Adelsheim Winery

Today Michael Adelsheim from the eponymous winery from Oregon. This was one of the first Oregon wineries that was in my wine awareness back in the late 80's. For quality and price they are really hard to beat. And of course I am not saying this because they are going to help me get to Pinot Camp next summer.


Adelsheim Pinot Blanc 2006 A warm year like 06 in Oregon helps the grapes reach a degree of ripeness that makes Pinot Blanc a little rounder than usual but still an interesting drink. Pinot Blanc being a mutation of Pinot Noir does well in Oregon.

Adelsheim Pinot Gris 2006 As with the Blanc the Pinot Gris is a mutation of Pinot Noir and yes I know its a white grape. With the ripeness this one has picked up just a hint of sweetness but still good acidity to keep from becoming cloying.

Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2006 Lush ripe and almost Californian in style but still enough earthiness to let you know its not. I will have this in shortly and if its anything like past vintages it will be gone by Christmas

Adelsheim Pinot Noir Deglace 375ml
A dessert wine from Pinot Noir. Sweet because its on the vine longer but not syrupy sweet with enough acidity to keep it fresh after every sip, perfect for creme brulee.

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