It was a hot August day when Spaswinefood visited Trisaetum Vineyards, a family owned and operated winery in Newberg, Oregon. Andrea and James Frey, owners founded Trisaetum in 2003. The winery is located in the Ribbon Ridge AVA where it is surrounded by a 28 acre vineyard. Trisaetum's other vineyards included a vineyard (22 acres) in Yamhill-Carlton AVA and a third vineyard (8 acres) in the Dundee Hills AVA. All three sustainably farmed vineyards are dedicated to Pinot Noir and Riesling. What is so special about Trisaetum is that it also has an art gallery. James Frey is an accomplished artist whose works are exhibited in the gallery. When you visit Trisaetum, it is not just the wine that will capture your attention but, the art will, as well.
Trisaetum released their first vintage in 2007. James Frey, winemaker and owner, typically produces about 10 Pinot Noirs and 6-10 Rieslings each vintage. This young winery has already established a track record of producing high scoring wines (see Wine Spectator). The Trisaetum wines I tasted included:
1. Trisaetum, Willamette Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir 2013
2. Trisaetum, Ribbon Ridge Estate Riesling 2013
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| Trisaetum Estate Vineyard © Spaswinefood |
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| Estate Vineyard at Trisaetum © Spaswinefood |
1. Trisaetum, Willamette Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir 2013
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| Trisaetum, Willamette Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir 2013 © Spaswinefood |
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| Trisaetum, Ribbon Ridge Estate Riesling 2013 © Spaswinefood |
3. Trisaetum, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2012
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| Trisaetum, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2012 © Spaswinefood |
4. Trisaetum, Artist Series No. Pinot Noir 2012
5. Trisaetum, Coast Range Estate Pinot Noir 2011
6. Trisaetum, Estates Reserve Pinot Noir 2011
I really enjoyed the Willamette Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir 2013 and the Ribbon Ridge Estate Riesling 2013. Amongst their high scoring wines Wine Spectator awarded Trisaetum's 2010 Estates Reserve Riesling 95 points and designated it Number 21 on its Top 100 Cellar Selections of the Year. From what I have read it is hard to beat Trisaetum's Rieslings. After wine tasting at Trisaetum I explored the art gallery and side patio, overlooking the vineyard.
This inviting winery that is so enjoyable to visit. Right from the moment when you enter the winery, you immediately are drawn into the art and wine connection.
The patio area overlooking the estate vineyard is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine.
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| Trisaetum, Artist Series No. 19 Pinot Noir 2012 © Spaswinefoof |
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| Trisaetum, Coast Range Estate Pinot Noir 2011© Spaswinefood |
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| Trisaetum, Estates Reserve Pinot Noir 2011 © Spaswinefood |
This inviting winery that is so enjoyable to visit. Right from the moment when you enter the winery, you immediately are drawn into the art and wine connection.
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Entrance at Trisaetum © Spaswinefood
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| Trisaetum Tasting Room © Spaswinefood |
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Patio at Trisaetum Vineyards © Spaswinefood |
Put Trisaetum Vineyards, at the top of your list of wineries to visit in the Willamette Valley. It is a very special place where the wine and art worlds meet. No, it is not just the wine that will capture your attention. It is also the art. During a Willamette Valley Wine Country visit you will find that there are other Oregon wineries to visit in the Newberg area. Oregon is now the third largest wine producer in the country. Oregon has four wine country regions, with 17 appellations and over 450 wineries. The largest wine region is the Willamette Valley, which consists of six appellations. Here is a list of Willamette Valley wineries. I invite you to join me in my travels in Oregon and elsewhere in search of the best in Spaswinefood.
Sharon
August 2014
Newberg, Oregon
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