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High Praise from Wine Spectator on Two Yamhill-Carlton AVA Vineyards!

2022 Bonnie Jean Vineyard Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton AVA Wine Spectator: 94 Points Detailed in structure and expressive, with raspberry and pomegranate flavors accented by orange peel, rose petal and toasted spice notes. Finishes  Continue Reading »

New 2022 & 2023 Vintage Reviews from Jeb Dunnuck

Wines Reviewed by Senior Editor and Wine Critic Aubrey Frick Released August 7, 2024 2023 Willamette Valley Chardonnay Rating: 94+ Maturity: 2024-2034 Review: Displaying a bright, youthful yellow hue in the glass, the  Continue Reading »

Recent Reviews from Owen Bargreen

July 3, 2024 Today we share one of the greats from the Willamette Valley. The story of Ken Wright dates back to the 1980s as Ken worked as a waiter in Kentucky. At  Continue Reading »

I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Ken Wright

Episode 465 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Ken Wright, the founder and winemaker of Ken Wright Cellars, located in Carlton, Oregon. Ken Wright moved to Oregon in 1986, and  Continue Reading »

Perfect Pairings- When Wine & Food Are Better Together

—foodie fun creating memorable flavor harmony Eveline Chartier, June 4, 2024 The perfect food pairing can make a wine sing! The goal is to have the wine and food taste better together than  Continue Reading »

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