16800 NE Calkins Ln
Newberg, OR 97132
Tel: (503) 538-3652 info@adelsheim.com
Tasting Room OPEN
7 Days, 11-4
Newberg, OR 97132
Tel: (503) 538-3652 info@adelsheim.com
Tasting Room OPEN
7 Days, 11-4
The Tasting Panel Magazine interviewed David Adelsheim for their August 2010 feature on Pinot gris.
Oregon Pinot gris at Adelsheim Vineyard
David Adelsheim first planted Pinot gris at his Willamette Valley winery in 1976, making him the third-oldest producer of Pinot gris in the New World. "People used to ask us whether we made this varietal in the style of Alsace or in the style of Italy," says Adelsheim. "The answer finally became: 'Neither. It's made in an Oregon style.'"
Adelsheim loves to talk Pinot gris. "Suppose you have three glasses before you: a Pinot gris from Alsace, a Pinot grigio from Italy and a Pinot gris from Oregon," Adelsheim hypothesizes. "The Alsatian wine would be much more minerally, earthy and terroir-driven and much less about the fruit. The Italian Pinot grigio would have some fruit, but it would be muted; unless from one of the very top producers in Alto Adige or Collio, it would have a watery quality. The Oregon version would almost inevitably be dry; it would have wonderful acidity and freshness, quite intense fruit, substantive body, with no oak and no malolactic, and would have you screaming for shellfish.”
The style of the winery’s Pinot Gris has evolved, Adelsheim notes, “finding its soul” after the arrival of winemaker Dave Paige in 2001. “Dave had a very quick learning path to getting our Pinot Gris to be an archetype of this varietal
in Oregon.” The Adelsheim Vineyard 2008 Pinot Gris has an SRP of $19.
Oregon Pinot gris at Adelsheim Vineyard
David Adelsheim first planted Pinot gris at his Willamette Valley winery in 1976, making him the third-oldest producer of Pinot gris in the New World. "People used to ask us whether we made this varietal in the style of Alsace or in the style of Italy," says Adelsheim. "The answer finally became: 'Neither. It's made in an Oregon style.'"
Adelsheim loves to talk Pinot gris. "Suppose you have three glasses before you: a Pinot gris from Alsace, a Pinot grigio from Italy and a Pinot gris from Oregon," Adelsheim hypothesizes. "The Alsatian wine would be much more minerally, earthy and terroir-driven and much less about the fruit. The Italian Pinot grigio would have some fruit, but it would be muted; unless from one of the very top producers in Alto Adige or Collio, it would have a watery quality. The Oregon version would almost inevitably be dry; it would have wonderful acidity and freshness, quite intense fruit, substantive body, with no oak and no malolactic, and would have you screaming for shellfish.”
The style of the winery’s Pinot Gris has evolved, Adelsheim notes, “finding its soul” after the arrival of winemaker Dave Paige in 2001. “Dave had a very quick learning path to getting our Pinot Gris to be an archetype of this varietal
in Oregon.” The Adelsheim Vineyard 2008 Pinot Gris has an SRP of $19.
Josh Raynolds, writer for Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar publication, recommended the 2009 Adelsheim Rose on the Winophilia site.
Pinot noir is a great variety for producing pink wines as it tends to emphasize fresh fruit and is naturally high in acidity. From Oregon, the 2009 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Edition Rosé Dundee Hills ($20) delivers a complex array of red fruit and floral qualities, with a combination of bright acidity and surprising heft that makes it particularly well suited for richer foods. Also from Oregon, look for the 2009 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Rosé Willamette Valley ($19), which offers sweet red fruit flavors and refreshingly brisk acidity, with good punch as well.
Pinot noir is a great variety for producing pink wines as it tends to emphasize fresh fruit and is naturally high in acidity. From Oregon, the 2009 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Edition Rosé Dundee Hills ($20) delivers a complex array of red fruit and floral qualities, with a combination of bright acidity and surprising heft that makes it particularly well suited for richer foods. Also from Oregon, look for the 2009 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Rosé Willamette Valley ($19), which offers sweet red fruit flavors and refreshingly brisk acidity, with good punch as well.
“Explore, Tour & Taste!"
Vineyard and Wineries on Portland’s Doorstep Open for Third Year
Summer has arrived! The vineyards are inching towards ripeness, and soon the wine grape harvest will be upon us. The 2010 vintage is taking shape and there’s no better time to visit your local wine country. More than 30 vineyard and winery members of the Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers (www.chehalemmountains.org) will participate in the 3rd annual Labor Day Weekend "Explore, Tour & Taste!" hosting special pre-harvest vineyard presentations, open houses and much more. Locations in the hills from Newberg to Sherwood, Wilsonville to Hillsboro including Ribbon Ridge and Parrett Mountain, invite the public to visit, meet the winemakers and growers and join them for special events and wine tastings.
