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Reluctant Gourmet
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 Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:01 am Post subject: Wine By Joe |
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A couple of nights ago we dined at our friends Lou and Madeline's home for Lou's famous chicken and they served this very tasty wine called Wine By Joe. I went to their web site to find out more about their wine and it said, "We have chosen to focus on the Three Pinots of Oregon fame – Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. "
We were drinking the 2007 Pinot Noir with a suggested retail price of $19 and it was very good. Here is what they say about it -
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"Listen to the fine and enticing "snap-crack" of the seal as you twist it off. Put the Band-Aids back in the medicine cabinet... this aint no cork sealed wine. This wine slips into your mouth with gorgeous rich blackberry aromas with a touch of leather, too. The flavors mirror the aromas with a soft and velvety mouthfeel which wraps around your tongue delivering the impression of sweetness from the soft ripe tannins. I know what you are thinking... How can Joe deliver such a good Oregon Pinot Noir for the money you are asking!!??" |
Has anyone else tried this wine yet? |
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jfield
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Location: Cary, NC
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Wine by Joe--I love it! I think it's great that they are specializing as opposed to trying to make a ton of different "okay" wines, they are focusing on making just a few great wines. And, hooray for Stelvin closures--no corked wine from these guys, I guess:)
If I can find it locally, I'll definitely give it a taste. The description of the Pinot Noir is mouthwatering! :D |
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kell
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| Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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| OK ... I give up .... what is Pinot Gris? I'm acquainted with the Noir and the Blanc, but not the Gris :) |
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Reluctant Gourmet
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| Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:47 am Post subject: |
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From Professional Friends of Wine:
| Quote: | Pinot gris (or pinot grigio, as it is known in Italy) probably is the best-known "white" variant-clone of Pinot Noir. Ripe pinot gris grapes may be described as having colors from bluish grey to light pinkish brown. Clusters with a variety of colors are not unusual.
The variety can attain a very high level of sweetness, but will begin to lose acid rapidly when near to fully ripe. Sometimes it is used to add richness and to lighten, when blended with Pinot Noir.
Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio is usually delicately fragrant and mildly floral with lightly lemon-citrus flavors. Depending upon ripeness at harvest and vinification technique, Pinot Gris can be tangy and light, or quite rich, round and full bodied. Made in an appropriate style, it is one dry white wine that may even age well. |
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kell
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| Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:59 am Post subject: |
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| Oh, duh ... a Pinot by any other name :roll: LOL |
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