Rather than moving north as did so many of Oregon's winemaking pioneers, Myron Redford headed south from Seattle, where he worked for historic Associated Vintners. He planted Pinot Noir in 1974 and began making wine in 1976. For the past five years, longtime apprentice Darcy Pendergrass has been creating the wine for Redford, and this is stunning. The nose is filled with dark … [Read more...] about Amity Vineyards 2010 Estate Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, $40
Masters of Wine set to critique Idaho wine industry
BOISE, Idaho - A pair of the nation's most popular Masters of Wine, Bob Betz and Doug Frost, are set to spend a few days in the Snake River Valley this summer to evaluate the wines and labels of the Idaho wine industry. There are 50 wineries in Idaho, and Dave Minick, vice president of vineyards for Precept Wine - the Seattle-based group that owns the Gem State's largest … [Read more...] about Masters of Wine set to critique Idaho wine industry
Oregon wine icon Adelsheim defines Pinot Gris at symposium
HILLSBORO, Ore. — David Adelsheim's place within the history of Oregon wine seems defined by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, yet he also was among the state's first triumvirate for Pinot Gris. He formed the trio with David Lett and Dick Ponzi. "Ponzi had made a Pinot Gris in '83, so in 1984, the three of us did a grand tasting at the Heathman Hotel of all the Pinot Gris … [Read more...] about Oregon wine icon Adelsheim defines Pinot Gris at symposium
Idaho’s high-elevation Pinot Gris produces awards, fans
Note: This is the second in a four-part series on Northwest Pinot Gris. CALDWELL, Idaho - Riesling and white Rhône varieties thrive in the high-elevation, long-season viticulture of Idaho's Snake River Valley, but two of the state's largest wineries have proven Pinot Gris can succeed at 2,800 feet. And this spring, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards in the Eagle Foothills north of … [Read more...] about Idaho’s high-elevation Pinot Gris produces awards, fans
British Columbia’s growing love affair with Pinot Gris
Note: This is the first in a four-part series on Northwest Pinot Gris. British Columbia makes some of the world's best Riesling, yet the same could be said of Pinot Gris. Success extends beyond wine competitions and vineyards and into the market place as Pinot Gris is on the verge of becoming the most popular white grape in the province. "The best example I can … [Read more...] about British Columbia’s growing love affair with Pinot Gris