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What to Pair with Pinot noir

By Willamette Valley Team on Aug. 12, 2026

Pinot noir is a notoriously finicky grape: it's thin-skinned, early-budding, and picky about where it will actually thrive. Which is exactly why it found a home here. Our cool nights, long ripening…

A bottle of Rose & Arrow Estate 2023 Touchstone Pinot noir.

Oregon Pinot Noir Earns First-Ever 100-Point Score from James Suckling

By Willamette Valley Team on May. 26, 2026

Oregon Pinot noir has earned its first-ever perfect 100-point score from James Suckling , one of the world’s most influential wine publications, awarded to Rose & Arrow Estate’s 2023 Touchstone Pinot…

Celebrating Willamette Valley Chardonnay

By Willamette Valley Team on May. 20, 2026

When people think of the Willamette Valley, Pinot noir often comes to mind first. But increasingly, wine lovers, sommeliers, and critics around the world are turning their attention to another…

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