REGION: Oregon

Kings Ridge is Union Wine Co.'s Willamette Valley label, made by the same team behind Underwood and Amity. It's Oregon Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay with real vineyard character, priced to be poured twice. Serious Oregon wine without the serious price tag.

Las Jaras sources fruit from vineyards throughout Mendocino, Sonoma, Sta. Rita Hills and Oregon, favoring old vines and cool-climate sites that promote natural acidity and complexity. They work closely with their growers, supporting farming practices that respect the land.

Ovum is a small family-run business led by husband and wife team John and Ksenija House. The winemaking is about finding the best expression of Oregon whites with a special focus on Riesling from vineyards throughout Oregon. The wines are made with native fermentation, no subtractions, no additions.

Patty Green and Jim Anderson purchased 52 acres in the Ribbon Ridge district in 2000. At the time, it was a radical notion for a female winemaker to start a label under her own name. Patty unexpectedly passed away in 2017 leaving behind a legacy of soulful, vineyard-based, Pinot Noir winemaking.