In the most recent edition of Wine Spectator’s “Tasting Highlights” series, senior editor Tim Fish reports on the newly released 2016 and 2017 vintages from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. In the past decade this region has seen an undeniable increase in both quality and quantity of astounding wines. As a sneak peak of the upcoming vintages, veteran producer Ponzi Vineyards is featured for their world-class 2016 Pinot Noir Classico. The 92 point review highlights the wine as “lithe and delicately expressive, with aromas of fresh violet, cherry and orange peel, opening to sleek and layered flavors that linger on the finish.”
To read more about the recent vintages in Oregon and Ponzi Vineyards, read the full article HERE.
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Ponzi Vineyards
Chehalem Mountain AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon
For over 50 years, Ponzi Vineyards has had the honor of being Oregon wine country’s most influential pioneer and contemporary standard bearer. Old vines, organic viticulture, and an uncompromising dedication to excellence distinguish Ponzi as the premier winery in Oregon.
