Iterum Wines

Back in the early 90’s, Joe had the opportunity to attend one of the first International Pinot Noir Celebrations which opened doors to apprenticeships with luminaries across Burgundy and the Willamette Valley. IPNC has built such beautiful community among this industry and with Pinot Noir connoisseurs across the globe. We are excited for a full circle moment this coming weekend as we get to represent Iterum Wines at seminars, tastings and dinners.

If you’re attending, please come say hello. If you haven’t purchased a ticket yet, there’s still time. We’ve linked their site in our bio. 🍷

Thanks, Norm!

WineReviewOnline.com Featured Wine Review:
Iterum Wines 2021 Chardonnay, Orchard House Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon ($75)
Norm Roby 96 Points
Sourced from the Dobbes family home estate vineyard planted in 2016, this is one extraordinary Chardonnay. Initially, you think it might be French. That’s surprising for such a relatively young vineyard but this is an unusual and distinct wine. Light yellow with green tint, it opens up to offer layer after layer of rich, concentrated aromas and flavors. Beginning with a note recalling effusive fresh cut apple, it picks up subtle lemon curd, and a hint of ginger with a little oak vanilla. Medium full on the palate with similar flavors, it is smooth, concentrated and nicely textured. The non-stop flavors continue and lead to a lovely, long-lasting lemon and oak spice aftertaste. The vineyard is organically farmed and the wine was barrel fermented with the native yeasts and aged for 11 months in 37% new French and 12% new Acacia barrels. A small percentage went through malolactic fermentation which accounts for its vibrancy and balance. One of the finest Oregon Chardonnays in my experience. 220 cases made.


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Happy Father’s Day to the man, Mister Joe Dobbes! You are so loved!🥂❤️

is showing some love for our 2020 Orchard House Chardonnay… Thanks for the 93 points,

“A sweet tea with lemon aroma is joined by toasted filberts and rich cocoa butter notes. The brain now thinks a creamy Chardonnay experience is on the agenda. The palate then turns out to be dry and crisp, with nice acidity and loads of lemon zest and Granny Smith apple flavors. Love the yin and yang.” — Michael Alberty

Sauvignon Blanc is certainly catching attention in this valley! It was so lovely to join fellow producers of the grape on yesterday’s Sauvage panel.

Featured Sauvignon Blanc Producers Included:









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Pallino Wines

Join us for our Spring Release Open House on Saturday, May 25th, from 11am to 4pm at the picturesque Orchard House Estate! Your ticket grants you access to a curated tasting of 5 exceptional new releases including our highly anticipated 2021 Pinot Noirs, new subscription-exclusive wines and our inaugural late harvest dessert wine.

Due to the intimate nature of the event, reservations are essential and space is limited. To secure your spot, select the preferred one-hour time slot for your visit. Tickets are priced at $30 per person and must be reserved for all members of your party. As a special benefit, Full Circle Society Subscription holders can RSVP up to 4 guests complimentary. Simply log in with the email linked to your membership for pricing to adjust.

New Releases Include
🍷2019 Orchard House Estate Blanc de Blancs
🍷2023 ‘Old Friend’ Oak Grove Sauvignon Blanc
🍷2021 Clone 114 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir
🍷2021 Clone 115 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir
🍷2021 ‘Old Friend’ Quailhurst Vineyard Pinot Noir
🍷2021 ‘Old Friend’ Arlyn Vineyard Pinot Noir
🍷2023 ‘Old Friend’ Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Dessert Wine

For those unable to attend on Saturday, private reservations are available on Sunday, May 26th, and Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day). Reach out to check availability after exploring our tasting options.

Should you have any inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call ­(503) 779-8840. We look forward to sharing this experience with you.

(Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.)

SAUVAGE: AN EXPLORATION OF SAUVIGNON BLANC IS BACK!

In collaboration with twelve other Oregon wineries, Durant Vineyards is hosting Sauvage for the second year. This Sauvignon Blanc-focused event highlights Oregon’s growing reputation as a producer of high-quality Sauvignon Blanc. New this year, the event will include a moderated panel discussion held at the Durant Olive Mill in addition to a progressive Sauvignon Blanc tasting at the Durant Winemaking Facility, a space not generally open to the public. 

WHAT | SAUVAGE ~ An Exploration of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
WHERE | Durant Vineyards Winemaking Facility
WHEN | May 18, 2024 

New by popular request!
PANEL DISCUSSION & TASTING 
10-11:30 am · Durant Olive Mill · $60
New this year! “History of Sauvignon Blanc” Panel Discussion & Tasting moderated by Michael Alberty, wine writer for The Oregonian and Wine Enthusiast. Join us for an educational seminar featuring five participating winemakers that explores the varietal’s origins, old world vs new world, and styles of the various regions, ultimately highlighting what makes Oregon Sauvignon Blanc unique. 

SAUVIGNON BLANC TASTING EVENT
More wineries are featured this year!
12 pm & 3 pm · Durant Winemaking Facility · $75
Please join us at one of two sessions (12-2 pm and 3-5 pm) 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 and a stylish tote for wine purchases.
 
