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Oregon Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir wines are one of the hardest wines to produce. Many areas produce great Pinot Noir, but the two that most often come to mind are Burgundy and Oregon.
oregon • pinot noir • oregon pinot noir • oregon wine • where to buy oregon wine

New Zealand Pinot Noir
Rare is it to find a winery that solely produces one style of wine, but at Surveyor Thomson, Pinot Noir reigns supreme.
surveyor thomson pinot noir • new zealand wine • central otago • central otago wine • central otago pinot noir

California Pinot Noir Comes of Age; Bad News/ Good News
The author's opinion on the state of California Pinot Noir vs. French Red Burgundy in 2005.
pinot noir • santa rita • santa rita hills • foley • longoria

California Pinot Noir Comes of Age; Bad News/ Good News
A discussion of the state of Pinot Noir wines in California in 2005.
pinot • pinot noir • santa barbara county • san luis opispo county • santa rita hills

2003-4 Pinots vs French Burgundies
Reviews of three highly-rated red Burgundies and four New World Pinots, tasted blind.
pinot noir • burgundy • red burgundy • pinot • review

Old Fashion, Big Pinot Noir Wines Offered at Broadley Vineyards
Giving up the excitement of the Bay Area for a country life, Craig and Claudia Broadley moved to rural Oregon to make big, oak-flavored Pinot Noir wine. They have a cult following and offer futures for the 2000 vintage
broadley vineyards • winemaking • oak-flavored pinot noir • wine • vineyards

New Zealand Pinot Noir - Producers and Regions
A brief walk through the regions and producers that are crafting some of New Zealand's highest quality Pinot Noir.
pinot noir • new zealand • canterbury • waitaki • waipara

Oregon Pinot Noir
America's Answer to Burgundy's Côte d'Or?
oregon • pinot noir • oregon pinot noir • lett • david lett

Lamb Shank and Porcini Risotto Recipe
This recipe evokes everything good about a cold winter's night. From the rich texture of the tender lamb to the creamy goodness of the risotto, this meal warms spirits.
lamb shank recipe • porcini risotto recipe • braising liquid • browning lamb shanks • deglazing

New World Pinot Noir
The red wine of Burgundy is being grown and bottled in many areas outside of Europe with great success and to wide acclaim.
new world wines • pinot noir • new zealand wine • oregon pinot noir • california wine regions

Pinot Noir
The saga of Pinot Noir in California.
pinot • pinot noir • acacia • yosemite • ahwahnee

Pinot Paradise in the Santa Cruz Mountains of CA
For years, winemakers have been on a quest to make the perfect Pinot Noir. Vintners of California's Santa Cruz Mountains feel they have reached this lofty goal.
santa cruz wines • santa cruz pinot noir • award winning pinot noirs • santa cruz mountains pinot noirs • pinot paradise

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
The Valley is home to over 200 wineries that specialize in making delicious wines from that famous grape of Burgundy.
willamette valley • oregon wine • pinot noir • lawton winery • cascade mountains

Serving Pinot Noir for a Wine Club
Try this easy-to-pair red wine for your wine club. Create a menu of delicious foods that taste even better when served with Pinot Noir.
red wine • pinot noir • wine club • wine tasting • food and wine

The Fabulous Story of Hoffman Mountain Ranch
HMR-The story of Hoffman Mountain Ranch
california • wine • hoffman • ranch • hmr

Red Burgundy vs. NW Pinot Noir
Does red Burgundy still hold the lead in quality Pinot Noir?
pinot noir • pinot • burgundy • red burgundy • wine

Oregon Wine Harvest Breaks Records
The 2007 numbers are in and for those who enjoy Oregon wines things are looking good, but finding bargain bottlings remains challenging.
oregon wine • pinot noir • willamette valley • wine tasting • portland oregon travel

Mendocino Wineries: Goldeneye
The Goldeneye winery in Anderson Valley is an offshoot of the established Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley, but here they try to produce the perfect pinot noir
goldeneye • duckhorn • mendocino wineries • napa valley vineyards • pinot noir wines

Getting to know Northwest wines - Granville Steps Forward
Granville Winery in Dundee, Oregon is producing great Pinot Noirs without applying a heavy oak flavor. The results may be less flashy, but the consumer can actually taste the Pinot Noir grape.
granville winery • wine • winemaking • oregon is producing great pinot noirs • heavy oak flavor

Wine Terroirs
How different soils may support different varietals.
wine terroir • terroir • soil • wine soils • french soil

Oregon vs. California — Reviews
A review of selected Oregon and California Pinot Gris, Chardonnays, and Pinot Noirs.
oregon • california • pinot gris • chardonnays • pinot noir

Alsace – Home of the Noble Grape
An examination of the Alsace wine region in Eastern France - a look at it's history, unique regulations, unique wines with some shopping recommendations!
alsace • botrytis • gewurztraminer • riesling • pinot noir

Australian Wine from the Yarra Valley
Beautiful cool climate wines are among the attractions of this reborn wine region.
yarra valley • wine region • pinot noir • melbourne • chardonnay

California Cabernet Sauvignon — When to Drink
When is the best time to drink California California Cabernet Sauvignon?
cabernet • cabernet sauvignon • markham • napa • napa valley

Choosing Thanksgiving Wine
Choosing a Thanksgiving wine does not have to be a stressful experience. A few simple rules will take the anxiety out of wine selection and keep the meal festive.
thanksgiving wine • choosing wine • holiday wine • thanksgiving dinner • american wine

