(April 10, 2018) …

There was a lot of exciting wines to taste at the Taste Oregon show back in April 2018 in Toronto – no way to taste them all in one afternoon – but here is a smattering of some of the best wines I found

click on the wine name for full review

Pinot Noirs …

Adelsheim 2015 Pinot Noir, Breaking Ground … (*** ½+)
Adlesheim 2013 Pinot Noir, Elizabeth’s Reserve … (****)
Chehalem 2015 Pinot Noir, Ridgecrest Vineyards … (****+)
Domaine Roy & Fils 2015 Pinot Noir, Yamill-Carlton Incline … (****+)
Elk Cove Vineyards 2016 Pinot Noir, Mount Richmond … (*** ½+)

Hyland Estates 2015 Pinot Noir, Coury … (****)
Valley View Winery 2014 Pinot Noir … (*** ½+)
Walter Scott 2016 Pinot Noir, Sojourner … (*** ½+)
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2015 Pinot Noir Estate … (****)

Chardonnays …

Foris Vineyards 2016 Chardonnay … (****)
Hyland Estates 2016 Chardonnay, Old Vine … (****)
Iris Vineyards 2014 Chardonnay … (****)

Other Grape Varieities …

Valley View Winery 2014 Tempranillo