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The 2012 Evening Land Willamette Valley "Blue Label" Pinot is a blend of fruit from Lemelson Vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton and Eola Springs Vineyard in Eola-Amity. Quite simply, this is the finest version of Evening Land's lead-off wine that we have seen since their inception in 2007. Generous, forward and bursting with aromas of ripe black raspberry, cherry, violet, coffee and cardamom. Silky and round in the mouth with ripe tannins and a sneaky structure that provides nice material for it to develop for a few years. Drink this beauty over the next 4-5 years with grilled salmon, roasted rack of lamb and anything with mushrooms.

Now well-established and having received an abundance of accolades, the Evening Land project with consulting winemaker Dominique Lafon from Meursault has made quite a splash with their Oregon wines. 2012 is quite the hyped vintage and in hands like this, its reputation is well-deserved. We are offering a chance to score this wine at 20 bucks versus 27 for a few weeks, so if you love Oregon Pinot values, this is a must!

The founding fathers of Oregon Pinot Gris have to smile when they see this sort of Pinot Gris!! Marcus Goodfellow's magical touch has extended to this wine and his new 2013 is quasi-inspired by old-school Alsace and seemingly Friuli but never leaves its Oregon roots.

A bevy of fresh citrus flavors flow from the glass; tangerine, lime and lemongrass lead into a crisp, smoky palate that is at once mouthfilling and quenching but also showing old vine richness all while maintaining poise and a dry personality. A fantastic way to begin the festivities on a warm evening with vibrant cheeses or perfect with sole or halibut.