Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: to age or not to age?
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...
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Knudsen Vineyards Pinot Noir
by Serge Z
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...
Pairing Halibut and Pinot Noir? Why not?
by Lana
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
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...
Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes 2018
by Serge Z
Unlike other wines, Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau Deslandes 2018 (Pinot Noir) and other Hospice de Beaune wines are available only through annual actions attended...
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...
2017 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanée
by Serge Z
2017 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanée is among the classically styled “old school” Burgundies from one of the best places on Earth for Pinot...
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. ...
