Having purchased several times before can attest that this is a wonderful value and will be a great wine to have on hand for the holidays. The sparkler is dry, maybe not bone dry, but dry enough for this girl who typically turns her nose up at anything hinting at sweet. The mousse is lovely and long-lasting and its the perfect sparkler to break out when you want something festive but casual. It will go really well with turkey and all the trimmings. The Muller has a slight edge of sweetness, with some tropical flavors–pineapple, lyechee, mango-- that sing. This wine pairs well with food, or is a nice quaffable porch drinker and will also show well on the holiday table. Plus, its a good compromise for those of us who prefer dry but have friends and relatives that need a bit more sweetness. At this price you simply cannot go wrong!
How does this compare with the 2016 vintage on the Cuvée A Müller-Thurgau Willamette? I really liked the Amrita but the MT was too acidic for my household’s preference (though I did turn it into a pretty decent white sangria!)
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Anne Amie Vineyards Mixed Whites - $25 = 22.72%
Got a case last time this was on sale. Oh boy, such an amazing pair! Dry with floral notes, both the sparkling and the dry. And 85$ a case?! Jeez! In for one at least!
The name Amrita comes from the Buddhist equivalent of ambrosia, or a wine of the gods. Our Amrita is a unique inspiration each harvest, crafted from different varieties to be an effervescent, fruit-forward wine. It makes a delightful aperitif and is our favorite match with Pan-Asian foods.
Aroma: elderflower, starfruit, Ranier cherry, lemon drops, quince, shortbread
Flavor: white strawberry, kumquat, golden raspberry, St-Germain, summertime
Finish: spicy, mineral driven and effervescent
Suggested Food Pairings: Thai food, Mexican food, NC BBQ, fish sauce chicken wings, salad rolls, Indian food, life, Netflix
Vinification
Grapes were brought directly to the winery in 1/2 ton totes in perfect condition. They were carefully sorted by hand; whole cluster pressed and placed into temperature controlled stainless steel fermenters. Each varietal was paired with a suitable yeast and slowly fermented at 45°F for maximum varietal character. The wine aged on its lees for four months before blending and bottling. CO2 was left in the wine for a slight effervescence.
Vineyard/Vintage Notes
2016 was the earliest bud break and first pick we’ve witnessed at Anne Amie Vineyards. The year started much like the beginning of 2015, with an early bud break around the 1st of April. We came through the normal April showers into a beautiful dry and warm May. The heat was on, the rains were average, and we had a lot of fast shoot growth. It was a rush to keep up with shoot thinning needed to keep the canopy open, to allow more airflow and control having too much crop per foot of vine. There are usually 25 or so management passes made through our vineyards every year.
Historically we have had 5.5 months to accomplish this work, but in the last two vintages, it has been compressed down to 4.5 months. Flowering begins at the Estate Vineyard and ends at Twelve Oaks Estate. The new norm seems to be a late May bloom. Even though we had an unusually warm spring and early bud break, moderate summer conditions with fewer heat spikes led to a cooler year than either the 2014 or 2015 vintages. Crop yields are slightly lower this year than the last few years, due to a heat spike at flowering and a little desiccation later in August, plus a reduced berry size attributed to almost 15% smaller clusters than normal. It was a perfect
scenario for a higher concentration of flavors.
Our first pick this year was August 26th for our sparkling wines. Some rains came in early September which gave the vines a much needed drink and allowed us over a week to stage things in the winery for the harvest of the still wines, beginning on September 12th. It cooled down into the 60’s and 70’s for most of the remainder of September, which gave us the opportunity to bring the fruit in at relatively relaxed pace. Our last pick, the Muller-Thurgau for the dessert wines, was picked on October 11th. Many Oregon wineries reported their grapes needed to be harvested all at once this year, however, for us, the differences in growing conditions between our Anne Amie Estate and Twelve Oaks Estate allowed us to pick at a relaxed pace. Having 100% estate grown fruit for our wines has really been a blessing in these warmer vintages. There is a marked concentration and density in the Pinot noir this year because of the naturally occurring smaller berry size. The 2016 wines show deep color, aromas and flavors. The wines from 2016 will resemble the best qualities of both 2014 and 2015, with the concentration of 2014 and the acidity
and grace of 2015.
Our estate-grown Müller-Thurgau comes from vines first planted in 1979. Crisp, fresh, and dry, it is a charming example of the variety at its best. From chicken to shellfish, this wine is a versatile match for mildly spicy foods like Thai, Creole, or Mexican.
