Oregon Ascendant

Willamette Valley vintners deliver high quality Pinot Noirs in the 2021 and 2022 vintages

Kate Ayres at Penner-Ash winery in Oregon
Penner-Ash’s Kate Ayres made one of this report’s top-rated 2021s, a compelling Pinot Noir whose freshness is a defining feature of the vintage. (Andréa Johnson)

With the release of Oregon’s 2021 and 2022 offerings in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more, winegrowers in Willamette Valley and beyond continue to prove their power, offering high-scoring options from top producers such as Soter, Domaine Roy & Fils, Lingua Franca, Domaine Drouhin and Archery Summit. Read senior editor Tim Fish’s tasting report for scores and tasting notes from recently released vintages.

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