Willamette Valley
Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Tasting 2023
by Serge Z
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...
Fired: 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Barrel Select
by Serge Z
Why did we fire the 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir? Because it’s a very disappointing wine and “fire” has a lot to do with it. We...
Surprise Pairing for Oregon Sparkling RMS Brut Rose 2016
by Lana
Finding a food pairing for Oregon sparkling is an easy task. Often we carefully choreograph meals with it, but sometimes it’s just happenstance. How would you call an...
12 Great Oregon Pinot Noirs to Drink Now
by Serge Z
Our Oregon Pinot Noir to Drink now list includes some of the best wines from the area that are ready to be enjoyed in 2021...
2017 Savoya Vineyard Pinot Noir Ken Write Cellars
by Serge Z
2017 Savoya Vineyard Pinot Noir is part of Ken Wright’s single-vineyard project. As one of the pioneers of Oregon winemaking, Ken Wright acquired an intricate...
Twomey Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018
by Serge Z
Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills AVA of Willamette Valley of Oregon is always a delight, and Twomey Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018 is no exception. ...
2017 J Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir
by Serge Z
017 J Christopher Volcanique Pinot Noir comes from Dundee Hills, the prime AVA of Willamette Valley of Oregon. Unlike France, where terroir determines the quality...
Argyle Knudsen Vineyard Brut 2012
by Serge Z
Argyle Knudsen Vineyard Brut 2012 showed off the tremendous potential of the sparkling wines of its region despite Oregon’s wine industry’s young age compared to...
Archery Summit Arcus Estate 2011
by Serge Z
When do you think is the right time to open aged Oregon Pinot Noir like the Archery Summit Arcus Estate 2011? Do you think five...
Kramer Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2017
by Lana
Kramer Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2017 was one of the wines we tasted at the Kramer winery during our visit in summer 2020. Limited to...
