Wine Press Northwest had wonderful things to say about our wines in the Winter 2007/2008 issue:
2006 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Gris-“OUSTANDING” - “Joe Dobbes continues to put his focus on the fruit, and a Pinot Gris more captivating than this will be difficult to find. The theme is citrus, all the way from lime zest to blood oranges dusted with cardamom, but some freshly sliced apples show up, too. It’s an endearing combination of dryness and fresh citrus that should pair especially well with grilled halibut.”
2006 Jovino Pinot Noir -“EXCELLENT” - “Here is a new label for winemaker Joe Dobbes. As he explains it, this will be available primarily to restaurants, which found the “Wine By Joe” label too whimsical and the “Dobbes Family Estate” too high end. Thus he’s found the middle ground with Jovino. This fresh, young Pinot Noir opens with aromas of black cherries, black raspberries and a bit of sweet oak, followed by easy-drinking flavors of dark, delicious fruit that leads to a lingering finish”