Martin Woods, Gamay Tualatin Hills, 2023 OLDCAP and acidity

and acidity

originally a pharmacist

a historic but still under-the-radar distillery

with fine-grained tannins and a lively acidity that frames its fresh red fruit core

'Un Matin Face au Lac' translates to 'One Morning Facing the Lake'—a poetic name that captures the distinctive setting where these vineyards sit overlooking one of the Alpine lakes

Martin Woods, Gamay Tualatin Hills, 2023 OLDCAP and acidityMartin Woods has become a standard bearer for Oregons new wave of precise, soulful wines, and their Tualatin Hills Gamay is a prime example of how beautifully the Willamette Valleys cool pockets can nurture this lively grape. The 2023 vintage shows Gamay in a pure, vivid mode: crunchy red cherries, wild strawberries, cracked pepper, and a touch of forest floor rise from the glass. The palate is sleek and juicy, framed by brisk acidity, ultra fine