California-based Jackson Family Wines and its La Crema winery have been exploring cool-climate vineyards for the past 30 years, developing the depth in the grapes that go in to the Chardonnay and...
Willamette Valley
In Preview: ¡Salud!, The Premier Oregon Pinot Noir Auction
Willamette Valley’s ¡Salud! is exactly what you might think: a celebration and toast to good health. Of course, an effective toast calls for something to toast with, so naturally, the...
Knudsen Vineyards 2013 Pinot Noir
One of the oldest vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Knudsen Vineyards is in the heart of Dundee Hills appellation. The vineyard was established in 1971 by Cal Knudsen and his wife Julia Lee, and...
Ponzi Vineyards 2014 Arneis
The rolling, fog-laden hills of Italy's Piedmont region are best known for providing optimum terrior for its celebrity variety, Nebbiolo (re: Barolo). Barbera plays second fiddle, especially from...
Art+Science Winery Wild Perry
Scenic orchards are one thing, but completely abandoned orchards from decades long forgotten are a sight to see. The dotting of trees surrounded by wild shrubs and overgrown brush makes one feel...
ROCO Winery 2013 The Stalker Pinot Noir
Rollin Soles is a familiar name in the Oregon wine industry. He is a pioneering winemaker with global knowledge of the craft, co-founder of Oregon sparkling wine trailblazer Argyle and investor in...