This Saturday, May 27th marks our Spring Open House! Join Joe and Patricia Dobbes for a tasting of our new releases which have recently received some exciting accolades (posted soon).
We will be gathering at the Orchard House Estate from 11am-4pm. Tickets are $20 and members receive complimentary entrance. Please RSVP in advance with the link in our bio to let us know you’re coming. ...
Today we celebrated our shared love of Sauvignon Blanc with other esteemed producers and friends at Sauvage: a Celebration of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc. It’s clear that our region is certainly crafting some EXCELENT examples of this magnificent varietal. Thanks to all the enthusiastic guests who joined us today. Keep spreading the good word of Willamette Valley Savvvy B! ...
To celebrate Oregon Wine Month, and specifically Sauvignon Blanc, we are coming together with 8 other wineries on May 20th to showcase Oregon’s growing reputation as a producer of high quality Sauvignon Blanc.
Join us for a progressive tasting accompanied by delicious fare curated by Durant Culinary Directors, Chefs Eric Bartle and Sara Kundelius. Guests will receive a beautiful glass designed to showcase the varietal’s characteristics, as well as a stylish tote for all your wine purchases.
SAUVAGE | An Exploration of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
May 20, 2023
12-2pm & 3-5pm
Durant Vineyards Winery | Dundee, OR
$75.00 per ticket
Follow the link in our bio for tickets
- or -
www.durantoregon.com
PARTICIPATING WINERIES
@durant_oregon
@sokolblosser
@patriciagreencellars
@divisionwineco
@laurelridgewinery
@kingestate
@iterumwines
@jchristopherwines
@matzingerdavies ...
Here we go steadfast into the 2023 growing season! We saw first bud break this weekend at our Orchard House Estate.🌱
The Pinot Noir broke bud yesterday and Chardonnay followed suit today. ...
We’re having a Spring Open House at the Orchard House Estate!✨🌱☀️🍷
May 27th | 11am-4pm
For one day only, Joe and Patricia Dobbes will be sharing a selection of current and new releases including some of our limited production and club exclusive bottlings.
RSVP online with the link in our bio.
$20 to join us.
Full Circle Society members are welcome at no cost. Login with the email associated to your Society account for the prcie to adjust to $0. Or just email patricia@iterumwines.com to let us know you’re coming! ...
Taste of the Valley Eola-Amity AVA Tasting at the @independencehtl
May 13th from 4-8:30pm
Meet us at the Independence Hotel for a fantastic evening of Oregon wine featuring The Eola-Amity Hills AVA and an exquisite dinner by Territory Restaurant! You can find the ticket link in our bio. ...
We are thrilled to be joining one of our favorite wine country restaurants, The Joel Palmer House, for a Winemaker's Dinner on May 11th. 🍷
Join Joe Dobbes and Chef Christopher Czarnecki for this expertly paired 5 course dinner.
Thursday, May 11th, 2023 6:30pm
Price: $265.00
THE MENU:
Albacore Tuna Tartare
2019 Chardonnay
Chilean Sea Bass with Gooseberry, Grapefruit, Apricot, and Lychee Sabayon
2021 Sauvignon Blanc
Cauliflower 3 ways
2019 Pinot Noir 114
Roasted Sunchoke with Mushroom Polenta
2019 Pinot Noir 115
Braised Duck with Watermelon Radish and Chinese Slaw
2020 Arlyn Vineyard Pinot Noir and 2020 Quailhurst Vineyard Pinot Noir
Tickets include food, wine, and service. No additional gratuity is needed or expected. The menu and wines are prix fix and are not subject to dietary restrictions or allergies. Cancellation for less than weeks’ notice prior to the reservation will not guarantee a refund.
We asked that all guests arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Tables are communal and are not assigned. 503-864-2995 for assistance in reservations.
🎟️Ticket link in bio! ...
Thank you Jade Helm and International Wine Report for reviewing our inaugural vintage with outstanding accolades.
