Rob Folin and Carole Stevens of Folin Cellars
Oregon is producing a host of wonderful wines, mostly Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. But Folin Cellars shows that there are parts tot he state that are well suited to produce first class wines with other grapes as well. Recently featured at a trade tasting here in D.C. Their 2007 Estate Syrah is simply delicious with silky rich berry flavors, making it well worth the price of $30 a bottle. They make just 225 cases of this wine and just 500 total cases of wine per year. So if you would like to get your hands on some, you can call in a mail order. However, they are exploring opportunities with retailers in in D.C., so keep your eye out Folin wines at local wine shops.
The good news is, the risk of getting a bottle with cork taint is pretty low since they seal their bottles with the classy Vino Seal Closure, which comprised of glass. It has the benefits of a screwcap (which are great) in terms of keeping wine fresh, but also offers a new twist on modern-style closures.