Suggested Food Pairings: paella, charred broccoli and ricotta, clay pot ma po tofu, Pad Thai, tuna poke, moules frites, grilled oysters, ceviche, arugula and goat cheese salad
Vinification
Grapes were hand-picked and brought directly to the winery in 1/2 ton totes in perfect condition. They were whole cluster pressed and placed into temperature controlled stainless steel fermenters, where they were slowly fermented at 45°F for maximum varietal character. The wine aged on its lees for four months before being bottled.
Vineyard/Vintage Notes
After early bud breaks and warmer than average vintages in 2015 and 2016, expectations for 2017 were more of the same. Surprisingly, bud break came in the second half of April, two to three weeks later than 2015 and 2016, but typical timing for the northern Willamette Valley. May and early June wavered between showers and sun, which kept us guessing where 2017 was headed. Late June brought sunshine, clear skies, and warm temperatures that were ideal for flowering. By late July, crop estimates were showing that the average cluster was 25-30% larger than normal. This was the result of a warm initiation period in the summer of 2016, when the flowering structure is forming inside the bud, and the warm and dry flowering of 2017 that allowed for all the flowers to fertilize. August was busy with the crew reducing the crop, a heat wave in the 100s, and smoke hanging in the stratosphere from forest fires in the Columbia gorge. It looked like another hot end to a season and a sprint to harvest. However, temperatures returned to the low 80s and 70s in September, allowing flavors to build as Brix levels stabilized. Our sparkling blocks were picked in early September and still wine grapes were harvested from the end of September into the third week of October, just before the rains.
Winery: Anne Amie Vineyards
Owner: Dr. Robert Pamplin
Location: Mineral Springs Rd, Carlton, OR
When Dr. Robert Pamplin, one of Oregon’s most forward-thinking philanthropists and businessmen, purchased the historic Chateau Benoit Winery in 1999, his vision was to create wines of the highest quality to reflect his passion for excellence. To this end Dr. Pamplin has charged winemaker Thomas Houseman and winegrower Peter Ebbers with the task of crafting extraordinary pinot noir. Thomas, Peter, and the rest of the crew are absolutely passionate about producing wines of the finest quality and have dedicated their lives to this quest.
Pinot reigns supreme at Anne Amie Vineyards with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc forming the heart of our production. Complementing the pinot family is Old-Vine Estate Müller Thurgau, planted in 1979. As with all great wines, our’s start in the vineyards. We are fortunate to have some of Oregon’s best sites, all of which are Salmon Safe and LIVE certified. Our estate vineyards, along with those we purchase from, receive only the minimal required treatments and yields are dramatically reduced in order to give fruit with great depth and complexity.
Our estate vineyards are located in the rolling hills of the Yamhill-Carlton District and on the steep hillsides of the Chehalem Mountains, both nestled in Oregon’s verdant Willamette Valley. Our LIVE certified winery is located on our Yamhill-Carlton property, a few miles from both Lafayette and Carlton, Oregon.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Having purchased several times before can attest that this is a wonderful value and will be a great wine to have on hand for the holidays. The sparkler is dry, maybe not bone dry, but dry enough for this girl who typically turns her nose up at anything hinting at sweet. The mousse is lovely and long-lasting and its the perfect sparkler to break out when you want something festive but casual. It will go really well with turkey and all the trimmings. The Muller has a slight edge of sweetness, with some tropical flavors–pineapple, lyechee, mango-- that sing. This wine pairs well with food, or is a nice quaffable porch drinker and will also show well on the holiday table. Plus, its a good compromise for those of us who prefer dry but have friends and relatives that need a bit more sweetness. At this price you simply cannot go wrong!
Learn me something rats
We liked the sparkling blend quite a bit , did really care for the Muller.
The sparkling blend was opened at the recent casemates on the green event.
Well that’s sad! Sold out
Anne Amie Vineyards Mixed Whites
6 bottles for $54.99 $9.17/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $84.99 $7.08/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2016 Cuvée A Amrita
2017 Cuvée A Müller-Thurgau
How does this compare with the 2016 vintage on the Cuvée A Müller-Thurgau Willamette? I really liked the Amrita but the MT was too acidic for my household’s preference (though I did turn it into a pretty decent white sangria!)
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Anne Amie Vineyards Mixed Whites - $25 = 22.72%
Was told, in no uncertain terms, to buy this if it came available again.
