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Gold Medal for our 2016 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir

Hooray for Shea! Our 2016 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir won a Gold Medal in the 2019 McMinnville Wine and Food Classic!

The McMinnville Wine and Food Classic features a panel of idustry judges- this year's panel including writers from the Oregonian and Great Northwest Wine. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the wine competition.

See the full list of winners at macclassic.org

Pike Road Wines Route 47 - Double Gold Medal Winner

Route 47, our delicious dessert wine, was awarded a Double Gold Medal in the 2019 McMinnville Wine and Food Classic!

The McMinnville Wine and Food Classic features a panel of idustry judges- this year's panel including writers from the Oregonian and Great Northwest Wine. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the wine competion. 

See the full list of winners at macclassic.org

 

2016 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir Wins Gold

Our 2016 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir received a Gold medal in the 2018 Northwest Food & Wine Festival!

Founded in 2004, the NW Food & Wine Festival showcases high-end wines, foods, spirits and beers for both foodies and industry experts alike.

This score is posted online at www.nwwinefestival.com

2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir - 90 points from James Suckling

Our 2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir received an outstanding 90 points from James Suckling. Read the full review below:

"An attractive and slightly toasty nose with vibrant, ripe red-cherry and plum aromas. The palate has a very plush, raspberry and red-cherry core with succulently tangy acidity. Drink now. Screw cap." - James Suckling

JamesSuckling.com uses a 100-point scale, with 90 points or more being outstanding. "It’s a wine I want to drink a glass of and is an outstanding purchase." - James Suckling 

This review was published 11/30/2018 at www.jamessuckling.com

2016 Chardonnay - 91 points from James Suckling

Our 2016 Chardonnay received an outstanding 91 points from James Suckling. Read the full review below:

"This has a very fresh array of pear and apple-pastry aromas, leading to a smoothly delivered palate with attractive build and depth. Holds fresh and neat. Drink now. Screw cap." - James Suckling

JamesSuckling.com uses a 100-point scale, with 90 points or more being outstanding. "It’s a wine I want to drink a glass of and is an outstanding purchase." - James Suckling 

This review was published 11/30/2018 at www.jamessuckling.com

2016 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir - 91 points from James Suckling

Our 2016 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir received an outstanding 91 points from James Suckling. Read the full review below:

"This has a very fresh and fleshy array of fine red fruit that really lights up the palate, amid keenly detailed and juicy, long tannins. Super fresh finish. Drink now. Screw cap." - James Suckling

JamesSuckling.com uses a 100-point scale, with 90 points or more being outstanding. "It’s a wine I want to drink a glass of and is an outstanding purchase." - James Suckling 

This review was published 11/30/2018 at www.jamessuckling.com

2016 Xander-Taryn Vineyard Pinot Noir - 92 points from James Suckling

Our 2016 Xander-Taryn Vineyard Pinot Noir received an outstanding 92 points from James Suckling. Read the full review below:

"This offers a very plush, succulent and deeply flavorsome array of bright, red-cherry flavors and a lithe, juicy and elegant feel on the palate. Superb focus of fine red cherries here. Drink now. Screw cap." - James Suckling

JamesSuckling.com uses a 100-point scale, with 90 points or more being outstanding. "It’s a wine I want to drink a glass of and is an outstanding purchase." - James Suckling 

This review was published 11/30/2018 at www.jamessuckling.com

2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir- Judge's Pick in Sip Northwest

2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir- Judge's Pick in Sip Northwest

For their Best of the Northwest Awards Issue, Sip Northwest organized a blind tasting with regional wine professionals and our 2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir was named a Judge's Pick!

2017 Pinot Gris Wins Double Gold

Double Gold for Pinot Gris

Out of all Pinot Gris entries, our 2017 Pinot Gris took the top spot in Sip Northwest's Annual Awards Issue: Best of the Northwest. Sip Northwest gathered regional wine professionals for a blind tasting and here's their review:

"Here's an effortlessly versatile and perfectly food-friendly white wine. This Gris lifts with aromas of lemon verbena, green apple and honeysuckle. A delicious core of melon, peaches and a hint of lemon peel round out the palate. Art fans take note: The label artwork is by Willamette Valley-based Jane Aukshunas, known for her oil pastel pieces." 

TOP 100 WINE: Pike Road 2015 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir!

 

         

We're very proud to announce that our 2015 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir has made the list: out of all the wines submitted and reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine over the past year, they've chosen our wine as one of the "100 Best Buys of 2018":

"If you're looking to get the most for your money at the wine store here's your list. These 100 wines performed at the top of their class, regionally or by variety, whether that's Willamette chardonnay or grand cru Burgundy--and yet they're priced wll below the majority of their competitors."

So what does Wine & Spirits have to say about our Pinot Noir?

"An inviting pinot from multiple valley sources, this is as fruity as a bowl of strawberries, with a succulence and generosity that's impressive at the price. 91 POINTS" - Wine & Spirits August, 2018