Random Musings

A Visit with John Thomas at Thomas Winery

This past Saturday I was able to visit with John Thomas of Thomas Winery. I’ve been on the mailing list of Thomas for over 15 years and have been fortunate to try most of the wines going back to 2004 or so. I’ve blogged about Thomas frequently including Thomas Winery: The Best Pinot Noir You Have Never Heard Of. Thomas…

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Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2015 Anderson Family Vineyard Pinot Noir – Bottle Notes

Anderson Family Vineyard was founded by Cliff and Allison Anderson over 20 years ago. The winery is situated in the Dundee Hills of Willamette Valley and specializes in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Ruby red in color. 13.3% ABV. Charming nose of red fruits, baking spices, citrus and forest floor. Medium body with exquisite acidity. Rich, fresh and earthy. Cherry, cranberry,…

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Bottle Notes

Dinner with Family

Earlier this week I visited with family in Phoenix. My younger brother Ken is an avid wine collector and brought a couple bottles to dinner for us to drink together. Ken got the wine bug many years after I did but still has put together an impressive 800 or so bottle wine cellar. The conversation was lively and loud and…

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