Brooks Winery - Winemakers

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING...

WINE & SPIRITS: 94 points!

The 2006 Brooks Willamette Valley leads with the “YEAR’S BEST PINOT NOIR” -- from Oregon receiving 94 POINTS!! “Lean, focused and beautifully composed, this gentle wine has a dark red cherry scent accented by pepper and carob spice. The texture is silky, the finish is marked by fine acids and a faint spine of minerals. What has above all is poise. It’s an elegant package for breast of duck”.

SUNSET MAGAZINE
"FAVORITE WESTERN RIESLINGS"
2005 Ara Riesling and 2005 Willamette Valley Riesling!

BURGHOUND.COM - ALLEN MEADOWS
2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir:
“...Delicious, yet serious and worth a look for a regional blend”.

2005 Janus Pinot Noir:
“... I very much like this, both for its style as well as its content”.

2005 Rastaban Pinot Noir:
“...Lovely and worth a look”.

STEVE TANZER’S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR
Reviewed by Josh Raynolds
2005 Brooks Wines Riesling Ara Willamette Valley - 90 Points!

“Bright yellow. Fresh orange, lime, quince and anise on the nose, with a dusty mineral undertone. Bitter lemon and pear skin flavors are complicated by licorice and honeysuckle, with firm grip and tangy mineral lift. Gains weight on the finish while maintaining vivacity and focus. Pretty impressive.”

NORTHWEST PALATE
KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE
By Cole Danehower,
Co-Publisher and Wine Editor
March | April 2007

"One of the best wine stories in the Northwest is how excellent wines continue to be made under the Brooks name..."

2008 WINE LITERARY AWARD PRESS TASTING
San Francisco, CA
"Best Dessert Wine - Cum Laude" - Brooks 2005 Tethy Late Harvest Riesling

WORLD'S YOUNGEST WINERY OWNER?

Oregon Wine Press
and The News-Register
By Karl Klooster
March 22, 2007

"...The underlying motivation behind this effort was not only to carry on the Brooks label, but even more importantly, to maintain a source of revenue to help sustain Jimi's son, Pascal - his heir and, then just 8 years old, probably the youngest winery owner in the world..."

Winemakers

HARVEST 2004
An All Star Cast Of Winemakers! A true Oregon winemaking collaboration. When Jimi Brooks unexpectedly passed away in September of 2004, the fruit he had contracted from 11 vineyards were only days from being ready to harvest. The following friends of Jimi, (who all happen to be some of Oregon’s best and brightest vintners) graciously came forward to donate their time and energy by taking separate lots of grapes and carrying on the tradition of making beautiful Riesling and Pinot Noir - Brooks style! We really can’t think of a more inspiring and heartfelt gesture. Our warmest and most sincere thanks to:

Chris Williams, Maysara
David Autrey and Amy Wesselman, Westrey
Harry Peterson-Nedry, Chehalem
Jay Somers, J Christopher
Jim Prosser, J.K. Carriere
Josh Bergström, Bergström
Laurent Montalieu, Solena Cellars
Luisa Ponzi, Ponzi Vineyards
Patty Green, Patricia Green Cellars
Sam Tannahill and Cheryl Francis,
Francis-Tannahill
Steve Doerner, Cristom

HARVEST 2005
Continuing the vision and wines for Brooks, the following winemakers donated their time and committed strong efforts to ensure the future of the winery. We’re extremely grateful and so proud to have their talent and expertise on our team!

Chris Williams, Brooks
Harry Peterson-Nedry, Chehalem
Josh Bergström, Bergström
Laurent Montalieu, Solena Cellars
Sam Tannahill and Cheryl Francis, Francis-Tannahill
Tad Seestedt, Ransom Spirits

HARVEST 2006
We’re proud to announce that Chris Williams was hired as our full-time winemaker! While we still have collaboration from the generous community of winemakers, Chris continues to lead the team and handle the overall daily duties. Those who participated in 2005, continued to be involved in 2006.

HARVEST 1998-2003
Jimi Brooks, Owner & Founder