Saturday was toasty in Portland but it was chilly at Patricia Green Cellars patriciagreencellars.com.  We set out to taste through J. Christopher jchristopherwine@msn.com, Andrew Rich’s andrewrichwines.com and Patty’s Sauv Blancs and were delighted by the range of styles and wines.

Our picks:

J. Christopher’s 2007 SB Croft Vineyard ($20) lovely stone-fruit nose, an unusual wave-like thing happened with the flavors, it was as if a chiffon scarf was lifting and falling on my palate.  Overall, it was our favorite of his wines — except it sold out 30 minutes before we left. Bummer.

J. Christopher’s 2007, SB, Willamette Valley ($16) — bracing acidity, grassy notes, perhaps not as interesting as the Maresh or Croft but a really pleasing wine and a great value.

Andrew Rich chats with guests

Andrew’s 2007 Sauvignon, Croft Vineyard ($20) was delicious.  Incredible lychée notes, the aromas seem to leap out of the glass way before you got it close to your nose.  

Patricia Green Cellars 2007 Oregon Sauvignon Blanc ($20) was on the opulent end of the spectrum, with more spice characteristics but still in balance with the ripe fruit flavors.

p.s. I noticed at the buffet, yet another chicken liver siting (this is everywhere right now!). This one had pistacchios (sp?) and raisins.  So good.