97 Points - Clone 115 Orchard House Pinot Noir
95 Points - 2019 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay
94 Points - ‘Old Friend’ Arlyn Vineyard Pinot Noir
93 Points - Clone 114 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir
92 Points - ‘Old Friend’ Oak Grove Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Check out the link in our bio to read the full reviews. @iwinereport @tastingpour
These wines are available online for purchase and are currently featured during our Orchard House Tasting Experience. We are also now offering a purchase and pickup experience for locals wanting to purchase wine and pickup at the house on their own time. Visit out experience page for all reservations.
Photo by: Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal ...
We are thrilled to announce that @greatnwwine has named Iterum Wines: 2023 Oregon Winery To Watch! Thank you for this great honor @ericdegerman 🙏
“I feel like a debutante! After all these years in the industry, and I’m a ‘winery to watch.’ I love it. I’m tickled pink!”
-Joe Dobbes
Shout out to @dobbeswinery for taking home 2023 Winery of the Year. What a “double-banger” as Joe would say!👍 ...
Iterum Wines has a featured lot in the 2023 Willamette Valley Collectors Auction in partnership with Zachys Wine Auctions. 🍷
We've assembled a lot featuring two bottles each of our inaugural lineup - 10 bottles total. Also included in our lot is a private experience for 6 at our Orchard House Estate where you'll be wine'd and dine'd by Winemaker and Owner, Joe Dobbes.
Check out our lot #34 for all the details!
Preview this dense catalog featuring some of the most gorgeous examples of our world class region and register to bid today. Bidding is now open and will close at 3pm on April 6th.
🔗See link in bio for details. ...
GET YOUR TICKETS TO SAUVAGE!! Durant Vineyards & Durant Olive Mill are hosting a Sauvignon Blanc-focused event to highlight Oregon’s growing reputation as a producer of high quality Sauvignon Blanc… and we will be there!
Please join us for a progressive tasting accompanied by delicious fare curated by Durant Culinary Directors, Chefs Eric Bartle and Sara Kundelius, to pair specifically with Sauvignon Blanc. Guests will receive a beautiful glass designed to showcase the varietal’s characteristics, as well as a stylish tote for wine purchases.
SAUVAGE | An Exploration of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
May 20, 2023
12-2pm & 3-5pm
Durant Vineyards Winery
$75.00 per ticket
Tickets can be found linked in our bio.
www.durantoregon.com
www.exploretock.com/durantoregon ...
We are elated to have made @vinepair ‘s list of “25 Best Pinot Noirs for 2023”!
The Willamette Valley makes up 10 of the 25 wines on this list and to have 2 of our wines represented is an absolute honor. We are in good company…
97 points; Iterum Wines Orchard House Vineyard Clone 114 Pinot Noir
96 points: Iterum Wines Orchard House Vineyard Clone 115 Pinot Noir
“Joe Dobbes has had a long, storied career in winemaking in Oregon. He's been proving for other brands how good Pinot Noir can be in the Willamette Valley since the '80s. This is his newest solo venture where he makes clonal wine from his estate vineyard. With 2019 being his first vintage, I feel like we need to snatch these up ASAP because they are so good. This wine has a wonderful balance of savory and fruit characteristics. The classic cherry nose is tinged with earthy rhubarb notes that draw you in. The palate has elegance to it with some subtle tannins framing the wine, but not sacrificing its good fruit depth. The wine is further balanced by excellent natural acidity. GO GRAB ONE!” - @vinepairkeith
See the full story and extended reviews linked in our bio. ...
93 Points
Iterum 2019 Clone 115 Orchard House Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills AVA)
“The wine’s seemingly magical combination of electricity and saline compels you to take sip after sip. A wall of bright red cherry and gardenia aromas furthers the cause, while the wine’s slick mouthfeel escorts cherry phosphate and pork fat flavors. The tannins are Mel Torme velvety.”
Editors’ Choice. Price: $75
—Michael Alberty @wineenthusiast
Thank you Wine Enthusiast for the great review – this wine sings every time we share it. You can purchase this Clone 115 Pinot Noir from our online store or make a pickup and purchase appointment to come grab it yourself.
📸: @walnuthillvisuals ...
The best truffle hunting squad. Thank you Black Tie Tours for teaching and leading us on this adventure.
@blacktietours
@caballeros.catering ...
