Père Ami, a red blend, is dedicated to Founder Jim Bernau’s Father, Fred Bernau. Père Ami, translated to “Father Friend,” is sourced from the Umpqua Valley, where Fred was a small town lawyer, as well as a big believer in the future of Oregon wine. He helped re-establish Oregon’s wine industry in the early 1960s when he assisted Richard Sommer of HillCrest Vineyard in getting the first winery license post-prohibition.

On the Nose: A blend of Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot, the nose offers aromas of violets, cranberry, anise, potpourri and boysenberry.

On the Palate: The wine’s complex flavor profile includes fruity, earthy notes of black cherry, black tea and baking spices alongside tart counterpoints of raspberry, pomegranate and black currant. This full-bodied wine is structured with firm tannins, balancing acidity and incredible length on the finish.

Food pairings: Pair with protein dishes with slightly sweet or spicy sauces like Korean short ribs, pork with grilled vegetables and Manchego cheese.

Peak Drinkability: 2025 - 2032

Accolades:
93 points, Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast Magazine

90/100 - Paul Gregutt
"This Syrah/Tempranillo/Merlot blend honors WVV founder Jim Bernau’s late father, a Roseburg attorney who worked with Richard Sommer to license the first Oregon winery in the modern era. It skips lightly across the palate, with violets, raspberries and even a hint of watermelon. Clean and fresh, it’s a nice addition to the options for a fruit forward, versatile red."

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