The 2006 vintage is proving to be one of the
most “showy” vintages for us in our Oregon roster. Maybe a bit warmer than usual turned
out to be a great thing in 2006.
We have been tasting some of the most interesting Oregon wines we’ve produced to date.
Mainly for two reasons: Intense flavors and low alcohol levels. It is rare that the two show
up in the same wine, but we got it in ’06. This wine, right out of the gate, lets you know
that it is Willamette Valley grown. Earth, Mushrooms and cured meats are the first things
that you will notice on the nose.
As the wine opens up, there are flavors of red berries,
strawberries and floral notes.
This is a complex, pretty wine that could easily be mistaken for a Morey St. Denis in a
blind tasting. The finish is long and velvety. The 2006 Muirfield is a wine that is rich in
texture, but not heavy-handed. It is drinking well now, but should continue to develop layers
over the next 2-5 years.
Production: 375 cases
Released: August 2008
 91 points ~ Medium-deep ruby color; deep, earthy, dark cherry aromas; deep, rich and ripe, with dark cherry and earthy flavors, some tannin and toasty oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Earthy and complex with nice structure.
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