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Giardet and Territorial Vineyards |
| Come by the shop this Saturday to try some Organic wine from two fine Oregon producers. We’ll be showing off wines from Giradet and Territorial Vineyards. Both grow their own grapes and employ sustainable, organic practices. Beneficial insects and cover crops are used to keep the vines healthy without the use of any pesticides; selected animals are also encouraged to live in the vineyards and keep pests away. Dry-farming is used to produce small flavor packed berries forcing the vines to divert more energy to the development of fruit. One of the early Oregon wineries, the Girardets established their own vineyard in 1971. The vineyard now totals 35 acres of over 30 varieties of grapes, which have been painstakingly selected over the years. Started in 2001, Territorial Vineyards are one of the many new kids on the block making good solid pinots. Their grapes all come from estate-owned and estate-managed vineyards in Lane County and are certified Salmon Safe by LIVE. Mary Latham will be on hand to talk about the wines. Come check it out. |
| 2005 Territorial Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $16 |
| Mineral, pear and apple aromas lead to mouth-filling tropical fruit flavors with a hint of spice. Fifteen percent sur lie fermentation in neutral French oak imparts roundness to the wine’s body. While full and viscous, this wine is punctuated with a bright natural acidity which makes for a long clean finish. The Territorial Gris goes good with Salmon and other fish as well as more exotic dishes, from linguine with clam sauce to Chinese tea-smoked quail. |
| 2006 Girardet Pinot Noir, barrel select, Umpqua Valley , $18 |
| The Giradet’s make their Pinot Noir the traditional Burgundian way, with small, hand punched lots, gentle handling, and minimal filtration. A very brilliant, bright ruby color, the barrel select opens with complex flavors of raspberries, cherries, and strawberries intertwined with toasty French oak that glides across the palate with some cinnamon spice. Velvety tannins linger on the finish. |
| 2005 Territorial Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley , $20 |
| This pinot has red-fruit aromatics with hints of earth, toast and cinnamon. The wine flaunts a sweet cherry core deftly backed by supple tannins and good acidity, finishing with great length and structure. |
| 2005 Girardet Grand Rouge, Umpqua Valley , $12 |
| A Rhone-style wine, the Grand Rouge is a master blend of 14 varietals. A bright medium ruby color, this wine opens with aromas of warm toasted walnuts and smooth vanilla followed by raspberry and currant flavors that set up a pleasing cherry finish. Like true Rhones, the Grand Rouge is an incredibly food friendly wine and at $12 you can pair it up repeatedly. |
| 2006 Girardet Baco Noir, Umpqua Valley , $18 |
| Baco Noir was developed in the Armagnac region of Bordeaux by Francois Baco. Girardet pioneered this variety on the West Coast, producing it since 1991. As the vines get older each vintage is gaining in depth and excellence. The Baco displays a deep crimson color with great legs, sweet, vibrant aromas of sun ripened fruits and a little toasted vanilla. The silky fruit flavors build slowly and linger on with toasty, spicy flavors in the finish. The wine goes great with pastas, spicy meats, or a chocolate & berry fondue. |