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The Drinks Business~Fruit-forward and aromatic wines win over modern drinkers

Jon Owens, co-founder of Balsall Creek Winery in the Willamette Valley, makes multiple single-variety wines, including regional stars Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. But he has found that outliers Aligoté and Sauvignon Blanc are actually selling more briskly. “Last year, Aligoté was our top-selling white wine by volume and … Sauvignon Blanc was our top-selling white […]

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Oregon Wine Press~December 2025 Cellar Selects: Delectable Delights

Balsall Creek 2021 Sparkling Brut, Chehalem Mountains (41% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir) Complex aromas of white peach and ginger lemon build anticipation. A powerful burst of bubbles supply flavors of Asian pear, quince and grilled lemons. Well-rounded with hints of lemongrass, the ending is intensely satisfying.

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