Ponzi is for Pinot

Ponzi Vineyards is celebrating its 40th anniversary. When Dick and Nancy Ponzi founded their family winery and vineyards in 1970, they were among a handful of vintners forging a new start in Oregon’s fledgling wine endeavors. Four decades later, Ponzi Vineyards has continued to be a leader, practicing a philosophy of innovation, experimentation, respectful stewardship of the land, and achieving consistent excellence in its wines.

In 2000, the Ponzi family proudly achieved LIVE Certification for the winery and each of their vineyards. The LIVE Program (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) encourages biodiversity in the vineyard with a goal to produce the highest quality wines for refined palates and environmentally conscious consumers by using sustainable techniques.

So Ponzi is for Pinot...Gris and Noir.  Viewed as one of the most consistent wineries in the Willamette Valley, Ponzi still continues to excite.

2009 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley:  Produced in traditional Ponzi fashion leaving no detail overlooked, this Pinot Gris remains a varietal flagship throughout Oregon.  Fermented in 100% tank and 50% MF(malolactic fermentation), this gris has a nose of green apple and citrus zest.  A perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. 

90 Points WE 

2008 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley:  This Pinot Noir is a blend of LIVE Certified Sustainable fruit from Ponzi’s Aurora, Madrona and Avellana Vineyards along with Linda Vista, Gran Moraine, Gemini, Zena West and Alloro Vineyards.  Sweet black fruits with a mid palate of blue fruit and soft silky tannins make this a great wine for any occasion. 
91 Points WA; 91 Points IWC