Awards & Accolades Vuylsteke Family-FAMILY FOUNDERS AWARD- Oregon State Wine Industry Recognition Awards

~ ~ Wine Enthusiast Magazine-“Oak Knoll’s Pinot Gris is a sturdy, steady expression of the grape’s main strengths. Vintage in and vintage out, the wine has plenty of ripe apple and pear fruit flavors, with citrusy highlights and a splash of refreshing acidity.”

Santé Magazine August 2015 - “Clean and crisp, with aromas of green apple, pear, Meyer lemon, and limestone. Refreshing on the palate, with white peach and apricot notes over crisp lemon and minerals. Smooth and lush on the finish, with great acid/fruit balance.” Great value.

Dan Berger Vintage Experiences August 2015 – “Stylish fruit of Kiwi/tropical fruit with hints of tea and minerals. An extra year in the bottle has helped broaden the mid-palate”

Wine Enthusiast Magazine April 2014 - 89 points – “Spicy pear and Yellow-apple fruit flavors roll through this well-structured Pinot Gris. The relatively low alcohol, high acidity and threshold-level residual sugar give it both texture and tangy vitality.” Best Buy

Wine & Spirits Magazine June 2014 - 91 points – “With its initial scents of tale and citrus pith, the Meyer lemon richness of flavor comes as a surprise. With plenty of nerve and energy, this has the lift and cut to pair with a plate of roast oysters.” Best Buy Great Northwest Wine Competition 2015 Silver Medal San Francisco International Wine Competition 2015 Silver Medal Pacific Rim Wine Competition 2015 Silver Medal ~ ~ Santé Magazine August 2015 - “Aromas of black cherry, red currant, and ripe raspberry, with floral, spice, sandalwood and hints of earthy minerals. Ripe on the palate, offering fresh summer berries, black cherry, and pomegranate, over notes of red licorice and sweet oak. Smooth tannins on the balanced finish.” 2012 Dion Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Great Northwest Wine Competition 2015 Silver Medal San Francisco International Wine Competition 2015 Bronze Medal ~ Unoaked ~ Portland Seafood & Wine Festival Gold Medal ~ ~ Wine Enthusiast Magazine August 2015 -87 points – “Veteran producer Oak Knoll remains one of Oregon’s most underrated Valued Wineries. This full-bodied, super-fruity Riesling offers bright, off-dry, well-balanced flavors of Citrus, honey and tea.” “Best Buy” Grand Harvest Awards 2014 Silver Medal ~ Niagara ~ Pacific Rim Wine Competition 2015 Silver Medal ~ Toasted Cow White Blend ~ Wine Enthusiast Magazine November 2014 – “TOP 100 BEST BUYS OF 2014”

San Francisco Chronicle- “Oak Knoll has managed to marry Quality with Affordability in the bottle.”

Andre Tchelistcheff told Ron Vuylsteke-”I have spent the past fifty years of my life searching for the world’s finest Pinot Noirs, and yours is among the greatest I have tasted.” oakknollwinery.com