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Pike Road Wines is in the press! Below you'll find all press and reviews for our wines in the media.

2016 Fairsing Vineyard Pinot Noir - 93 points from Vinous
Josh Raynolds gave our 2016 Fairsing Vineyard Pinot Noir a fantastic review of 93 points:
"Lurid ruby-red. Ripe red and dark berry, baking spice and vanilla aromas, along with a smoky mineral nuance on the powerfully scented nose. Concentrated black raspberry, cherry cola and spicecake flavors show excellent clarity and become sweeter on the back half. Hangs on with strong tenacity on the dark-berry-driven finish, which is framed by fine-grained, slow-building tannins." - Josh Raynolds, June 2019
Vinous has subscribers in over 80 countries and is one of the most respected wine publications in the world. At the intersection of media and technology, Vinous is Antonio Galloni’s vision of a modern-day wine publication. Vinous’s team of renowned critics and writers offers in depth coverage of new releases, retrospectives and verticals of older wines, videos with winemakers, interactive maps, restaurant recommendations and more, all published in a continual, daily stream of articles.
Learn more and read the reviews at vinous.com

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."