We have decided to move our winemaking to the Carlton Winemakers Studio this fall. Eric Hamacher, one of the founders of the Studio, worked with Robert in Napa many years ago, and when Eric found that he had some space available this harvest he contacted us and asked us to move our production to this wonderful facility in Carlton. Not only does it give us access to this very efficient, Leed-Certified winery, but it also allows us to showcase our wines at the CWS Tasting Room. Mo Ayoub, who hired Robert as his consulting winemaker in 2008, has also moved his winemaking to the Studio. Please stop by to taste the Brittan and Ayoub wines, along with wonderful selections from Hamacher, Lazy River, Retour, Andrew Rich, Montebruno and Wahle.

Portland Monthly just published their Top 50 Wines Made in Oregon and our 2007 Pinots both made the list. Our 2007 Basalt Block Pinot Noir came in number 12 and our Gestalt Block Pinot Noir was number 27. Over 650 wines were tasted and evaluated to come up with the final list, so needless to say we are thrilled with the results.

Oregon’s 50 Best Wines

An oenophile’s guide to 50 of our best regional wines, including 20 deals under $20

No. 12 — Brittan Vineyards

2007 Pinot Noir 
‘Basalt Block’
McMinnville
$45
8–9 years

Well-integrated, crisp acidity, with elegant oak-barrel scents. Rich red-cherry flavors that linger. Made by famous former Napa Valley winemaker Robert Brittan, who’s now growing cool-weather grapes in the Willamette Valley.

No. 27 — Brittan Vineyards

2007 Pinot Noir 
‘Gestalt Block’
McMinnville
$45
10 years

Mildly astringent and exhibiting dark-cherry flavors, this is an intense wine with lots of aging potential.