It is so special to see our region named as one of @time ‘s “2023 World’s Greatest Places”… And even more, to be featured among our incredible Willamette Valley friends @ponzivineyards @tributary.hotel @oktaoregon @theground.love @winecountrypride @mayorremydrabkin @remywines @corollarywines @montinore @landlinewines
Indeed, what a time to visit our beautiful Willamette Valley. As we ramp up for our first spring season here at Iterum Wines, we look forward to sharing all that our land has to offer with those traveling near and far. We are just getting started! ...
February 28th Bottling Vlog. No snow, rain or sleet is stopping us from tirage bottling our 2021 Sparkling Rosé and Chardonnay.🍾 ...
A velvety white blanket has covered the Eola-Amity Hills this morning.❄️ ...
We’re racking the beautiful 2021 Pinot Noirs for bottling at the end of the month.👏👏👏
Included in this massive spread sheet is a barrel map that will be consolidated down to 10 different Pinot Noirs, 6 for Iterum Wines and 4 wines for some very special clients. ...
TUNE IN - Season 6 Episode 1 of @winecrushpodcast
Joe spent an afternoon speaking with Heidi Harris-Moore on her Podcast Wine Crush. Give it a listen to learn about his journey through the wine industry dating back to Burgundy in the mid 80s, his first ever vintage in Germany, starting @dobbeswinery and of course, the beginning of this new chapter, Iterum Wines!
Listen on your favorite streaming platform - Link in bio! ...
We owe a thank you to all the new and old friends who joined us for a tasting at Bryn Mawr Vineyards this past weekend.
We are thrilled to see Iterum’s first vintage being so well received.
A special thank you to @brynmawrvineyards for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to share our wines on a larger platform. ...
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This Saturday, May 27th marks our Spring Open House! Join Joe and Patricia Dobbes for a tasting of our new releases which have recently received some exciting accolades (posted soon).
We will be gathering at the Orchard House Estate from 11am-4pm. Tickets are $20 and members receive complimentary entrance. Please RSVP in advance with the link in our bio to let us know you’re coming. ...
Today we celebrated our shared love of Sauvignon Blanc with other esteemed producers and friends at Sauvage: a Celebration of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc. It’s clear that our region is certainly crafting some EXCELENT examples of this magnificent varietal. Thanks to all the enthusiastic guests who joined us today. Keep spreading the good word of Willamette Valley Savvvy B! ...
To celebrate Oregon Wine Month, and specifically Sauvignon Blanc, we are coming together with 8 other wineries on May 20th to showcase Oregon’s growing reputation as a producer of high quality Sauvignon Blanc.
Join us for a progressive tasting accompanied by delicious fare curated by Durant Culinary Directors, Chefs Eric Bartle and Sara Kundelius. Guests will receive a beautiful glass designed to showcase the varietal’s characteristics, as well as a stylish tote for all your wine purchases.
SAUVAGE | An Exploration of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
May 20, 2023
12-2pm & 3-5pm
Durant Vineyards Winery | Dundee, OR
$75.00 per ticket
Follow the link in our bio for tickets
- or -
www.durantoregon.com
PARTICIPATING WINERIES
@durant_oregon
@sokolblosser
@patriciagreencellars
@divisionwineco
@laurelridgewinery
@kingestate
@iterumwines
@jchristopherwines
@matzingerdavies ...
Here we go steadfast into the 2023 growing season! We saw first bud break this weekend at our Orchard House Estate.🌱
The Pinot Noir broke bud yesterday and Chardonnay followed suit today. ...
We’re having a Spring Open House at the Orchard House Estate!✨🌱☀️🍷
May 27th | 11am-4pm
For one day only, Joe and Patricia Dobbes will be sharing a selection of current and new releases including some of our limited production and club exclusive bottlings.
RSVP online with the link in our bio.
$20 to join us.
Full Circle Society members are welcome at no cost. Login with the email associated to your Society account for the prcie to adjust to $0. Or just email patricia@iterumwines.com to let us know you’re coming! ...
