Hawks View Cellars Press & Awards

December 2011

93 Point Rating for 2009 Pinot Noir from Wine Enthusiast

In 2009 this estate-grown Pinot Noir appears to have been pushed to the limit, with alcohol at 15% behind concentrated, cherry cordial-flavored fruit. Nonetheless it seems in perfect balance... read more

 

February 2011

Cellar Notes: Hawks View Cellars 2009 Pinot Gris

Oregon's signature crustacean, the beloved Dungeness crab, is at its peak of flavor and size between December and April. Such a fine crab, especially when hauled freshly out of the ocean... read more

 

Feb 11, 2011

The Inquisitive Traveler: Portland's Liquid Assets

This boutique winery is located in the Chehalem Mountain AVA in the Willamette Valley. Relish their estate Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris and stunning views by appointment only... read more

 

August 2010

Year's Best Pinot Gris

2008 Chehalem Mountains Hawks View Vineyard Pinot Gris
Fresh and lively, this bright white has a savory lees aroma to accompany vibrant, fully ripe apple flavors. Its nervous energy will work well with lemon sole... read more

 

June 2010

Closer than France and Better than Napa: Yamhill County, OR

While Napa Valley is still viewed as the Holy Grail of wine destinations for the majority of American wine lovers, the Oregon wine country has been growing in both popularity and prominence in the last decade or so... read more

 

2010

Where to Drink in Portland, Oregon

The Willamette Valley, a pleasant drive south of Portland, is one of America’s finest grape-growing regions. Its rich volcanic soil and mild, wet climate yield fine Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling. Set like a manor on a grassy rise, Hawks View Cellars - one of the region's 200 wineries - flaunts commanding views of Mount Hood... read more

 

May 24, 2010

2010 spring wine guide: Fine pours for picnics

It's a challenge to pair a wine with fried chicken because of the richness of the oil and the delicacy of the meat, but a lightly chilled chardonnay with great acidity, like the Hawks View, stands up perfectly. Winemaker Ryan Harms forgoes the typical... read more

 

May 2010

2008 "Hawks View Vineyard" Pinot Gris Selected as a 2010 "Value Pick"

Succulently lush impressions of honey, mead and passion fruit lend depth of flavor to this well-structured wine, while fresh, citrus-laced acidity supplies the backbone. An excellent early effort from a winery that came on the scene just two years ago... read more

 

May/June 2010

2008 "Hawks View Vineyard" Pinot Gris

Expansive aromas of pear blossoms and melon are accented by distinct notes of roasted nuts on the complex and involving nose... read more

 

February 16, 2010

New Pinots in Every Price Range Pop Up in Oregon

WINE NOTES: As producers multiply, so do the choices among new noteworthy labels.

I don't know about you, but I can't keep up with all the terrific new local wineries out there. The Portland Indie Wine Festival in May is a great way to get familiar with all the hottest up-and-coming producers in the state. But until then, I like to periodically gather up all the new labels I can find and taste the wines blind to find out what's showing best right now... read more

 

October 2009

A Mixed Case to Get Your Un-Cellar Started

...2008 "Hawks View Vineyard" Pinot Gris, $24: The 2008 pinot gris from this up-and-coming Sherwood winery is a gem and a great value, considering it's on par with the best from Alsace and Italy. Crisp, clean, mineral-infused and powerful... read more

 

September 2009

2007 "Hawks View Vineyard" Pinot Noir Selected as One of Oregon's 50 Best Wines

With velvet textures, a floral nose, and delicate fresh-raspberry flavors, this wine offers a delightful blend of astringency and tartness... read more

 

April 2009

Chehalem Mountain Wine Growers Utilize Top Notch Location to Showcase Their Wines

...Hawk's View was the host winery and if you have not visited this facility put it at the top of your "to do" list. Jack Kemp has a beautiful space not too far outside Sherwood, OR. A modern facility; you see the minimalist functionality without feeling the sparseness usually associated with minimalism. There is a comfortable coolness to the entire space... read more