Oregon's 50 Best Wines

An oenophile's guide to 50 of our best regional wines, including 20 deals under $20

By Condé Cox

Rating 85

No. 42

Montinore
2006
Gewürztraminer
Willamette Valley
$13, drink now

Scents of honeysuckle, clovelike spice, and flowers.

No. 43

Chehalem
2007 Riesling
‘Reserve’
Willamette Valley
$20, 1–2 years

Scent of pine resin, with some complexity and good length.

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Published: September 2009

Visions of Vino

The system: 100-point scale rating; name of winery; vintage grape variety; label proprietary name or vineyard name if on label; American viticultural area (AVA) source for grapes; retail price; estimated number of years that the wine will improve in bottle (if stored in a cellar at 55 degrees Fahrenheit)

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