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Northwest Wine: Eola-Amity Hills continues its rise with Pinot Noir | Wine Press Northwest
A recent tasting of Pinot Noir we conducted for Wine Press Northwest magazine once again showcased the brilliance found in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills. Visitors from Portland don’t often make it to the southern end of the north Willamette Valley. Those whose touring takes them a few minutes northwest of Salem will be rewarded as a growing number of elite producers elsewhere in the Willamette Valley are investing in vineyards, buying grapes and producing stellar wines from the Eola-Amity Hills. Continue »
Jul 15, 2020 at 7:41 AM
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West Coast Wine Country: Where the Sun Sets on the Best Vineyards
There is an endless list of reasons why someone would want to visit the West Coast. The Pacific Ocean, infinite mountains and valleys to drive through, multiple national parks, and the most consistent low humidity and high temperature weather to be found anywhere in the United States, just to name a few. Continue »
Jun 18, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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Panther Creek Kalita Vineyard Pinot Noir Wines Double Gold at 2020 SavorNW Wine Awards!
Savor NW Wine Awards showcases the best of northwest wines and awareness of Pacific Northwest wine regions. Continue »
Jun 18, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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Panther Creek Cellars 2017 Carter Vineyard Pinot Noir | Briscoe Bites Review
This is the last in my line-up of single-vineyard Pinot Noir tastings from Panther Creek. (Although I do have a bonus post coming up…). They were all beautiful in their own right, offering a surprising amount of diversity in each bottle. From the infant-youthful Maverick, to the regal De Ponte, and the easy drinking Lazy River. Continue »
May 19, 2020 at 7:48 AM
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Can Oregon Wine’s Panther Creek Cellars Current Vintage Live Up to its Luscious Legacy? | Daily Ovation
Located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Panther Creek Cellars has been producing signature Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay wines since 1986. Founded by Oregon Pinot champion Ken Wright, their rich history prides themselves on big, fruity, collector-worthy, Pinot noirs. Continue »
May 18, 2020 at 1:27 PM
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Wine Prices: What Makes a Good Wine?
There is a big difference between what makes a good wine and what makes a wine expensive. Many experts would say that a good bottle of wine costs as much as the winemaker is willing to sell it for, and it’s as expensive as the customer is willing to pay. Continue »
Comments (3)Briscoe Bites Reviews Panther Creek 2017 Chardonnay
I’m taking a brief detour from my tour of Panther Creek’s estate Pinot Noir vineyards. (If you haven’t followed along thus far, do take a look at these: Maverick, Kalita, and Lazy River. And don’t forget the oh-so-fun Pinot Noir-Chardonnay white wine blend. [know, right?]) Continue »
May 5, 2020 at 10:43 AM
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Panther Creek 2018 Winemaker’s Cuvée Featured in Oregon Wine Press Pinot Noir Cellar Selects May 2020
Scented with red plum, vanilla bean and a wisp of spearmint, the wine tastes of baked cherry, plum and boysenberry with balanced acid, a mid-weight feel and a flavorful finish of orange oil. Continue »
May 4, 2020 at 7:12 AM
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Briscoe Bites Reviews Panther Creek 2017 De Ponte Vineyard Pinot Noir
Continuing my travels around Panther Creek’s estate vineyards. Today’s stop is the De Ponte Vineyard—doesn’t the name just sound fancy? Trust me, the taste doesn’t disappoint those expectations. Continue »
Apr 30, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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How to Store Wine: The Basics to Proper Wine Storage
How to properly store opened wine bottles is almost as important as how you serve the wine. Nothing is worse than pouring a glass of your favorite varietal, taking your first sip, and experiencing that horrible vinegar flavor associated with oxidized wine. That’s a fast way to turn Happy Hour into Horror Hour. Continue »