The history of Oregon wine-making dates back to the mid 1800s. Horticulturalist Henderson Luelling is credited with planting the first grapes in 1847 in Willamette Valley. His son-in-law, William Meek, won a medal in the 1859 California State Fair for wines made from the Isabella grape (an American hybrid). By the 1880s, vineyards began to take shape throughout the Willamette and Umpqua valleys, with Vitis vinifera stocks imported from Europe for the first time.
You could argue that Oregon Pinot Noir is not the ideal wine for Peking duck (though you might be mistaken), but that's neither here nor there. In this, our second installment on the People's Voice Awards Wine Writer Seminar Series, we hear from some o...
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Oregon on SnoothMay 2013
JonDerry,I am a big Pinot fan, but of a tiny population. I will say ... ... AND I also like only a few Oregon pinots... Stoller and Bethel Heights are a few- but not many others. And like OT alludes to, even the high quality producers have some that you may not care for, and then some great examples. You need to taste up in Sonoma to see i... Read More
May 2013
Brick red in the glass. Lightly smoky nose. Peppery dried herb and plum fruit on the nose. Spicy profile. Diminishing fruit, so all that's left is plum. Fleshy. Stony minerality. Zesty herb and white pepper notes. Nice, but needs food. Cinnamon dust influence. Drink now.89 pts.5/18/13 Read More
May 2013
I've just had a Copain pinot from 2008 and it was Burgundian in style ... ... Ridge area near Newberg, Oregon. Adelsheim, Bergstrom, Beau Freres, and boutique wineries such as Utopia are making very good wines. Given time, I think the wine will develop complex minerality. ( You can tell I am a huge Pinot fan!)WELK Read More
May 2013
Pinot has been a much celebrated topic here on Snooth over the years I've ... the famed Willamette area in Oregon to explore. New Zealand and other regions like Germany's Ahr also warrant monitoring. Now let the games begi Read More
May 2013
As many of my regular readers know, I am a huge fan of Oregon Chardonnay and a firm believer that it should be considered one of our signature grapes - right alongside Pinot Noir. Aromas of pears, honeysuckle, Meyer lemons and a hint of wet stone enter onto the palate with a super-pleasing citrus-zest. Green apple, clove and a tiny hint of van... Read More
May 2013
This had to be one of the most beautifully hued Rosés I have ever seen. Complex floral, strawberry and Bing cherry aromas and flavors were highlighted by alluring spices that flowed in silky waves from the front of the palate to the back. Mid palate bright acidity rounded out the fruit, making it smooth, refreshing, extremely well balanced and... Read More
May 2013
This is one Pinot that I just cannot get enough of. Just bought 2 more yesterday. Read More
May 2013
Aroma of red licorice and ripe strawberries. The wine shows bright acidity and ripe tannins. The mouthfeel of sweet red and black currents, cherries, and blackberries is first felt. The long finish brings in ripe tannins and light spice notes. Read More
Nov 30
I have been reading in Wine Speculator about all the vineyards around Portland. Our son lives there, however when we go to visit, we never get to see any. Next time we will.
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I will be in Oregon for a family reunion at the end of July, which wineries are too good to miss. We will be planning a tasting day for 8 people. Susy
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Oct 19, 2011
Sloppy spelling. It is Hood River, McMinnville, and Willamette. Those are just three mis-spelled places with regard to Oregon. How many other sloppy spellings are there on the site?
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Apr 7, 2011
I drank a wonderful Reisling from Oregon, the name was Next. The restaurant is no longer in business and I do not know the vineyard that produced it. Any help out there?
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Apr 6, 2011
I enjoyed one of the most wonderful Cameron Wines. It was a 2008 Abbey Ridge. Such a beautiful glass of sunshine
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Aug 12, 2010
Left Coast Cellars produces true, authethentic Pinot Noir with power & delicate style.Try the Cali's Cuvee" 2005. I'd also like to reccomend the Left Coast Cellars Chardonnay complemented with just the right amount of subtle oak.It's balance and complexity rivaled some solidfrench (domaines as well as village wines)burgundies I tasted just days ...
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Feb 7, 2010
Big fan of Willamette Valley Vineyards. The terroir and techniques produce amazing Pinot Noir!
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