The Chehalem Mountains AVA boasts the highest peaks in the Willamette Valley and three distinct soil types: volcanic, sedimentary and silt-blown ice-age loess. According to Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers President David Adelsheim of Adelsheim Vineyard and Winery, “While we are best-known for our Pinot noirs, these diverse soils and vineyard mesoclimates also provide a full palette of expression with Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and other cool-climate varieties. ‘Explore, Tour & Taste’ takes wine enthusiasts beyond the finished wine, back to where and why it all happens so beautifully.”
Dates: September 4-6, 2010
Location: Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge wine growing regions
Details and touring map posted at www.chehalemmountains.org.
Tasting fees vary by location
2010 participants include: A Blooming Hill Vineyard, Adelsheim, Alloro Vineyard, Anam Cara, Anne Amie, ArborBrook, Ardiri Winery, Artisanal Wine Cellars, Bergström, Carabella, Chehalem, Cooper Mountain, deLancelotti, Elk Cove, Et Fille, Freja, K&M Wines, Lachini, Laura Volkman, Longplay Wine, Ponzi, Prive, Quailhurst Vineyard Estate, Raptor Ridge, Redman, REX HILL, ROCO, Styring, Terra Vina Wines, Trisaetum, Utopia Wines, and Vidon.
About the Chehalem Mountains: The Chehalem (pronounced "Sha-HAY-lum") Mountains AVA is the nearest wine growing region to Portland, located approximately 19 miles southwest of the city. Home to over 1,600 acres of vineyard, the region spans portions of Clackamas, Yamhill and Washington counties, and stretches 20 miles from the outskirts of Wilsonville in the southeast, past Sherwood and Newberg almost to Forest Grove in the northwest. Within the boundaries of the Chehalem Mountains lies Ribbon Ridge AVA, a small wine growing region of 335 vineyard acres, 275 of which are planted to Pinot noir.
Vineyard and Wineries on Portland’s Doorstep Open for Third Year
Summer has arrived! The vineyards are inching towards ripeness, and soon the wine grape harvest will be upon us. The 2010 vintage is taking shape and there’s no better time to visit your local wine country. More than 30 vineyard and winery members of the Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers (www.chehalemmountains.org) will participate in the 3rd annual Labor Day Weekend "Explore, Tour & Taste!" hosting special pre-harvest vineyard presentations, open houses and much more. Locations in the hills from Newberg to Sherwood, Wilsonville to Hillsboro including Ribbon Ridge and Parrett Mountain, invite the public to visit, meet the winemakers and growers and join them for special events and wine tastings.
The Chehalem Mountains AVA boasts the highest peaks in the Willamette Valley and three distinct soil types: volcanic, sedimentary and silt-blown ice-age loess. According to Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers President David Adelsheim of Adelsheim Vineyard and Winery, “While we are best-known for our Pinot noirs, these diverse soils and vineyard mesoclimates also provide a full palette of expression with Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and other cool-climate varieties. ‘Explore, Tour & Taste’ takes wine enthusiasts beyond the finished wine, back to where and why it all happens so beautifully.”
Dates: September 4-6, 2010
Location: Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge wine growing regions
Details and touring map posted at www.chehalemmountains.org.
Tasting fees vary by location
2010 participants include: A Blooming Hill Vineyard, Adelsheim, Alloro Vineyard, Anam Cara, Anne Amie, ArborBrook, Ardiri Winery, Artisanal Wine Cellars, Bergström, Carabella, Chehalem, Cooper Mountain, deLancelotti, Elk Cove, Et Fille, Freja, K&M Wines, Lachini, Laura Volkman, Longplay Wine, Ponzi, Prive, Quailhurst Vineyard Estate, Raptor Ridge, Redman, REX HILL, ROCO, Styring, Terra Vina Wines, Trisaetum, Utopia Wines, and Vidon.
About the Chehalem Mountains: The Chehalem (pronounced "Sha-HAY-lum") Mountains AVA is the nearest wine growing region to Portland, located approximately 19 miles southwest of the city. Home to over 1,600 acres of vineyard, the region spans portions of Clackamas, Yamhill and Washington counties, and stretches 20 miles from the outskirts of Wilsonville in the southeast, past Sherwood and Newberg almost to Forest Grove in the northwest. Within the boundaries of the Chehalem Mountains lies Ribbon Ridge AVA, a small wine growing region of 335 vineyard acres, 275 of which are planted to Pinot noir.
