Current Oregon Releases

[Woodman]

Randy, those are some pretty impressive notes. Of course, you missed some of my favorites, but I'm here in Oregon and you're in Hawaii -- so that could explain a couple of things. Bucko's right on with the Springhill, but I'm not nearly so impressed with the St. Innocents as he is. For my money, I'll leave the "big name big guns" (Beaux Freres, Archery Summit) to the out of staters who think that "pinot meets syrah" are the way to go. FWIW, rumor has it that Mike Etzel would prefer to make his wines a little lighter, but his partner won't allow it.........

Van -- somehow I got WAAAAAY overloaded with '96 Oregon pinot noir when I wasn't looking (damn those wine gremlins) so I'd be glad to trade some of mine to you. Let me know what you're looking for.