2015 Big Table Farm Pinot Noir Called Yamill-Carlton from Oregon
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The Wine – “Wine is bottled poetry” – Robert Louis Stevenson
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Had not tasted this wine before this evening and very much enjoyed it’s nuances. This wine has a strong pedigree behind it with scores of 96 pts from Purely Domestic Wine Report, 93 pts International Wine Report, 93 pts James Suckling, 91 pts Josh Raynolds/Vinous and 91 pts from Wine Spectator.
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In the glass there is a semi-translucent crimson and purple coloring and medium viscosity. On the nose a combination of cherries, strawberries and rose petals waft into the senses. On the palate a refined full-bodied wine with layers and textures of enjoyment. The finish was a bit abbreviated but still wanting the imbiber to take another sip.
This is only one of five other Pinot Noir wines produced by Big Table Farm. This wine sells for $72/bottle. They range from $50 to $120/bottle. A winery to stop and visit next trip to Oregon.
The Food and Wine Pairing – “Food without wine is a corpse; wine without food is a ghost. United and well matched, they are as body and soul: living partners” – Andre Simon
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This wine was chosen specifically for tonight’s meal. The main dish was a filet chicken breast stuffed with fresh Brie cheese and cranberries. First breaded and seared in a skillet and then baked. Plated with additional cranberries atop the chicken. Accompanied by sauteed asparagus and roasted quartered potatoes with fresh parmesan cheese. The food pairing was exquisite with the Pinot Noir. The medium acidity and delicate flavor, paired wonderfully with both the cheese on the potatoes and chicken. The Brie cheese worked like a charm with the cranberry.
The Winery
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The wine is a collaborative effort of Brian Marcy and Clare Carver. Brian being the winemaker and Clare handling marketing and helping manage their 70 acres. Brian, after studying at UC Davis, took up winemaking full in 1996. Brian and Clare worked in Napa and Sonoma for ten years before moving up to Oregon. Clare is a painter/artist, and her works are featured on various wine labels.
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The winery makes several versions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. They also make one rendition of Pinot Gris and Syrah wine.
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