Oregon wine: 2020 Lexème Wines Blanc de Gamay noir
Elkton Oregon
Umpqua Valley
Southern Oregon
Oregon
12.5% alcohol
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It’s not often I get to taste a rosé made with Gamay noir grapes!
Owners and winemakers Monja and Christopher Hudson have made wine all over the world and started their own brand, Lexème Wines, in 2015. Be sure to read more about the couple in my other Lexème Wines tasting notes, linked below.
Overall, I found this wine to be tart with some interesting, earthy undertones.
COLOR
salmon pink
BOUQUET AND PALATE
strawberry
red raspberry
mandarin orange
casaba melon
nice acidity
orange zest
FOOD PAIRING
SUGGESTIONS
sticky apricot seitan
miso soup with shrimp and tofu
goat cheese tarts with caramelized shallots
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About the Author: Michele Francisco
Michele Francisco, a founder and regular contributor to Winerabble, a blog primarily about Pacific Northwest wines, is living the dream in Portland, Oregon. Her passion leads some to believe she's got wine running through her veins. Contact Michele at michele@winerabble.com & be sure to visit her online portfolio at www.michelefrancisco.com.