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 83+

No. 47

Brandborg
2007 Riesling
Umpqua Valley
$16, 1–2 years

A fine balance of acidity and residual sugar, with green-apple notes.

No. 48

Cooper Mountain
2008 Tocai Friulano
Willamette Valley
$14, drink now

Peach and pear flavors in this light, fruity, food-friendly wine made from a grape historically grown almost exclusively in the Italian Alps.

Rating 83-

No. 49

Maysara
2008 Pinot Gris
McMinnville
$16, drink now

Concentrated, with green-apple and citrus flavors.

No. 50

McKinlay
2007 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley
$15, 1–2 years

Tart but complex strawberry flavors.