Mixed Case
$275.20 Reg: $344.00 / 750 ml x 7
This case from Ricochet offers a dynamic exploration of Oregon wines with vibrant whites, expressive reds, and a touch of sparkle. Highlights include three distinct Pinot Noirs, a lively Gamay Noir, a bold Tempranillo, crisp Grüner Veltliner, refreshing Pinot Blanc, and the lightly sparkling Le Ressort Pétillant Naturel. Rounded out by the aromatic MRV blend and easy-drinking Vin d'Evelyn, it's a well-balanced collection full of energy and character.
Ricochet
Mixed Case
Wines Included
Le Ressort Petillant Naturel (Pinot Gris) 2023
/bottle)
Tasting Notes
Popping aromatics of strawberry, watermelon, lime and mint. Off-dry, a sessionable sparkling designed to enjoy around the kitchen island. Lightly effervescent, and deep flavors of watermelon, green apple, mango, and melon.
Serving Instructions
- Open immediately prior to serving. Serve Chilled.
Glassware
- Flute—Slim tapered shape highlights aromatics and helps to maintain the bead (aka bubbles).
Food Pairings
- double or triple cream, raw oysters, crab cakes, risotto, citrus
Cheese Pairings
- Soft/Semi-Soft / Soft Ripened / Washed Rind
Pinot Noir Eola Springs Vineyard 2022
Tasting Notes
Aromatics introduce orange peel and pomegranate and rose petal notes. Fruit forward, with hints of blackberry, black cherry, anise, and clove, with an earthiness that exemplifies Oregon Pinot Noir.
Serving Instructions
- Open 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Cellar Temperature.
Glassware
- Medium Bodied Red Wine—This glass helps to emphasize rich fruit-forward character while nurturing the acidity in the wine. The wider bowl shape accentuates aromas.
Food Pairings
- aged gouda, lighter proteins like poultry or pork, root vegetables
Cheese Pairings
- Soft/Semi-Soft / Soft Ripened / Washed Rind
Pinot Noir Holmes Gap Vineyard 2022
Tasting Notes
Violets right out of the gate, with subtle hints of cherry compote and vanilla. Medium-light in body, with assertive tannins, yet a long and clean finish. The palate is greeted with notes of cranberry, açai berry, Rainier cherry, orange pith, and graphite.
Serving Instructions
- Open 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Cellar Temperature.
Glassware
- Medium Bodied Red Wine—This glass helps to emphasize rich fruit-forward character while nurturing the acidity in the wine. The wider bowl shape accentuates aromas.
Food Pairings
- jarlsberg, grilled salmon, roasted chicken, duck breast, morel and chanterelle mushrooms, parsnips
Cheese Pairings
- Semi-Firm / Firm / Polished
Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2022
Tasting Notes
Nuanced aromas of black cherry, baker's chocolate, and rose petal with deep hints of red huckleberry, raspberry, cherry compote, star anise, and flint. A balanced wine with approachable acidity that brightens the dark fruit structure, while the inherent tannins provide distinguished grip.
Serving Instructions
- Open 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Cellar Temperature.
Glassware
- Medium Bodied Red Wine—This glass helps to emphasize rich fruit-forward character while nurturing the acidity in the wine. The wider bowl shape accentuates aromas.
Food Pairings
- jarlsberg, grilled salmon, roasted chicken, duck breast, morel and chanterelle mushrooms, parsnips
Cheese Pairings
- Soft/Semi-Soft / Soft Ripened / Washed Rind
Tempranillo 2022
Tasting Notes
Floral notes of violets and lavender with judicious hints of blueberries and baking spices. Despite its structure, this is a medium-bodied wine, suitable for a range of dishes, with fruit-forward notes of red apples, blackberry, cassis, cinnamon stick and a kick of cayenne pepper on the finish. Firm tannins make this a worthy wine to age.
Serving Instructions
- Open 30min prior to serving. Serve at Room Temperature.
Glassware
- Full-bodied Red Wine Glass—The ample size of this glass allows the bouquet to fully develop. It emphasizes the fruit by down playing the bitter qualities of the tannin and allows wines to achieve balance.
Food Pairings
- smoked cheddar, beef short ribs, pork sausage, rabbit, shitake mushrooms, lavendar, thyme
Cheese Pairings
- Blue / Flavored
Vin d'Evelyn 2024
Tasting Notes
The fruit takes center stage in this wine. It's lively and layered with a soft, velvety backbone.
Serving Instructions
- Open 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Room Temperature.
Glassware
- Full-bodied Red Wine Glass—The ample size of this glass allows the bouquet to fully develop. It emphasizes the fruit by down playing the bitter qualities of the tannin and allows wines to achieve balance.
Food Pairings
- grana padano, gamey proteins like rack of lamb, or richer proteins like braised short ribs, cannellini beans, roasted beets
Cheese Pairings
- Semi-Firm / Firm / Polished