Taste of the Valley Eola-Amity AVA Tasting at the @independencehtl
May 13th from 4-8:30pm
Meet us at the Independence Hotel for a fantastic evening of Oregon wine featuring The Eola-Amity Hills AVA and an exquisite dinner by Territory Restaurant! You can find the ticket link in our bio. ...
We are thrilled to be joining one of our favorite wine country restaurants, The Joel Palmer House, for a Winemaker's Dinner on May 11th. 🍷
Join Joe Dobbes and Chef Christopher Czarnecki for this expertly paired 5 course dinner.
Thursday, May 11th, 2023 6:30pm
Price: $265.00
THE MENU:
Albacore Tuna Tartare
2019 Chardonnay
Chilean Sea Bass with Gooseberry, Grapefruit, Apricot, and Lychee Sabayon
2021 Sauvignon Blanc
Cauliflower 3 ways
2019 Pinot Noir 114
Roasted Sunchoke with Mushroom Polenta
2019 Pinot Noir 115
Braised Duck with Watermelon Radish and Chinese Slaw
2020 Arlyn Vineyard Pinot Noir and 2020 Quailhurst Vineyard Pinot Noir
Tickets include food, wine, and service. No additional gratuity is needed or expected. The menu and wines are prix fix and are not subject to dietary restrictions or allergies. Cancellation for less than weeks’ notice prior to the reservation will not guarantee a refund.
We asked that all guests arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Tables are communal and are not assigned. 503-864-2995 for assistance in reservations.
🎟️Ticket link in bio! ...
Thank you Jade Helm and International Wine Report for reviewing our inaugural vintage with outstanding accolades.
97 Points - Clone 115 Orchard House Pinot Noir
95 Points - 2019 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay
94 Points - ‘Old Friend’ Arlyn Vineyard Pinot Noir
93 Points - Clone 114 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir
92 Points - ‘Old Friend’ Oak Grove Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Check out the link in our bio to read the full reviews. @iwinereport @tastingpour
These wines are available online for purchase and are currently featured during our Orchard House Tasting Experience. We are also now offering a purchase and pickup experience for locals wanting to purchase wine and pickup at the house on their own time. Visit out experience page for all reservations.
Photo by: Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal ...
We are thrilled to announce that @greatnwwine has named Iterum Wines: 2023 Oregon Winery To Watch! Thank you for this great honor @ericdegerman 🙏
“I feel like a debutante! After all these years in the industry, and I’m a ‘winery to watch.’ I love it. I’m tickled pink!”
-Joe Dobbes
Shout out to @dobbeswinery for taking home 2023 Winery of the Year. What a “double-banger” as Joe would say!👍 ...
Iterum Wines has a featured lot in the 2023 Willamette Valley Collectors Auction in partnership with Zachys Wine Auctions. 🍷
We've assembled a lot featuring two bottles each of our inaugural lineup - 10 bottles total. Also included in our lot is a private experience for 6 at our Orchard House Estate where you'll be wine'd and dine'd by Winemaker and Owner, Joe Dobbes.
Check out our lot #34 for all the details!
Preview this dense catalog featuring some of the most gorgeous examples of our world class region and register to bid today. Bidding is now open and will close at 3pm on April 6th.
🔗See link in bio for details. ...
GET YOUR TICKETS TO SAUVAGE!! Durant Vineyards & Durant Olive Mill are hosting a Sauvignon Blanc-focused event to highlight Oregon’s growing reputation as a producer of high quality Sauvignon Blanc… and we will be there!
Please join us for a progressive tasting accompanied by delicious fare curated by Durant Culinary Directors, Chefs Eric Bartle and Sara Kundelius, to pair specifically with Sauvignon Blanc. Guests will receive a beautiful glass designed to showcase the varietal’s characteristics, as well as a stylish tote for wine purchases.
SAUVAGE | An Exploration of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
May 20, 2023
12-2pm & 3-5pm
Durant Vineyards Winery
$75.00 per ticket
Tickets can be found linked in our bio.
www.durantoregon.com
www.exploretock.com/durantoregon ...
We are elated to have made @vinepair ‘s list of “25 Best Pinot Noirs for 2023”!
