Rex Hill

Located in Newberg, Oregon, Rex Hill Winery was founded in 1982 by Paul Hart and Jan Jacobsen. Rex Hill Vineyards were planted on an old fruit and nut drying facility which eventually became home to a pig farm and commune before it was finally abandoned in the late 1970’s. Paul and Jan knew that Williamette Valley hillside would be ideal for Pinot Noir to flourish, which is still the only grape variety that is planted around the winery (except for one row of Muscat). The portfolio of Rex Hill wines consists of solely Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with the exception of a small amount of Muscat reserved for harvest visitors. Our Rex Hill ratings indicate the single vineyard Pinots tend to receive the highest scores with their inherent delicate fruit, elegance and structure. In 2007, A to Z Wineworks purchased Rex Hill bringing along their commitment to biodynamic farming and sustainable business practices. Our Rex Hill reviews provides more information on Rex Hill and the full line of wines they produce.

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Rex Hill 1999 Reserve Pinot Noir

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Price $48

This winery’s top Pinot is a wonder especially in this superb vintage. Lush flavors blend cherry fruit, toasty oak, hints of coconut, chocolate and cinnamon into a complete and delicious whole. Detailed and supple, it fills the mouth with complex and focused flavors. The long, trailing finish is reminiscent of grand cru Burgundy. Cellar Selection. —P.G. — P.G. (4/1/2002)

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Rex Hill 2004 Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir

Price $49

Maresh (pronounced ‘marsh’) is one of the half dozen oldest Pinot vineyards in Oregon, with some blocks dating to 1970. This wine shows a very feminine side of the grape, floral and elegant, with a soft and lovely nose that floats raspberry, cream and light perfume scents up from the glass. It concentrates its flavors on the back palate, where things linger nicely… — P.G. (12/1/2006)

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Rex Hill 2004 Maresh Vineyard Loie’s Block Pinot Noir

Cellar Selection

Price $75

Loie’s Block is the oldest in the Maresh vineyard, and shows the elegance and grace of old vines. The wine is sculpted and feminine, but not bashful. Its sweet cherry core is wrapped in piney tannins—the herbs jut out, as often happens in young Oregon Pinot Noir. The angularity and definition suggest that a bit of time will turn this into a multi-dimensional… — P.G. (12/1/2006)

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Rex Hill 2008 Jacob Hart Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)

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Price $65

This is the most complex and detailed of the current single-vineyard Pinots from Rex Hill. English Breakfast tea, cherry liqueur, moist loam, dried leaf and highlights of cinnamon apple pie all contribute to a feminine, elegant, well-crafted wine. — P.G. (12/1/2011)

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Rex Hill 2010 Jacob Hart Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Price $58

A stunning return to the quality that was seen in 2008, this superb effort bursts onto the palate with brambly berries, sweet herbs, coffee grounds and somewhat stiff, but polished, tannins. It’s complex, with a touch of earthiness and generous length. The label reads Willamette Valley, though the vineyard is in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. — P.G. (3/1/2013)

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Rex Hill 2010 La Colina Pinot Noir

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Price $52

The best of a very fine flight of 2010 Pinots from Rex Hill, the La Colina offers a succulent mix of crushed flower, berry and liquid rock. The flavors meld beautifully, with vivid, lively acidity that brings a touch of grapefruit. The label reads Willamette Valley, though the vineyard is in the Dundee Hills AVA. — P.G. (3/1/2013)

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Rex Hill 2006 Reserve Chardonnay

Editors' Choice

Price $28

Exceptionally dense and heavy with pear-flavored fruit, this rich and ripe wine is a barrel and clone selection that is well worth the extra ten bucks over the regular Rex Hill Chardonnay. Fat streaks of butter and caramel, hints of honey and beeswax, and a succulent mouthfeel all add to the pleasure. — P.G. (12/15/2009)

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Rex Hill 2003 Carabella Vineyard Pinot Noir

Price $49

This outstanding vineyard consistently delivers a complex bouquet of cherry, earth and citrus rind, leading into sweet red fruits. The citrus peel scent follows through with edgy, lightly bitter flavors that etch the palate. It’s a beautifully crafted, slightly exotic, intensely tart and definitive Pinot, ageworthy and food-ready. — P.G. (5/1/2006)

Most Reviewed Designations

Carabella Vineyard Dundee Hills Dundee Hills Cuvee Jacob Hart Vineyard La Colina Maresh Vineyard Maresh Vineyard Loie’s Block Reserve Seven Springs Vineyard Southern Oregon Cuvee Unwooded

Most Reviewed Varietals

Champagne Blend Chardonnay Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc

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