Oregon’s Atticus Wine, Where the Grapes Are the Guide    November 2007

I’m a sucker for the 'people behind the product,' especially when it comes to food, wine and spirits. The back-story tells so much about what the experience will hold. And, I have to say that this romantic tale of love, family, friendship and the pursuit of a dream did not disappoint.

Atticus Wine is an endeavor shared between two clans: the Insley-Orrego family and the Porter family. While on vacation in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, in 2004, Miami residents Guy Insley and Ximena Orrego fell in love with Oregon Pinto Noir.   To read more...

Atticus Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2005    April 2008

{89 pts.} “This debut effort from a small, family-owned winery offers light, pretty scents of Dr. Pepper, red berries, rose petals and vanilla. It’s a delicate wine, sculpted to capture the nuances of Pinot, without attempting to bulk it up unnecessarily. The flavors play out sweetly across the palate, finishing with milk chocolate and spice.”
- P.G.

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