Best Buy! Based on price, quality and production, this Riesling from Washington's flagship winery is difficult to beat. Thanks to efforts like this, as well as superb Rieslings coming from Washington, New York and Australia, consumers are gaining a great understanding and appreciation of dry Rieslings. This effort from the Ste. Michelle team actually has enough residual sugar … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2012 Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, $10
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Elk Cove Vineyards 2012 Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, $19
Another stunning wine from second-generation winemaker Adam Campbell at his winery in northern Yamhill County. Campbell has his whites dialed in, as his 2012 Pinot Gris also earned our top rating. This Pinot Blanc opens with aromas of lemon zest, honeydew melon and Fuji apple. It has loads of acidity - especially for a Pinot Blanc - along with flavors of grapefruit, pineapple … [Read more...] about Elk Cove Vineyards 2012 Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, $19
Rainstorm 2010 Pinot Noir, Oregon, $17
Rainstorm is part of VinMotion, a company that also includes Pacific Rim Winemakers. Rainstorm focuses on Oregon's two most important grapes: Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, and it makes both of them extremely well. This is a stunning red, especially for the price. It opens with aromas of strawberry-rhubarb pie, raspberry, black pepper and portabella mushroom. On the palate, it … [Read more...] about Rainstorm 2010 Pinot Noir, Oregon, $17
Erath Winery 2010 Battle Creek Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $50
Battle Creek Vineyard is owned by Precept Wine in Seattle and was its first estate vineyard in Oregon. It was planted in 2000 and is home to 110 acres of vines, not far from Willamette Valley Vineyards south of Salem. This is a superb example of a mid-Willamette Valley wine, with aromas of rose petals, blueberry, red currant, moist eary, spice and lime zest. On the palate, it … [Read more...] about Erath Winery 2010 Battle Creek Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $50
Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden 2009 Syrah 80, Applegate Valley, $35
As one might figure out from the name of this winery in Southern Oregon, Cowhorn is dedicated to biodynamic and sustainable practices at its winery and in its vineyards. This uses estate-grown grapes from the high-elevation Applegate Valley. It opens with aromas of marjoram, saddle leather, chocolate and espresso, followed by flavors of boysenberry, pomegranate and toffee. Its … [Read more...] about Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden 2009 Syrah 80, Applegate Valley, $35