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Oregon's Willamette Valley
One of our favorite places on Earth … rolling, green hills, beautiful fruit orchards, clean, crisp air and acres & acres of vineyards. Road side stands offering big juicy peaches and fresh hazelnuts dot the roads and highways, instead of strip malls and fancy tasting rooms, and down-to-earth wine lovers live and work in the region. The fine wine industry in Oregon got its start in the late 1960s when people like David Lett of Eyrie Vineyards began growing wine grapes. Years later, Robert Drouhin was the first French man to purchase land in the Willamette Valley and asked his daughter to make the wine. Since Pinot Noir thrives in a cooler climate, it is ideal for the northern part of Oregon, in the Willamette. The Willamette Valley appellation is a huge swath of country that roughly extends from just southwest of Portland, down through Salem, McMinnville and into Eugene. So why are wine drinkers still discovering Oregon wines for the first time? Well, California has 1000+ wineries. By comparison, Oregon's 200+ wineries - which are mostly family-run small businesses producing petite amounts of high quality wine - are easily overlooked. It's time to discover...
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King Estate Signature Pinot Noir 2007
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BN#259155 |
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Recommended as a Best Value Pinot Noir from Oregon by the New York Times, who gave it 2 1/2 stars citing 'delicate floral aromas and fresh fruit flavors', this 2007 Pinot Noir from King Estate's Signature Collection was aged for 10-12 months in French oak barrels. Look for bing cherry, ... more
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$27.99
SKU13259 |
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Viridian Pinot Noir 2007
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BN#275173 |
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Making wine for five generations, the Olsen family who owns Viridian strives to make outstanding, earth-friendly Oregon Pinot Noir. This estate grown offering is silky and smooth, with bright, happy aromas and flavors of plums, berries and roses. Serve with grilled salmon, tuna burgers, or creamy cow's milk cheeses with ... more
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$17.99
SKU14528 |
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Patricia Green Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir 2008
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BN#289748 |
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We tasted and loved this supple, yet elegant 2008 Oregon Pinot. Winemaker Patty Green, formerly of Torii Mor, purchased 52 acres of prime vineyard land in 2000 with partner Jim Anderson, and they have been focused on producing top quality Pinot Noir ever since. This Reserve offering is now made ... more
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$29.99
SKU11440 |
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Siduri Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2007
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BN#263624 |
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The Chehalem Mountains Appellation is Oregon’s newest Appellation established in 2006. This Appellation encompasses the area directly southwest of Portland and is probably the coolest part of the Willamette. Siduri chooses to source fruit from this cooler area because it is so distinctly Oregonian, and so radically different from the ... more
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$29.99
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Sparkling
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Kosher
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Organic
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Biodynamic
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Sustainably
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All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.
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