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The wines of Illahe Vineyards are some of the most impressive of Oregon's up-and-coming "wineries to watch." Tasted a few weeks ago in a group of Pinots including bottles from Beaux Freres, Cameron, Evening Land and Brick House, the Illahe wines were beautiful, and the Reserve Pinot noir 08 stood out in a very distinguished crowd. The Illahe estate vineyard clearly has something new and fascinating to say, and the winemakers are wise enough to stand back and allow the grapes to tell it. The new wineries that we enjoy year after year tend to be those with their own vineyards and a deep interest in its development. Illahe falls into that category. The vineyard's individuality grows with every vintage, and the owners are aware of the importance of managing it to allow the terroir's unique character to evolve and intensify. "An excellent vineyard site and pinot noir, a fine facility, and a dedicated, kind, and talented team... this bodes well for Illahe's success." –Russ Raney, Evesham Wood Illahe is a Chinook Jargon word meaning "earth," "land," or "soil." The Wines
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