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A wine fiesta: The West's hot new grapes are Spanish and just right for sipping now

By Sara Schneider, Sunset Magazine, August 2010
Top Pick, 2009 Albarino "Ripe, golden apple and peach rounded out with a touch of almond and orchard blossoms." PDF

Wine Press Northwest

Summer 2010
Outstanding, 2007 Malbec
Outstanding, 2007 Port
Outstanding, 2009 Albariño
Excellent, 2008 Dolcetto
Excellent, 2009 Grenache Rosé
Excellent, 2009 Viognier
Recommended, 2007 Cabernet Franc
Recommended, 2009 Blanco Dulce

Abacela completes the Carbon Neutral Challenge

Fourteen Oregon wineries and vineyards have completed the carbon neutral program for 2009 and invested in a regional, verifiable offset. Abacela is proud to be one of the first! Read more on our blog.

Oregon’s finest vinos de España

By Paul Omundson, The Register Guard, May 26, 2010
"At Abacela Winery, in a Rioja-like climate, Earl and Hilda Jones coax lauded Oregon wines from traditional Spanish varietals." Full article

Oregon winery thrives on focused approach

by Paul Gregutt, The Spokesman-Review, May 26, 2010
"Abacela, located in southern Oregon, is a fine example of a winery that started with a specific focus, built on it and now offers a breathtakingly large lineup of estate-grown blends and varietals, including some never before seen in the Northwest." Full article

2010 Spring Wine Guide: Fine pours for picnics

By The Oregonian, May 24, 2010
2009 Albarino "Cured meat... begs for a refreshing, bracing white wine, and this albariño is just the thing." - Kimberly Paley, Paley's Place

Cellar Dweller: A summery choice

by Matt Meador, The Vancouver Voice, May 19, 2010
2009 Viognier "a grand example of just what Viognier is all about" Full review

wine in the spotlight: abacela 2009 albariño

by Paul Gregutt, www.paulgregutt.com, May 18, 2010
2009 Albarino "Kudos to Abacela for all their pioneering work with Iberian varietals." Full blog

It's spring, and the rosés are in bloom

by Matt Kramer, The Oregonian, May 15, 2010
2009 Grenache Rose "...a superb example of just what grenache can do in a rosé style" Full review

2010 Riverside International Wine Competition

Gold Medal, 2009 Albarino

Northwest Palate

May/June 2010
Highly Recommended, 2005 Reserve Tempranillo
Recommended, 2006 Estate Tempranillo
Recommended, 2007 Tempranillo Delfino Vineyard

Wine Press Northwest

Spring 2010
Outstanding, 2007 Tempranillo Cuvee
Excellent, 2006 Claret

The Name Game

Paul Gregutt, www.paulgregutt.com
2007 Port "a wine that any Port lover should experience, for I have not had a finer American version." Full blog

Get out of that taste rut with these originals.

 Matt Kramer, The Oregonian, 4/11/2010
Vintner's Blend #10 "...this is an outstanding deal in flat-out good red wine of real character with not a shred of pretension."

Northwest Palate

March/April 2010
Exceptional, 2006 Port

Wine Business Monthly

February 2010
Abacela named one of the ten Hot Small Brands of 2009!
Check out the full article:  PDF

Wine Press Northwest

Winter 2009/2010
Platinum Medal and Best Buy, 2008 Rosado
Outstanding!, 2006 Syrah Estate
Excellent, 2007 Garnacha
Excellent, Vintner's Blend #10
Recommended, 2007 Dolcetto
Recommended, 2007 Tempranillo Delfino Vineyard
Recommended, 2007 Tempranillo McCorquodale Vineyard

Wine Enthusiast

Top 100 Wines of 2009
#54 2005 Reserve Syrah (95 points)

2009 Tri-Cities Wine Festival

Double Gold Medal, 2006 Tempranillo Estate
Silver Medal, 2008 Albarino
Silver Medal, 2006 Port

Chuck Hill, WinesNW.com

Wine of the Week, October 31, 2009
2008 Albarino
Another top pick by our tasters, the winery acknowledges the legendary oyster affinity of the wine by encouraging consumers to give it a try with other sea foods – not limiting it to bivalves. While it is a near-perfect wine for half shell oysters, it does go well with many other foods. White peach, citrus, mineral, floral notes… it is all there. But DO be courteous and serve some sautéed scallops, halibut with lemon/herb butter or chicken picata with this beauty. Full article

Wine Enthusiast

91 points, 2008 Viognier

Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

September 2009, Lucas St. Clair Wine Director, Wild Ginger Bellevue

The Umpqua Valley always reminded Earl Jones of the vineyards he’d seen in Spain, so he decided the Spanish variety Albarino would work very well here. He was right. The wine has great acid, low alcohol, and matches well with all sorts of Northwest seafood.

Cooking Light Magazine

September 2009, "What we love right now"
Pucker Up - With its tangy acidity and vibrant fruit flavors, an Albarino hits the spot this time of year. Pair 2008 Abacela Estate Grown Albarino with tapas, garlicky pastam or cioppino. -Julianna Grimes

World of Wine Festival 2009

Gold Medal, 2008 Albarino

Portland Monthly Magazine

"Top 20 wines under $20", 2008 Albarino

Wine Press Northwest

Summer 2009
Outstanding! and Best Buy!, 2008 Rosado
Outstanding!, 2006 Port
Recommended and Best Buy!, Vintner's Blend #9

Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition

June 19, 2009
Gold Medal, 2006 Tempranillo Estate

Oregon's Spanish influence

June 15, 2009
By Ken Robertson, Wine Press Northwest
"...Much of the credit goes to Earl Jones of Abacela Vineyards & Winery..." Full article...

2009 Tempranillos al Mundo, Spain

June 3, 2009
Gold Medal, 2005 Reserve Tempranillo

2009 International Eastern Wine Competition

May 27, 2009
Gold Medal, 2006 Tempranillo Estate
Silver Medal, 2008 Albarino

2009 NorthWest Wine Summit

May 6, 2009
Gold Medal, 2006 Tempranillo Umpqua Cuvee
Silver Medal, 2008 Albarino
Silver Medal, 2006 Port

2009 Pacific Rim Wine Competition

April 24, 2009
Gold Medal, 2008 Albarino

2009 Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition

April 2, 2009
Finalist, 2008 Albarino

Wine Enthusiast

April 2009 Issue
95 Points & Editor's Choice, 2005 South Face Reserve Syrah
92 Points, 2005 Syrah Estate
91 Points, 2006 Tempranillo Estate

Earl Jones, recipient of the 2009 ORVI Award!

March 6, 2009 - Portland, OR
The Oregon Vintner of the year award (ORVI), is presented to individuals who have demonstrated significant achievements in building the Oregon wine industry and establishing its worldwide reputation. Full press release: PDF

Matt Kramer, The Oregonian

Sunday, March 1, 2009
Roseburg's Abacela '06 tempranillo has originality in spades
"Abacela Tempranillo "Estate" Southern Oregon 2006: Few wines in Oregon... are more original than the exceptional tempranillo wines from Abacela winery in Roseburg."

Wine Press Northwest, Platinum Judging

Double Gold Medal, 2007 Albarino
Double Gold Medal, 2006 Dolcetto
Gold Medal, 2005 Tempranillo Reserve
Complete Results

2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Silver Medal, 2007 Albariño