Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.
Perfumed Alsatian grapes from the Willamette Valley. Aromas of stone fruits, apricot, pineapple, and acacia. Montinore is a small, family-run estate that focuses on producing quality wines from biodynamically farmed grapes.
Edelzwicker is a term used in Alsace and some central European countries for a blend of grapes. In the case of Montinore's "Borealis" blend, the grapes work together like a chorus. Each variety supports the part of the others, offering a harmonious outcome. Gewürztraminer offers just enough floral, lychee, and spice notes to support the buoyant flavors of Müller-Thurgau and the stone fruits of Riesling. A bit of Pinot Gris rounds out the blend. The wine works quite well with Indian dishes such as chicken biriyani or lightly curried lamb. Montinore is a certified biodynamic estate and has been owned by the Marchesi family since 2005. They are committed to minimal intervention in the vineyards and cellar while showcasing Oregon's terroir in their wines.
Perhaps the most familiar wine producing region in Oregon, the Willamette Valley is actually a group of distinct AVA's (American Viticultural Areas). This varied area is home to approximately two thirds of Oregon's wineries. Bounded roughly by the cities of Portland in the north and Eugene in the south, the near-idyllic wine growing region is cradled between the Cascade Mountain Range on its east...
Though the trend is now in the other direction, for many years Riesling was known for producing wines with little alcohol and some residual sugar - too sweet for many modern wine drinkers. Though it's now cultivated worldwide, Riesling is nearly synonymous with German wine, and that country's winemakers have lately begun to produce some very exciting dry versions. They are careful to retain the...
You won't likely forget your first "Gewürz," as they're some of the most distinctive and recognizable wines in the world. They are usually heavily perfumed with rich lychee and rose aromas. The variety is cultivated all over the world, but the best examples tend to come from Alsace: these are full-bodied wines with a golden color. The pink-skinned Gewürztraminer does best in cooler climates,...
Pinot Grigio is an Italian synonym for the French Pinot Gris variety, but many more people have had Pinot Grigio than a Pinot Gris. At its most basic level, the grape produces varietals that are smooth and easy to drink, and perfect with a huge range of dishes that just beg to be paired with a fresh white wine. There is an entire spectrum of Pinot Gris/Grigio, however, the best of them being...
The largest wine region in Oregon is the Willamette Valley, lying between the cities of Portland and Eugene and home to most of Oregon’s wineries. As it does not have one homogeneous climate, it has been broken up into several different AVAs. In the best of them, the perfect amounts of wind, rain, sun exposure, and altitude combine to give Pinot Noir the warm days and cool nights it needs in...
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