The Dundee Hills Makes The Headlines
Amy Beth Wright of Wine Enthusiast authored a feature of the AVA titled Why Oregon’s Dundee Hills AVA Is Just Right for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, retelling the region’s history as pioneering vintners established the first vineyards 60 years ago. With quotes from six Dundee Hills Winegrowers members, many of whom planted the first vines in the AVA, Wright reminds her readers that the valley is a “Goldilocks wine region with a climate that’s just right.”
Vinepair celebrated Oregon’s renowned Willamette Valley, the overarching AVA that covers the Dundee Hills, as the World’s #1 Wine Travel Destination for 20205. While the valley will always be known for its renowned Pinot Noir vintages, writer Hannah Staub notes the AVA “is booming with diverse projects that celebrate a wide range of grapes, from Chardonnay and Gamay to Syrah and Chenin Blanc. This year, pay the Willamette Valley a visit (or revisit), and rethink what Oregon’s premier wine region has to offer.”
Kyle Odegard of Capital Press explores the meteoric rise of traditional method sparkling wine in Oregon in his article Can Willamette Valley sparkling wine become Champagne’s rival? Once a niche varietal, production has surged as favorable climate, collaborative energy, and critical acclaim position the region to rival Champagne. The article mentions multiple Dundee Hills Winegrowers members and the upcoming Method Oregon event hosted at Domaine Willamette, where more than 20 wineries will pour their method traditional sparkling wines.
In a roundup titled Top Champagnes And Sparkling Wines For Celebrating Mother’s Day, Forbes writer, Katie Kelly Bell, highlighted two Dundee Hills vintages.
- Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad Reserve’ Dundee Hills Brut Rosé: Made from premium fruit cultivated in select parcels that are most conducive to sparkling wine production. Bright ripe strawberry notes give way to a layered and rich palate with notes of spice and creamy citrus.
- Stoller Estate Brut Sparkling: The critics love this classic Oregon sparkling wine because it delivers deliciousness at a fair price. Ripe pear and apple notes on the palate, creamy texture and a refreshing zippy finish all wrapped in a balanced, polished bubbly package.
