The Ponzi family planted Riesling in 1970 and begin producing it in a dry style inspired by Alsace from 1974 to 1993. Alas, U.S. consumer interest in Riesling waned, prompting the Ponzis to take a decade-long sabbatical from bottling it until 2005. Luisa Ponzi's expression from the 2017 vintage, which she likened to 2010 and 2011, settles in between "dry" and "medium dry" on … [Read more...] about Ponzi Vineyards 2017 Riesling, Willamette Valley, $22
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Ponzi Vineyards 2016 Abetina 2 Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, $110
Luisa Ponzi and her family have been researching block-focused blends of Pinot Noir clones in the Willamette Valley for more than 40 years. It began with their 22-clone research project in 1975 for Oregon State University within their Abetina Vineyard in the northern reaches of the Chehalem Mountains. The appealing results prompted a similar 2-acre project in their Aurora … [Read more...] about Ponzi Vineyards 2016 Abetina 2 Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, $110