Distinguishing Red Wine Varietals
Why red wines are so hard to tell apart.
red wine • california • zinfandel • beringer • cabernet sauvignon

Entertaining with a Difference Using a Raclette
Dinner parties can be exciting but tiring. To come up with new ideas and foods that cater for everyone can be a challenge.
raclette cooking • dinner party • pinot noir • french speaking • potatoes

Grape Bread
Schiacciata con l'uva - grape focaccia-style bread.
bread • grapes • wine • pinot noir • chardonnay

Grenache — America’s Next Pinot?
Grenache has moved up from blending wine status to compete with Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
grenache • rose • pinot • rhone • pinot noir

Oregon Wine Day Trips
While many wine country outposts can be removed from cities and take a long time to travel to, these Oregon wine destinations are close enough to home for a day trip.
oregon wine country • oregon getaways • oregon day trips • oregon travel • oregon wine travel

Pinot Blanc Really Is An Enigma.
pinot blanc • pinot noir • chardonnay

Pinotage — a Rising Star in California?
A California winery tries its hand with South Africa's indigenous Pinotage varietal.
pinotage • south africa • kanonkop • pinot noir • cinsault

Ten Myths About California Wine Exploded
California wines have left some drinkers laboring in the vineyard of delusions about heat, altitude and alcohol content. Let's set some things straight.
napa valley • spring mountain ava • rutherford ava • cabernet sauvignon • pinot noir

The Simple Guide To Wedding Wine
This short article will talk you through the most important points to consider when selecting the wines you plan to serve at your wedding.
wedding • wine • champagne • chardonnay • marriage

The Wine at Bethel Heights Vineyards
Bethel Heights Vineyards is owned and operated by twin brothers Ted and Terry Casteel. They produce some of the best Oregon Pinot Noirs and let the vineyards do the talking.
bethel heights vineyards • wine • winemaking • oregon pinot noirs • willamette valley of oregon

Think NOUVEAU!
The ultimate harvest celebration wine.
beaujolais • nouveau • california • wine • holiday thanksgiving

Willamette Valley Vineyards leaning toward premium wines
Willamette Valley Vineyards is disgarding its lower-end, mostly white wines to concentrate on high-end Pinot Noirs and special Bordeaux and Rhone blends. The results are very good.
willamette valley vineyards • wine • wine collecting • pinot noirs and special bordeaux • white wines to concentrate

Varietal Wines in Edna Valley Win Awards
The cool, mild climate of the California Central Coast provides an ideal environment for growing specific grape varieties. The Edna Valley produces premium wines.
wineries in edna valley • california chardonnay • california pinot noir • tolosa winery • churchill & claiborne

Raptor Ridge Winery trades high tech for Pinots
Raptor Ridge Winery is a small Oregon winery nestled in the forest of the Chehalem Mountains. The couple, Scott and Annie Shull, traded the world of high technology for hand-crafted wines and sharing their winery with noble raptors living on the property.
raptor ridge winery • wine • wine-collecting • hand-crafted wines • oregon winery

Regional Styles in California Wine
A comparison between North Coast and Central Coast wines.
california wine • wine regions • taste differences

Secret House, Good Wine, Great Blues Festival
The value of Secret House wines has not been a secret, but the quality is surprising. The Oregon winery also sponsors a great blues festival each year.
wine • wine-collecting • secret house winery • oregon winery also sponsors a great blues festival • pinot noir

Alder Planked Salmon
Nothing matches the taste of salmon cooked on wood. It's primal, capturing the essence of the both the fish and the wood.
alder planked salmon • planked salmon • cooking with cedar plank • salmon • seafood

Demographics of Wine: California vs. Europe
California wine demographics compared to Europe.
terroir • alsace • pinot noir • bordeaux • italy

Evening Land Vineyards, New Oregon Pinot Star
Critically acclaimed vineyard site, Seven Springs/Anden has been leased to an elite team of restaurateurs and Burgundy superstar winemaker, Dominique Lafon.
oregon pinot noir • evening land vineyards • seven springs vineyard • anden vineyard • dominique lafon

Good wine, good food, pushy waiter
More than I dislike the high mark-ups of wine in restaurants, I can't stand pushy waiters who fill your glass to the brim after each sip, hoping to sell you more wine. This story happened in Seattle.
wine • wine-collecting • restaurants • ismael arroyo val sotillo gran reserva • full-bodied wine

Wine from Sonoma, California
Russian Hill Estate epitomizes the graceful wines of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma, California.
russian hill estate • russian hill • russian hill winery • russian hill estate winery • russian hill wines

Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn
Take your next trip to serene McMinnville, Oregon. Learn why from Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn local expert as he answers the Concierge Questionnaire.
youngberg hill vineyards & inn • oregon • mcminnville • wine • the concierge questionnaire

"Philosophy blended into wine at Westrey Wine Company"
The owners of Westrey Wine Company have degrees in philosophy. It shows in the attitude of their wine and the balance of their lives.
westrey wine company; wine; wine-collecting

Chehalem Winery grows grapes, mentors winemakers
Chehalem Winery in Newberg, OR., not only produces some of the finest Pinot Noir in the country, the winemaker is producing good winemakers through mentoring.
chehalem winery • winemaking • wine • chehalem pinot noirs • newberg

The Maturation of California’s Central Coast Viticultural Region
The state of the Central Coast wine industry in late 2002.
central coast • lompoc • sanford • santa maria • hmr