-White Wines - Highest Rated in the Northwest

The nose is intoxicating with both fruity pineapple and lemony floral tang and a touch of saffron wafting at the tail. Delightful. The subtle mouth shows ripe apple that carries through with mineral notes. Warming up in the glass brought out a t...read more

Westrey Chardonnay Reserve 07 - A heavily perfumed nose announces this splendid wine, with white flowers such as mexican orange and jasmine subtly intertwined with scents of crisp citrus, green apple, and what Marcus called "grapefruit custard". T...read more

Seductive aromas of mineral, pear and apple open up to a mouth-filling mid-palate swimming with tropical fruit flavors and hints of spice. While full and viscous in the mouth, this wine is punctuated with a bright natural acidity which makes for a...read more

Woodward Canyon Chardonnay 2007 - Fully mature fruit shows in the mouth; the texture is smooth and silky. The finish is complex, generous and long. This wine may be consumed now but it will benefit substantially with a year in bottle and will co...read more

Andrew Rich Gewurztraminer Ice Wine 07 375ml - Andrew says: "Seduction in a bottle. Give in. You know you want to. Just give in."

"I hadn't tasted this wine much since it was bottled last spring, so when I brought a sip of it to my nos...read more

Van Duzer Vineyards Pinot Gris 08 offers an initial impression of restrained pineapple, peach, apricot and star fruit on top of a clean flinty note. These flavors give way in the tasting to assertive flavors of the same stone fruit and citrus fami...read more

Andrew Rich Rousanne 07 - "Sourced from Ciel du Cheval, Alder Ridge, and Lonesome Springs, my 2006 was fermented slowly in neutral French oak, remaining on the lees until bottling in July. The nose reveals scents of flowers, honey, minerals and st...read more

Sensual, plump, and soft personality. Honeydew melon-like flavors are interspersed with flowers in its lovely, light to medium-bodied character. Exotic fruit aromas and flavors - fig, melon, pear, lemon rind - are wrapped around a core of minerality....read more

The Bethel Heights 2006 Pinot gris was chosen as "Best of Tasting" by the Wall Street Journal on May 30, 2008. Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher said: "Fresh and vibrant, with great melon fruit, but with a sturdy backbone. Fresh tropical fruits at t...read more

Domaine Drouhin's Aurthur Chardonnay shows that 2006 provided an abundance of wonderfully ripe & healthy fruit displayed by the complexity in the Arthur. The nose first reveals aromas of carnation & magnolia followed by a hint of toast & lemon zest...read more

Color is light straw...Abundant foam and impressive persisting crown. Bubbles are small, fine, and continuous. Aromas of spice with hints of almond and pear. Fresh and clean with fine fruit expression. Lively acid and creamy texture on the palate. G...read more

Rex Hill's popular and refreshing Riesling is fruity and finishes clean and crisp....read more

Eyrie Pinot Gris Estate 07 - “Eyrie Pinot gris, bright and bracing, is marked by a mineral-tinged complexity rarely found in dry wines made from this variety. The first successful American version, it sets a quality standard in Oregon and beyond.”...read more

The aromas of this Rose are a complex mixture of strawberry, plum, with a hint of Christmas cake spice. The flavor is a juicy red fruit strawberry, cherry, silky texture. The finish is lively and fresh. If you are looking for a wine to drop a fresh, ...read more

Barnard Griffin Fume Blanc (another name for Sauvignon Blanc) "has good aromas of fresh flowers and herbs backed with vanilla scents. This vintage shows good acidity and crispness. The flavors are dominated by ripe melon with faintly grassy hints in ...read more

Refreshing and full-bodied, this creamy-textured wine is layered with apricot, pear, and apple fruit flavors complemented with hints of toasty spice and vanilla and a long, generous finish....read more

Hogue Pinot Grigio 08 - Aromas of pear and white peach, with hints of almonds, vanilla and cherries. Flavors are similar: rich and soft, with pear and peach. Serve this wine with light pasta dishes, shrimp, chicken fettuccini Alfredo, or anything ...read more

Inniskillin Ice Wine Riesling 07 is characterized by intense honey, peach and apricot aromas. The palate displays concentrated rich peach honey flavours with a crisp acidity.

Wine Spectator rating 93 points for 2002 vintage: "Racy and inten...read more

Inniskillin Ice Wine Vidal 06 - The grape is "Vidal" and the flavors are exquisite. The nobility of this vintage shines with an alluring assortment of fresh nectarine, papaya, litchi, tangerine and orange blossoms. These exquisite fruit flavours, ...read more

Kiona Ice Wine Chenin Blanc 06/07 375 ml - Kiona Ice Wine 07 received 93 points from Wine Advocate (Parker) 7/08. They said:

"The 2007 Ice Wine is a Chenin Blanc-Riesling blend with 20% residual sugar. The aromatics are quite ...read more

L'Ecole #41 Semillon Columbia Valley 08 - Remarkably brilliant with rich fruit and balanced acidity, this wine shows fragrant citrus blossom, lemon and floral aromas, with melon, pear, lychee nut and key-lime flavors on a honeysuckle mineral-rich...read more

Crisp apple and citrus flavors and a clean finish characterize this wine.

