THE CHRONICLE’S WINE SELECTIONS / Oregon Pinot Noir (San Francisco

October 24, 2006 Vino

THE CHRONICLE’S WINE SELECTIONS / Oregon Pinot Noir (San Francisco Chronicle)
Climate, which is a major part of terroir, determines the ultimate quality and character of wine grapes. Climate plays its role year to year, vintage to vintage. Our tasting of current release Oregon Pinot Noirs, encompassing the 2003, 2004 and 2005 vintages,…

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