Reviews of wines and spirits for the curious drinker.
River’s Edge Winery is located in the northern-most part of the Umpqua Valley. It was founded in 1998, and specializes in the production of cool weather varieties such as Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer. The ocean is only 36 miles away from the winery, and morning fog frequently shrouds the vineyards even in the summer, reflecting the strong marine influence on the climate. Continue reading “River’s Edge Pinot Gris 2007 Review”
Cheryl Indelicato is part of the third generation of the family that owns Delicato Family Vineyards. Delicato offers wines under such brands as HandCraft Wines, Black Stallion, Bota Box, Gnarly Head, La Merika, Massimo, and others.
Doyle Hinman and David Smith opened Hinman Vineyards in 1979. By 1988, the winery had become Oregon’s top selling winery. In 1993, Hinman started releasing their premium line of reserve wines under the Silvan Ridge label, relegating Hinman to second-tier status.