Guide to Spring Wines From Oregon On Food Tours
The Oregon wine food tours is the industry's biggest advantage may be it's small size. Production in Oregon is on a small scale, which means that many of its producers remain relatively unknown. These small labels make some extraordinary wines, such as the 2005 Crystal Lake Rogue Valley Survivor's Syrah.
The story behind this oddly named wine is that former Friday the 13th star Adrienne King became the hospitality manager at Oregon's Valley View Winery, and a second label was born to celebrate her horror-film past. Yet this complex syrah is not just a novelty wine. It is a supple and smooth-bodied red that has undertones of pear and raspberry, along with hints of pepper and nuts that make it great for pairing with dishes that feature robust flavors. Another great Oregon wine for spring is the 2009 Ponzi Willamette Valley Pinot Gris. This vintage is full of bright citrus and floral scents with a refreshing acidity.