2006 Domaine Drouhin, Cuvée “Laurène” Pinot Noir
Last December, when we featured the Domaine Drouhin Willamette Valley Pinot, we gave you the story of this iconic winery: Continue reading →

2006 William Hatcher, Pinot Noir
When William Hatcher had narrowed his career change options to two, his market research made the choice clear. Continue reading →

2005 J.K. Carriere, Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir
Before starting J.K. Carriere, winemaker Jim Prosser spent time in the corporate world of commercial real estate, lived in Lithuania as a business advisor for the Peace Corps, climbed in Pakistan, cycled the U.S., and even sold Christmas trees. Continue reading →

2006 Argyle Winery, “Nuthouse” Reserve Pinot Noir
You can’t always judge a book by its cover. Continue reading →

2008 Brick House Vineyards, Les Dijonnais, Pinot Noir
Several years ago we put the Brick House Gamay in the club. Continue reading →

2007 St. Innocent, Justice Vineyard, Pinot Noir
Although serious Pinot Noir began being produced in Oregon around 1970, St. Innocent Winery, founded in 1988 by Mark Vlossak, stands among the most established and highly-regarded Pinot producers in the state. Continue reading →

2007 R. Stuart & Co., Weber Vineyard, Pinot Noir
R. Stuart winery has had a presence in our shop for many years, from their Big Fire wines, blended from different vineyard sties and made for everyday drinking, to their higher-end, single-vineyard offerings, such as this Weber Vineyard Pinot Noir. Continue reading →

2006 Coeur de Terre Vineyard, Renelle’s Block, Pinot Noir
Scott and Lisa Neal founded Coeur de Terre Vineyard in 1998 with a goal of producing their own hand-crafted, estate-grown Pinot Noirs. Continue reading →

2006 WillaKenzie Estate, Emory, Pinot Noir
All wines begin in the vineyard. Continue reading →

2006 Phelps Creek, Cuvée Alexandrine, Pinot Noir
French winemaker Alexandrine Roy can usually be found on her estate in Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Continue reading →