90 points - Wine Enthusiast
This classic "Willamette Valley style" Chardonnay is sourced from our three Estate vineyards — the original planting by Founder Jim Bernau in the Salem Hills, Tualatin Estate planted by Oregon wine pioneer Bill Fuller in the foothills of the Coastal Range and Elton planted by Dick and Betty O'Brien in the Eola-Amity Hills.
91 points - Owen Bargreen
Made with Dijon clones planted more than 20 years ago by Founder Jim Bernau who traveled with the Oregon Governor's Delegation to Burgundy in the 1980s to seek out French clones to improve our state's Chardonnay quality. The vines were brought back and quarantined at OSU before being propagated for use in Oregon vineyards. Naturally derived Dijon Clones from France planted in the Willamette Valley was one of the greatest tipping points in Oregon wine quality.
92 points - Owen Bargreen
Our Tualatin Estate Vineyard rests in the foothills of the Oregon Coast range and is one of the oldest plantings in Oregon, planted in 1973 by Oregon wine pioneer Bill Fuller. The unique Laurelwood soil profile at the Tualatin Estate Vineyard contributes to the complex nature of the wines.
Elegant aromas of lemon cream pie, buttered pastry, mandarin orange and vanilla emerge from the glass and move into a creamy and rich palate expressing flavors of orange blossom, florals and butterscotch.
90 points - Wine Enthusiast
Staff from various departments worked as a team to develop an experimental block of Sauvignon Blanc at Tualatin Estate Vineyard as a "vine to wine" educational project. They researched rootstocks and vine materials, helped plant and farm the vines. This bottling represents our team's collaborative approach of making the highest quality wines possible from the Willamette Valley appellation and continuing to tell the Oregon story through unique offerings.
This small-lot wine was made with estate-grown grapes from our Elton Vineyard. After a trip to Austria, Dick and Betty O'Brien were inspired to plant their own block of Grüner Veltliner grapes back home at their Elton Vineyard after experiencing it thrive in a similar cool-climate wine region. The first planting spanned just 0.6 acres, but we added a few additional rows expanding it to one acre. Despite it being a small block, Elton Vineyard is still one of the largest growers of Grüner Veltliner in Oregon.
91 points & Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast
Founder Jim Bernau traveled with the Oregon Governor's Delegation to Burgundy in the 1980s to seek out French clones to improve our state's Chardonnay quality. These vines were brought back and quarantined at OSU before being propagated for use in Oregon vineyards.
The nose opens with aromas of fresh tropical fruit, pear, pineapple and honey that unfolds into a creamy medium-bodied palate offering a beautiful textural experience and carries in flavors of minerality with a kiss of oak.
Sourced from a small planting at our Tualatin Estate Vineyard, the grape clusters are whole cluster pressed and aged in stainless steel and neutral oak barrels.
Sourced from our sustainably-farmed Elton and Tualatin Estate Vineyards, the grapes were gently whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel to deliver expressive aromas and flavors with a crisp, dry finish.
Certified Vegan
90 points - Wine Enthusiast
Pinot Gris was first introduced into the United States from France by David Lett, who planted Pinot Gris in the North Willamette Valley at The Eyrie Vineyards. Founder Jim Bernau got his first cuttings of Pinot Gris as result of David's innovative work. Pinot Gris is now Oregon’s leading white variety.
Bursting with fresh pear, green apple and citrus, the nose is accented by a hint of vanilla. Entry on the palate offers juicy flavors that mirror aromas with the addition of honeydew melon and jasmine tea.
Sourced exclusively from our Tualatin Estate Vineyard. Enjoy ice cold to preserve the bubbles.
The nose opens with playful aromas of the early Muscat grape including lychee, pineapple and honeysuckle. On the palate, flavors of peaches, apricot and orange blossom emerge around a sweet core. The effervescence and balancing acidity contributes to a delightful mouthfeel and clean finish.
Featuring a nose of tropical papaya, ginger, lime and lemon crème aromatics. The palate offers flavors of candied orange, peach and honey with a round, refreshing finish. Enjoy with rich seafood dishes like scallops, shellfish or grilled halibut and Asian style dishes including Thai chicken lettuce wraps.
91 points - Wine Enthusiast
Our Riesling is classic and versatile. Serve well-chilled and allow to warm in your glass for optimal enjoyment of aromas and flavors.
This semi-sweet wine opens with a bouquet of juicy aromas of peach, orange, pineapple and honeysuckle. The mouthfeel is luscious with bright acidity that activates the palate and displays flavors of green apple, honeydew melon, lychee and nectar. The finish is wonderfully persistent with balance of sweetness and refreshing crispness.