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2006 Dobbes Family Estate Late Harvest Viognier Rogue Valley (half bottle) - 90 - Buy this wine
($20; for 375 ml.) Green-tinged yellow. Fresh peach and honeydew on the nose, with dusty minerals and lime zest lending energy. Silky in texture and not overly sweet, with light-bodied melon and poached pear flavors that gain depth with air. Energetic and brisk for a sweet wine. I'll bet this would make a great aperitif, the way late-harvest Condrieu is often served in the Rhone Valley.
2006 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Gris Willamette Valley - 89 - Buy this wine
($20) Pale gold. Orange and orchard fruits on the nose, with zesty minerals and lemon pith adding verve. Clean, bracing, focused and light, offering lively pear, quince and Meyer lemon flavors and good mineral lift. Finishes with refreshingly bitter citrus bite and very good energy and persistence.
2005 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Noir Grande Assemblage Cuvee Oregon – 87 - Buy this wine
($24) Bright red. Red plum and cherry aromas along with a light smoky note. Fleshy and medium-bodied, with soft tannins framing candied cherry and plum flavors. Finish on a sweet note, with good persistence. This gained weight with air.
2004 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Noir Cuvee Noir Willamette Valley – 90 - Buy this wine
($50) Deep red. Asian spices accent fresh raspberry and strawberry liqueur on the nose, along with hints of vanilla and mocha. Suave, expressive red and dark berry flavors are framed by lush, round tannins and given a boost by suggestions of white pepper and mace. A very polished, sexy wine that's awfully easy to drink now but will likely gain complexity with a few years in a cellar.
2004 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Noir Quailhurst Vineyard Willamette Valley – 90 - Buy this wine
($65) Dark red. Rich aromas of dark berries and kirsch, with an exotic dusting of black cardamom and nutmeg. A round, supple midweight with silky berry liqueur flavors gently supported by soft tannins. Brighter red berry notes enliven the finish, and the sexy spice notes recur. This is delicious.
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Dobbes Family Estate Newsletter
The March 08 issue of the Dobbes Family Estate newsletter is now available.
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Join Us Every First Thursday for Locals Night!
Beginning in May, Dobbes Family Estate will host an evening party the first Thursday of each month. Whether you live right next door or just a short drive away, everyone is included in this invitation. The first Locals Night party will be held on Thursday, May 1st from 5:00 to 8:00pm. We will be offering 10% off of all wine purchases, $1.00 off wine by the glass and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.
Meet winemaker Joe Dobbes and his small but highly-qualified winery staff. We are very excited to hold this new event and to expand on it throughout the year.
“SATURDAYS IN THE CELLAR”
3-5pm Last Saturday of April through July
Cost is $25 ($20 for Dobbes Family Circle Members) Includes Tasting
A casual, fun atmosphere with open discussions, and a guest speaker each month!!
- Saturday May 31st • Joe Dobbes • Why Willamette
Soils/Climate/Varietals/Tasting/Where is the region headed and what is needed - Saturday June 28th• Winemaker/Enologist • White Wine Production
From grape to bottle/Aging/Tasting/Old Techniques-New Techniques/Bottle Closures - Saturday July 26th • Winemaker/Enologist • Red Wine Production
From grape to bottle/Aging/Tasting/Old Techniques-New Techniques/Why or why not age-worthy - Saturday August 30th • Charles • Why Oregon & not Texas? /Food Pairing/Blind Tasting & Contest
April 28, 2008 Taste of the Nation
Celebrating its 21st year, Portland's Taste of the Nation is the city's premier food and wine tasting event. The event features more than 70 Oregon chefs and restaurants as well as over 40 wineries and microbreweries. The event also features local music and a great silent auction featuring fabulous food, wine and travel packages. 100% of ticket sales and auction proceeds go toward the fight against hunger. Taste of the Nation Portland is an age 21 and over only event. Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 • Visit the Taste of the Nation website for more information.
Ticket Options:
Champagne Reception at 5:00 pm - $200
VIP entrance at 5:30 pm - $125
General Admission at 6:30pm - $75
May 4th 2008 (4pm-7pm) Educate Your Palate
Beat the Memorial Weekend rush and experience the area's finest food, wine and music at August Cellars 14000 NE Quarry Rd Newberg OR 97132. Educate Your Palate is a charitable event that provides grants to Newberg School District educational programs. It features cuisine and wine served by the chefs and winemakers of over 30 local restaurants and vineyards. A silent auction includes packages of food, wine and recreational items. Ticket prices are $65.00 per person. Visit the Educate Your Palate website for more information.
May 17th, 2008 Dobbes Family Circle Pre-Memorial Day Party
You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Dobbes Family Circle “Pre-Memorial Day Party” on May 17th from 3PM-6PM. Enjoy an exclusive preview of our 2006 Circle Club Cuvee, this our Circle Member Specific wine. You can enjoy fine cuisine from Red Hills Provincial Dining. Please note that this event is exclusive to Dobbes Family Circle members. Interested in joining our family?
May 24-25th, 2008 Memorial Weekend Open House
Enjoy our hospitality and share our wines of distinction. Experience the Nature, Nurture and Artistry of our handcrafted Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Viognier. Gourmet food and live music will enliven your spirit. Open Saturday & Sunday, 11AM – 5PM. $15 admission includes wine, food, and Riedel Pinot Noir glass.
July 24th, 2008 - Pre-IPNC dinner with Joe Dobbes and Dominique Lafon
This dinner will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Two world class winemakers are reuniting after 20 years, Joe Dobbes and Dominique Lafon. Dominique is the featured Burgundy winemaker for IPNC this year and is a household name amongst wine enthusiasts. Joe Dobbes apprenticed at Domaine Lafon in the beginning of his career and has become one of the leading Oregon winemakers with his own company. The dinner will feature wines from both winemakers and will be held at Fenouil Restaurant in the Pearl District, Portland.
The final all-inclusive cost is $140.00 per person.
Please contact Malia at the winery 503-538-1141 to make reservations.