This was the most enjoyable experience of the trip in regards to the people behind the wines. We meet with Pattie Bjornson (owner), Bryan Lewis (Hospitality Manager) and Scott Sabbadini (Winemaker). What makes them unique is the unique grapes being grown on their two properties. Aligote, Gouais, Mondeuse Noire & Cabernet Franc (Common in Washington and California. You can read more about Pattie & Mark Bjornson here.
CellarTracker! Björnson Vineyard (Day 4: Visit 4: Willamette Valley)
- 2025 Björnson Vineyard Aligoté Pamar Vineyard – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Van Duzer Corridor
Nice wine overall with floral, lime, minerals, sour apple and melon. Medium finish. (88 pts.)
- 2025 Björnson Vineyard Auxerrois Viola – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola – Amity Hills
What a great visit. MN natives and always love seeing fellow MN people go west to make great wine. Floral, sour apple, dust, earth and shorter finish. Nice wine overall. (90 pts.) $29.00
- 2024 Björnson Vineyard Gouais Pamar Vineyard – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Van Duzer Corridor
Flavorful with kiwi, minerals, flint, spices and orange peel. Very nice wine. (92 pts.) $35.00
- 2024 Björnson Vineyard Gamay Noir – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola – Amity Hills
So Hundred Sun’s sources from this vineyard. Both make the perfect Thanksgiving table wine. Fruit forward with cherry, spices, raspberries, floral and earth. Very solid. (90 pts.) $29.00
- 2023 Björnson Vineyard Pinot Noir Reserve – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola – Amity Hills
Showing really well out of the Glasvin Fu Pinot Stem. Strawberries, boysenberries, floral, earth, dust and minerals. Nice wine. (92 pts.)
- 2024 Björnson Vineyard Mondeuse Noire Pamar Vineyard – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Van Duzer Corridor
Earth, floral, minerals, dust and raspberries. Medium finish. Fun wine. (90 pts.) $45.00
- 2023 Björnson Vineyard Pinot Noir Art – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola – Amity Hills
Very nice wine with floral, spices, dust, earth, lighter red currants and minerals. Medium finish. (92 pts.) $62.00 - 2022 Björnson Vineyard Pinot Noir Magnus – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola – Amity Hills
Tasted at the winery with the Glasvin Fu. Great people. Strawberries, pepper, dust, earth, raspberries and floral notes. Medium plus finish. (93 pts.) $85.00
- 2024 Björnson Vineyard Cabernet Franc Pamar Vineyard – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Van Duzer Corridor
My favorite surprise on this trip. A Cabernet Franc from Van Duzer Corridor. Didn’t have that on my bingo card. This is really good and not green at all. Cherry, floral, dust, forest floor and spices. Medium finish. Like it a lot. (92 pts.) $45.00
- 2025 Björnson Vineyard Cabernet Franc Pamar Vineyard – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Van Duzer Corridor
Barrel sample. They were looking into were this wine is at and for sure needs more time. Floral, earth, dark fruits and very tannic at this stage. Thanks for sharing. No rating.
