This new winery opening in Lake Oswego is going to be a player in the wine scene for a long time. They are starting with a few varietals but they are making sure to make them right, and in a price range that will ensure they are affordable to all. They are in the process of finishing the ‘official’ tasting room, but even tasting in the winery has a nice charm to it, and I think enhances the tasting experience.  
 
At this time, they are only open for tasting on Sundays, and are located on Rosemont Road, not far from Stafford Road between Lake Oswego and West Linn. If you are in the area, I recommend a stop to visit what I can see as an up and coming winery.  
 
Wine: Pinot Gris  
Year: 2002  
Price: 12  
Aroma: chardonnay-like nose  
Taste: Full body, medium finish, citrus, lemon, pear  
Wine level/Wine Value: 8/8  
My Comments: A really good food wine, the full body and nice complex taste would pair well with pasta, fish, chicken and some pork dishes  
 
Wine: Pinot Noir  
Year: 2002  
Price: 19  
Aroma: Full, dark fruit, cranberry, tart  
Taste: Big taste, big body, fruit bomb, medium finish, cranberry, raspberry, tobacco, licorice  
Wine level/Wine Value: 8/8  
My Comments: This wine is so big on its own it needs a food companion to really enjoy this. I did taste it with crackers and cheese but these foods had no hope against this wine. I am at a loss to say what foods would overpower this wine today. Over time it probably will soften up but if you are looking for a wine to pair with say, peppercorn beef roast or other such foods, this is a safe one. If the 2002 becomes a 2001 or close, then I would buy a bunch and not worry about the wine for 5-10 years.  
 
 
 
Wine: Pinot Noir  
Year: 2001  
Price: 18  
Aroma: Strong, rose, meat, earthy  
Taste: Medium body, strawberry, cherry, cranberry, tart, long finish, peppery kick, dusty, smoky  
Wine level/Wine Value: 8/8  
My Comments: This wine is not as strong as the 2002 but had a more delicate feel to it. This wine is also a food wine but would be overpowered by some of the strong garlic and pepper dishes. I would think a nice pasta or beef dish would do well here.  
 
Wine: Marechal Foch  
Year: 2002  
Price: 14  
Aroma: Jammy, berry  
Taste: Very long finish, medium body, tartness, tangy, nice fruit  
Wine level/Wine Value: 7/6  
My Comments: I have had a few Fochs in my day and this one is a good one, but not great. The wine just seems to be missing something but after I got over that thought, I realized it was actually a very good wine.  
 
Wine Level and Wine Value rankings defined:  
 
* The Wine Level/Wine Value numbers are on a ten point scale, 10 being the best possible score.  
 
* Wine Level is the rank of wine with no regard to price.  
 
* The Wine Value number is the ranking taking price into consideration. If the Wine Value is lower then Wine Level it usually means I feel the price is high, if the Wine Value is higher then I feel the wine is a great deal. If they are the same then it is priced where it should be.