*samples received*
First time that I have sipped any of the offerings from Cameron Hughes. The business model to me is challenging but very interesting at the same time. Buying good wine in a barrel or "shiners", protecting the winery from which this juice is purchased then passing the savings and wine onto the consumer who ultimately could be drinking an award winning wine for under 20.00 without knowing the source. Let's pop the corks shall we.
First up the Lot 631 2017 Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Gris. I started with this wine as a prelude to traveling for the first time to Oregon on a business trip that also including tasting Oregon Wines (Hey when in Rome). Once in the glass aromas of apple and pear with hints of almond crème, honeysuckle and citrus treat the nose. The mouth is lively with the pear, tart apple and honeydew melon with a kiss of baking spice. Crisp and clean a really nice wine for $12.00 and especially this region of Oregon.
Second up the Lot 639 Arroyo Seco Monterey County Rose. Pour this wine in the glass and your nose tells you you're laying in a field of strawberries and roses with a sprinkle of cherry juice for good measure. The mouth is full of juicy strawberry almost as if you have a jolly rancher in your mouth followed by a slight tartness but finish with a splash of sweetness. $13.00 for a nice Rose'.
Cheers
Dan
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