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Bergstrom 'Cumberland Reserve' Pinot Noir 2006

At Bin 38, I had a 2006 Bergstorm Pinot Noir 'Cumberland Reserve' from Oregons Willamette Valley.

The wine was pricey ($18/glass) but delicious with a stunning, sugar cherry tomato start & a silky smooth finish. Re wine can be funny, most cheap stuff tastes like it but much of the expensive faire can be a waste of money. The trick is finding a great stuff in between. This however is an example of a nice bottle that stands up to the extra scrutiny.

Ken Wright, work dinner & tastings...

One of the benefits of my job is that I often find myself at work functions in a position to either select good wine or taste some chosen by somebody with far more knowledge than myself.  Since my love affair with vino started a couple years ago I found this is my best opportunity to explore & learn about wine.  This past week I had several work dinners but one in particular on Thursday evening at LuLu's in San Francisco.

Adelsheim 2004 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley

Adelsheim's 2004 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (Oregon Series) is a nice, light bodied Oregon Pinot Noir.  Adelsheim Winery was founded in the mid seventies in the northern part of Willamette Valley. With over 170 acres of planted vineyards they are one of Oregon's leading wine producers.

The 2004 Oregon Series Pinot Noir is a nice, light, very easy drinking pinot but is slightly unremarkable.  As my wife said, ït is good but I won't remember it tomorrow", and I think that appropriately describes this wine.  I suspect that they're higher quality, higher price point vintages such as the Reserve & Single Vineyard Pinot Noir's have more bite & characteristic to them.

BottomLine:  If you appreciate a simple, easy drinking, light red wine, this is a great option.  As with most Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir's you can't go wrong but don't expect too much.   

TheWino Rating: 78

Varietal Notes
Price: $29
Cases: 7900
Wine: Adelsheim Winery

BottomLine:  If you appreciate a simple, easy drinking, light red wine, this is a great option.  As with most Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir's you can't go wrong but don't expect too much.   

TheWino Rating: 78

Varietal Notes
Price: $29
Cases: 7900
Wine: Adelsheim Winery

Torch Restaurant, Boston Mass

Last night my wife & I ate at Torch Restaurant, an intimate Italian styled eatery in the Beacon Hill area of Boston.  Located on Charles Street (26 Charles Street, Boston, MA), half a block from the Boston Gardens, we enjoyed a nice late meal and an Oregon Pinot Noir.

Wine: We ordered a bottle of Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2004 Willamette Valley.  It was a light, easy drinking wine that was good but undistinguishable. 

Food: We each ordered a first course.  Though the Salmon Tartare with Japanese rice & wasabi vinaigrette was recommended, we decided on the Potato Gnocchi with Artichoke, Tomato & Parmesano Reggiano & an Endive Salad with Bacon, Maytag Blue Cheese and Sherry Walnut Vinaigrette. The Gnocchi was outstanding but heavy, the salad was good but nothing great.