Kramer Vineyards in the Press
2020
- March 27 - Our winery is the focus of a local TV feature about the shift to wine buying online in Wine not? Gaston vineyard encourages online sales during COVID-19 pandemic.
- March 25 - Forbes reports on the rise of online sales due to the coronavirus lockdown, and interviewed winemaker Kim Kramer for the piece.
- March 19 - The Oregonian reports on local wine delivery in Oregon wineries, bottle shops are ready to stand and deliver during coronavirus outbreak.
- March 18 - Our piquette is featured for the story Local winery makes new beverage out of upcycled grape skins on Good Day Oregon.
- March 13 - Winemaker Kim Kramer shares her tips on hosting a wine tasting party on Winetraveler.
- January 25 - The Oregonian reports on the piquette trend in Is lower-alcohol piquette Oregon’s next big wine craze?
2019
- December 27 - Our Nonvintage Brut is selected as one of the 6 Oregon sparkling wines to christen your next bubbles fest in The Oregonian.
- December 20 - Winemaker Kim Kramer visits More Good Day Oregon to talk bubbly for the holidays.
- August 14 - Writer Michael Alberty joins longtime judge Trudy Kramer for the Oregon amateur wine competition in Home winemakers go for gold at Oregon State Fair competition for The Oregonian.
- June 28 - In Paste Magazine's Your Guide to the Wineries of Willamette Valley our winery is suggested for those who like "light-bodied whites" or "strong Pinots, Chardonnays, and an oddball called Carmine."
- June 13 - International Wine Review names our 2018 Rosé of Pinot Noir as one of the top roses in the world.
- May 16 - Our winery tops the list of places to visit Memorial Weekend in The Oregonian.
- April 8 - Washington Wine Blog reviews our new spring releases, giving them 89-92 points.
- April 1 - Paste Magazine's Amy Glynn selects our Rosé of Carmine as one of the 22 Rosés to Try This Spring.
- January 28 - Chilled Magazine interviews second generation winemaker Kimberley Kramer.
2018
- November 21 - The Oregonian names Kramer Vineyards one of the top five wineries to visit Thanksgiving Weekend.
- November 20 - Our 2015 Zero Dosage Brut is included in the Forbes Holiday Gift Guide 2018: The Best Zero-Dosage Champagnes and Sparkling Wines.
- September 6 - Washington Wine Blog reviews our "exciting" new release wines, awarding them 89-92 points.
- August 24 - In Watching wine happen during Oregon’s annual grape harvest the Washington Post reports on Oregon's harvest, and interviewed Trudy and Kim Kramer.
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June - In Oregon White Wine Beyond Chardonnay, California Winery Advisor writes our sparkling Celebrate Grüner Veltliner is "a refreshing wine with surprising complexity."
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May 12 - In "Diversity of Styles Popularize Pinot Noir Rosé," the Prince of Pinot calls our 2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir "really enticing," and gives it 92 points.
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May 9 - Sip Northwest profiles our second-generation winemaker, Kim Kramer
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May 3 - In "The Willamette Valley’s New Take on Sparkling Wine" Wine Enthusiast reports on the growth and high quality of sparkling wines from our region, and gives our 2015 Brut, Zero Dosage 89 points.
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May 1 - Michael Alberty profiles Carmine in Oregon Wine Press, and writes about our 2017 Rosé of Carmine "Little Red"
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February 18 - The Oregon Wine Press writes about our intriguing 2014 Carmine "Big Red"
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February 14 - Forbes highlights our "powerful and balanced" 2015 Brut Rosé in a feature about Oregon sparkling wines
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January 4 - Washington Wine Blog writes up our winter sparkling releases, giving them 89-91 points.
2017
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December 1 - Our 2015 Brut is recommended by the Oregon Wine Press for holiday sipping.
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April 12 - "Interview with Kim Kramer, Head Winemaker of Kramer Vineyards," with Washington Wine Blog.
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April 11 - Washington Wine Blog reports on our "great new release wines," including our 2014 Pinot Noirs.
2016
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December 29 - The Bulletin recommends our sparkling wines for New Year's Eve, including the 2014 Brut, 2015 Celebrate Rose of Pinot Noir, 2015 Celebrate Pinot Gris, and 2015 Celebrate Muller-Thurgau
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December 1 - In their feature on Oregon Sparkling Wines, our 2014 Brut is featured in Oregon Wine Press
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November 1 - The Oregon Wine Press calls our sparkling Gruner Veltliner the "life of the party."
