Willamette Valley's Strong Hand
Oregon's top region delivers elegance in 2013 despite a September surprise
From the Feb 29, 2016, issue
Things did not look promising for Willamette Valley in the early fall of 2013. Heavy rains hit the region just as a very large crop was nearing ideal ripeness and many expected a washout. But there was a silver lining. Wine Spectator's Harvey Steiman explains.
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