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Got a case last time this was on sale. Oh boy, such an amazing pair! Dry with floral notes, both the sparkling and the dry. And 85$ a case?! Jeez! In for one at least!
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man cases sold out- still loved this wine so I bought 2 6 packs
@kray05 won’t let me edit again- if cases do come back up, I would obviously love to try to get the case price if possible. Thanks!!
@kray05 Give it a few minutes and they’ll pop back up. I can cancel the 2 x 6 pack order, if you want.
@Thumperchick Yes please, it wont let me order the case since I got the 2 packs. so if you can cancel it, I’ll order the case. Thank you!!!
@kray05 Try it now. (Got your first order canceled.)
@Thumperchick Done. Thank You!!!
@kray05 I see you were all over that. All set?
Really enjoyed this the last time I purchased it. Both were excellent, and for this price it’s an absolute steal.
Here is the previous offer with discussion/notes. The Amrita offered was same vintage as this offer, 2016. MT is a different vintage however
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/anne-amie-vineyards-mixed-whites
Cases sold out again??
I had to place 2x 6 bottles as well - case sold out. If you can help that would be great
@calibenz I got you covered.
I had to buy 2x6 bottles, too - cases were sold out. Would appreciate your help in ordering 1 case at case price. Thank you!
@susiebee1976 I got you covered, too!
@Thumperchick thank you! Love the wine!
If I saw this on my supermarket shelf, I’d probably just walk on by. But add a rat or two?
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Same issue as everyone else. I had to buy 2x6 bottles. cases were sold out. I would appreciate your help in ordering 1 case at case price. Thank you!
and @tolobo87 I got you covered as well.
Well, I went from nah, don’t need any more wine, especially whites to hitting that button, after reading these comments
2016 Cuvée A Amrita, Willamette Valley
Tasting Notes
The name Amrita comes from the Buddhist equivalent of ambrosia, or a wine of the gods. Our Amrita is a unique inspiration each harvest, crafted from different varieties to be an effervescent, fruit-forward wine. It makes a delightful aperitif and is our favorite match with Pan-Asian foods.
Aroma: elderflower, starfruit, Ranier cherry, lemon drops, quince, shortbread
Flavor: white strawberry, kumquat, golden raspberry, St-Germain, summertime
Finish: spicy, mineral driven and effervescent
Suggested Food Pairings: Thai food, Mexican food, NC BBQ, fish sauce chicken wings, salad rolls, Indian food, life, Netflix
Vinification
Grapes were brought directly to the winery in 1/2 ton totes in perfect condition. They were carefully sorted by hand; whole cluster pressed and placed into temperature controlled stainless steel fermenters. Each varietal was paired with a suitable yeast and slowly fermented at 45°F for maximum varietal character. The wine aged on its lees for four months before blending and bottling. CO2 was left in the wine for a slight effervescence.
Vineyard/Vintage Notes
2016 was the earliest bud break and first pick we’ve witnessed at Anne Amie Vineyards. The year started much like the beginning of 2015, with an early bud break around the 1st of April. We came through the normal April showers into a beautiful dry and warm May. The heat was on, the rains were average, and we had a lot of fast shoot growth. It was a rush to keep up with shoot thinning needed to keep the canopy open, to allow more airflow and control having too much crop per foot of vine. There are usually 25 or so management passes made through our vineyards every year.
Historically we have had 5.5 months to accomplish this work, but in the last two vintages, it has been compressed down to 4.5 months. Flowering begins at the Estate Vineyard and ends at Twelve Oaks Estate. The new norm seems to be a late May bloom. Even though we had an unusually warm spring and early bud break, moderate summer conditions with fewer heat spikes led to a cooler year than either the 2014 or 2015 vintages. Crop yields are slightly lower this year than the last few years, due to a heat spike at flowering and a little desiccation later in August, plus a reduced berry size attributed to almost 15% smaller clusters than normal. It was a perfect
scenario for a higher concentration of flavors.
