Oregon Pinot Noir is the party everyone wants to attend. After all, who doesn’t want to dance with cool climate gems known for striking a balance between beautifully ripened fruit with natural acidity. And like any great party, a lot of hard work was involved. In 1961, winemaker Richard Sommer got the party rolling by founding HillCrest Vineyard, in the Umpqua Valley, and making the state’s first confirmed Pinot Noir six years later.