The Willamette Valley makes up 10 of the 25 wines on this list and to have 2 of our wines represented is an absolute honor. We are in good company…
97 points; Iterum Wines Orchard House Vineyard Clone 114 Pinot Noir
96 points: Iterum Wines Orchard House Vineyard Clone 115 Pinot Noir
“Joe Dobbes has had a long, storied career in winemaking in Oregon. He's been proving for other brands how good Pinot Noir can be in the Willamette Valley since the '80s. This is his newest solo venture where he makes clonal wine from his estate vineyard. With 2019 being his first vintage, I feel like we need to snatch these up ASAP because they are so good. This wine has a wonderful balance of savory and fruit characteristics. The classic cherry nose is tinged with earthy rhubarb notes that draw you in. The palate has elegance to it with some subtle tannins framing the wine, but not sacrificing its good fruit depth. The wine is further balanced by excellent natural acidity. GO GRAB ONE!” - @vinepairkeith
See the full story and extended reviews linked in our bio. ...
93 Points
Iterum 2019 Clone 115 Orchard House Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills AVA)
“The wine’s seemingly magical combination of electricity and saline compels you to take sip after sip. A wall of bright red cherry and gardenia aromas furthers the cause, while the wine’s slick mouthfeel escorts cherry phosphate and pork fat flavors. The tannins are Mel Torme velvety.”
Editors’ Choice. Price: $75
—Michael Alberty @wineenthusiast
Thank you Wine Enthusiast for the great review – this wine sings every time we share it. You can purchase this Clone 115 Pinot Noir from our online store or make a pickup and purchase appointment to come grab it yourself.
📸: @walnuthillvisuals ...
The best truffle hunting squad. Thank you Black Tie Tours for teaching and leading us on this adventure.
@blacktietours
@caballeros.catering ...
It is so special to see our region named as one of @time ‘s “2023 World’s Greatest Places”… And even more, to be featured among our incredible Willamette Valley friends @ponzivineyards @tributary.hotel @oktaoregon @theground.love @winecountrypride @mayorremydrabkin @remywines @corollarywines @montinore @landlinewines
Indeed, what a time to visit our beautiful Willamette Valley. As we ramp up for our first spring season here at Iterum Wines, we look forward to sharing all that our land has to offer with those traveling near and far. We are just getting started! ...
February 28th Bottling Vlog. No snow, rain or sleet is stopping us from tirage bottling our 2021 Sparkling Rosé and Chardonnay.🍾 ...
A velvety white blanket has covered the Eola-Amity Hills this morning.❄️ ...
We’re racking the beautiful 2021 Pinot Noirs for bottling at the end of the month.👏👏👏
Included in this massive spread sheet is a barrel map that will be consolidated down to 10 different Pinot Noirs, 6 for Iterum Wines and 4 wines for some very special clients. ...
TUNE IN - Season 6 Episode 1 of @winecrushpodcast
Joe spent an afternoon speaking with Heidi Harris-Moore on her Podcast Wine Crush. Give it a listen to learn about his journey through the wine industry dating back to Burgundy in the mid 80s, his first ever vintage in Germany, starting @dobbeswinery and of course, the beginning of this new chapter, Iterum Wines!
Listen on your favorite streaming platform - Link in bio! ...
We owe a thank you to all the new and old friends who joined us for a tasting at Bryn Mawr Vineyards this past weekend.
We are thrilled to see Iterum’s first vintage being so well received.
A special thank you to @brynmawrvineyards for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to share our wines on a larger platform. ...
Recent Media & Accolades
Oregon’s Sauvage Celebrates Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
Featuring Joe Dobbes’ Iterum 2021’Old friend’ oak grove vineyard Sauvignon blanc
“I believe that Oregon Sauvignon Blanc can be proven to be world-class, just like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir,” concurred Joe Dobbes of Iterum Wines. “And I think it’s a misnomer that you need a really hot site.”
Wine Business Monthly
By L.M. Archer
April 2023
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International Wine Report
92 Points
Iterum 2021 ‘Old Friend’ Oak Grove Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
“Fruit and florals swirl around in the breeze with honeysuckle, white lilacs, key lime, pineapple, and fresh minerality. A palate like salted melon – lipsmacking, prickly and fruity.. Acidity abounds with a rich core flavored with sweet peach flesh.”
