The wine region of Ribbon Ridge is located in the region of Chehalem Mountains of Oregon of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Beaux Frères or the Domaine Beaux Frères produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribbon Ridge are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribbon Ridge often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or game and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, perfume or ripe strawberries.
In the mouth of Ribbon Ridge is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 48 estates and châteaux in the of Ribbon Ridge, producing 102 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ribbon Ridge go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
A couple of weeks ago, I was looking up at some terraced vineyards in St-Joseph with an Australian friend. He remarked that he’d never seen a steep vineyard like this in his home country. Who could afford to rip out the trees, build the access roads, construct the terraces, and plant the vines, without being certain beforehand that the resulting wine could be sold at prices high enough to recoup the investment? It might not be the most romantic way of looking at it. But that’s the modern reality ...
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The Decanter World Wine Awards is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition, and is arguably the most comprehensive and authoritative source of recommendations for wine lovers worldwide. It is the trusted relationship that Decanter – the world’s leading wine media brand – has with an international audience of both consumers and trade that sets DWWA apart from other competitions, alongside world-class judging panels and a rigorous judging process. Wines are judge ...
