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Again, 20% new oak and we made 200 cases.&#8221; Alex Gambal</P> <P> <LI>SKU: FRA006 </P> <P><B>Other products in the category <A HREF="http://shop.orwines.com/Category1" TITLE="All Wines">All Wines</A>:</B> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product368 TITLE="720 Wine Cellars, Or'Deaux Oregon Red Wine 2004">720 Wine Cellars, Or'Deaux Oregon Red Wine 2004</A> -- Judicious exposure to French oak barrels for 20 months gives this Bordeaux-styled wine some serious structure and age potential. 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Our characteristic mineral and anise-laden blackberry fruit . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product421 TITLE="Abacela, Viognier - Estate Grown 2006">Abacela, Viognier - Estate Grown 2006</A> -- This is the first Viognier sourced exclusively from Abacela's estate vineyards. A nearly perfect growing season provided opulently ripe fruit which resulted . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product465 TITLE="Abeja, Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia Valley 1.5L 2005">Abeja, Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia Valley 1.5L 2005</A> -- Increasingly recognized as the icon varietal of Washington State, Cabernet Sauvignon comprises the majority of Abeja's production. 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Fresh melon and yellow plum on the nose, with a suave mineral quality adding complexity. Juicy cantaloupe and white peach flavors . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1618 TITLE="Adelsheim, Pinot Noir - Elizabeth's Reserve, Willamette Valley 2006">Adelsheim, Pinot Noir - Elizabeth's Reserve, Willamette Valley 2006</A> -- "This 2006 Elizabeth’s Reserve offers aromas of bright red raspberries and ripe currants with hints of black cherry.&nbsp; Longer&nbsp;contemplation reveals . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product863 TITLE="Adelsheim, Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley 2006">Adelsheim, Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley 2006</A> -- They harvest by hand and gently de-stem into temperature-controlled, open-top fermenters. These are punched down once per day during a 4-6 day cold soak . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product653 TITLE="Adelsheim, Rose - Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006">Adelsheim, Rose - Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006</A> -- Co-owners Jack and Lynn Loacker broached the subject of producing a dry rosé from Pinot Noir back in the spring of 2005. Small lots of “saignée” (a portion . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product317 TITLE="Adelsheim, Willamette Valley 2006">Adelsheim, Willamette Valley 2006</A> -- Pinot Gris, originating in Burgundy like the other members of the Pinot family, has had a long history all over Europe. In recent times, versions from . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product277 TITLE="Adlesheim, Chardonnay - CH 2006">Adlesheim, Chardonnay - CH 2006</A> -- “Dijon” clones have fewer and smaller grape clusters, and thus are a better match for Oregon’s long, cool growing season. 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I sound like a broken record but our Cromin comes from magnificent 65+ years “selection massale” vines that are not the uniform . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product765 TITLE="Alex Gambal, Puligny - Montrachet 2005">Alex Gambal, Puligny - Montrachet 2005</A> -- “In 2005 Puligny excelled and here we have made what I consider to be a prototype of the genre: mineral, rich but with the lemon and citrus quality of . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1004 TITLE="Alloro Vineyard, Pinot Noir - Estate, Willamette Valley 2006">Alloro Vineyard, Pinot Noir - Estate, Willamette Valley 2006</A> -- "Bright raspberry and cherry fruits end with a whisper of a oak on the finish.&nbsp; Drink this elegant and delicate wine now or hold out, if you can." . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1253 TITLE="Ana Vineyards, Pinot Noir - Ana Reserve, Dundee Hills 2006">Ana Vineyards, Pinot Noir - Ana Reserve, Dundee Hills 2006</A> -- Description coming soon. <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product865 TITLE="Anam Cara Cellars, Pinot Noir - Nicholas Estate - Willamette Valley 2004">Anam Cara Cellars, Pinot Noir - Nicholas Estate - Willamette Valley 2004</A> -- An exceptionally elegant Pinot Noir: well-balanced and with a full mouthfeel and soft tannins.&nbsp;On the nose there are dusty rose petals, white chocolate . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1423 TITLE="Anam Cara Cellars, Pinot Noir - Nicholas Estate Willamette Valley 2005">Anam Cara Cellars, Pinot Noir - Nicholas Estate Willamette Valley 2005</A> -- "This is an elegant, full bodied wine with soft tannins.&nbsp; The palate shows ripe plum and black raspberry tones and the same interesting minerality as . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1424 TITLE="Anam Cara Cellars, Pinot Noir - Reserve, Willamette Valley 2005">Anam Cara Cellars, Pinot Noir - Reserve, Willamette Valley 2005</A> -- "Vivid red color. 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They are both located . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product377 TITLE="Andrew Rich, Syrah Columbia Valley 2005">Andrew Rich, Syrah Columbia Valley 2005</A> -- The nose opens with waves of black fruits, along with hints of anise, olive, and smoke.&nbsp; The palate is medium-bodied and suave, with sweet ripe fruit . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1167 TITLE="Andrew Rich, Vin de Tabula Rasa - Columbia Valley 2005">Andrew Rich, Vin de Tabula Rasa - Columbia Valley 2005</A> -- Description coming soon. <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product466 TITLE="Andrew Will, Klipsun Vineyard 2003">Andrew Will, Klipsun Vineyard 2003</A> -- "The mineral limestone flavor that completes this wine is apparent as an interesting accent.&nbsp; This wine more than the others, perhaps because it has . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1254 TITLE="Angela by Ken Wright, Pinot Noir - Clawson Creek Vineyard 2006">Angela by Ken Wright, Pinot Noir - Clawson Creek Vineyard 2006</A> -- While searching for the perfect site to produce the finest Pinot Noir fruit, Angela Beck discovered a stunning southern slope in the Willamette Valley . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1621 TITLE="Anindor Vineyards, Pinot Noir - Umpqua Valley 2006">Anindor Vineyards, Pinot Noir - Umpqua Valley 2006</A> -- "This varietal is a blend of dry farmed Wadenswill and Pommard clones of Pinot Noir, Planted in 1998. The wine bursts with black currants and cherry, with . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1570 TITLE="Anne Amie, Pinot Noir - Cuvee A 2006">Anne Amie, Pinot Noir - Cuvee A 2006</A> -- "Dark garnet in color, the fragrant bouquet is filled with aromas of spices, fresh black raspberries and hints of toasty oak. On the palate it is racy . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product18 TITLE="Antica Terra, Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley 2003">Antica Terra, Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley 2003</A> -- Only 500 cases made from fruit grown in this prime Eola Hills site. Dark, intense with concentrated black cherry and blackberry fruit that turns a bit . . . <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product867 TITLE="Antica Terra, Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley 2004">Antica Terra, Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley 2004</A> -- Longer, more detailed description coming soon… <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://shop.orwines.com/Product1571 TITLE="Antica Terra, Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley 2006">Antica Terra, Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley 2006</A> -- "Dark red. Sexy raspberry and blueberry aromas are complicated by sandalwood, cinnamon, dried violet and white pepper. 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