Another refined example of Willamette Valley terroir, showing that a cool climate is kind to grapes like Chardonnay that can be so easily manipulated. It spent 10 months in 25% new French oak, which gives it just enough of a sweet undertone and maintains a good balance of acid. This is the ideal white wine for grilled salmon and almost every shellfish.

The Best Wines For Celebrating Summer 2021Best Wines For a Beach BonfireYangarra Ironheart Shiraz, McLaren Vale, AustraliaFor a different take on syrah, turn to this full-bodied shiraz from Australia. This robust red shines with flavors and aromas of black pepper, plum, and blueberry. Juicy and structured, it feels as cozy as the bonfire itself. It’s food-friendly but great on its own.

A bit on the richer side for WV, but wows with complexity and textural interest.

Medium ruby in the glass with a touch of garnet in it, this wine smells of bright cherry fruit. In the mouth, intense cherry fruit has an incredible purity to it and a stony backdrop against which hints of dried flowers and dried herbs emerge. Mostly, however, this is a ringing crystalline chime singing the flavor “cherry” more intensely than you can imagine is possible. Outstanding. Gorgeous acidity, perfect poise. There is wood here, but it is so well integrated into the wine, it is but a whisper of the leathery tannins and a whiff of toasted espresso. Pierre Seillan strikes again.

A Sauvignon Blanc From SonomaAfter a small test release last year, La Crema is making a sauvignon blanc widely available just in time for summer.It’s never too late to try something new. La Crema, a Sonoma County winery that is known for chardonnay and pinot noir, has introduced a sauvignon blanc. The winery, established in 1979, released the 2019 sauvignon blanc on a limited basis last summer; now the 2020 is widely available. It’s a lovely summer quaff. “The climate and soils of northern Sonoma County are ideal for producing world-class Bordeaux varietals, particularly sauvignon blanc,” said Craig McAllister, the head winemaker. Bordeaux is the operative term here. The wine, in a clear Bordeaux-style bottle, displays more subtle fruit, notably citrus and pineapple, integrated with good acidity, than the grassy herbaceousness typical of sauvignon blancs from other regions.

A solid cab with notes of blackberry, blueberry and a kiss of vanilla. Nice length. This tasty cab is a smart buy for wine lovers looking for everyday wine to uncork.

A Guide To The Sauvignon Blanc Varieties Around The WorldRepresenting the U.S.: The 2020 La Crema Sauvignon Blanc, only in its second vintage, is fruit driven with pronounced nectarine and tropical fruit notes. A little barrel fermentation gives it greater texture and less brisk acidity than the austere sauvignon blanc from other regions. If you like your sauvignon blanc with more weight and richness, California sauvignon blanc is for you.

Some options to help celebrate Mother's DayBroadly appealing, especially on the palate with fullish body, superb fruit, medium-soft oak and an extended finish.

12 Wineries & Wines That Innately Celebrate the Essence of Mother’s DayTreat mom to Wuethrich's sleek, fresh, and weighty Maggy Hawk Anderson Valley White Pinot Noir.

12 Wineries & Wines That Innately Celebrate the Essence of Mother’s DayTreat mom to Ayres’ Willamette Valley 2018 Pinot Noir.

12 Wineries & Wines That Innately Celebrate the Essence of Mother’s DayTreat mom to the 2018 Terracea Spring Mountain District Riesling; it’s like springtime in a glass.

Grapes plucked from Hyland Vineyard, one of Oregon’s largest and oldest vineyards, comprise this Old Vine Riesling from Penner-Ash. The remote vineyard’s high elevation and location at the foothills of the Coast Range mean cool temperatures in the summer and warm temperatures in the winter, making it ideal for growing Riesling.With aromas of apricots, lemon rind, and petrol and a palate of grapefruit and honey, it has little residual sugar and great minerality.

This northern Syrah with well-drained subsoils of maritime influences traces a clean and refined profile, with the deep fruitiness of tapenade and stone, all framed with admirable freshness.

Appearance: Deep gold;Nose: Tropical fruit led by mango and pineapple. Peaches. Yellow apples; Palate: Weighty mouthfeel. Confirmation of the fruit, peach particularly prominent. Phenolic backbone adds an additional facet. Medium acid keeps the wine lively. Big fruity finish;Good value.Winery is Certified Sustainable.

