Oregon's wine industry is increasingly on the
rise. What started about 20 years ago as barely a
cottage industry has flourished into one of, it not
THE, premier spots in the world to plant vines,
build a winery and make wine. Winemakers are
coming from afar to make Pinot noir. While at
the grocery store it may seem a bit ot a clutter in
the Pinot section, the increased number of
wineries making Pinot has upped the ante in
terms of the quality of the wine substantially.
Already big names such as Domaine Drouhin,
straight from the Burgundy region of Prance, and
Beaux Freres, a winery in Newberg partially
owned by the world's most influential (even more
so than me), respected and loathed wine writer,
have made their mark in the past few years.
While these wineries are producing some ot the
state's most sought after Pinot and certainly some
of Oregon's more expensive wine (generally about
$30-$37/bottle) there are other new wineries that
are worth checking out as well. I've listed a few
of my personal favorites.
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Torii Mor Winery: Their first vintage was 1993
and they have been in the market place tor about
a year. Located in the building that used to house
the fine but ill-fated Arteberry Vineyards, Torii
Mor produces high quality Pinot noir, Pinot gris
and Chardonnay. The Pinot noir is readily
available and goes for about $13/bottle which is
an excellent deal for a full bodied, spicy Pinot.
The winemaker is Patty Green who has worked in
the Southern part of the state for years as a
consultant and winemaker for the like of Girardt.
Hillcrest and La Garza. Despite being somewhat
new to the Pinot game she has managed to round
up some older vineyards in the Dundee Hills and
the quality of the wine reflects its pedigree.
While the '93 wines are quite good (the
Chardonnay scored in the top 10% of American
Chardonnays reviewed by the Enthusiast) the '94s
promise intense excellence. You cant miss the
eyecatching label on the shelves and you
shouldn't pass up the opportunity to taste wine
from an up and coming winery.
Check us out, we're worth the drive.
312 Pacific Hwy S. Long Beach, WA
Open at 10 AM; Closed Tuesday l-(3 6 0 )-6 4 2 -
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Cannon Beach
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(503) 436-2237
188 E. VAN BUREN
P.O. Box 426
CANNON BEACH, OR
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Brick House Vineyards:
This is a brand new
winery that just this July released their first
wine, a 1993 Pinot noir. The wine is simply
outstanding (see the Recommended wines of the
month). The vineyard is a certified organic
vineyard. Lots of times organic wine means
wine that is not so good. Not in this case. Cristom
Vineyard's winemaker Steve Doerner (an
excellent winemaker, you should check out his
Cristom's Pinots, especially the 1992 Reserve)
oversaw the production of this wine. It is not
clear whether Brick House is a one wine winery
or whether they will be releasing Pinot gris and
Chardonnay in the future. The vineyard is owned
by former CBS News correspondent Doug Tennell.
436-1100
124 N Hemlock
P.O. Box 652. Cannon Beach O R 97110
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Westrey Winery:
I am not as familiar with this
winery and their wines as I am the other two, but
I do know their first vintage (1993) of Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay is a good starting place. The
Pinot is supple and lush, a trick not everyone has
managed to pull off with the 93 s, and the
Chardonnay is crisp and clean. One of the two
owners/winem akers is Judy Peterson-Nedry who
has made wine for the likes of Chehalem, so I
would expect more good wine from these folks in
the years to come.
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Archery Summit:
Always save the big guys for
last. This winery is owned by the California
producer Pine Ridge. The long and short of it is
that these folks have big bucks. Big bucks
certainly helps in this capital intense business
and while it doesn't guarantee good wine it sure as
hell doesn't hurt.
Archery Summit, located
squarely in the Dundee Hills, is looking to break
into the Drouhin, Beaux Freres market by
producing big, intense, well-oaked wines (their
signature style in California with Cabs and
Merlots) that sell for $25+. Parker has raved
about the wine already so 1 will spare you. It is
very good, and very well made. Look for it on the
top shelf of your favourite wine shop.
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wine was somewhat of a mistake. The story has it
that the winemaker was very sceptical about the
fruit in the vineyard, let it hang until late in the
season and had little hope for it in the barrel --
then, Whammo!
Intense raspberry and
blackberry flavors in the mid-palate and a
gracefully oaked finish make this wine a pleasure
to drink. Easily the best wine from the resurgent
Secret House I have had. Another good value at
about $18. And, hey, they're located in Veneta.
Give it a try.
R ecom m ended W ines for A ugust: The dog
days of summer are upon U5 and while beer and
ice tea may seem to be the staples during hot
weather don't forget about wine. A good glass of
ever so slightly chilled wine (even red) on a
warm summer's eve can go down quite nicely.
B rick H ouse V ineyards 1993 Pinot noir: A
blockbuster wine for sure. Tons of ripe black
cherry, and excellent spicy quality throughout
and a hint of toast on the finish combine with a
well balanced structure to produce one of the best
Pinots of the '93 vintage! For a measly $17 you
can have a dynamite wine! Has stood out on its
own and shined, up against big boys like
Chehalem, Ponzi and had better overall flavors to
it than Beaux Freres. Find it.
K ram er 1992 C h ard o n n ay : Wow! A
Chardonnay from Oregon that will really turn
your head! Oregon is not particularly noted for
lots of good Chardonnay but this one is a winner.
1 found it reminiscent of good French ( hablis
(Chardonnay, not the California crap) with lively
pear and apple fruits, soft, very appealing earthy
spices and even a hint of terroir. Extremely
refreshing.
I think it runs about $15.
S ecret House V ineyards 1993 Pinot N oir:
Another excellent new release.
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