Willamette Valley's Colene Clemens Vineyards and Winery sits high on a hill in the Chehalem Mountains. Colene Clemens has maybe the best scenic view in the Willamette Valley. The winery's 360-degree view includes views like, Bald Peak in the north and the Coast Range in the west. This young winery not only has great views but is also producing good Pinot Noir. Given that Colene Clemens was purchased in 2005, established in 2006, and already has a record of producing good wines is indeed a great sign of good things to come.
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| Check Out the Views at Colene Clemens Winery © Spaswinefood |
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| Colene Clemens Winery © Spaswinefood |
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| Colene Clemens Winery Estate Vineyard © Spaswinefood |
I loved the inviting tasting room and spectacular views at this winery. It is not surprising to discover that Colene Clemens was included in Sunset Magazine's 2011 Western Wine Awards Finalist for "Most Beautiful" Winery Tasting Room of the Year. The setting and the relaxing atmosphere at Colene Clemens make it a top winery stop in my books.
Colene Clemens specializes in Pinot Noir wines. We began the tasting with a Rosé of Pinot Noir.
1) Willamette Valley, Rosé of Pinot Noir 2013
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| Colene Clemens Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Rosé of Pinot Noir 2013 © Spaswinefood |
This was followed by a tasting of two Margo Pinot Noir wines side-by-side:
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| Colene Clemens Estate Vineyard, Margo Pinot Noir 2011 & 2012 © Spaswinefood |
2) Estate Vineyard, Chehalem Mountains, Margo Pinot Noir 2011
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| Colene Clemens Estate Vineyard, Margo Pinot Noir 2011 © Spaswinefood |
3) Estate Vineyard, Chehalem Mountains, Margo Pinot Noir 2012
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| Colene Clemens Estate Vineyard, Margo Pinot Noir 2012 © Spaswinefood |
Given the awesome views from the picnic tables at Colene Clemens we ended our tasting there with a Adriane Pinot Noir 2012.
4) Estate Vineyard, Chehalem Mountains, Adriane Pinot Noir 2012
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| Colene Clemens EstateVineyard, Adriane 2011 © Spaswinefood |
If you visit Colene Clemens try do a tasting in the picnic area overlooking this beautiful wine estate.
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| Picnic Area at Colene Clemens Winery © Spaswinefood |
Now let us check out the views from our picnic table.
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| The Inviting Colene Clemens Estate Vineyard © Spaswinefood |
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| Enjoying the View at Colene Clemens Estate Vineyard © Spaswinefood |
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| Viewing Colene Clemens Estate Vineyard © Spaswinefood |
Fortunately we brought a picnic lunch, which we enjoyed with a bottle of Rose of Pinot Noir 2013.
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| Colene Clemens Vineyards, Rose of Pinot Noir 2013 © Spaswinefood |
Karl Klooster at the Oregon Wine Press describes Colene Clemens wines as "Great Out of the gate". I totally agree this young winery shows amazing promise. You will find reviews of their wines at CellarTracker and Prince of Noir. You can also check reviews of Colene Clemens Winery by visitors at Tripadvisor and Yelp.
That day, as we left the winery, we drove back down the hill, by the vineyards I was totally captivated by the setting. As we drove towards Newberg I could not help but look back up at the winery at the top of the hill. I love those wine country days!
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| Looking Back at Colene Clemens Estate Vineyard © Spaswinefood |
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| Colene Clemens Winery & Estate Vineyard © Spaswinefood |
Put Colene Clemens on your list of wineries with top scenic views in Willamette Valley Wine Country. While you are in the area do not forget to check out other Willamette Valley wineries near Newberg. Here is a list of Willamette Valley wineries. The Oregon Wine Board provides a list of Oregon wine regions. I invite you to join me in my travels in Oregon and elsewhere in search of the best in Spaswinefood.
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A Perfect Picnic with CVC Rosé of Pinot Noir 2013 © Spaswinefood
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