OREGON
Adelsheim Vineyard was founded in 1971 and is one of the Willamette Valley’s pioneering estates. Based in the Chehalem Mountains, the winery focuses on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in cool, marine-influenced climates. The wines balance red fruit purity with earthy structure.
Argyle Winery was founded in 1987 in Dundee Hills. The estate produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines. Argyle helped establish Oregon as a world-class sparkling wine region.
Arterberry Maresh is a boutique Dundee Hills producer founded by Jim Maresh. The estate farms old-vine Pinot Noir planted in the 1970s. The wines are lifted, floral, and terroir-transparent.
Beaux Frères was founded in 1986 by wine critic Robert Parker’s brother-in-law Michael Etzel. Located in Ribbon Ridge, the estate produces biodynamic Pinot Noir. The wines are powerful yet nuanced — often considered cult Oregon bottlings.
Colene Clemens Vineyards was founded in 2005 in Chehalem Mountains. The estate focuses on estate-grown Pinot Noir. The wines emphasize dark fruit richness with structural depth.
Cristom Vineyards was founded in 1992 in the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is known for single-vineyard Pinot Noir and whole-cluster fermentation. The wines combine power with aromatic lift.
De La Boue Wines is a small Willamette Valley producer focused on minimal-intervention Pinot Noir. The wines emphasize freshness and terroir transparency. It sits in the boutique artisan tier.
Domaine Nicolas-Jay was founded through a partnership between Burgundian winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo and music executive Jay Boberg. Based in Willamette Valley, the estate applies Burgundian philosophy to Oregon fruit. The wines are elegant and site-driven.
Evening Land Vineyards is a prestige Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer founded in 2005. With vineyards in Seven Springs (Eola-Amity Hills), the estate emphasizes terroir transparency. The wines are mineral and structured.
Gran Moraine is located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The estate produces cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The wines balance richness with precision.
Granville Wine Co. is a boutique Oregon label focused on single-vineyard Pinot Noir. The wines emphasize site expression and small-lot production. It sits in the sommelier-driven micro-producer tier.
Lingua Franca was founded by Master Sommelier Larry Stone. Based in Eola-Amity Hills, the estate produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with Burgundian sensibility. The wines are mineral, restrained, and terroir-focused.
Martin Woods Winery is a McMinnville-based producer founded by Evan Martin. The winery works with Pinot Noir and Rhône varieties. The wines balance structure with aromatic finesse.
Moffett Vineyards is a small Willamette Valley producer focused on Pinot Noir. The wines emphasize fruit purity and accessibility. It represents boutique regional production.
Sokol Blosser Winery was founded in 1971 and is one of Oregon’s pioneering estates. Located in Dundee Hills, the winery produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The wines combine tradition with sustainability.
The Four Graces is a Dundee Hills producer focused on Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Founded in 2003, the estate produces elegant, fruit-driven wines. The style emphasizes approachability.
Trisaetum Winery is based in Ribbon Ridge and focuses on Pinot Noir and Riesling. Founded in 2003, the estate produces site-driven wines from estate vineyards. The wines balance richness with precision.
Walter Scott Wines is a boutique Oregon producer founded by Ken Pahlow. The winery specializes in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from volcanic soils. The wines are mineral, precise, and sommelier favorites.
WASHINGTON
Eroica Riesling is a collaboration between Chateau Ste. Michelle and Germany’s Ernst Loosen. Founded in 1999, the project focuses on Washington Riesling. The wines combine New World fruit with Old World acidity.
No Girls Wines is a Walla Walla Valley project led by winemaker Cayuse’s Christophe Baron and Elizabeth Bourcier. The winery produces Rhône-style blends from biodynamic vineyards. The wines are powerful and savory.
NEW YORK
Forge Cellars is based in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Founded in 2011, the estate focuses on Riesling grown on glacial soils. The wines are crisp, mineral, and cool-climate driven.