Oregon Archives - Wine Swinging

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: to age or not to age?

Serge ZOct 7, 2024October 7, 20240

Typically, winemakers recommend drinking Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs upon release and, if one chooses, aging them for five to eight years. When it comes to

Knudsen Vineyards Pinot Noir

Serge ZAug 2, 2024October 7, 20240

Let’s taste Knudsen Vineyards Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley in Oregon! Knudsen Vineyards Knudsen Vineyards is a big deal in the Dundee Hills AVA. The

Roco Industry Social Wine Tasting

Serge ZJun 2, 2024June 2, 20240

Industry socials like the one we participated in at the Roco winery are some of the best opportunities to learn about what’s happening in the

Domaine Roy & Fils

Serge ZNov 13, 2023December 13, 20230

Domaine Roy & fils is a perfect example of when an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Marc-André Roy and winemaker Jared Etzel established

Knudsen Vineyards. Willamette Valley, Oregon.

Serge ZNov 2, 2023December 13, 20230

We’ve been tasting wines made with Knudsen Vineyards grapes for over 15 years. The first time we tried wine from Knudsen fruit was in 2007

Pairing Halibut and Pinot Noir? Why not?

LanaJun 13, 20230

Pairing halibut and Pinot Noir sometimes feels wrong, but we like challenges. On days when we are in the mood for red wine, and yet

Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Tasting 2023

Serge ZMay 22, 2023May 22, 20230

Did you know Ken Wright was one of the winemaking pioneers of the Willamette Valley of Oregon? He’s the only one still standing and making

Paul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017

LanaDec 6, 2022December 6, 20220

First time we tasted Paul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017 at their winery in Roseburg, and our first impression was that this wine is for fall! Autumn

Wineswinging at Cerulean Winery Tasting Room

Serge ZOct 18, 2022October 27, 20220

Have you ever started something that wasn’t for money but for the love of things? Cerulean is precisely that kind of winery. A boutique winery

Wineswinging at Paul O’Brien Winery in Roseburg, Oregon

Serge ZAug 7, 2022August 7, 20220

You might think Paul O’Brien winery is named after a winemaker or the owner of the winery, but in fact, Paul O’Brien is two people.