We’ve been in Oregon for hardly 24 hours at the time of writing and already I’ve had the chance to take part in two vertical tastings of iconic Oregon wines – right back to their maiden vintages. I’ll report soon on the great tasting of Eyrie Chardonnay back to 1970 with the Lett family but below are notes on a history of Pinot Noirs from Domaine Drouhin, the Oregon outpost of Joseph Drouhin of Beaune which really put Oregon on the international map when Robert Drouhin decided to set up a winery and vineyard here back in 1987 after attending the...
24 Jul 2009