International Wine Report
By Jade Helm
April 2023
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International Wine Report
97 Points
Iterum 2019 Clone 115 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir
“A perfect example of a classic Willamette Valley Pinot. A debutante with aristocratic beauty and brains, designed to age with grace. Complex aromas of bright fruits – cranberry, cherry, pomegranate, fresh cool petrichor, deeper spice tones of vanilla and balsamic, plus rich fertile soil. Fruit blooms across a palate that is alive with acidity. Flavors echo the aromas with increased richness. Vanilla and balsamic spice notes linger on the finish. Can be enjoyed now. Structure and primary fruit presentation will allow for extended aging.”
International Wine Report
By Jade Helm
April 2023
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International Wine Report
93 Points
Iterum 2019 Clone 114 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir
“The richer style of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir that still honors the grape’s natural boundaries. Ripe cherry and purple fruit aromas mingle with toasty oak, vanilla, black pepper, milk chocolate, and a top note of sweet pepper jam. Concentrated red fruits glide across an intoxicating, yet approachable palate flavored with oak, vanilla, and a black pepper finish.”
International Wine Report
By Jade Helm
April 2023
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International Wine Report
94 Points
Iterum 2019 ‘Old Friend’ Arlyn Vineyard Pinot Noir
“Driven by tart fruit and spice, the nose shows light bright cherry notes supported by woody spices – cinnamon stick, cardamom pod, whole clove, whole nutmeg, vanilla, and sweet mint, Forest flavors of evergreen and earth meet wild minty herbs and a reappearance of fruit and spice. Robust tannin structure for a Pinot Noir shows a not toward aging.”
International Wine Report
By Jade Helm
April 2023
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International Wine Report
95 Points
Iterum 2019 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay
“A Chablis style with a boost of texture and richness. Aromas are pronounced in volume and delicate in nature with white florals, honeysuckle, lemon, melon, kiwi, and lots of limestone minerality Those mineral notes drive the palate with limestone and salinity. High toned Meyer Lemon acidity coats the mouth, while a lemon curd creaminess creates richness through the center to the tip of the tongue segueing to an extremely long, flavorful finish.”
International Wine Report
By Jade Helm
April 2023
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Wine Enthusiast
93 Points & Editor’s Choice
Iterum 2019 Clone 115 Orchard House Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
““he wine’s seemingly magical combination of electricity and saline compels you to take sip after sip. A wall of bright red cherry and gardenia aromas furthers the cause, while the wine’s slick mouthfeel escorts cherry phosphate and pork fat flavors. The tannins are Mel Torme velvety.”
Wine Enthusiast
By Michael Alberty
March, 2023
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Vinepair: 25 of the Best Pinot Noirs 2023
97 Points, Iterum Wines Clone 114 Pinot Noir
96 Points, Iterum Wines Clone 115 Pinot Noir
“This is one of those rare moments when clones are a thing. Both this wine and its counterpart, made with the 115 clone, are stunning, focused, and just amazing examples of American Pinot Noir. This, the 114 clone, is so balanced you just need to experience it for yourself. With deep fruit and balanced acidity, it’s luscious and thirst-quenching.”
Vinepair
By Keith Beaver
March, 2023
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TIME: World’s Greatest Places 2023
Willamette Valley, Oregon
The next Napa
“In the past two decades, the number of wineries in the state’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) has grown from 135 to more than 700 today, which has translated to a near constant flood of new labels (such as Iterum Wines)…”
Time.com & Magazine
By Nicholas Derenzo
March, 2023
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Wine Crush Podcast
Season 6; Episode 1
With Heidi Moore Featuring Joe Dobbes
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Sip Magazine 11th Annual
Best of the Northwest Wine Competition
Gold Medal – 2019 Clone 115 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir
Gold Medal – 2019 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay
“Sip Magazine is thrilled to announce the medalists of the 11th Annual Best of the Northwest wine competition! Put out across the Pacific Northwest, an open call for submissions brought in an amazing showing of 600+ wine submissions this year.”
