“Aligoté is quietly gaining momentum in Oregon, where winemakers believe the Burgundian grape may be uniquely suited to the state’s evolving climate–and today’s wine drinkers… Rather than attempting to replicate French examples, Oregon winemakers are discovering what Aligoté looks like when shaped by the Willamette Valley’s volcanic and marine sedimentary soils, long summer days and cool evenings. Flavor profiles already range from bright lime zest and quince to richer orchard fruit with saline, wet stone minerality, suggesting the region is beginning to carve out a style of its own.”