Wine Press NW "Platinum Award" and "Best Buy" - spritzy, spicy, semi sweet, this low alcohol wine is so delicious, and everyone likes it, as the fresh acidity and crisp fruit flavors balance sweetness perfectly....read more

Honored by Wine Enthusiast as the Premier Pinot Gris producer in the United States! Bright aromas of melon, pear and guava are enhanced with floral notes of citrus blossom, rose petal and Asian spices. ...read more

90 Points - Wine & Spirits Magazine

Favorite of Wine Press NW. This wine has great floral qualities in the nose and is delightfully balanced between the sweet Riesling fruit and the bracing acidity....read more

Snoqualmie "Nearly Naked" Riesling Organic - Snoqualmie's new organic line of wines is called "nearly naked". "Nearly Naked" showcases true Riesling characteristics of Washington State. Classic apple and peach flavors, with crisp acidity and a l...read more

Snoqualmie Vineyards Nearly Naked Gewurztraminer - From the winery: "This is a great example of Washington riesling - very fruit forward with crisp acidity. An aromatic wine with hints of spice bursting with apricot and peach in the mouth. This wi...read more

(Previously known as Evolution #9) A handcrafted blend of nine varieties, each bringing a layer of nuance and complexity to this unique wine. Extraordinarily food-friendly, especially with spicy foods and the hard to match flavors of ginger, cilantro...read more

Made from Southern Oregon fruit by consulting winemaker Peter Rosback. White peach and hints of melon in the flavor, lavishly fruity with a nice crisp finish. A great example of southern Oregon Pinot gris....read more

Westrey Pinot gris 08 - Westrey's Pinot gris is full of pear, white peach, and melon flavors, with a refreshing lift in the finish.

Matt Kramer, in the Oregonian, says: "A really good pinot gris is dry, has a succulent, dense...read more

Raptor Ridge Pinot gris 07: "Our ’07 Pinot gris is the most elegant and ethereal vintage we’ve made of this wine, with aromas of Meyer Lemon and fresh melon with subtle notes of nut meats and fennel. The wine’s texture is silky, soft and articulate o...read more

100% Stainless steel fermentation. Highly rated in the Nortwest Wine Press! Wine Enthusiast 88 Points - Best Buy!...read more

AVALON RECOMMENDS Orange and peach blossom aromas and flavors are characteristic of the variety. After gentle whole-cluster press, the juice was fermented in stainless tank. A small portion of Viognier was added to lift and brighten the blend. <...read more

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Capitello Wines Dolcino Dessert Wine 08 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Made by Ray Walsh, who was winemaker at King Estate from 1992 to 2005, this is a spectacular dessert wine, rich yet well balanced, with lovely fresh crisp acidity o...read more

French in style, intense yet nuanced, with classic Alsacian fresh scents, creamy stone fruit, and clean, mineral/slate finish. This vintage, the wine is especially good with dishes made with mussels.

A light scent of fresh crisp apple is followed by refined flavors of apple, pear, a hint of white peach, and citrus. Crisp acidity and minerality in the finish call for food, and a long, long finish pleases. -jean

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Eyrie Chardonnay Estate 08 - new February 2010.

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Eyrie Chardonnay Estate 07 - This vintage epitomizes the Eyrie style, expressing complex ...read more

Stainless steel fermented and aged on lees for five months with no malolactic. An abundance of custard with a hint of citrus, melon and red pear on the nose. Creamy oily texture of layered tropical fruit complements a sweet finish of Asian pear an...read more

Soter Vineyards Brut Rose 05 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93 points!

The 2005 Beacon Hill Brut Rose is composed of equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A deep salmon pink in color, it offers up an alluring bouquet of bi...read more

Sweet scent of apple, apple blossom, and citrus are followed by flavors of green apple, creamy white peach, and citrus. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a hint of minerality. - jean...read more

Four bottles each of three highly sought after Oregon Ice and Dessert wines.

The Pacific Northwest is one of the few sources for Ice Wine, and its late harvest and dessert wines are delicious. They make lovely gifts- serve them on special occ...read more

Anam Cara Cellars Nicholas Estate Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 08 - ...read more

Syncline Roussanne Alder Ridge 08 - An uncommonly delicious Rhone-style Washington white. Rich pear and chamomille flowers with a super-round texture, finishing with sweet mango....read more

Owen Roe Pinot gris Crawford-Beck Vineyard 09 - always sells out immediately. David O'Reilly makes a very small amount of this wine. Don't wait to order if you want this wine.