Our first pick this year was August 26th for our sparkling wines. Some rains came in early September which gave the vines a much needed drink and allowed us over a week to stage things in the winery for the harvest of the still wines, beginning on September 12th. It cooled down into the 60’s and 70’s for most of the remainder of September, which gave us the opportunity to bring the fruit in at relatively relaxed pace. Our last pick, the Muller-Thurgau for the dessert wines, was picked on October 11th. Many Oregon wineries reported their grapes needed to be harvested all at once this year, however, for us, the differences in growing conditions between our Anne Amie Estate and Twelve Oaks Estate allowed us to pick at a relaxed pace. Having 100% estate grown fruit for our wines has really been a blessing in these warmer vintages. There is a marked concentration and density in the Pinot noir this year because of the naturally occurring smaller berry size. The 2016 wines show deep color, aromas and flavors. The wines from 2016 will resemble the best qualities of both 2014 and 2015, with the concentration of 2014 and the acidity
and grace of 2015.
Specs
2017 Cuvée A Müller-Thurgau, Willamette Valley
Tasting Notes
Our estate-grown Müller-Thurgau comes from vines first planted in 1979. Crisp, fresh, and dry, it is a charming example of the variety at its best. From chicken to shellfish, this wine is a versatile match for mildly spicy foods like Thai, Creole, or Mexican.
Aroma: lemon meringue, starfruit, flint, kaffir lime, kumquat, Meyer lemon
Flavor: key lime, Japanese plum, yellow grapefruit, feijoa, pomelo
Finish: dry, mineral
Suggested Food Pairings: paella, charred broccoli and ricotta, clay pot ma po tofu, Pad Thai, tuna poke, moules frites, grilled oysters, ceviche, arugula and goat cheese salad
Vinification
Grapes were hand-picked and brought directly to the winery in 1/2 ton totes in perfect condition. They were whole cluster pressed and placed into temperature controlled stainless steel fermenters, where they were slowly fermented at 45°F for maximum varietal character. The wine aged on its lees for four months before being bottled.
Vineyard/Vintage Notes
After early bud breaks and warmer than average vintages in 2015 and 2016, expectations for 2017 were more of the same. Surprisingly, bud break came in the second half of April, two to three weeks later than 2015 and 2016, but typical timing for the northern Willamette Valley. May and early June wavered between showers and sun, which kept us guessing where 2017 was headed. Late June brought sunshine, clear skies, and warm temperatures that were ideal for flowering. By late July, crop estimates were showing that the average cluster was 25-30% larger than normal. This was the result of a warm initiation period in the summer of 2016, when the flowering structure is forming inside the bud, and the warm and dry flowering of 2017 that allowed for all the flowers to fertilize. August was busy with the crew reducing the crop, a heat wave in the 100s, and smoke hanging in the stratosphere from forest fires in the Columbia gorge. It looked like another hot end to a season and a sprint to harvest. However, temperatures returned to the low 80s and 70s in September, allowing flavors to build as Brix levels stabilized. Our sparkling blocks were picked in early September and still wine grapes were harvested from the end of September into the third week of October, just before the rains.
Specs
Included in the Box
Price Comparison
2017 Cuvée A Müller-Thurgau Willamette Valley$275.75/case(including shipping) at Anne Amie Vineyards
2017 Cuvée A Amrita,Willamette Valley,were selling 2016$250.25/case(including shipping) at Anne Amie Vineyards
About The Winery
Winery: Anne Amie Vineyards
Owner: Dr. Robert Pamplin
Location: Mineral Springs Rd, Carlton, OR
When Dr. Robert Pamplin, one of Oregon’s most forward-thinking philanthropists and businessmen, purchased the historic Chateau Benoit Winery in 1999, his vision was to create wines of the highest quality to reflect his passion for excellence. To this end Dr. Pamplin has charged winemaker Thomas Houseman and winegrower Peter Ebbers with the task of crafting extraordinary pinot noir. Thomas, Peter, and the rest of the crew are absolutely passionate about producing wines of the finest quality and have dedicated their lives to this quest.
Pinot reigns supreme at Anne Amie Vineyards with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc forming the heart of our production. Complementing the pinot family is Old-Vine Estate Müller Thurgau, planted in 1979. As with all great wines, our’s start in the vineyards. We are fortunate to have some of Oregon’s best sites, all of which are Salmon Safe and LIVE certified. Our estate vineyards, along with those we purchase from, receive only the minimal required treatments and yields are dramatically reduced in order to give fruit with great depth and complexity.
Our estate vineyards are located in the rolling hills of the Yamhill-Carlton District and on the steep hillsides of the Chehalem Mountains, both nestled in Oregon’s verdant Willamette Valley. Our LIVE certified winery is located on our Yamhill-Carlton property, a few miles from both Lafayette and Carlton, Oregon.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, October 31st - Monday, November 4th
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