You know about speed dating, but what about speed wine tasting? In Portland at the annual Wine Bloggers Conference we’re tasting Oregon whites and rosés at a breakneck rate, and blogging about it live as it happens. 10 wineries showed up to pour, trying to convince us that their wines are blog worthy all in five minutes. Is this a good way to try wine, or just a gimmick? Let’s go…
First up – Amity Vineyards. Matt from Amity offers a 2009 estate dry Riesling. 91 cases made. Old vine Riesling – some planted in 1971. There’s petrol and flowers on the nose and it is super dry with lots of citrus. Not bad for $20, but you have to get it at the winery. This one has potential. The bell rings for a winery change. Go!