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Is Chardonnay Oregon’s Next Big Thing?

May 20, 2014 by  
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Oregon has earned a fine reputation for producing world-class pinot noir but the next big thing in this northern state just might be chardonnay. Chardonnay and pinot noir are rather like kissing cousins in the sense that they both show well in cooler milder climates that enjoy long, sunny days. In general, where pinot shows well, so does chardonnay. In many ways it’s no surprise that winemakers have been successful with chardonnay. Leveraging the climate, vintners are crafting these whites in a vivid style…and using everything from Dijon clones to stainless steel fermentation. Some are made with neutral or no oak, and no malolactic, while others get the full-on oak treatment.

But, before we go stereotyping Oregon chardonnay, it’s important to note that styles encompass a range of expression. Not everyone is shooting for a crisper style. In the adventurous spirit that is so Oregon, winemakers have been fiddling with the process, trying different clones and vineyard placements. Winemaker for Lange Vineyards, Jesse Lange, characterizes the Oregon chardonnay style as having, “clean flavors, bright acidity and complexity and length on the palate.”

I rounded up a group of women who are professed chardonnay lovers but had never tasted one from Oregon. There was unanimous surprise at the level of brightness and acidity in the wines—and the wines that were universal favorites won by wide margins. The overall consensus confirmed Lange’s observations: Oregon chardonnay possesses a clean style with Burgundian sensibilities, and is best when balanced between richness and vibrancy

In the oregon wine region of Dundee AVA in the... In the Oregon wine region of Dundee AVA in the Willamette Valley (Photo credit: Wikipedia).

Several winemakers suggested drinking these wines with truffled popcorn and potato chips; my kind of food pairing because those things are in my pantry. They also noted that chardonnay is the more difficult child…harder to cultivate than pinot noir in Oregon’s climate. Cheers to difficult children, they often mature into amazing adults.

The Fan Favorites:
2011 Willamette Valley Vineyards Elton Chardonnay, $45—Best of the tasting. Tasters loved the rounded mouthfeel on this wine. It was rich with peach nectar, but balanced with a great finish. Winemaker Don Crank says this wine comes from a site unlike any other he has ever worked with. “The unique flavor profile to this site has something to do with the minerality and lemon/lime fruit.” For years the owners, Dick and Betty O’Brien, sold their fruit, now they are finally bottling it as their own. Crank likes to drink this with potato chips, potato leek soup and Dungeness crab.

2011 Stoller Family Estate Reserve Chardonnay, $35—-Best Value of the tasting, a fine balance of mouth-watering acidity and tropical fruits. Pineapple, lemon and cream in one sip. Winemaker Melissa Burr makes chardonnay “because we love it. And we think Oregon, and particularly the Dundee Hills, is one of the best spots to grow it.” She likes it with popcorn dusted with butter, parmesan and truffle oil.

2012 Anam Cara Cellars Reserve Chardonnay, Nicholas Estate, $32—-Rich with buttery edges, a very perfumy wine with floral notes, apricots and peaches. Winemaker Harry Peterson wanted to retain the “purity and clarity which are the vines signature.” Fermentation and aging in new French oak, some neutral oak and a small amount of stainless steel lends weight and texture. The winery suggests trying this wine with wild mushrooms, Dungeness crab or truffled popcorn.

2012 Lange Estate Winery Three Hills, $38—-Crisp and vivid with a nose of fresh cut apple– melon, with lemon cream on the palate. Winemaker Jesse Lange calls this his “Dijon Clone Lingerie Style” wine; a seamless blend of stainless steel and French oak fermentations. He suggests pairing this wine with sushi.

2011 Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve, $30—Fuji apples and lemon cream on the nose and palate. The finish tingles with vibrant acidity. Winemaker Luisa Ponzi aims to “retain the beautiful fresh fruit and natural acidity” in the wine. She fell in love with chardonnay when she was living in Burgundy and hoped to reproduce something similar in Oregon. I’d say she’s done it. Ponzi recommends drinking this wine with any curry dish.

2011 Rex Hill Dijon Clone Chardonnay, $38—Prominent toasted nuts on the nose, citrus and vanilla on the palate. Rich and well-structured. Winemaker Michael Davies aims to “protect the wine’s minerality” and “assure it’s compatibility with food.” Davies also loves his wine with sushi.

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Abbey Clancy shows off incredible dancer’s body in new beauty campaign

May 20, 2014 by  
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  • Abbey, 28, unveiled as new face of Veet Scholl
  • Says she finds it hard to fit in time to go to the salon
  • Says she loves summer fashion and little dresses and shorts
  • Also recently unveiled as face of Ultimo lingerie

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Bianca London


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02:54 EST, 19 May 2014


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04:49 EST, 19 May 2014

She said she was worried she’d lose her shape after honing her already impressive physique on Strictly Come Dancing.

But judging by her latest beauty campaign, Abbey Clancy has nothing to worry about.

The model and Strictly star shows off her incredible figure as the new face – and body – of Scholl and Veet.

No wonder she's proud of them! Abbey Clancy reveals that her legs are her best asset as she showcases them in her new Scholl and Veet campaign

No wonder she’s proud of them! Abbey Clancy reveals that her legs are her best asset as she showcases them in her new Scholl and Veet campaign

Speaking about her new campaign, which sees her showing off her famous assets to perfection in a 1950s style swimwear shoot, Abbey said: ‘I’m excited to be
fronting this campaign for Scholl and Veet. I’ve always thought my legs
were my best asset and then of course as a model and enthusiastic dancer
my feet work very hard for me!

