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Ryan Reichert
I am a wine writer and consultant based in Portland, Oregon. Since arriving in the Pacific Northwest I have come to appreciate the growing wine regions in this part of the world. I look forward to sharing my passion for Oregon and Pacific Northwest white wines in particular with you. Read more on the About Page.
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Tag Archives: Chardonnay
Seven of Hearts, Blend of Innovation and Tradition
I have applauded the efforts of Byron Dooley of Seven of Hearts previously, specifically his Pinot Noirs. I will continue to do so because I believe he is making a quality product at a significantly valuable price, that balance a high level of Old and New World conventions. Continue reading
Posted in Oregon
Tagged 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, Chardonnay, Seven of Hearts, tasting notes, white wine, Willamette Valley
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Disgorging Sparkling Wine @ Kramer
This May I spent a morning with Kim Kramer and her folks at Kramer Vineyards helping them disgorge 10 cases of sparkling wine. We shot video to make a short primer on the finishing process after secondary fermentation has occurred in the bottle. Continue reading
Posted in Oregon
Tagged 2009, blend, Chardonnay, Kramer, sparkling wine, white wine, Willamette Valley, wine production, wine video, winemaking, Yamhill-Carlton District
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Oregon White Wines Score
Recently Wine Spectator released their listing of Oregon wine scores for 2008 in their Jan 31-Feb 28, 2011 issue. 510 wines from Oregon (vintages ranging from 2005-2009) were listed, of which 110 were white wines including Albariño, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and several white blends. Continue reading
Posted in Oregon
Tagged blend, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, scores, Viognier, Wine Spectator
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Revisiting the White Wines of 2010
As the end of 201o is nearing, I’ve been reading through many of my tasting notes from this year. My first full year in Oregon I realize that I’ve tasted a lot of wines, and had the opportunity to meet lots of wonderful people around Portland, the Willamette Valley, the Columbia Gorge, Walla Walla, and Bainbridge Island. Hopefully in the coming year I will have ample opportunity to visit even more of the tasting rooms in these regions and visit some new ones as well (I’m determined to get to both Idaho and BC this year!). Continue reading
Ubiquitous Piece on Thanksgiving Wine Picks
As expected, everyone is bustling to get their articles about the best wines for Thanksgiving written. I maintain my philosophy that having multiple bottles of wine available for all your guests is the best (and sometimes easiest!) policy. Why take on the stress that is finding the Holy Grail of turkey day wines? Continue reading
Posted in Oregon
Tagged 2008, 2009, Adelsheim, Anne Amie, Chardonnay, Columbia Valley AVA, food and wine, holiday, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris, Roussanne, Seven of Hearts, Thanksgiving, Vidon Vineyards, Viognier, Willamette Valley
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