When you think of Oregon Pinot Noir, the first thing that comes to mind is...Cascade Range lava flows?!? Historic geological events are just one of the many things that John Wrigley, J Wrigley Vineyards Owner and Winemaker, discussed when he stopped by WineChat on Twitter. Here are some of the most illuminating tweets, and I look forward to Wine Jeopardy coming to television.
Oregon soil pop quiz. Name the two types.
#winechat Answer - Sedimentary (Marine based) & Volcanic (Lava flow)
— J Wrigley Wines (@wrigleywines) April 24, 2014
Winemaker, Philosopher:
More you learn, less you know RT @vinogger: I see you started @jwrigley in 06 what has been most surprising & unexpected to you? #winechat
— J Wrigley Wines (@wrigleywines) April 24, 2014
BTW, where are we?
Welcome RT @winecompass: Here's where @wrigleywines is located in Sheridan, OR courtesy of #theCompassApp #winechat pic.twitter.com/hY7xgGf9Dd
— J Wrigley Wines (@wrigleywines) April 24, 2014
Next Wine Chat host, Alex Trebek?
This feels like #wine jeopardy I'd like cascade range lava flow for $500 please #winechat
— Melanie (@vinogger) April 24, 2014
How do you farm?
Not BD, working to organic RT @talkavino: @wrigleywines do you use organic/sustainable/biodynamic methodologies? #winechat
— J Wrigley Wines (@wrigleywines) April 24, 2014
Tasting an AVA:
#winechat @McMinnvilleAVA flavor profiles tend to baking spices, dark fruits, big tannins
— J Wrigley Wines (@wrigleywines) April 24, 2014
The hand of a winemaker:
Balance is the winemakers contribution @ClineCellars ? RT @AlanGwineflak: and how about the balance? @wrigleywines #winechat
— J Wrigley Wines (@wrigleywines) April 24, 2014
Take that, ABC imbibers!
@talkavino lots of vineyards tearing out gris to plant Chard #winechat
— J Wrigley Wines (@wrigleywines) April 24, 2014
Agreed on unoaked Chards. (Except Chablis.)
Acidity & Minimal or neutral oak is good MT @talkavino: @ProtocolWine @wrigleywines problem w/ unoaked chards - lifeless #winechat
— J Wrigley Wines (@wrigleywines) April 24, 2014
