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Albariño 'Top Pick' in Sunset Magazine A wine fiesta: The West's hot new grapes are Spanish and just right for sipping now 2009 Albarino "Ripe, golden apple and peach rounded out with a touch of almond and orchard blossoms."

Welcome!

Here, on sunny south sloping rocky hills, we passionately grow Tempranillo, Albarino, Syrah, Merlot, Dolcetto, Malbec, Grenache, and other varietals carefully matched to our unique microclimate.

The estate fruit is hand picked when optimally ripe and gently fermented and processed in a gravity flow winery to preserve quality. The crisp, fresh varietal character of our white wine is a product of our vineyard practices and minimal handling wine making philosophy. Application of these same principals to red wine production, with additional prolonged cellaring in small oak casks, further enhances flavor and stabilizes the wines.

Consequently our red wines are big and deeply-colored with intense aromas and flavors that have ample structure and tannin for aging. The final products are balanced wines with distinctive varietal character that pair exceptionally well with an assortment of delicious foods.

Our ultimate objective is to produce wines that are a statement of the harmony between the grape variety and its terroir. We appreciate your virtual visit to Abacela, but want to encourage you to tour our vineyards and winery and taste our wines to fully appreciate our passion.

Recent News & Reviews...

2010 World of Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2008 Garnacha
Silver Medal, 2009 Albarino
Silver Medal, 2008 Dolcetto

Sunset Magazine, August 2010
Top Pick, 2009 Albarino

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... 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

Matt Meador, Cellar Dweller: A summery choice
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
Paul Gregutt, paulgregutt.com, Tuesday, May 18, 2010
2009 Albarino "Kudos to Abacela for all their pioneering work with Iberian varietals." Full blog

Matt Kramer on wine: It's spring, and the rosés are in bloom
The Oregonian, May 15, 2010
2009 Grenache Rose "...a superb example of just what grenache can do in a rosé style" Full review

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