Joe the Winemaker – The Official Blog of Oregon Winemaker Joe Dobbes

We received some reviews back from Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar that I want to share with you. I am very proud of both of these wines and pleased to have received great reviews on them. Griffin’s Cuvee is named for my son. Big, rich, concentrated, bold, and definitely not shy. Griffin’s is the most age-worthy of all the wines we produce. It’s almost over the top, yet perfectly balanced at the same time. I consider the Cuvee Noir to be the sexiest of the cuvees; ripe and rich character with a sense of elegance and finesse. Starting with the 2007 vintage it will be called Patricia’s Cuvee Noir, named for my beautiful wife who has the above qualities plus so many more!

2006 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Noir Cuvee Noir- 90 Points: Ruby-red. Powerful aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, vanillin oak and brown spices. Broad, palate-saturating dark fruit flavors are impressively deep and chewy, with a late note of licorice adding grip. The finish lingers impressively, repeating the deep cherry and berry notes. This brooding, concentrated wine will go well with grilled duck or a peppery steak.

2005 Dobbes Family Estate Griffin’s Cuvee Pinot Noir- 90 Points: Deep red. Smoky cherry, blackcurrant and dried rose on the nose. Broad, chewy cherry and dark berry flavors display very good concentration and are nicely framed by dusty tannins. The smoky note recurs on the finish, which leaves sweet cherry-cola and licorice notes behind. This serious Pinot should reward patience; be sure to decant it if you plan on drinking it anytime soon.

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