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Jan. 2010: Finding the balance in Oregon wine (Sip With Me blog)
..."My favorite, and the wine I thought the most elegant, was their 2006 Cali's Cuvee Pinot Noir (named for owner Suzanne's daughter). Its generous nose tempted me with ripe Bing cherries, blackberry pie, orange zest and pine while the taste revealed a mixed bowl of wild berries which gave way to an interesting herbaceous quality. The finish was long and lovely with sweet maple and baking spice that would be perfect to sip on its own or to pair with a hearty and meaty meal."

Aug. 2009: Green Grants (Oregon Wine Press)
Going green... Luke McCollom offers insight into the implementation and practice of sustainability.

Left Coast received the largest USDA Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement (RESEEI) grant in Oregon in 2008, totaling nearly $350,000 in grants and guaranteed loans. Including installation, the total project, which is one of the Oregon wine industry's largest, cost $750,000.

June 2009: Releases for Summer (Wine Press NW)
2006 Chardonnay - "Excellent... a rising young operation in Rickreall, Ore., that's beginning to consistently hit its stride. Dijon clones 75, 95 and 96 come together for a Chardonnay that leans away from oak, beginning in the nose with features of apples, pears, honeydew melon, a twist of lemon and wheat crackers in the corner..."
2007 The Orchards Pinot Gris - "Excellent... Golden Delicious apples and Anjou pears flavors, followed by mouthwatering grapefruit to balance the sweetness and some jasmine in the finish."

June 2009: Winetrails NW Guide Book
"... from a visitor's perspective, the real story is the jaw-dropping beauty of the grounds."

May 2008: We're Going Wine Tasting (Video: Statesman Journal)
Filmed by Diane Stevenson, "We're Going Wine Tasting" with host Lori Cain, visits Left Coast Cellars and talks to Travis.

Nov. 2007: Oregon wineries that are doing pinot right (Seattle Times)
NW wine critic Paul Gregutt reviews the now sold out 2004 Cali's Cuve Pinot Noir.

"Left Coast puts out a rather earthy, herbal, peppery style of pinot noir. Don't look for sweet or candied flavors here, but you'll find plenty of texture and minerality."

Oct. 2007: 2004 Suzanne's Estate Reserve (Beverage Tasting Institute)
"Cherry cordial, prune, lavender, and custard aromas. A silky entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium body of dried cherry, creme caramel, and toasted nut flavors."
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Gold Medal
RATING: 90 points (Exceptional)

Please contact the winery at 888-831-4916 for the availability of this library vintage.

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