Hood River County, Oregon

Antica Terra

Botanica Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017

One of America’s best, in winemaker Maggie Harrison. Great to find this on a list with a bit of age. There’s such a beguiling combination of savory earth, mineral and rich cherry fruit flavors, with killer concentration, a plush texture and serious length. Top notch Domestic Pinot for sure. — 19 days ago

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Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Delicious dark fruits and fragrant nose, opening up as time passed after uncorking. The tannins have all but melted away and the wine is fully mature and drinking beautifully. A little surprised that the mid palate was not as heavy as expected but it could be the impact of the 19 years of aging. Brought this one to the restaurant from home. — 12 days ago

Ken Wright Cellars

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cooked cherries, floral notes and baking spices. Solid, red fruit, blackberry, oak, clove and black tea on the finish. — a month ago

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Figgins

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

From a magnum. A fantastic wine. I have enjoyed Leonetti wines before, but this is my first experience with Figgins. Dense, complex and flavourful, with a long authoritative aftertaste, quite impressive. It’s almost ready, with many more years of life ahead of it. Better on 2nd and 3rd day when it completely opened up. Makes me want more.
— a month ago

Domaine Drouhin

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2017

Medium Ruby color with aromas dark red fruits, black tea and ample floral spice, aged in 20% new French oak for 10 months. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with tobacco, cedar, black pepper, tea and vanilla spice. Soft fine tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit, herb, spice and earthy wet stone character. Nice! — 7 days ago

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Domaine Serene

Yamhill Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Stunning. Plump, juicy black fruit w/tinges of raspberry, wet soil, both substantial and ethereal. Thanksgiving parties on!! — 24 days ago

Dawn, Bob and 2 others liked this

DeLille Cellars

D2 Columbia Valley Merlot Blend 2022

Another wonderful D2 vintage. Hits you with rich Merlot flavors and finishes with subtle Cabernet Sauvignon tannins. A real easy drinking wine. — 24 days ago

Cristom

Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

John Howard
9.2

Delicious. Somewhat simple. Really similar to Hirsch Bohan Dillon. — 15 days ago

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@Ray Vanderhoff great tasting room visit tooo IYGTC.
Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

Hey John. Thanks for the tip. Hoping to visit the Willamette Valley soon!
John Howard

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@Ray Vanderhoff no prob. Prob our fave wines up there. Lots of good stuff on that area too.

Domaine Serene

Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018

wonderful Pinot that is well balanced with currants and cherry finish — 11 days ago

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Domaine Drouhin

Laurène Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2019

Brilliant cherry. Perfect at Thanksgiving or anytime. November 2024. — a month ago

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