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2019 Clone 114 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir
96 Points & Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast
“What a fantastic debut from the Orchard House Estate project recently launched by Joe and Patricia Dobbes. Aged in barrel for 16 months, their Clone 114 Pinot Noir has aromas of black cherry, violet and bittersweet dark chocolate, with a hint of flint in the background. Ripe raspberry and Red Delicious apple flavors on a medium-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and elevated acidity. Enjoy best 2022–2032..”
– Michael Alberty | Wine Enthusiast
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2021 ‘Old Friend’ Oak Grove Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
“A powerfully aromatic wine, with pineapple, mango, lemon verbena pine needles filling the air. There’s even a spicy/earthy note in the background reminiscent of Ligurian olive oil. The wine’s brisk acidity backs flavors like pomelo, lemon peel, earthy oregano, lychee and wet rocks.”
– Michael Alberty | Wine Enthusiast
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2019 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay
94 Points & Editor’s Choice, Wine Enthusiast
“Beautiful pear and honeysuckle aromas drift slowly from the glass, followed by traces of honeysuckle, German chamomile and a warm, buttery brioche. Excellent acidity, with a crisp mouthfeel and flavors like white peaches, Golden Delicious apples and lime sorbet.”
– Michael Alberty | Wine Enthusiast
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Oregon Wine Press
Cellar Select – 2020 Iterum Wines ‘Old Friend’ Symonette Vineyard Pinot Noir
Christmas-like aromas of chocolate-covered orange, blackberry and sweet cinnamon. Flavors combine like a Mexican mole sauce with dark chocolate and mild spice. Grippy tannins support through a black tea-flavored finish.
– Oregon Wine Press
November 2022
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Joe Dobbes returns to his roots with new Iterum Wines project
In Latin, “iterum” means “again, a second time or afresh.
“Winemaker Joe Dobbes is happy to once again have purple-stained hands. He’s back with a new winery called Iterum Wines, an estate vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills named Orchard House and a new lease on winemaking life.”
– Michael Alberty | The Oregonian/Oregon Live
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Weinnotes on Iterum Wines by Joe Dobbes
Read the Full Newsletter Here
“I am amazed by his level of enthusiasm and drive. Standing in his kitchen, I see a thriving man who still has a hot burning fire deep in his soul, driving him to create another successful wine project. ”
– A.J. Weinzettel | Weinnotes Weekly Newsltter
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Joe Dobbes Has Come Full Circle
Introducing Joe Dobbes’ New Project, Iterum Wines
“After 37 years of winemaking, Willamette Valley entrepreneur, Joe Dobbes, has yet to slow down. In fact, he is doing it again, afresh, once more. ”
– Press Release | Wine Industry Advisor & Wine Business Monthly
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Is This Oregon’s Best Under-the-Radar White Varietal Wine?
Digging into Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
“Veteran Oregon winemaker Joe Dobbes, who is embarked on a new venture named Iterum, sparked my interest in the current releases with a note that read…”
– PaulG on Wine | Paul Gregutt,
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Non-Binary Winemaking: The Rise of Mellow Malo in a Bid for Non-Buttery, Non-Steely Chardonnay
Winemakers are expressing Chardonnay in an entirely new way.
“Limited MLF is also the way Iterum Wines in Salem, Ore., finds balance…”
– Wine Industry Network | Kathleen Willcox,
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2019 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay
91 points, James Suckling
“Nectarines, spiced apples, praline and salted caramel on the nose. It’s full-bodied with plenty of ripe fruit, underpinned by crisp acidity. Salted butter on the flavorful finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Date: 12 Jul, 2021
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2019 Orchard House Vineyard Clone 114 Pinot Noir
91 Points, James Suckling
“Cherries, orange peel, crushed stones and sliced button mushrooms on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and crisp acidity. Juicy and fresh with subtle minerality. Straightforward. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Date: 9 Jul, 2021
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2019 Orchard House Vineyard Clone 115 Pinot Noir
91 Points, James Suckling
“Blueberries, fruit tea and dried flowers on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Nice, tea-like character. Pretty finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Date: 9 Jul, 2021