White Rose was an accidental, but fantastic discover in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Every time I go to a wine region, I try and ask the tasting room people what wines (besides their own, of course) they are in to. A few years back, White Rose was pretty much the consensus pick. A visit proved the rumors to be true, and I discovered what has been my favorite Oregon Pinot Noir ever, the Michelle. Unfortunately, the Michelle was a single release (if you find it, buy it immediately), but the last visit proved the Michelle wasn't a fluke and I came home with 5 bottles of the 2006 Nekaia, and a bottle of the 2006 Estate which I'll review another time.
The nose is fantastick. Fruity... I think of plumbs and cherries with a bit of vanilla. It is a light ruby-garnet color.
The taste is quite good. Fruity, with solid acid, light tannins. Strawberries and ripe cherries. The finish is a bit peppery, with a vanilla-carmel flavor that lingers. The finish is long and dies into a slight bitter flavor, but not what I would call bitter chocolate.
This is a lovely, drinkable Pinot Noir. I did decant it, but drank it straight away. The balance is excellent as-is. Don't think those other 4 bottles are going to stay in the cellar too long.
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Hey! Just noticed that you had a wine tasting blog! I love pinot noir by the way. I'll have to be sure to look for this one -- when I can FINALLY drink again :)
Sigh.
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