Memorial Day Open House

Well we are shining up the place as we speak and getting ready to throw open the doors for our annual Memorial Day Open House. We will have the usual new releases including our 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir (can you believe it is only $20) and our first ever 2008 Pinot Gris. As guests, we will have La Bete Wines as well as Stony Mountain vineyards pouring their wines as well. You will get over 10 wines for just $10, including local cheeses, barrel samples, local art and more. Hope to see you there.

CDT RIESLING GETS RECOGNITION!

What a wonderful descriptor from the Oregon Pinot Noir Club which just picked up our wines.  I love our Riesling.  I once thought white wines were for the white haired ladies.  Boy how time changes your palate…and your hair color!  My mind was changed on an incredible trip to Alsace where we enjoyed some of the most amazing White wines in the world.  We are excited that the Oregon Pinot Noir Club has discovered Coeur de Terre Vineyard. 

Check out this website for all wines great from Oregon!  http://www.oregonpinotnoir.com/Detail.bok?no=1832

“Old vine Riesling from Oregon! This is excellent stuff, from the Hyland Vineyard. It’s just a tad off-dry, but with the kind of acidity that creates a completely dry palate impression. It’s stuffed with the flavor of peaches, kiwi, and minerals. It’s a couple years old, and has a touch of that older Riesling aroma and a bit of a lanolin texture. Riesling is the next Oregon star, and this is one good bottle of Riesling.”

 

 

 

 

Spring Fever and Bud Break

After 4 days of "June Like" weather, we are all suffering from Spring Fever. All of our garden seeds have been planted in the greenhouse, the garden beds are clean - er. We have been cooking and eating outside! Most importantly....CdT is in bud break! Most of the upper blocks have pushed with beautiful light green/hot pink buds and I am estimating our lower blocks including Renelle's Block will "pop" in the next couple of days. Today is the day that the race begins. The race that brings us closer to another amazing vintage at CdT. I love this time of year. Everything is so green and blooming...tulips, bleeding hearts, wild iris. I am so grateful to witness this beauty!

LePigeon

The most amazing meal I have had recently was in an eclectic  hole in the wall by the name of “Le Pigeon” www.lepigeon.com.  Pan seared Fois Gras in a broth, Brussel Sprouts (not your grandmother’s Brussel Sprouts), essentially “3 courses of Meat”  beautifully prepared, topped with sweet breads…mmmmmm.  Deep and colorful ambiance from the music to the artwork (El Dia De Muerto Themed) with a visual of the Chef working his culinary magic center stage.  I highly recommend treating ALL of your senses!   

 

Dallas Morning News Wine Competition

We just got great news that our 2006 Renelle's Block Reserve Pinot Noir received a presitgious Silver Medal in the Dallas Morning News wine competition. This is one of the biggest competitions in the country, and we were one of only 6 other Oregon wineries to receive a medal. Go to www.dallaswinecomp.com to read more, or come to our website to check out more info at www.cdtvineyard.com

Chosen for Portland Indie Wine Festival

Great news! CdT has been chosen once again to be part of the Indie Wine Festival in Portland. We have been chosen to pour our 2006 Estate Pinot Noir as well as our 2006 Riesling. Definately check it our if you are in the area. It consists of only 40 wineries that had to pass a tasting panel to get in, and only wines that were judged good enough are poured. I think over 100 wineries submitted and over 200 wines, so we are truly honored to be here for our 3rd go around at this great event. See you there.

The New McMinnville AVA Winegrowers Association

I am very excited that all of the growers in our area have decided to join together and form the McMinnville Winegrowers Association. This group includes wineries Coleman Vineyards, Brittan Vineyards, Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Youngberg Hill Vineyards and Maysara Vineyards as well as some other great vineyards such as Meredith Mitchell Vineyards and Hyland Vineyards. The idea is to work together to educate the public on what make our area so special and work together to make better wine. This is the true spirit of Oregon.

We will keep you aware of the upcoming events and you can check out the new group at our website or our upcoming blog.