PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – It’s lesser known outside the Burgundy region, but the Aligoté grape offers a whole new world of flavor to fans of white wine.
Local enthusiasts can get a taste at North America’s first tasting event dedicated to the grape at the Aligoté Affair on Saturday, May 2, at Balsall Creek in Newberg.
Emily Yensen, co-owner and co-founder of Balsall Creek and Lesli Owens, director of marketing and sales, joined us on AM Extra’s Wine Wednesday to break down the wonders of the Aligoté grape and how local wineries are embracing it…