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Saviah Cellars "Star Meadows" White 08 - A medley of ripe peach and apricot flavors with a hint of citrus. Rich and layered, this delicious wine is mouthwateringly fresh on the palate. Serve lightly chilled on a warm summer day. - the winery

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Arterberry Maresh Chardonnay 08 - The beautiful liquid gold gushes: Meyer lemon, pear, honey, jasmine, wet stone, toast, and a little bramley apple on the finish. Extravagant texture and huge, sweet fruit is balanced by amazing ac...read more

Duck Pond Semillon Ice wine is introduced by a bouquet of honeyed almonds. The fruit shows up both bright and rich like caramelized pears and sweet, ripe apricots. Silky throughout the palate, the wine leaves behind a pleasant crisp - fruit �nish. ...read more

We put great care into making sure our Chardonnay is one of the best in the state. The fruit comes from Conner Lee and Stillwater Creek vineyards. They are blended to produce a balanced, focused Chardonnay which is rich with citrus and tropical...read more

Roots Viognier 08 - the favorite Roots wine at Chris's tasting in Avalon Wine's shop in Corvallis. Luscious.

Fruit Sources: Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley & Outlook Vineyard, Columbia Valley (WA)...read more

Winderlea Vineyard Chardonnay 07 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 Points:

"The 2007 Chardonnay was sourced from the Carabella and Hyland Vineyards. Most of the wine was aged in barrel (87% with 13% new) and the balance in s...read more

Lemelson Riesling 07 - "It's Alsatian style, crisp, with great acidity, beautiful nose, really nice fruit, a perfumy nose and really dry to the taste." - Cleveland Plain Dealer ...read more

Anne Amie Pinot noir Blanc Prisme 07 - Aromas of pear, lemon, smoke and wax. Flavors of yellow raspberries, green apples, brioche, and slightly toasted oak. Very smooth and creamy on the palate ending with a lengthy impression. Big in stature like...read more

Anne Amie Riesling Estate Vineyard 08 - rich scents typical of Riesling include honeysuckle, Meyer lemon, pear skin, quince, coriander, and nutmeg. A more concentrated Riesling in style, flavors include Gala apple, candied lemon peel and fresh mau...read more

Ken Wright Cellars Pinot blanc 07 - six pack only - save 5% from $23.45 retail.

Bright lemon zest and tropical lime curd wrap around the mouth with clean acidity that makes this wine refreshing and cheerful. A slight herba...read more

...a brilliant straw-colored Pinot gris that offers expansive aromas of ripe pears, peach and grapefruit with bright accents of floral, tangerine, mango and honeysuckle. On the palate, it exhibits a creamy, balanced mouthfeel with bright citrus acidi...read more

Brooks Winery Ara Riesling 07 - new vintage of the famous wine poured at the White House!

Rich complex nose of slate, lime, green apple, fresh cut hay, apple, quince, white flowers and minerals. Fresh tarragon, clove, cinnamon...read more

Full bodied Austrian varietal white wine from limited planting in Elton Vineyard, Eola Hills....read more

Eyrie Chardonnay Estate Reserve 07 - from the oldest Chardonnay vines in the Willamette Valley. Eyrie’s Chardonnay cuttings originated in Burgundy, were brought to America in the 30’s, and found a home in the Eyrie Vineyards in 1967. This cuvee dr...read more

Buty Semillon-Sauvignon blanc 2008 is one of the Northwest's top white wines each vintage. A classic white Bordeaux blend, it offers up bright fruit and citrus acidity. Perfect with nearly any fish or seafood dish. Oysters, anyone?...read more

Notes of ripe pear, passionfruit, and apple. Crisp and refreshing, with a sweet initial flavor evolving into a clean finish. ...read more

2007 Daedalus Maresh Riesling Dundee Hills - Palest gold in the glass, this wine has a nose of green herbs, white flowers, and green apples. On the palate the wine has qualities of pear and wet stone with nice subtle spicy delicacies that linger i...read more

A fresh Spring mixture of white blossoms and effusive, sweet fruit aromatically, with a richness on the palate from full ripeness that is at once emollient and bracing. - the winery...read more

Abeja Chardonnay 07 - A Chardonnay of rich flavors, but classically made, with nice Burgundian attributes such as gentle aromas of white peach and stone fruit, floral notes, wood spice, and a classic minerality. Full of fresh apricots and a light ...read more

Quady North's Viognier made from Quail Run Vineyard fruit was aged in Stainless Steel and bottled in March 2007 and has aromas of meyer lemon, citrus and green tea with delicate fruit flavors. These characters are enhanced by a suble minerality. Lov...read more

Roots Riesling 08 - Pear and honeysuckle hover above this masculine and well-structured wine. With clean minerality and just a hint of sweetness, this is a foodie's wine. Pork, fish and cheese pair nicely with this wine. - the winery

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