Stories from Decanterberry Tales


  1. Chateau Hallet, Sauternes, 2005

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Apr 28, 2009

    If you've never tried a Sauternes before, you really should. There's just nothing quite like it. Yes, this is a desert wine. No, it's nothing like that syrup that you may have tried in the past. Sauternes are elegant, mysterious,… Full Story »

    • Chardonnay

  2. Elk Cove Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir Rose, 2008

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Apr 26, 2009

    We reviewed the 2006 version of this wine awhile ago; and rereading that review, there's not much to change ( read it here ). Yes, the wine has some subtle nuanced differences. But overall the theme is the same. I'm… Full Story »

    • Sweet

  3. Duck Pond, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir, 2006

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Apr 23, 2009

    We've been drinking a lot of Duck Pond recently, especially that yummy Pinot Grigio during these (all to fleeting) sunny and hot days here in Portland. So we've reviewed the Syrah, the Pinot Grigio, and their high-end Pinots -- but… Full Story »

    • Nose

  4. Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir, 2007

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Apr 15, 2009

    I received an incredibly generous gift this year: a DDO Direct Membership. So we're the lucky recipients of a lot of wine from one of my absolute favorite vineyards: Domaine Drouhin. True story: I lobbied to name our first born… Full Story »

    • Nose
    • Nose

  5. Main Divide, Marlborough, Pinot Noir, 2006

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Apr 14, 2009

    So I have this sort of funny issue with New Zealand Pinot Noir. I love Pinot; it's definitely my favorite varietal (I live in Portland, Oregon, so that's an easy fit). I often hear how great New Zealand Pinots can… Full Story »


  6. Duck Pond, Pinot Grigio, 2007

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Apr 5, 2009

    We've been off our usual game lately. With the water damage to our condo, and the fact that a four year old in preschool means we're perpetually sick -- it's been hard to review our usual volume of wine. Hotels and dislocation are not conducive for wine blogging, and being sick… Full Story »

    • Pinot Gris

  7. St. Innocent, Villages Cuvee, Pinot Noir, 2007

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Mar 29, 2009

    This is definitely a perennial favorite of mine. St. Innocent makes really great wines, and this one is usually a good deal (being good and cheap). Every once and a while, this is a wine I'll splurge and buy a… Full Story »


  8. Nigl, 'Freiheit', Gruner Veltliner, 2007

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Mar 29, 2009

    A local magazine here in Portland ("Mix") recently ran an article on Gruner Veltliner . Since Denise and I drink a fair amount of wine (perhaps even slightly lushy by normal standards), it's always fun trying new wines -- especially… Full Story »

    • Shiraz
    • Shiraz

  9. Arcane Cellars, Pinot Noir, 2007

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Mar 24, 2009

    We reviewed three wines from Arcane the other night, including two Pinot Gris's, and a Pinot Noir: The first review investigated the first Pinot Gris that was sourced from Wheatland Vineyard, and the second reviewed the Pinot Gris Reserve. This… Full Story »

    • Pinot Gris

  10. Arcane Cellars, Reserve, Pinot Gris, 2007

    Decanterberry Tales &bull Mar 22, 2009

    We reviewed three wines from Arcane the other night, including two Pinot Gris's, and a Pinot Noir: The first review investigated the first Pinot Gris that was sourced from Wheatland Vineyard. This is the second review: the Pinot Gris Reserve.… Full Story »

Authenticating User
Loading Global Loud3r Profile