Oregon’s Top Value Wines
Current releases under $20
Rating 83-
No. 21
Agate Ridge
2007 Syrah Blend
‘Cascade Terrace Red’
$17, 1–2 years
Clean, ripe, dark-fruit flavors, nicely concentrated.
No. 22
Remy Winery
Syrah/Lagrein/Sangiovese Blend
‘Three Wives, Remy’s Red’
Willamette Valley
$17
Pleasantly sour, with good, rich intensity and balance.
Rating 82+
No. 23
Illahe
2008 Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley
$13
Good length, with green-apple flavors.
No. 24
Kramer
2006 Chardonnay
‘Barrel Select’
Yamhill-Carlton
$20, 2–3 years
Well-integrated oak and pear flavors wrap around moderately rich textures in this food-friendly wine.
Rating 82
No. 25
O by Bergström
2008 Riesling
Willamette Valley
$14, 1–3 years
Mild minerality and a pine scent.
No. 26
Pappas Wine Company
2007 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley
$18, 1–2 years
Light on concentration, but good varietal character.
Rating 82-
No. 27
Seven of Hearts
2007 Pinot Noir
Eola Hills
$20, 2–3 years
Typical expression of the pinot noir wine grape, with good complexity.
