Guest Columns

Mark Stock

Pinot vs. Pinot

March 01, 2010
Why Oregon Pinot Will Never Taste Like California Pinot
View of Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn outside McMinnville.
Photo by Chrissy Ragulsky

Authentic Oregon

January 31, 2010
Over the years, the wines that captivate and inspire me have one thing in common: Regardless of origin, they are authentic. These artisan wines stand out like beacons in the vast sea of mute, mass produced, soul-less wines that dominate the shelves of many wine shops and most supermarkets today.

The Locals’ Vintage

November 30, 2009
Why Oregon’s 2007 Pinot Noirs are some of my faves, seriously

Oregon Wine: Now More than Ever

November 01, 2009
Our state offers a rich sense of place, personality in every bottle

A Double-Edged Sword

September 30, 2009
Top reviewers have the potential to make or break a winery