The Best Mother’s Day Wines for Every Kind of MomFor the Foodie Mom Kendall-Jackson 2019 Vintner’s Reserve California Chardonnay Moms who love to cook and enjoy family meals together will love the food-friendly Kendall-Jackson 2019 Vintner’s Reserve California Chardonnay. The fruit-forward wine boasts tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango and papaya with citrus notes, while aromas of vanilla and honey and a hint of toasted oak and butter swirl around. Pair this sip with lobster or alfredo dishes for a truly special Mother’s Day meal.

Make mom feel extra special this Mother’s Day with the 2021 ultimate gift guideFresh, fruit-forward wines are the perfect pairing for this Mother’s Day — sip on a grapefruit and strawberry forward rosé like Kendall-Jackson’s 2018 Vintner’s Reserve Rosé and pair it with your favorite charcuterie plate combination.

We’re Toasting: The Oscars on the Cogill Wine & Film PodcastBest Director with 2018 Siduri Willamette Valley?Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OregonTwenty-five+ years ago Texas natives Adam Lee and Dianna Novy Lee dreamed about moving to California to make great Pinot Noir. Their dream turned into a highly successful reality with Siduri Wine, producing character driven Pinot Noir that tells a story of place in each bottle. From Willamette Valley, known for their luscious, wild berry and truffle filled Pinot Noir, Siduri Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a robust, fruit-forward wine with plenty savory spices, brambly blackberry, black cherry, and peppery cinnamon intermingle on the full-bodied palate and a long finish pairing perfectly with grilled salmon or pork tenderloin.

Wine of the Day: Siduri Willamette Valley ChardonnayUnder the skilled hands, and Chardonnay expert, of Winemaker Matt Revelette, with the guidance of our buddy, VP of Winery Operations and Business Development for Oregon for Jackson Family Wines, Eugenia Keegan, Siduri showcases the luscious elegance of Willamette Valley Chardonnay in their approachable offering.Blending fruit from Gran Moraine, Zena Crown and Maple Grove, fermenting in stainless steel, concrete egg, and a bit on the lees (yeasts) in French oak, the textured wine balanced vibrancy and energy, with fresh acidity melding with beautiful structure. Aromatic on the open, showing floral lemon balm, honeysuckle, and orange blossom, followed by juicy flavors of white peach, tropical passionfruit, pineapple, and lemonade lemon. A perfect wine to welcome spring. #Cheers

For Kate Ayres of Penner-Ash in the Willamette Valley it is broadening the profile of her pinot noir by sourcing grapes from 18 vineyards in six sub appellations. Her delicious 2018 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir is layered and expressive with strawberry jam and violet aromas, cherry and plum flavors, dusty tannins and a savory note that begs for a second glass.

Darker opaque purple in youthViolets big nose, blueberry, mulberryDark full-bodied rich and vibrant. Dark mulberry fruit, chocolate, great tannic structure. Super long.A fabulous wine with beguiling aromas that go on and on. I could hardly put the glass down!

Broody red colour, not quite opaque.This wine needs time to open up. It is well worth the wait for this Grenache starts to reveal itself the results are delightful.Lovely perfume of cherry, slight mint, roses and more.Nice weight, full body, grippy youthful structured tannin, sweet plush fruit, lovely long flavours and clean fresh finish. Elegant and delicious.

Deep translucent blood colour.Fresh perfume of ripe currants -first whiff is remarkable, flowers, touch of spice.Taste: Concentrated fresh bursting red fruits. Young grippy tannin. Really lovely.

Floral, apple, grapefruit, aromas. Really attractive taste of ripe apple and stone fruit, with intensity of flavour. Good balance of fresh acidity, fruit and long clean finish.A lovely spring-summer wine that combines crisp freshness with layers of nuanced flavours.

Dark purple in the glass, this wine smells of cherries, green herbs, and a touch of struck flint and espresso. In the mouth, expansive, rich flavors of cherry and chopped green herbs, cocoa powder and licorice have a weightless bounce to them thanks to fantastic acidity. Powdery tannins fill every nook and cranny of the mouth with the velvety feel of the finest beach sand. Stunning floral aromatics linger through the finish with beautifully integrated oak. This is an outstanding wine that proves definitively you don’t have to harvest your grapes at 16% to achieve the power and flavor that Cabernet can achieve when treated right. Phenomenal. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot.

Inky opaque garnet in the glass, this wine smells of plum and cola, crushed nuts, dried flowers, and a touch of new oak. In the mouth, extremely supple tannins wrap around a core of plum and cherry fruit with just a hint of strawberry brightness. Cola nut and touches of dried herbs linger in the finish. There’s a seamlessness to this wine that is quite pretty, with the fine-grained tannins swirling about the palate and the fruit leaning towards the savory side especially in the finish. A blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Malbec.