R. Stuart & Co. Twitter Tasting - Bloggers Blend
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| Pulling the cork on this bottle tonight! |
We created our custom Pinot Noir blends last year at R. Stuart & Co. winery in McMinville, Oregon after the 2012 Wine Bloggers Conference.
*For a good read on our wine tasting and blending experience at R.Stuart & Co., read the article by the Wandering Wino: R. Stuart Bloggers Blend Pinot Noir.
Our Bloggers Blend #4 we named "Reverence" in recognition of the reverence Oregon winemakers and grape growers show for the vineyard and each other. Our blend is 100% Oregon Pinot Noir, blended on August 19th 2012. It is, 60% Weber, 30% Daffodil Hill, 5% Courting Hill and 5% Hirschy vineyards. It was a truly rewarding experience.
Here are some photos I took last year at R. Stuart and Co.
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| Rob Stuart sharing barrel samples of his Pinot Noir. |
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| Maria Stuart - our gracious hostess. |
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| Rob Stuart sharing blending advice. |
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| My fellow blenders with Maria, Terry, Kathy, Rene and Bill. |
Winemaker: Rob Stuart, since 2002
Total Annual Production approximately 16,000 cases
The Winery is located in a converted Granary in downtown McMinnville
The Wine Bar, is also in downtown McMinnville.
Call 503/472-4477 for hours
R. Stuart & Co.
528 NE Third St.
McMinnville, Oregon
Phone: 866.472.8614
http://www.rstuartandco.com/
Cheers!
R. Stuart assistant winemaker described our bloggers blend as "fluid" which I believe is accurate. I would add that it was acid driven. The fruit was overwhelmed. It remained this way day 1-3. On day 4 it was really wonderful, not overly acidic and some pleasant cherry. I think this wine would benefit from 1-2 years in bottle. Graciously, R. Stuart & Co. gave me an extra bottle - which I will save for another year to open and evaluate. Blending wine is no task for mere mortals. Thank you!
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