The ’08 Adelsheim Elizabeth’s reserve exudes the classic northern Willamette Valley style. I was lucky to have been introduced to Adelsheim back in the early nineties by a guy who was integral in challenging my quest for wine knowledge and I have to say Chris Choate knew a good thing when he tasted it. We worked together at Abiquiu, John Sedlar’s venture with the Kimpton Group.
This ‘08 has snappy cherry and spice aromas mingled with the earthy Chehalem Mountain forest fauna. The flavors bring red berry fruit deep to the core balancing the forward acidity and making this a wine that screams for food. The mouth filling smooth texture is pleasant delivering a finish that hangs around long enough for you to appreciate the soft lush texture. Duck would be a good match, as would a bacon cherry tomato and baby romaine lettuce salad. This Adelsheim Pinot Noir is worth looking for. ~Marc Hinton
Click here for the full article.
This ‘08 has snappy cherry and spice aromas mingled with the earthy Chehalem Mountain forest fauna. The flavors bring red berry fruit deep to the core balancing the forward acidity and making this a wine that screams for food. The mouth filling smooth texture is pleasant delivering a finish that hangs around long enough for you to appreciate the soft lush texture. Duck would be a good match, as would a bacon cherry tomato and baby romaine lettuce salad. This Adelsheim Pinot Noir is worth looking for. ~Marc Hinton
Click here for the full article.
Decisions on the national level can have a significant impact at the local level. And that certainly seems the case these days with the wine industry.
Although endeavoring to influence the process through paid advocates in Washington is a necessity for any special interest group these days, directly gaining the ear of one’s elected representative remains the top priority. That’s how members of the Willamette Valley Wineries Association ended up sitting down with U.S. Rep. David Wu, a Democrat representing Oregon’s 1st Congressional District.
The conference room at Sokol Blosser Winery in Dundee was filled to overflowing with winery owners and Oregon Wine Board staffers, who were joined by reporters from the News-Register and Oregon Wine Press.
Click here to read about the issues discussed.
Although endeavoring to influence the process through paid advocates in Washington is a necessity for any special interest group these days, directly gaining the ear of one’s elected representative remains the top priority. That’s how members of the Willamette Valley Wineries Association ended up sitting down with U.S. Rep. David Wu, a Democrat representing Oregon’s 1st Congressional District.
The conference room at Sokol Blosser Winery in Dundee was filled to overflowing with winery owners and Oregon Wine Board staffers, who were joined by reporters from the News-Register and Oregon Wine Press.
Click here to read about the issues discussed.
Adelsheim 2008 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley • $22 (1133 cases)
Dijon clones from several Yamhill County vineyards lend their regional similarities and site-specific differences to a stylish wine that is light, bright and clean on the palate. The fresh crispness is complemented by hints of vanilla, wild clover, lemon zest and sorrel.
Click here for the full article.
Dijon clones from several Yamhill County vineyards lend their regional similarities and site-specific differences to a stylish wine that is light, bright and clean on the palate. The fresh crispness is complemented by hints of vanilla, wild clover, lemon zest and sorrel.
Click here for the full article.
Adelsheim Vineyard will be participating in Wine Spectator's first New World Wine Experience (NWWE) in Las Vegas on October 28 - 30, 2010. The NWWE is a dramatic expansion of Wine Spectator's hugely popular California Wine Experience. At this new and bigger event, top wines from California, Oregon and Washington are joined by their peers from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Chile and beyond. Daytime seminars filled with unique wines from around the world, food and wine pairings from star chefs, a black-tie gala and more promise to make this new Experience a perennial favorite.
Harvey Steiman will lead an Oregon Pinot noir Tasting, including the Adelsheim 2008 Bryan Creek Vineyard Pinot noir, on Friday, October 29. Winemaker, Dave Paige, and Director of Consumer Sales, Katherine Stalmann, will pour the Adelsheim 2008 Elizabeth's Reserve Pinot noir at the Grand Tastings.
Registration for the weekend includes the Thursday and Friday evening Grand Tastings, the Friday and Saturday daytime sit-down conducted tastings, seminars, and luncheons, and the Saturday evening black-tie Grand Award Banquet. To register, click here.
Harvey Steiman will lead an Oregon Pinot noir Tasting, including the Adelsheim 2008 Bryan Creek Vineyard Pinot noir, on Friday, October 29. Winemaker, Dave Paige, and Director of Consumer Sales, Katherine Stalmann, will pour the Adelsheim 2008 Elizabeth's Reserve Pinot noir at the Grand Tastings.
Registration for the weekend includes the Thursday and Friday evening Grand Tastings, the Friday and Saturday daytime sit-down conducted tastings, seminars, and luncheons, and the Saturday evening black-tie Grand Award Banquet. To register, click here.
