A to Z Wineworks was started in 2002 by four friends, Oregon wine industry veterans, Deb Hatcher (Eyrie), Bill Hatcher (Domaine Drouhin Oregon), Sam Tannahill (Archery Summit) and Cheryl Francis (Chehalem). The two couples worked in the Hatcher's kitchen to build the original blend honored by Food & Wine magazine as the Best American Pinot Noir under $20. Recognition for their A to Z wines with dependable quality and great value continued and production grew.
In 2006, the group welcomed another Oregon wine veteran, Michael Davies, as winemaker, and partnered with Gregg Popovich (Coach of the San Antonio Spurs) to buy REX HILL Vineyards and Winery (established in 1982). A to Z has worked with more than 100 vineyards across the state always offering assistance for sustainability certification that the group expects to be achieved within three years of partnering. Today, A to Z has two viticulturists on staff and uses biodynamic principles to farm all owned or long-leased vineyards.
Diverse sourcing across the state mitigates regional weather difficulties and adds complexity and depth to the one wine of each variety that is blended in any vintage. Additionally, A to Z has more collective Oregon winemaking experience than any other winery, experience that can make a difference in difficult vintages.
A to Z remains true to the dual mission of offering Aristocratic Wines at Democratic Prices blending one cuvee each vintage of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris that deliver the Essence of Oregon. A commitment to excellence is matched by a belief in fair value and sustainability in business as well as farming and a drive to offer the highest quality for the best value.
A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir has twice been named to Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines of the year; A to Z Oregon Pinot Gris is a perennial Best Buy; and A to Z Oregon Chardonnay is America's Best Selling Oregon Chardonnay.
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“The generous 2015 vintage delivered rich, dark color to the 2015 A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir. Striking aromas of black cherries, blackberries, blueberries and
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Wine & Spirits 89 “Made in a crisp unoaked style, this zippy chardonnay has plenty of lees character and acidity, with a salty edge that recalls
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Wine Enthusiast 90 Pretty, light cherry candy in color,this tart, dry rose is principally Sangiovese. Floral aromas introduce its strawberry-inflected fruit. It’s juicy and lingers on
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“The 2017 A to Z Pinot Gris invites with initial aromas of stone fruits (peaches,apricots, yellow plum) and hints of pineapple, lychee and lemon meringue.
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“Juicy and textured with off-dry sweetness, the wine has good weight and balance while finishing long with zippy acidity and lingering ripe fruit flavors. A
Wine Spectator 91 "Lightly prickly tannins surround a sleek, supple core of raspberry, cherry and floral flavors. A hint of savory spice adds to the gentle
Wine Enthusiast 90 "A superb value, this drinks way above its price. Buttery apple fruit is bedecked with cinnamon and buttressed with refreshing mineral-drenched acids. A
“A to Z Wineworks is Oregon's top-selling wine brand, consistently honored for delicious, food-friendly wines which offer superior value. Founded in 2002 by two wine
Wine Spectator 89 "Light and tangy, with a sharp edge to bright raspberry and espresso flavors, finishing with finesse. Good length. Drink now through 2017."~HS Anthony Dias
Wine Enthusiast 88 "Quite possibly this has the largest production of any single Oregon Pinot Noir, which makes the quality even more impressive. A bit in
Wine Enthusiast 90 "The price of this all-occasion white wine keeps creeping up, but the quality stays high, even as production levels push toward six figures.
Wine Enthusiast 92 "A to Z has almost doubled production of this wine, without a hitch in quality. Floral and citrus components gather strength and roll
Wine Spectator 90 WS TOP 100 2013 Rank 55 "Sleek and tightly packed, with delicate layers of cherry, tobacco and cocoa flavors mingling against refined tannins, persisting
Wine Spectator 87 "Light and silky, with pretty pear and spice flavors, persisting delicately."~HS
Wine Spectator 90 "Light and lively, a bit tight but graceful, glowing with boysenberry and plum fruit thats shaded with cedar and cream notes. The finish
Wine Spectator 89 " Light and refreshing, open-textured and inviting, offering raspberry, tea leaf and spice flavors that linger delicately. Drink now. 80,233 cases made. "
Wine Enthusiast 88 "This young, yeasty wine is well made, fruity and fresh. Flavors of grapefruit, sliced pear and citrus rind abound. It’s made in
"The 2014 A to Z Oregon Rosé leads with aromas of strawberries, tangerine, watermelon and grenadine with hints of thyme and hibiscus then opens to
Wine Enthusiast 89 "A to Z is giving other volume Pinot Gris producers a run for top gun with this superb value. Pear, quince and satsuma-orange
Wine Enthusiast 88 "Lively and loaded with citrus fruits, notably juicy orange, this is totally refreshing. Clean, crisp fruit dominates, along with zippy acidity."~PG Wine Spectator 88 "Sleek
Wine Spectator 88 "Light and sleek, with pretty raspberry and orange tea notes wafting through the silky texture and lingering gently. Drink now through 2018." "The 2013
Wine Enthusiast 89 "The ebullient strawberry and floral notes taste like spring in a bottle." "The A to Z Rosé tempts with aromas of strawberry, watermelon, cherry,
Wine Enthusiast 92 "A delightful wine that more than lives up to ths promise of its lovely floral bottle. Here are bright fruit flavors of mixed
"The 2016 A to Z Rosé opens with exuberant aromas of rose, strawberry, hibiscus, watermelon, lemon, thyme and orange peel followed by pomegranate, cranberry and
"The A to Z Oregon Chardonnay opens with aromas of green apple, honeysuckle blossoms, freshly cut honeydew and lime leaves that evolve to quince, chamomile