Abbott Declare’s Pinot Noir Secures #1 Spot in Decanter’s High 50 US Wines Checklist
Portland, Ore. (December 20, 2024) – Willamette Valley wines have as soon as once more solidified their standing among the many world’s finest, incomes distinguished recognition on 5 distinguished wine lists: Wine Spectator’s High 100, Wine Fanatic’s 100 Finest Wines of 2024, Jeb Dunnuck’s High 100 Wines of the 12 months, James Suckling’s High 100 US Wines of the 12 months and Decanter’s High 50 Finest US Wines of 2024.
Abbott Declare within the nested Yamhill-Carlton AVA has earned one other milestone for the area, with its 2021 Due North Pinot noir claiming the #1 spot on Decanter’s prestigious High 50 Finest US Wines of 2024 checklist. Final month, ROCO Vineyard’s Glowing wine made historical past as the primary Willamette Valley wine to safe the primary place on Wine Fanatic’s High 100 Wines of 2024 checklist.
Decanter, the world’s oldest wine publication based mostly in the UK and amongst one of the vital prestigious globally, shares its content material with lovers throughout 100 international locations. For its 2024 checklist of High 50 US Wines, Decanter evaluated greater than 3,000 wines tasted and reviewed between January and November. Solely present or soon-to-be-released vintages have been eligible, as library wines have been excluded.
Clive Pursehouse, North American Editor of Decanter, stated, “The good, but generally difficult rising situations within the Willamette Valley swimsuit Pinot Noir and Chardonnay completely. These situations, mixed with expertise, be it multi-generational, dwelling grown, or transplanted convey an abiding sense of creativity and neighborhood that’s too uncommon and makes the Willamette Valley a particular place producing distinctive wine. Once I consider the caliber of wines that I’ve had, and know there are nonetheless some I’ve not tasted, 9 of the highest 50 doesn’t really feel too large. It feels consultant, it feels proper.”
Becoming a member of Abbott Declare on Decanter’s checklist have been:
- Cristom Winery’s 2022 Louise Winery Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills AVA
- Bethel Heights’ 2022 Casteel Pinot noir, Eola-Amity Hills AVA
- Ambar Property’s 2022 Lustral Property Chardonnay, Dundee Hills AVA
- Eyrie Vineyards’ 2019 South Block Pinot noir, Dundee Hills AVA
- Hundred Suns’ 2022 Personal-Rooted Pinot noir, Willamette Valley AVA
- Walter Scott’s 2022 X-Novo Winery Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills AVA
- Martin Woods’ 2022 Syrah (a Willamette Valley producer sourcing fruit from The Rocks District of the Columbia Valley)
- Arteberry Maresh, 2022 Weber Pinot noir, Dundee Hills AVA
The Willamette Valley’s presence on different esteemed lists additional underscores its excellence. ROCO Vineyard’s 2013 RMS Delayed Disgorgement Glowing wine took the #1 spot on Wine Fanatic’s High 100 Wines of the 12 months final month. In the meantime, Wine Spectator’s High 100 wines of 2024 checklist celebrated 5 Willamette Valley Pinot noirs, with Drouhin Oregon Roserock’s 2022 Eola-Amity Hills Pinot noir incomes the #6 place. Seven Willamette Valley wines additionally earned spots on Jeb Dunnuck’s prestigious High 100 wines of the 12 months checklist and eleven spots on James Suckling’s High 100 US Wines of 2024 checklist.
“It’s extremely rewarding to see Willamette Valley wines persistently acknowledged on these international platforms,” stated Morgen McLaughlin, govt director of the Willamette Valley Wineries Affiliation. “These accolades communicate to the area’s distinctive high quality and the dedication of our winemakers. With illustration from throughout our nested AVAs, these wines exemplify the complexity and excellence that outline the Willamette Valley.”
About Willamette Valley Wineries Affiliation
The Willamette Valley Wineries Affiliation (WVWA) is a nonprofit business affiliation devoted to achiev- ing recognition for Oregon’s acclaimed Willamette Valley as a premier Pinot noir–producing area. At present, the WVWA has greater than 400 members representing wineries, vineyards, business, and hospitality business- es all through the Willamette Valley area. To study extra concerning the Willamette Valley Wineries Affiliation, go to willamettewines.com.
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