Avalon Wine Local News, Friday, August 10, 2007

Winetasting with Coeur de Terre
TOMORROW -
Saturday August 11th
12:00-3:00, free
from Avalon Wine

Calling all Oregon Pinot fans: do not miss this Saturday’s tasting. 
Coeur de Terre is one of the hottest new wineries in Oregon. 
Scott and Lisa Neal moved from Colorado to the foothills outside McMinnville to pursue their vision of growing superb Pinot noir.  It worked.

Very few Oregon Pinots are selected two years straight for Avalon’s Reserve Pinot Noir Club—yet Coeur de Terre did it in their first two major commercial vintages, 04 and 05 (consisting of a mere couple-few hundred cases total production).  The Coeur de Terre Pinots have also been selected for the Portland Indie Wine Festival two years in a row.  Yet their prices remain fair; the Neal’s commitment to value is highly commendable.   

The Wines

Coeur de Terre Estate Pinot noir 2005
—A serious candidate for best under $30 Oregon Pinot noir.  Plush and soft, yet with great complexity and acidity.  Incredible juice.

Coeur de Terre Renelle’s Block Pinot noir 2005
—Highly recommended by Avalon, and a Reserve Pinot Club selection two years running.  Built for the long haul, but delicious now.  We love these kinds of Pinots!

Coeur de Terre Estate Riesling 2006
—A dry Oregon Riesling that displays the breadth of Scott’s winemaking. Only available at the store, this wine is too limited for us to offer on the website.

The winery is open only twice a year, and its steep gravel road isn’t very hospitable for driving.  Instead, head downtown for a rare opportunity to taste knock-out Pinot.

Tasting next Saturday: Boedecker Cellars!
Athena and Stewart are two most promising young winemakers. Their ability to find great fruit and make exceptional wines separates them from the pack of new wineries. Their "Pappas Pinot noir 05" ($18.95/$17.05) is one of Oregon's best Pinot deals, and their Boedecker Athena, Stewart, and Shea Pinots are big, lush treats.

Thanks for your support. See you on Saturday!

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