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Oregon Annual Report: A Payback Vintage and Pinots that Stop Time
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Oregon winemakers have been troubled in recent years by natural events in the vineyards like wildfire smoke, heat spikes and spring frosts, but they were happy to share some terrific new wines during our tastings of 843 of the state's top offerings.
Oregon Annual Report: Silver Linings from 2020 and the Quest for Premium Chardonnay
Monday, April 24, 2023
Oregon winemakers showed resilience in the face of two challenging vintages in 2020 and 2021, but did they manage to overcome Mother Nature’s extreme conditions?
Our Wine Choice: Brick House Chardonnay Ribbon Ridge Cascadia 2020
Friday, March 31, 2023
Willamette Valley is full of vibrant wines, but one in particular stood out for Associate Editor Claire Nesbitt in her recent visit to the region.
Buy Now: Oregon Pinot Noir
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Burgundy might still be the pinnacle for premium pinot noir, but Oregon is barking at its heels with consistently excellent and more affordable offerings
Great Value Wines: 7 Oregon Chardonnays for Under $40
Monday, June 6, 2022
Pinot noir gets most of the acclaim in Oregon, but the state is also pumping out some world-class chardonnays. Here are seven of the finest at prices that will fit any budget.
Oregon Annual Report: Eye-Opening Chards, Impeccable Provenance and the Quest for ‘Breathtaking’ Wines
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Just about everything seems to taste great from the clean seas and green farmlands of Oregon, where you’re almost guaranteed impeccable provenance and flavor of whatever touches your lips. And from our tastings of 771 Oregon wines, there were more than a few standouts.
Walla Walla’s Rhone Touch and Legends of the Andes: Weekly Tasting Report (April 13-19)
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
We set a new ratings record of 929 wines for our latest Weekly Tasting Report, but as usual it was more about the quality we found than the quantity. Check out some of the gems we uncovered…
SOTER VINEYARDS’ TONY SOTER ON OREGON WINEMAKING
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
James sits down with Tony Soter of Soter Vineyards in Willamette Valley, Oregon, to discuss the state's evolving winemaking scene. James asks Tony about his views on how Soter Vineyards is doing now and what their future – and the state's – look like.
Oregon’s Superb Chardonnays, and Chacra Hits the Mark: Weekly Tasting Report (April 6-12)
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Most everyone knows about Oregon’s pinot noir, but chardonnay is making the case for becoming the state's most popular wine.