{"title":"September 17: Deep Dive on Oregon","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"holocene-apocrypha-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-oregon-2022","title":"Holocene, Apocrypha Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_3X25Q-8OlU?si=DIMwiNaUJmTOyClz\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Holocene Epoch began about 11,700 years ago, bringing a warm, stable climate after the last Ice Age. The stability allowed humans to start farming – and eventually, grow grapes and make wine. 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Freshly cut apples leads a smooth lead to a comforting warm curd and vanilla bean profile reminds me of a lemon Madeleine cookie. This wine finished with a beautiful lifted acid bringing you back for more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Decanter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe buzzing of the wild bee is felt in the honeyed aromatics that jump from the glass. Notes of apricot flesh, sweet flower pollen, and dried white flowers announce a depth and complexity to this Chardonnay. The palate delivers rich pear flavours. Hints of almond skin and lemon verbena are buoyed by cardamom and white tea leaves. Delicious, intricacy is balanced against ample fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - International Wine Report\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis 2022 Wild Bee is a combination of all 7 vineyards that Big Table Farm works within the Willamette Valley. It is always one of my favorites, and at $36, it’s a steal. 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