Sometimes my scrolling gets a little too fast, but this photo stopped me…
Gin finished in Oregon Pinot Noir barrels. I have been tempted to buy Rogue Spirits but this will be on my list for sure on my next Oregon trip.
Pinot & Tonic
McCollum
I dabble in wine. Ranks below gin and bourbon in my personal book but when you add a Trailblazer into the equation, well, wine gets a boost so I was excited to see foodie and podcaster and shooting guard C.J. McCollum branching out to wine with Adelsheim….
“As the Chehalem Mountains’ first winery, we believe it is our duty to be steadfast stewards of this abundant land and to rally our community in support of equity and education. CJ McCollum’s curiosity of wine and love of learning made it easy for us to help turn his hobby into a passion. We are so honored and excited to bring his first wine to life—McCollum Heritage 91: 2018 Pinot noir!”
Jubel 5 Years Early
The label may look like the wallpaper from a Gothic English manor but this barrel-aged 2015 version of Jubel from Deschutes Brewery will probably be excellent now and later.
This is the 3rd vintage release of Jubel aka “Super Jubel” a 12 month barrel-aged beer with half aged in Pinot and Oregon oak barrels. The brewery tastes “notes of toasted caramel, raisins, dates and figs are complemented by spicy and herbal hop aromas.”
This beer should not have been done until 2020. That was the original plan but they just couldn’t wait.