®Ratings of Our 2008 Vintage
2008 Et Fille Kalita Vineyard Pinot Noir: Wine Spectator, May 19, 2010 Insider- 92.... "Light in texture, intense in flavor, with a candied edge to the raspberry, apricot and orange peel notes that sail through the long and vivid finish. Tannins don’t get in the way. Drink now through 2018." avalonwine.com Blog- "One of the best values for the price in 2008 Oregon Pinot noir" PinotFile- "Subdued but pleasing darker stone fruit and berry aromas with a complimentary whiff of oak. Very tasty essence of black cherries with a hint of vanillin oak. Mild dry tannins, exemplary acid spine and a mouth filling presence. More rugged and intense than the Maresh. Still a little closed and will need cellaring. Very good (+)." 2010 Portland Indie Wine Festival juried selection. 2010 Oregon Wine Awards, Gold. The PrinceOfWine.com: "2008 Et Fille Kalita Vineyard Pinot Noir: There are moments when a certain wine makes a lasting impression and you remember the combination of aromas, flavors and finish for years after. I can recall clearly the 1961 La Tache, 1989 Chateau Beychevelle, 2004 Ambullneo Pinot Noir Canis Major and the 2005 Chateu Pavie Macquin St Emilion amongst a small handful of other great wines. This wine is hereby added to the gang, bravo Et Fille! Sourced from the Kalita Vineyard located in the Yamhill-Carlton district of Oregon, the wine’s fruit is delicate yet is underlain by a tightly wound acidity that delivers the exact doses of red berries and kumquat marmalade for a long pleasurable finish... POW 93" The Best of Wines.com: "Lush, rich, light. The tBoW team loves this wine in 07 and now 08. Great fruit made with a steady and delicate touch... seductive." Cellar Wise Newsletter, April 2, 2010- Recommended
2008 Et Fille Wines Maresh Vineyard PInot Noir Wine Spectator, May 19, 2010 Insider- 90.... "Firm in texture, with crisp tannins around a light, fragrant core of currant, red berry and wet gravel aromas and flavors. Finishes on a peppery note, lingering nicely. Drink now through 2018." PinotFile- "Beautiful perfume of cherries, berry jam, spice box and floral scents. The palate is not as forward as the nose but opens over time in the glass revealing dark red and blue fruits that are crisp and juicy. The tannins are supple and the acidity is vibrant. Still closed and not imposing yet, but the pedigree of the fruit shows through in the persistent finish, and this will be a terrific wine in a couple of years. Very good (+)." 2010 Portland Indie Wine Festival juried selection. 2010 Oregon Wine Awards, Silver. The Best of Wines.com: "Richest of the three like a well-heeled nobleman. Knows it breeding... Talk about breeding and a fine touch, look at the alcohol level. Bravo!" Cellar Wise Newsletter, April 2, 2010- " the ’08 made me grin, the fruit is amazingly round, ripe, and beautiful... Recommended" Evening Punch blog, Dec. 8, 2009- "silky mouth feel, toasted carmelly notes underneath black fruit and delightful velvet warmth...hints of blackberry honey but without the sweetness...spicy feisty beginning with some dash of pepper which will elegantly mellow with time"
2008 Et Fille Wines Willamette Valley PInot Noir Wine Spectator, July 31, 2010 - 89.... "Light, smooth and generous with its caramel and smoke overtones around a lithe core of cherry and pepper flavors, lingering easily. Drink now through 2015." PinotFile- 2010 Oregon Wine Awards, Bronze. Cellar Wise Newsletter, April 2, 2010- Recommended Evening Punch blog, Dec. 8, 2009- "an extraordinary blend of fruit... jumped up and grabbed me and pulled me in... All the notes riotously reveling on the palate but not clashing in the slightest...full bouquet and inviting nose round out an absolutely delightful pinot."
Cellar Wise Newsletter, April 2, 2010- "one of the best domestic Viogniers you’ll taste... Recommended" |
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"Bright aromas of red fruits, decaying leaves, cardamon spice and oak toast. Respectably rich core of slightly tart red berry flavors including cranberry with soft tannins and a notable grip of acidity on the refreshing finish. A good daily drinker. Decent (+)."
