The Willametter Journal
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen
Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling 2015
Tasted following an interview with Ted Baseler (article on Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 50th Anniversary forthcoming in next month’s Somm Journal), the 2015 Eroica is the result of a long and fruitful partnership with Dr. Ernst Loosen. As such it sports an endearing touch of petrol on the nose, something I readily attribute to Rieslings from the Mosel. On the palate, its soft and round, with nice persistence. Gently dwindles to green tea and lime zest. 12.0% ABV 1.2% RS | Sample — 8 years ago
Renato Ratti
Marcenasco Rocche Barolo Nebbiolo
Journal club — 9 years ago
Bodegas Ramón Roqueta
Gran Reserva Las Barracas Catalunya Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Wall Street Journal Wine — 9 years ago
Raymond Vineyard & Cellar
R Collection The Inaugural Lot No. 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
This Cabernet Sauvignon was one of the bottles of wine we bought from the Wall Street Journal wine club thru Platinum AMEX. Very good. We enjoyed this wine with The Belfers and Randy & Paula at our house on Saturday night, 10/17/2015. I would drink it again. — 10 years ago
De Loach Vineyards
Private Collection Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2013
Excellent pinot from Cali. Got from wall street journal wine club. Fruity but not too much, smooth. — 10 years ago
Sartori di Verona
Valpolicella Classico Superiore Corvina Blend
Fantastico. This wine has converted me from Valpolicella-phobic to Valpolicella-philic. Sono molto entusiasta di questo vino (questionable spelling and grammar, here). Makes me think of a leather-bound journal containing Italian poetry written by hand with a flourish. Romantico. Vino di Vino. Buy again and again and again. — 8 years ago
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards
Caricature Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2012
Great wine perfect for rack of lamb. Too bad walk street journal sends all these sold out wines :( — 9 years ago
Raymond Vineyard & Cellar
R Collection 2014
Wall Street Journal Wine — 9 years ago
Lyeth
Reserve Grande Fleur de Lyeth Proprietary Blend 2013
Very good, bold, fruity cab with mild-mod tannins. Would definitely drink again. Wall street journal wines — 10 years ago
Saltram
The Journal Centenarian 100 Year Old Vines Barossa Shiraz 2009
Stunning line-up for Barossa Old Vine Heritage masterclass at Vancouver — 10 years ago
Lucien Le Moine
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2006
I’m thinking about starting a Grateful Journal. I’ve heard that writing down things you’re thankful for 5-10 mins before sleep helps you actually get the most from your sleep and also helps you wake up more energized. Tonight, my journal will note how thankful I am for friends who share great wine. @Frank this young beauty is sultry. Like making love on a hot summer’s night with the windows open. Opens with a pleasant earthy musk, meaty and gamey notes, and some fresh herbs, garrigue. Luscious and thicky-thick on the palate (see: Nelly). The red and blue fruits sing in wonderful harmony with the earthy, unadulterated tension just below the surface. Spicy, mineral, savory, and clean fruit all at once. Many years ahead. Perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit! — 6 years ago
Trivento
Amado Sur Mendoza Malbec Blend 2012
Wonderful Malbec blend. Smooth and deep red full bodied. Red fruit forward. Nice and lingers on the palate. Great with friends at UT School of Public Health Journal Club. — 8 years ago
Pala
Riserva Cannonau di Sardegna
Journal club Grenache — 9 years ago
Opi aka Rodolfo Sadler
Mendoza Malbec 2014
Wall Street Journal Wine — 9 years ago
Domaine de Rapatel
Le Petit Journal Vin de Table Red Blend 2009
Little surprise from France!! 💪🏼 — 10 years ago
Alipús
Sta. Ana del Rio Joven Mezcal
Our spirits buyer David just returned from Oaxaca preaching the parallels between Mezcal & Burgundy: tiny productions, individuality and synergy with food. I had my doubts. This will be the first spirit to go in my wine journal in over a decade- our homemade tacos made the spirit come alive with soulful, smoky complexity... And I thought anything over 14% was a disaster with food! — 10 years ago
Ryan Guy
Celebrating a journal publication... This Barolo is in a beautiful place right now. Showing bricking with a slightly lighter center hue. Softer nose, surprising for this cru, with bramble berry, rose perfume, dried leather, and pine needles. Velvet tannins with ripe acidity deliver juicy blackcherry fruit, with a slight kool-aid feel - in a good happy childhood memory kind of way - adding mid-palate sweetness. Finishes dry, yet strikingly balanced with integrated tannin and excellent length. Just a touch of oak hangs on. Medium weight and softening. Drink now with a little time in the glass. — 6 years ago