While the Jones family’s storied site continues to earn international acclaim for its work with Iberian Peninsula varieties, Fault Line Vineyards and seasoned winemaker Andrew Wenzl add more proof that Southern Oregon deserves to be in the discussion of approachable Merlot. And while the historic establishment of Tempranillo continues to attract much of the attention, these 3.6 … [Read more...] about Abacela Winery 2018 Estate Merlot, Umpqua Valley $26.00
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Neher Family Wines 2019 Principal Red, Columbia Valley $32.00
Two of the Walla Walla Valley’s most respected winemakers — Roger Cockerline of Bunchgrass fame and Walla Walla Vintners co-founder Gordy Venneri — work in tandem on this ultra-boutique label for the Neher family. Labeled as a tribute to the late Richard Neher, a longtime high school principal, the proprietary name would indicate that this is a red blend. However, in this … [Read more...] about Neher Family Wines 2019 Principal Red, Columbia Valley $32.00
2022 Oregon Winery to Watch: Vino Vasai Wines/The Potter’s Vineyard
NEWBERG, Ore. — After spending decades traveling for work, it’s not a big deal for scientist Bill Sanchez to leave Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains and head into Washington’s Yakima Valley for grapes. Last year, he proved that it’s well worth the effort as his Cabernet Sauvignon from historic Konnowac Vineyard near Yakima, Wash., ranked among the best in the Northwest and earned … [Read more...] about 2022 Oregon Winery to Watch: Vino Vasai Wines/The Potter’s Vineyard
Long path of Andrew Riechers leads to early acclaim for Audeant Wines
SALEM, Ore. — When you start a wine brand to build something that will span generations and sustain a community rather than building something to merely make money, suddenly, everything is possible. This is the backdrop of Audeant, winemaker Andrew Riechers and proprietor Teal Walker. They named their brand for the Latin concept of taking risks as part of an adventure. It’s … [Read more...] about Long path of Andrew Riechers leads to early acclaim for Audeant Wines
Schultz Wines 2017 Steelhead Run Vineyard Blessed Merlot, Applegate Valley $32.00
Greg and Debbie Schultz farm Merlot organically at their Glory Oaks Vineyard in Southern Oregon, but here they spotlight the versatility of Steelhead Run Vineyard — a dry-farmed site renowned for Rhône varieties — and the winemaking of Medford’s Linda Donovan at Pallet Wine Co. It’s dark, lovely and coming into its own, loaded with blackberry, smoky plum, dried fig and violets. … [Read more...] about Schultz Wines 2017 Steelhead Run Vineyard Blessed Merlot, Applegate Valley $32.00