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Winemaking: The Continuation of Terroir by Other Means.®

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Rusty

"This is one of the Willamette Valley’s most distinguished wineries, but not one that is widely known."

- Rusty Gaffney, PinotFile - September 2016

Josh

"Dena Drews and Ernie Pink have been quietly producing some of Oregon's most elegant and perfumed Pinots since the 2004 vintage. Their 30-acre vineyard outside the town of Dallas, abutting the famed Freedom Hill vineyard where Drews and Pink live, is painstakingly farmed and yields are kept low so production of these wines is limited. Winemaking includes abundant use of whole clusters, which is no doubt responsible for the wines' exotic bouquets and sneaky structure…"

- Josh Raynolds, Vinous - October 2015

David

"...Dallas growers Dena Drews and Ernie Pink... showed me this July three of their reserve bottlings and thereby altered my perception of their endeavors. Since these are produced in only one- or two-barrel quantities, they offer an extreme instance of a phenomenon encountered at numerous Willamette addresses, whose really exciting releases are extremely limited. But they also testify, importantly, to what is possible; and what’s possible from this site in these hands revealed itself to be extraordinary!... And what a Syrah!"

- David Schildknecht, The Wine Advocate - October 2013

Wine & Spirits

"Finding that their whole-cluster tannins take some time to integrate, Pink and Drews hold their wines in barrel for up to 18 months - so Amalie Robert is just releasing its 2008s. And what a stellar group of wines: Bright and tart, they possess both transparency and substance, emphasizing notes of rosehips and sandalwood as much as red berries. The pinot noirs alone would likely have earned Amalie Robert a top 100 nod this year. But the winery also produces cool-climate syrah that rivals the best examples from the Sonoma Coast. And the 2009 Heirloom Cameo, their first attempt at a barrel-fermented chardonnay, turned out to be one of our favorite Oregon chardonnays of the year. Ten vintages in, Amalie Robert has hit its stride."

- Luke Sykora, Wine & Spirits Magazine – September 2011

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Amalie Robert Estate Memorial Day Update: COVID-19


Hello and Welcome, 
  
This is an Amalie Robert Estate Memorial Day Update: COVID-19. A FLOG Communication from Dena and Ernie @AmalieRobert Estate. 

Pinot Noir – The Essential Vines


The great state of Oregon has 36 counties covering 98,466 square miles and home to about 4.2 million residents. The governor’s original emergency order to close all nonessential businesses has been extended to July 6, 2020. As of May 15, counties have begun to open in a phase 1 capacity except 5, as identified by the County Status from the Oregon.Gov website. Of these counties, 3 have not yet submitted their detailed reopening plans to the governor for review. That leaves 2 of us who have submitted detailed reopening plans, but were rejected. Here is the answer to this week’s super trivia question: The capital of Oregon is Salem located in Marion County.


Closed we remain. However, we are open by appointment for pickups. Please contact Dena by email at dena@amalierobert.com or by phone at 503.88.CUVEE (28833).

However, emboldened we remain. We are planning our first 2020 winery open house for Father’s Day weekend June 20-21. This presupposes our county will have passed the opening requirements established by the governor and achieved by most other counties. We will be here with the required PPE and hope to see you equally adorned. In case of emergency, Ernie will have the pressure washer and “Hot Box” at the ready. This combination can produce instant steam delivered to your person at 4,500 PSI.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, we have a new release of The Reserve Pinot Noir. The Reserve always seems to take forever to come around, and the 2015 vintage is no exception, but when it does what a treat! The wine is beautiful, and we wish you were here. Or as Jimmy Buffet might say, “The weather is here, wish you were beautiful.” What a Parrot Head!

In the meantime, Stay Safe and if you are a resident of a closed county, Stay Home. But it’s not so bad, really. You could be enjoying the company of a fine glass of Amalie Robert wine in the privacy of your own home. We would venture a guess that would be warmer than our barrel cellar this weekend, and most likely, a lot less humid and moldy. And while you are enjoying some fine wine, you could be reading the FLOG. Or watching one of our highly acclaimed videos. While it is a (slow) work in progress, you could go to our Facebook page and “like” us. If you don’t like us, well we don’t want to know.

Or get to know Amalie Robert Estate and Take the Tour.


Our full portfolio of wines is at your disposal on Amalie Robert Direct all day, every day. Lip Sanitizer 6 packs are still available. Click on the Big Blue Button.


We have been told that in the alcohol business, it is illegal to give anything away that may be an inducement to sell wine. In that regard, there is no longer a free cork in every bottle. The cork is now included with each bottle purchased. Alex, I’ll take “A distinction without a difference” for $1,000 please.

Kindest Regards,

Dena & Ernie

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