t get any of an old favorite wine.
Sometimes a particular vintage sells out, and it can be months till the new
vintage is released. Other times, due to the vicissitudes of the wine trade,
the supply can simply be cut off. To me it seems like this situation is likely
with some of the more enjoyable wines. This will hardly ever happen with
very large production wines from huge producers, but by their nature these
wines seem to lack a more interesting character. So, from time to time, I
recommend trying out some wines that are new to you. You might even
discover a new favorite!
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HIGHLIGHTED WINES
Since we have a lot of fresh seafood available to us on the Oregon Coast,
this white wine from the eastern part of Galicia (which itself is in the
northwest of Spain) seems appropriate: Bodegas Avancia 2019 Cuvée de ‘O’
Godello. Godello is the grape varietal of this wine, and it’s been grown in
the Valdeorras Valley since the 19th century, though the phylloxera epidemic
caused this varietal to be in decline in the region. It’s recently been making
a comeback. We found this wine to be beautifully perfumed and fruity on
the nose, and it has a medium body, with intense flavors and a nice acidity.
It pairs very well with a wide variety of seafood. You should be able to find it
for about $24.
A wine that’s excellent for a holiday feast, made from a grape you may
not have had is the James Rahn 2019 Pinot Meunier. Made with Willamette
Valley grapes (Pinot Meunier is related to Pinot Noir), this wine is produced
in small quantity (124 cases) and shows the beauty of the grape quite well, as
it’s aged in neutral barrels. We picked up notes of berry on the palate, and
tannins are soft. At only 12.6% abv; it won’t weigh you down. About $41.
FOOTNOTE
The wines mentioned in this column are available at Beach Daisy Wine,
2118 Hwy 101 N, just at the northern edge of Yachats in the Greenhouse
Market Place complex.
Questions and comments are welcome. Contact Todd via email at todd@
beachdaisy.wine
P.O. Box 3040 • 1870 Highway 126, Suite A • Florence, OR 97439
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