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 Tuesday, May 06, 2003
World Wine Education: Oregon
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 1. Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate has an interest in the King Estate Winery.
2. Oregon has the same latitude as Burgundy.
3. In 1979 this area was catapulted into the spotlight when David Lett entered a Frech sponsored tasting with his Eyrie Winery Pinot and took second prize.
4. Harvest time can range from early September to late November.
5. Pinot Noir is considered to be the most difficult grape to cultivate and vinify.
6. Most rainfall conveniently falls between October and April and not during harvest.
7. Many fruit wines are made in the state.
8. Oregon is stricter in labeling than other states. If labeled with a varietal it must contain 90% of that varietal.
9. Oregon American Viticultural Areas(AVA) include; The Willamette Valley, the Rogue Valley and the Umpqua Valley.
10. Argyle Sparkling wines are excellent. This area is on the same latitude as Reims France, the home of champagne.
Oregon in Brief Oregon Features

Oregon is uniquely different than either of its wine growing neighbors; California and Washington. Oregon's wine industry has a homey charm with a fiercely independent attitude towards its winemaking. Most of the vineyards are a product of marine weather patterns, mild winters and cool summers. Even though this area is extemely wet most of the rain falls outside of the critical harvest time. Oregon's cool climate helps to make grapes struggle to survive therefore increasing intensity and complexity of flavors. Many believe that this could be the best grape growing region in the U.S. Pinot Noir is the most important varietal in this region and as early as 1979 David Lett from Eyrie Winery has been winning international competitions with his Pinot Noir. Pinot Gris has had success as well as the recently introduced Dijon Chardonnay clones. Riesling and Gewurtaminer also thrive in the climate. Willamettte Winery Riesling is one of our favorites and their Whole Cluster Pinot Noir is a great introduction to Oregon Pinots without breaking the bank. If money is no object Domaine Drouhin is consistently one of the best Pinots with a very Burgundian style.

Willamette Valley Vineyards

This winery located just South of Salem Oregon was founded in 1988 and has quickly become a high quality large volume producer. They have received a lot of press and we think they deserve it. Their Pinot Noir is very reasonably priced and has bright fruit flavors. We also think their Riesling is outstanding
ProducerVarietalVintagePriceBuy Now
WillametteChardonnay199714.99Details
WillamettePinot Noir199917.49Details
WillamettePinot Gris/Pinot Grigio199914.99Details
WillametteRiesling20009.49Details
 

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