3rd Annual PDX Thai Food Wine Meetup

Meetup

Aug 3

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What was poured

In the order it was served. Quoted tasting notes are credited to their sources.

1 · 2014 Kurt Darting Gewurztraminer Kabinett Durkheimer Nonnengarten – Gewurztraminer grape

“The tank sample indicated some botrytis, but the palate was more scrupulously varietal; smoky and firm and almost meaty; salt and lychee finish. Potentially quite impressive. Importer, Terry Theise”

tasting note

2 · 2017 Ridge Chardonnay Monte Bello Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains - Chardonnay grape

94 Jeb Dunnuck

“This wine has a Burgundian reductive quality as well as first-rate notes of caramelized orchard fruits, crushed rock, & subtle toasty, nutty notes. Rich, medium to full-bodied, with bright acidity, it has beautiful mid-palate depth, & well as the class & structure to keep for 15+ years. This is beautifully done.”

Jeb Dunnuck

3 · 2018 Domaine Vetricce Ile de Beaute Rosé Corsica, France - blend of 40% Niellucciu (i.e., Sangiovese), 30% Sciaccerellu, 15% Grenache & 15% Merlot grapes

“Pale pink in color with salmon hints. The wine is harmonious, fruity & crisp on the nose. It is well balanced & bold on entry to the palate with good length & a rich ﬁnish. Food pairing suggestions The ideal partner for a summer aperitif or to accompany salads, white meats & grilled meats.”

Ryans Wines

4 · 2015 Schlossgut Diel Dorsheimer Goldloch Kabinett Riesling Nahe Germany – Riesling grape

88 The Wine Advocate

“A cool, delicate rendering of the Great Lady that is Goldloch; a lovely being of a certain fleshy amplitude but also fresh, vertical, and snappy—there’s almost 10g of acidity with 45g of RS; a classic paradigm of high-acid German Riesling. Importer, Terry Theise...from the village of Dorsheim offers some honey wax and rice flavors on the youthful nose. On the palate, the wine is pure, fresh and piquant, a classic Kabinett with ripe yellow stone fruit aromas.”

The Wine Advocate

5 · 2016 Sea Sun Chardonnay California (made by Caymus) - Chardonnay grape

“Pale straw color with sunshiny highlights, Sea Sun has a subtle nose, with scents of lightly grilled mango, soft butterscotch, juicy red apple, & newly ripened pineapple & apricot. Hints of a springtime meadow, fresh sea air & a trace of smokiness add intriguing layers. Entry on the palate is round & creamy, with flavors of lemon curd & brown spice on the mid-palate. The finish has a grippy, toasty quality, with notes of cinnamon & lemon squares.”

the winery

6 · 2017 Pachon Reserva Sauvignon Blanc Central Valley Chile - Sauvignon Blanc grape

“Straw yellow color, this white is intense in the nose & the palate with many notes of citric fruits but also of passion fruit, peach & herbaceous. In the mouth, good acidity, which contributes to a desire to take the next sip. It has medium body & tasty finish. Great option to accompany light dishes or simply sip.”

tasting note

7 · 2015 Mer Soleil Chardonnay Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands - Chardonnay grape

92 Wilfred Wong

“Complex & ultra-rich, this wine exhibits tremendous density on the palate. The wine's exotic flavors of core & stone fruit, as well as a creamy accent, make it satisfying from start to finish. (Wine.com)”

Wilfred Wong

8 · 2009 Fundacao Oriente Colares Portugal - 100% Malvasia grape

“Bright gold. On the nose, white flowers, beeswax, honey, dried & roasted orchard fruits, seaweed & iodine. On the palate, broad & rich, cut through with bracing acidity & minerality. Savory & floral, with pronounced umami character on the finish.”

the winery