Forbes selected Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir 2021 as one of 20 cool climate wines worth trying. The article provides context about why consumers should seek out Pinot Noir from regions known for their cooler temperatures before sharing the list of recommendations.
Willamette Valley winemaking pioneer Ponzi Vineyards played an extremely important role getting the Laurelwood AVA designated. This story celebrates the winery’s Pinot Noir from this terroir driven AVA, noting that the “balance of sun and cool evenings delivers a wine of freshness and complexity with notes of raspberry and black cherry and intriguing spice.” Read the full story HERE
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Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir 2021
Laurelwood District, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley
For over 50 years, the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards all planted on Laurelwood soil. Situated along the Northern ridge of the Willamette Valley, these ancient soils are comprised of fractured basalt layered over with a fine, windblown sediment called loess.
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Chehalem Mountain AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon
For over 50 years, Ponzi Vineyards has had the honor of being Oregon wine country’s most influential pioneer and contemporary standard bearer. Old vines, organic viticulture, and an uncompromising dedication to excellence distinguish Ponzi as the premier winery in Oregon.