‘I feel most confident when I’ve carried
out my beauty basics such as waxing and foot care. It’s not just about
how great your feet and legs look, but how you feel when they are
prepped and ready to bare as soon as the sun comes out. 

‘Any mum with a full-time job knows that
fitting in time to do even the simple things like going to the gym and
shops can be a struggle, never mind having the time to visit a salon.
That’s why products that are quick and easy to use at home are a God-send.

‘With such a busy lifestyle and a little
girl to run around after I barely have time to visit a salon for beauty
treatments, so easy-to-use products such as Scholl Express Pedi and
Veet EasyWax help me get long-lasting professional results from home.

Dancer's body: 28-year-old Abbey's new campaign sees her showing off her famous assets to perfection in a 1950s style swimwear shoot, as well as a near naked one

Dancer’s body: 28-year-old Abbey’s new campaign sees her showing off her famous assets to perfection in a 1950s style swimwear shoot, as well as a near naked one

She works out: Since leaving Strictly, Abbey has been maintaining a rigorous work-out regime - and it's clearly paying off

She works out: Since leaving Strictly, Abbey has been maintaining a rigorous work-out regime – and it’s clearly paying off

‘It’s no wonder women keep their legs and
feet covered up when they feel unprepared to bare their skin, I know I
tend to hide in a pair of skinny jeans and ballet pumps when I’ve
neglected my legs and feet.

‘There’s no need to hide away your legs and feet – it’s time to show them
off!’

A spokesperson for the brands said: ‘We are delighted Abbey is our brand ambassador. As a model, TV presenter and one of the UK’s most photographed women, Abbey always looks impeccable.

‘Abby is also down to earth and knows home grooming can produce salon-quality results with no fuss. She is aspirational yet women can relate to her. We hope that together we can encourage more women to feel confident and dare to bare this summer!’

Model behaviour: The model and mother-of-one is encouraging women to up their beauty regime ahead of summer

Model behaviour: The model and mother-of-one is encouraging women to up their beauty regime ahead of summer

Speaking about her love of summer, Abbey, who has become something of a fashion icon, said: ‘I love the beach and spend a lot of time abroad when I get the chance to take time off from work. I love the summer not just for the long days and warm weather but also the fashion. Summer dresses and little shorts are my summer wardrobe-musts .’

Since leaving Strictly, Abbey has been maintaining a rigorous work-out regime and was spotted last week throwing herself into
an energetic martial arts session in Liverpool with her sister Elle last week.

Emerging
from the studio looking her usual flawless self, the 28-year-old cut a
trim image and showcased her legs as she garnered tips from the
muscle-bound instructor.

Abbey has previously admitted to being worried the intense routines on Strictly made her too muscly and masculine.

Summer style: Abbey says she loves the summer not just for the long days and warm weather but also the fashion, citing summer dresses and little shorts as her go-to seasonal styles

Summer style: Abbey says she loves the summer not just for the long days and warm weather but also the fashion, citing summer dresses and little shorts as her go-to seasonal styles

She told the Huffington Post ahead of the BBC show’s final: ‘I’ve got a six-pack and no boobs, I’m turning into a boy.

‘I’ve definitely toned up, I’m obviously not used to doing this much intense exercise. But it feels good, I feel healthy.’

Keeping up the fitness drive, Abbey’s latest campaign shots, as well as her ones for Ultimo, show she should have no cause for concern over her figure.

The model and TV presenter, who is married to footballer Peter Crouch, has taken over as the new face of the lingerie brand from Michael Bublé’s wife Luisana Lopilato.

Busy lady: Abbey says she finds it hard to fit in time to go to the salon in between working out, left, looking after her daughter Sophia and a few trips to the shops, right

Busy lady: Abbey says she finds it hard to fit in time to go to the salon in between working out, left, looking after her daughter Sophia and a few trips to the shops, right

Busy lady: Abbey says she finds it hard to fit in time to go to the salon in between working out, left, looking after her daughter Sophia and a few trips to the shops, right

WAG: The model and TV presenter, who is married to footballer Peter Crouch, was recently unveiled as the new face of Ultimo lingerie

WAG: The model and TV presenter, who is married to footballer Peter Crouch, was recently unveiled as the new face of Ultimo lingerie

 


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null,

4 hours ago

Oh that’s nice Abbey. Well done to you and your lovely legs.

null,

4 hours ago

Oh that’s nice Abbey. Well done to you and your lovely legs.

Yorkshire Hinny,

Doncaster, United Kingdom,

5 hours ago

I think Abbey has an amazingly lean and fabulous figure….Brilliant dancer too!

JJ,

London,

5 hours ago

So she was on strictly for one season and now she’s being called a “dancer”? Reallllly?! “dancers legs” your legs have always looked like that.

BOB12,

London, United Kingdom,

5 hours ago

botox will ruin her she was stunning before the addition of the trout pout botox is evil

Kenny,

London, United Kingdom,

5 hours ago

Great legs…..and great feet. Why are feet so despised? They are very sexy with a good pedicure and strappy shoes….better still, a flowing dress and bare feet is very sensual and sexy….and who doesn’t love a foot rub? With you all the way sexy twinkle toed Abbey……

Caz-MK,

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom,

5 hours ago

That Crouch dude, no thanks. She wouldn’t have looked at him twice if he wasn’t a rich footballer

Caz-MK,

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom,

5 hours ago

Nice pins!

snowflake,

Manchester, United Kingdom,

6 hours ago

can’t stand her. She thinks she’s something special

Stumsteroftruth,

MyWorld, United Kingdom,

6 hours ago

Great legs – but a rather mean hard face that says she’s her own biggest fan.

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