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Love & Squalor 2018 Dry Riesling (Willamette Valley)
As dry and crisp as fall leaves crunching underfoot, this brilliant Riesling displays aromas and flavors of Granny Smith apples, Anjou pears and a not-quite-ripe honeydew melon. A plethora of herbs, from chamomile to lemon basil, make appearances. The acidity is brisk and so is the wine's texture. MICHAEL ALBERTY
RATING 92
DESIGNATION Dry
VARIETY Riesling
APPELLATION Willamette Valley, Oregon, US
WINERY Love & Squalor
ALCOHOL 12%
CATEGORY White
DATE PUBLISHED 4/1/2023
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Love & Squalor 2021 Gamay Noir (Willamette Valley)
This partial carbonic maceration Gamay Noir is a “must try.” It is fresh and vibrant, with enough acidity to light a small village. Aromas of black cherries and Emmental cheese are joined by a lively cucumber note. Strawberry and raspberry flavors are flanked by basil and apple pectin. MICHAEL ALBERTY
RATING 92
VARIETY Gamay Noir
APPELLATION Willamette Valley, Oregon, US
WINERY Love & Squalor
ALCOHOL13%
CATEGORY Red
DATE PUBLISHED 4/1/2023
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Love & Squalor 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
What an amazingly floral nose. Aromas of blackberries, seagrass, jasmine, hibiscus and orchids—it's like tasting wine with a Hawaiian lei around your neck. Dark-cherry and chocolate flavors and a touch of toasted coconut dominate the palate. Decant, as the tannins are still grippy. MICHAEL ALBERTY
RATING 91
DESIGNATION Reserve
VARIETY Pinot Noir
APPELLATION Willamette Valley, Oregon, US
WINERY Love & Squalor
ALCOHOL13%
CATEGORY Red
DATE PUBLISHED 4/1/2023
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Love & Squalor 2019 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
A really classic Willamette Valley Pinot nose, with lots of red cherries, black tea, orange zest and a streak of Thai basil. Nice, bright acidity steals the show from soft tannins with a subtle grip. The wine tastes like a soda fountain cherry phosphate mixed with blackberry, straw and lemon verbena flavors. No squalor here, just a whole lot of love. MICHAEL ALBERTY
RATING 92
VARIETY Pinot Noir
APPELLATION Willamette Valley, Oregon, US
WINERY Love & Squalor
ALCOHOL 13%
CATEGORY Red
DATE PUBLISHED 4/1/2023