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2018 Cedar + Salmon Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley

October 7, 2020

Much bigger and more tropical than the European pinot gris and pinot grigio wines I’m used to, this wine was a surprise to me. It begins with sweet florals that continue onto the palate, morphing into honey and...

Two Winemaking Couples Embody Oregon Wine’s Spirit of Collaboration

Kathleen Willcox

June 14, 2019

Features

When a small industry becomes wildly successfully very quickly, conventional wisdom will tell you that the relationship among the leaders of said industry will fracture. On a recent trip out to Oregon for Wi...

Valley View Vineyard Tempranillo

David Honig

November 25, 2018

Tasting Notes

Grippy and zippy, this moderately priced Tempranillo will spice up any table. Recommended. 89 points

Troon Vineyard Cuvée Côt

David Honig

November 23, 2018

Tasting Notes

This is a wine that will show its best next to a slow-cooked roast. Recommended. 88 points.

Troon Vineyard Zinfandel

David Honig

November 20, 2018

Tasting Notes

Fresh and grapey, with with a tart finish. Recommended. 87 points.

Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Blanc

David Honig

November 18, 2018

Tasting Notes

Marsanne and Viognier were fermented together, then aged for 6 months in mature oak, to make this full-bodied white blend. Recommended. 87 points.

2016 Primarius Pinot Gris

Becky Sue Epstein

June 30, 2018

Columns, Tasting Notes

a hint of bitterness and acidity on the palate that indicates it will do well with foo

Roco “Wit’s End Vineyard” Pinot Noir

David Honig

April 25, 2018

Tasting Notes

Round red fruits and roses make an extraordinarily feminine and pretty impression on the palate. This is a lighter Pinot that would pair well with pork or dark meat poultry. Highly Recommended. 91 points.

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2018 Cedar + Salmon Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley

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2018 Cedar + Salmon Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley

Two Winemaking Couples Embody Oregon Wine’s Spirit of Collaboration

Valley View Vineyard Tempranillo

Troon Vineyard Cuvée Côt

Troon Vineyard Zinfandel

Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Blanc

2016 Primarius Pinot Gris

Roco “Wit’s End Vineyard” Pinot Noir

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