Wine Valentine

Oregon’s Willamette valley produces very good wines. This Riesling from Yamhill-Carlton grape is one. The wine is simple, very drinkable,...

This ’19 white wine reminds me of one of my quail hunts. The dogs flushed the covey; the birds scattered; I sighted in on a quail on the...

Merlot lovers are going to love this Washington State Merlot. The winemaker brewed a simple, straight-forward, and easy to drink Merlot. ...

Much of the wines produced by Italian winemakers are intended for meals. This Barbera is made for rich food pairings. It comes from...

Differences as well as variances are expected in wine. And wine makers apply a wide variety of styles. Cooper & Thief winery takes their...

I ordered this Cab/Franc because of its label, The Beast. Buty Winery is ranked among the top of Washington State wineries. So what...

Ponzi Vineyards is one of Willamette Valley’s older vineyards. It acreage lies in the northern part of the valley, just outside Portland....

Any wine maker has more than 60 approved additives for production. These are to tweak a varietal in taste, color, thickness and acidity....

I liked this white wine with the first pour. Its straw-hat yellow color made me peek into the glass again. It’s one of those grab it,...

Before saying anything about Vintage 44 Pinot Noir, let me state that I’ve been a customer of Willamette Valley Vineyards since 1995. The...