Seufert Winery

Monday, March 23, 2009


96 pts - Seufert Pinot Noir Vine Idyl

Ken at alawine.com recently reviewed our 2007 Vine Idyl Pinot Noir:

AlaWine Notes:
2007 Seufert Vine Idyl Pinot Noir pours as a medium maroon-ruby color in the glass. Light floral aromas and a hint of spice waft to the nose. Red berry flavors, raspberry, and cherry light up the palate in a silky smooth mouth. Modest tannins hold the red fruit through a long, light-spice, modest-mineral finish.

Bottom Line:
2007 Seufert Vine Idyl Pinot Noir is a graceful wine from its fragrantly floral opening, refined taste, and complementary finish - well balanced and elegant. Suggested retail price is $30. Overall composite score: 96 points.


Saturday, March 07, 2009

Wine Spectator 90 points: Seufert 2006 Momtazi Pinot Noir
"This is lithe, brightly focused and lively, with refined acidity, pointing its red cherry and raspberry flavors through the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2014. 150 cases made. –HS"


I submitted a couple of our 2006 wines to Wine Spectator last fall. Once submitted they disappear into the machine, with no response from the publication. The only way you discover if they reviewed the wine, let alone what they had to say, is to watch for it. Most small production wines don't make it into the actual magazine. However, they do have a robust online database.


Thursday, March 05, 2009


2008 Oregon Pinot Noir Vintage
Growers were nervous about 2008 from early in the season. Our cool wet spring meant that the grape vines started growing 2-3 weeks later than normal. Grape ripening is on a fixed schedule – they need a certain number of days (and corresponding heat) to ripen. Given our relatively normal summer heat, the late start translated to a late finish.

After a stressfully cool and wet 2007 harvest season, everyone was incredibly nervous how 2008 would shape up. The late start set the stage for disaster. To help offset the late start, many growers reduced crop loads by cutting green grapes off the vines – more than they would normally. Fewer grapes per plants gives the remaining grapes a better chance of ripening. But it also means there are fewer grapes for making wine. Tough choice.

If you were in Oregon last October, you may recall what a pleasant month we had. We had little rain and mild temperatures – the opposite of 2007. The weather held, and with a few minor frost exceptions, vineyards harvested a less than normal amount of very high quality fruit. If you’re a cook, our growing season was like a slow simmer… mild heat for a long period of time to coax out subtle, complex, and nuanced flavors.

For the vineyards that we source Pinot Noir from, yields ranged between 1-2 tons per acre. Some were right on target, while others were considerably below their target. Regardless, flavors are great from all of our vineyards. As usual, each vineyard has its own signature. Come to our April barrel tasting event to taste them side by side.

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Barrel taste 2008 Pinot Noirs and purchase futures at 30% off

Our popular annual Pinot Noir Barrel Tasting open house is April 18-19 in our Dayton winery.

Taste 6 different single vineyard Pinot Noirs from top Willamette Valley growers. Taste how the much-anticipated 2008 vintage is shaping up and see what makes Pinot Noir so special. Compare how vineyard location and Pinot Noir clones contribute to unique wines. Identify specific aromas and flavors with our diverse aroma sampling station – including everything from berries to tobacco.

Plus, purchase Pinot Noir futures at 30% below release prices. Don't miss out – this happens just once a year. Join us in our wine country urban warehouse winery in historic Dayton – located just off highway 18 between Dundee and McMinnville.

$10 per person, refunded with futures purchase. Free for wine club members. April 18-19, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 6pm.

More info can be found on our website.


 
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