Here at the Amateur Gastronomer we love finding new and special wines to share. Today we’re talking about the Left Coast Cellars 2014 White Pinot Noir. A White Pinot Noir? Yes! This is a white wine made from Pinot Noir grapes. There’s a good chance you’ve tasted a white Pinot Noir before, though in its […]
Willamette Valley
Elizabeth Chambers Cellar Winemaker’s Cuvée 2011 Pinot Noir
Are you a fan of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir? Then you’ll want to pick up a bottle of Elizabeth Chambers Cellar 2011 Winemaker’s Cuvée, now available in Georgia. The boutique winery in McMinnville is owned by Liz Chambers, a third generation Oregonian who specializes in high-end Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. Working with winemaker […]
A Passion for Terroir at St. Innocent
To hear president and winemaker Mark Vlossak talk about the wines of St. Innocent is like listening to a conductor describe conducting a symphony. Each element in crafting a wine has its own role, whether it’s the grape, soil, weather, yeast or oak (new barrels, used barrels or none). When the winemaker brings together the […]
Big Table Farm: Wines from Oregon’s Willamette Valley
By Robin Alix Austin It is impossible to meet Brian Marcy and Clare Carver and not fall in love with Big Table Farm. The winemaker/artist team produces outstanding wines from their 70 acre farm in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The name comes from a desire to provide a gracious and welcoming table for enjoying handcrafted wine […]