Exploring the Premium Wines of Oregon
It's been a privilege, pleasure, and fun challenge—but I've managed to narrow it down to ten wines for this Friday's tasting. Some of the bottles I'm most excited for…
Domaine Drouhin—one of the foundational producers in Oregon and a direct link back to Burgundy. I've always loved these wines for their balance—bright cherry notes, savory undertones, and the restraint that makes Dundee Hills so appealing.
Dundee Hills in Oregon
Cristom has a deserved reputation for some of the best Pinot Noir in Oregon, and Marjorie Vineyard has long been one of my favorite sites in Eola-Amity. The wines always feel layered—rich fruit, savory, fresh, and well-structured all at once.
Purple Hands' West Wind Vineyard Pinot Noir out of Ribbon Ridge might be my favorite out of the tasting. These wines from Xander and Marit Tunnell are energetic, alive, and unmistakably Oregon—dark fruit, spice, structure, and life—all working together. Some of the most exciting Pinot Noir I've had in a long time.
Beautiful Willamette Valley vineyard in Oregon
Chardonnay, too — Morgen Long's 2023 Willamette Valley Chardonnay feels like a glimpse into where Oregon is heading. Electric, mineral, precise, and full of energy.
We'll be opening these wines this Friday, May 29th. Hope to see you there.