Archive for November, 2008
Reminder
Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn will be open all weekend for wine tasting and hosting guests at our fabulous hill atop the foothills of the Coast Range overlooking the entire Willamette Valley. Cheers! Share on Facebook
Happy Thanksgiving!
Come to our tasting room cozily situated in our Inn with fireplace, select artisan cheeses, and delicious estate grown Pinot noir. We will be open from 11:00 to 5:00 all weekend. Enjoy the fruits of our labor. Share on Facebook
Another Outstanding Vintage
Wine Spectator has just awarded the 2006 Jordan Block 90 points which is an “Outstanding” rating. This is the third year in a row Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn has received an “Outstanding” rating from Wine Spectator. Here is what Harvey Steiman said on page 150 “Bright and generous, offering a lively mouthful of red [...]
Celebrate success in the soft economy
We have been recognized for three years in a row for producing premium quality Oregon Pinot noir. That is saying something considering there are so many world class Pinot noirs in the Willamette Valley. To celebrate this success we would like to make it easier for wine lovers across the world to come to th [...]
New planting
Youngberg Hill Vineyards consists of 21 acres, 16 Pinot noir and 5 Pinot gris, on a spectacular 50 acre estate. Of the 16 acres of Pinot noir, 12 acres was planted in 1989 on two distinct blocks of southeast facing slopes. The vines are own-rooted, 60% Pommard and 40% Wadenswil clones. We planted 5 acres [...]
Wine Enthusiast
We were privaleged to have Risa Wyatt, an independent writer doing an article for Wine Enthusiast, stay with us this weekend. She and Peter were a delightful couple. They enjoyed the ambiance of Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn, a wine tasting, and dinner at Bistro Maison in McMinnville. We look forward to their article in [...]
Traveling
Off to Virginia tomorrow for wine tastings and dinners in the DC area. We will be highlighting our new releases, two outstanding 2006 Oregon estate grown Pinot noirs and a delightful 2007 Pinot gris. To learn more, go to our website. Share on Facebook
Wine Books
I was brousing through Kindle last night and saw a book I read a few years ago. Of Wine and War. If you are a wine lover and a history buff, then you will enjoy this book. It is about the French wine industry during World War II and the German occupation. A great read. [...]
Happy Birthday, Dad.
It is my father’s birthday today. He is 80 years old today. I wish I could pour him a glass of 80 year old port. Share on Facebook
Celebrate!
The Youngberg Hill Vineyards 2006 Pinot noirs are really starting to open up. Have you tried one lately? Share on Facebook