Dear Friends,

There is something immensely pleasing about the sight of vineyard rows ascending a hillside. This visual appeal reflects several key elements of WillaKenzie Estate's viticulture. For example, the north-south orientation of the rows maximizes exposure to sunlight for optimum ripening. In some areas we till the cover crop in alternate alleys, as shown in the above photo, and in other areas we mow the existing cover crop. The former lessens competition for nutrients and water, while the latter enhances it and both practices have the same goal - to balance vine vigor and improve grape quality

We appreciated seeing many of you here at the winery during the recent Pre-Memorial and Memorial Day Weekend events when several wines were available at preferred pricing. Thank you for coming. We want to make some of these offers available to Cellar Club Members who were unable to visit.

SPECIAL OFFERS ON THREE ACCLAIMED WINES THROUGH JUNE 21st 2007 Pinot Gris - Extra 5% discount = $14.40 btl The 5th most popular Gris in the recent Wine & Spirits Restaurant Poll. 2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley - Extra 5% discount = $20.00 btl The 9th most popular Pinot Noir in the same poll. 2006 Pinot Noir Pierre Leon - Extra 5% discount = $28.50 btl "The attack is led by earthiness and bacon, followed by a burst of ripe blackberries and plums, and a long sweet, spicy finish. Elegant, food-friendly and very drinkable right now, this wine should continue to develop and gain further complexity over the next handful of years." Wine Review Online - May 5th 2009 - 91 POINTS click here to buy online

WINE EDUCATION CLASS - JULY 12th CLONE MYSTIQUE UNVEILED with Fred Gunton If you're interested in Pinot Noir, you've no doubt heard about clones: 114, 115, 667 - what do all these numbers mean? What is a suitcase clone and will it pass airport security? Learn the answers to these and other questions with wine educator Fred Gunton from A Nose for Wine while tasting 5 different clones of Pinot Noir side by side. Sunday, July 12th - Noon to 3:00 PM Cellar Club Members $25.00 Non Cellar Club $35.00 Space is limited - Reservations required - Make yours today Contact Sherry at 503-662-3280 x 62 or by email at ssimmons@willakenzie.com