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In a move that is sure to send ripples
through the Oregon wine industry, the
Estate Vineyard belonging to Patricia
Green Cellars was leased in its entirety
by the Texas-based wine estate Domaine
Etoile de Solitaire. This Waco-based
wine estate has been known in the past
mostly for its production of Texas Cabernet
Sauvignon. However, in 2008, owner and
founder Jerruh Johnson leased Chateau
Charlottesville’s vineyard. The Virginia
vineyard was known for its production
of Norton grapes. The move into Oregon
is seen as a way for the ambitious and
eccentric Johnson to capitalize on the
bicoastal wine phenomenon sweeping
through the dusty plains of Texas.
In an equally shocking move,..........
if you want to read on click here.
Hey all of you Facebook junkies become a fan or friend of Patricia Green Cellars. Then we will get you up to the minute updates on what we are doing and drinking. Oh what fun!
Also, check out our store on a monthly basis for our featured wine of the month. We our now joining in with the economic blues and offering a different wine each month at a special discount on 3 or more bottles of the featured wines. WOW!
(Mays features wine is the 2007 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir, YUM YUM!)
Check out the what's new section to see what Jim and Patty are up to. You will also find some tasting notes on a few older vintages. Plus stay tuned for notes on a big 2006 Oregon Pinot Noirs tasting we had recently.
Click here for more information.
Also check out the updated vintage chart under find our wines. It is completely current through 2007. Some categories on some of the wines have changed since the last time we posted (ex. many of the 2000 Pinot's have moved into the Drink category). Take a look and see where your stash of PGC wines is at in its evolutionary stage. We always appreciate input on older wines you have had recently so let us know.
The Spring 2009 newsletter is now available for you to view. Please download here.
2007 Vintage
Of the eight vintages we have farmed, harvested and bottled here at Patricia Green Cellars this will most likely be the most difficult to WRITE about. Why? Well, it was far from the textbook vintage, no doubt many of you have seen an unusual number of "Oregon Pinot Noir Roses" on the market and maybe have experienced some less than thrilling Pinot's from the vintage. Click here for more.
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