It started with a piece of salmon and the search the perfect pairing. And that was when I found my bottle of Rex Hill Reserve Willamette Valley 2008 Pinot Noir. A beautiful garnet colored wine, it looked beautiful in my wine decanter. It had a nose of tart cherries, tannins, black pepper and a hint of citrus. And… Continue reading Oregon Pinot Noir and My Return to Rex Hill Winery
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Tasting Pinot Noir at Rex Hill Winery
On Sunday, I went to Rex Hill Winery to do a tasting. This was my first "official" tasting for this blog - and actually one of the few tastings that I have done. The last tasting I did was probably five or so years ago. The winery is very nice - nestled on a… Continue reading Tasting Pinot Noir at Rex Hill Winery
Preparing for My First Tasting – Rex Hill Winery
I will be heading down to Newburg, OR in about a week, so I decided this would be the opportunity to do my first official wine tasting. I have learned that the Willamette Valley in Oregon is known for growing Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapes. While red wines are not my most favorite, I… Continue reading Preparing for My First Tasting – Rex Hill Winery
The Splendid Grape 