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August 1 - Our winery mentioned as one to visit for exploring "real wine country" in the Oregon Wine Press
2015
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December 1 - In a feature about our sparkling wine program, the Oregon Wine Press reports on our traditional and alternative sparkling wine methods
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June 23 - 2014 Rosé of Pinot Gris reveives "Excellent" rating from Great Northwest Wines
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June 18 - Great Northwest Wines rates our 2014 Rosé of Pinot Noir as "Brilliant"
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June 1 - "Outstanding!" is the verdict from Great Northwest Wines on our 2014 Celebrate! Rosé of Pinot Noir
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March 9 - Victor Panichkul from Statesman Journal includes our 2013 Estate Chardonnay in his review of the Oregon Chardonnay Symposium
2014
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September 26 - Great Northwest Wines rates our 2012 Pinot Noir Estate as Outstanding
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August 22 - Wine Julia mentions our Celebrate Pinot Gris as a reason she's pro-PG
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August 22 - Northwest Wine Anthem praises our Celebrate wines and explains why everyday is a celebration
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August 15 - Mary Cressler from vindulge explains why our Celebrate Müller-Thurgau pairs well with the beach
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July 23 - Mina Williams from Table Talk Northwest talks about our Celebration line of sparkling wines
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July 21 - In this episode of Northwest Wine Night, our winemaker discusses our sparkling wines and what makes them so unique
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July 20 - Great Northwest Wine recommends the 2011 Pinot Gris Estate
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July 6 - Our 2011 Zero Dosage Brut was featured on a recent episode of Wine Is Serious Business
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July 5 - Brian Bushlach talks to Kim Kramer about Kramer Vineyards and our sparkling selections on KIRO Radio
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June 1 - Allen Cox from NW Travel Magazine talks about his visit to Kramer Vineyards
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May 22 - Chef Chris DeBarr from New Orleans talks about his visit to Kramer Vineyards
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May 22 - Wine writer Mary Cressler recommends visiting Kramer Vineyard's tasting room in Carlton
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May 16 - Great Northwest Wine recommends Kramer Vineyards 2011 Pinot Gris Estate
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May 14 - Chicago Tribune pairs the 2011 Müller-Thurgau with Tomato Soup with curried bastimi rice
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May 14 - Mary Cressler interviews Kimberly Kramer about the wine business
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May 13 - Lonely Planet lists Kramer Vineyards among one of their favorite wineries on Sip 47
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May 11 - Andy Perdue from Great Northwest Wines rated Kramer Vineyards 2012 Chardonnay "Outstanding"
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May 6 - Great Northwest Wines recommends the 2011 Pinot Noir Estate
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May 4 - Victor Panichkul recommends Celebrate Müller-Thurgau for Mother's Day
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March 3 - Julia Crowley writes about her experience with the Chardonnay Virtual Tasting
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March 5 - Thea Dwell from The Alcohol Professor interviews Kim about women in the wine industry
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March 15 - Clive Pursehouse talks to Kim about the Cardiac Hill Pinot Noir Block
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March 10 - Mary Cressler talks about her experience at the Oregon Chardonnay Symposium
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March 10 - The 2012 Kramer Vineyards Chardonnay Estate is included among Julia Crowley's favorites
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February 20 - Julia Crowley talks about her experience with the Cardiac Hill vertical Virtual Tasting
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February 1 - Michele Francisco from Winerabble lists the Celebrate Rosé of Carmine among 2013's most memorable Pacific Northwest Wines
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January 24 - Tamara Belgard recommends visiting Kramer Vineyards during the winter, especially to taste the Celebrate Müller-Thurgau and 2011 Brut
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January 22 - Julia Crowley recommends the Celebrate Müller-Thurgau and the Celebrate Rosé of Carmine
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January 1 - Kramer Vineyards graces the front cover of the Oregon Wine Press Almanac
2013
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May 29 - Our 2012 Rosé of Pinot Noir is the "best pinot noir" rosé, according to the Chicago Tribune, and our 2012 Rosé of Carmine garners an honorable mention
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May 26 - For our 30th anniversary, Wine Julia explores some Kramer history and tastes through a few of our estate grown wines
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May 16 - The Lake Oswego Review recommends a visit to our tasting rooms in Gaston or Carlton, and pairs our 2009 Kimberley's Reserve Pinot Gris with a spring artichoke dish
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April 25 - On Red, White, and Cru, Erik Johnson calls our 2010 Pinot Noir Estate a "tremendous value for the quality"
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April 18 - Our 2009 Brut comes out on top at a blind tasting with the panel of Northwest Wine Night
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April 17 - Wine Julia features our 2010 Brut in her Drink Now blog
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April 5 - Mary Cressler selects the 2010 Brut as her Friday Favorite on Vindulge
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March 25 - Chuck Hill of WinesNW highlights our 2009 Chardonnay Estate
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March 18 - Katherine Cole's Wine Pick in The Oregonian is the 2010 Brut
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February 18 - Marlene Rossman features our 2010 Brut in Great Wine News
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February 11 - Michael Nank of The Northwest Examiner recommends our 2010 Brut
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January 14 - Allie and Peter of My Wine Words taste our 2010 Pinot Noir Estate
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January 8 - Katie Bell interviews winemaker Kim Kramer for Forbes
2012
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December 20 - Serious Eats recommends our Celebrate Muller-Thurgau
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December 1 - California Homes Magazine tours Oregon wineries including Kramer
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November 20 - Snooth.com names our Estate Pinot Noir a top Oregon wine
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November 16 - Marlene Rossman features Kramer on WineOh TV
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November 1 - Kim Kramer hosts Chas and Dan from Wine is Serious Business
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October 12 - The San Francisco Chronicle recommends our 2010 Pinot Noir Estate
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October 3 - Oregon Winette attend Kramer Vineyards' Oenocamp
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September 17 - Rusty Gaffney, The Prince of Pinot reviews Brut and 2010 Pinot Noir Estate
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August 24 - Snooth.com reviews our 2010 Pinot Gris and our 2009 Reserve Pinot Gris
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August 24 - Wine Julia raves about our Rose at the 2012 Wine Bloggers Conference
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August 14 - Palate Press interviews Kramer as part of its Oregon Winemakers series
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July 25 - Wine Down Eugene highlights Kramer Vineyards
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June 17 - Examiner features winemaker, Kim Kramer