Martin Woods, Gamay Tualatin Hills, 2023 OLDCAP but already humming with layered

but already humming with layered complexity if you choose to open it with a long decant

This gin blends classic juniper with wild-foraged botanicals and a touch of raw wildflower honey

with fine-grained tannins and a lively acidity that frames its fresh red fruit core

with a hint of salinity

a historic but still under-the-radar distillery

Martin Woods, Gamay Tualatin Hills, 2023 OLDCAP but already humming with layeredMartin Woods has become a standard bearer for Oregons new wave of precise, soulful wines, and their Tualatin Hills Gamay is a prime example of how beautifully the Willamette Valleys cool pockets can nurture this lively grape. The 2023 vintage shows Gamay in a pure, vivid mode: crunchy red cherries, wild strawberries, cracked pepper, and a touch of forest floor rise from the glass. The palate is sleek and juicy, framed by brisk acidity, ultra fine