The Four Graces 2009 Dundee Hills Pinot Blanc

Previous Vintages:

2004 |

Tasting Notes
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2004 Dundee Hills Pinot Blanc

Our Pinot Blanc achieves its intense flavors from the top of the vineyard bowl. You’ll see that honeysuckle and floral tones underline this wine’s golden hues, while aromas of musk melon and stone fruit delight. Stainless steel fermentation keeps the fruit perfectly balanced with crisp acidity and a bold, minerally finish. Perfect with spicy foods, fish, or on its own.

ALCOHOL: 14.1% pH: 3.42 TA: 6.6 Residual Sugar: 0.85%

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2005 |

Tasting Notes
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2005 Dundee Hills Pinot Blanc

Our Pinot Blanc achieves its intense flavors from the top of the vineyard bowl. The mouthfeel is an elegant blend of banana, stone fruit and vanilla, while aromas of orange blossom and melon dance in your glass. There is a touch of residual sugar that is quickly balanced by a fresh acidity. This beautifully bright Pinot Blanc would be perfectly paired with spicy ethnic foods, fish or simply on it’s own.

ALCOHOL: 13.7% PH:3.33 TA 6.7 g/L

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2006 |

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2006 Dundee Hills Pinot Blanc

This Pinot Blanc is a delight to the senses. Opening with aromas of nectarine and lush white peach, with a hint of pineapple and fresh lychee, it’s visually vibrant with a charming light straw color and tint of pale green. The palate is soft and creamy with a bold mineral-laden finish. There are also implications of honeycomb and almond with the characteristic hints of honeysuckle and floral tones attributed to quality Pinot Blancs. More than two months of cold fermentation in stainless steel contributed to perfect balance, and crisp acidity.

ALCOHOL: 14.1% pH: 3.42 TA: 6.6 Residual Sugar: 0.85%

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2007 |

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2007 Dundee Hills Pinot Blanc

Opening to billowing aromas of honey, white peach, apricot and soft vanilla, this Pinot Blanc also enchants on the palate. The soft, creamy texture carries flavors of ripe lychee, golden delicious apple and tropical fruits, brought together in the bold, mineral-laden finish attributed to quality Pinot Blancs. More than two months of cold fermentation in stainless steel contributed to perfect balance and crisp acidity.

ALCOHOL: 13.7% PH:3.33 TA 6.7 g/L

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2008

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2008 Dundee Hills Pinot Blanc

White peach, honey and butterscotch combine on the nose with lightly toasted hazelnuts. An invitingly fresh zest of lime flavor is followed by Asian pear, jicama and grapefruit. This is a full bodied wine with a long finish. The fruit is from the Black Family Estate Vineyard in the Dundee Hills, Oregon.

ALCOHOL: 14.3%

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White peach, honey and butterscotch combine on the nose with lychee nuts. An invitingly fresh zest of lime flavor is followed by Asian pear, peach and grapefruit. This is a full bodied, balanced wine with a long finish.

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RECIPE: Orecchiette Salad w/ Goat Cheese, Olives & Basil

Recipe: Orecchiette Salad w/ Goat Cheese, Olives & Basil

Dundee Hills Pinot Blanc – Food Pairings

Orecchiette Salad w/ Goat Cheese, Olives & Basil

8 oz pasta
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ sliced Kalamata olives
1/3 cup Four Graces Pinot Blanc
8 oz crumbled goat cheese
½ cup chopped basil leaves
½ cup toasted pine nuts
Kosher salt & pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon

In a pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain pasta and immediately run cold water over it to stop the cooking. Transfer to bowl and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking

In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil over low heat and sauté the garlic until soft. Add the pepper flakes, bell pepper, olives and wine. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the wine has evaporated. Remove from heat, add pasta and toss. Stir in the goat cheese, basil and pine nuts. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Garnish with pine nuts and basil sprigs.

Estate crafted Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc from the Black Family Vineyard in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Website by NextGEM