White

Rancher's

Copper Belt

Oregon · Oregon Other · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Pinot Blanc · Riesling · Pinot Noir
Country
United States
Region
Oregon · Oregon Other
Appellation
Oregon
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

mild cheeses · grilled chicken · salads

Rated vintages

  • 201483 pts

    The blend is 70% Pinot Blanc, with Riesling and Pinot Noir splitting the rest. The winery calls it a “red-style white” and it has some tawny color from five days fermenting on the skins. But it's simply odd, flat and lifeless, with dusty generic fruit.

  • 201289 pts

    Equal parts Syrah and Merlot (40%), this wine is finished off with Pinot Noir. Vanilla, baking spice, licorice, woodspice and cherry aromas lead to plump, tart cranberry flavors that linger. The wood is heavy at times, which is a shame as the balance of the fruit is spot on.

  • 201185 pts

    The blend is 40% Syrah and 20% each Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. It's difficult to find a focus here. Scents of breakfast tea and a lingering sour-candy fruit flavor are dominant, with fairly astringent tannins closing it down. Drink up.