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Pheasant Hill Vineyard

Follow the link in bio to purchase tickets 
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 www.durantoregon.com (http://www.durantoregon.com/)

It’s a family affair here at Iterum Wines. ❤️

Shout out to my kids, Amelia and Griffin, and my amazing nephews who help Patricia and I out on their weekends and evenings. This family is everything from part time cellar hands, hosts, marketers and more.

Bud break is occurring throughout the valley, marking the start of the growing season for the 2024 vintage! 🌱

Photo from Iterum Wines

We are thrilled to announce that our 2019 Blanc de Blancs is officially released and just received 94 points from International Wine Report! 🍾

“This is my first ever Méthode Traditionelle sparkling wine and after 5 years in the making, I am overjoyed to share it with you. We’ve crafted only 100 cases of this inaugural release and I have decided to allocate it exclusively to our Full Circle Society Subscription Members.

The allocation window is officially open from April 1st and will close on April 22nd. Each subscription holder is allocated 8 bottles at this time. Simply login with your subscription account to access the allocation.

We invite you to the Orchard House on April 27th for an intimate release of this inaugural bottling. Please RSVP in advance.” - JD

Acquire Allocation: https://iterumwines.com/shop/

RSVP April 27th: https://iterumwines.com/events/

Iterum takes on Santa Barbra’s World of Pinot Noir! 🍷

Joe and Patricia are kicking off the weekend right! They will be showcasing our wines during a number of tastings and seminars over the next few days including tomorrow night’s “Honoring 40 Years in The Willamette Valley Dinner”!

🍾 Cellar update: We’re prepping our 2023 vintage of sparkling wines for Tirage bottling next week...

New release update: On the same sparking note, we are thrilled to announce the release of our 2019 Blanc de Blanc, Cuvée Natural in the coming month! With less than 70 cases, FSC members get first access. Join our mailing list for more news!

Join us at The Cozy Taberna ( ) in Salem, Oregon for a six-course Winemaker’s Dinner thoughtfully paired with our Iterum Wines. The Cozy Taberna is one of our favorite local restaurants with a social and lively atmosphere offering a PNW meets Spanish inspired menu.

Tickets are $200 per person and include six courses and wine pairings. Attendees must be 21-years-old or over. Gratuity is included at the point of checkout. The reservation will be paid at the time of booking.

Please email Ava Grant, [email protected] or text 503-375-8869 if you have any questions or need additional information.

We look forward to seeing you for our first gathering of the new year!

Dinner Location:
The Cozy Taberna; 249 Liberty Street NE #140 Salem, OR 97301

🎟️MAKE RESERVATIONS: https://www.exploretock.com/the-cozy-taberna-salem/event/456029/winemakers-dinner-the-cozy-taberna-iterum-wines?mc_cid=659241313c

A.J. Weinzettel, hosted Iterum's Owner & Winemaker, Joe Dobbes, on the most recent episode of his Willamette Valley Wine Podcast,

Tune in as the two of them explore the rich tapestry of Joe’s life and career, from planting Marionberries at the age of 12 to coming full circle in Oregon’s wine industry.

🎙️Link in bio!

A.J. Weinzettel, hosted Iterum's Owner & Winemaker, Joe Dobbes, on the most recent episode of his Willamette Valley Wine Podcast, Weinnotes. Tune in as the two of them explore the rich tapestry of Joe’s life and career, from planting Marionberries at the age of 12 to coming full circle in Oregon’s wine industry.

Uncorking the Legacy: Joe Dobbes a Journey of Oregon Wine, and Exploring the 2020 Vintage #oregon Join us for an extraordinary journey into the world of Oregon wine with the legendary winemaker, Joe Dobbes. In this captivating interview, we explore the ri...

Joe caught up with storied wine writer, Norm Roby! Read the full story linked in our bio including Norm's reviews and thoughts on the below wines.

95 Points - 2019 Clone 114 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir

94 Points - 2019 Clone 115 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir

94 Points - 2020 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay

95 Points - 2021 'Old Friend' Oak Grove Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Joe caught up with storied wine writer, Norm Roby! Read the full story including Norm's reviews and thoughts on the below wines.

95 Points - 2019 Clone 114 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir

94 Points - 2019 Clone 115 Orchard House Vineyard Pinot Noir

94 Points - 2020 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay

95 Points - 2021 'Old Friend' Oak Grove Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

http://winereviewonline.com/Norm_Roby_Joe_Dobbes_Back_to_Roots.cfm

Cheers to another year and another harvest!🍇

🥂Please help us in wishing a very happy birthday to our Proprietor and Winemaker, Mr. Joe Dobbes!

Joe is all smiles in the new winery. Our ‘Old Friend’ Oak Grove Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is back in 2023. This beautiful juice is officially barreled down in 50% French Acacia and 50% stainless steel and headed through fermentation.

We are thrilled to be a part of Celebrating Hispanic Roots!
 
We are a small group of Oregon winery owners and winemakers who share a Hispanic background and have come together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, 2023 in order to share our stories, display the diversity of the Hispanic cultures which span most of Latin America and Spain, and as small business owners give back to the Spanish-speaking community in Oregon. Each of our wineries will be offering special wine selections during Hispanic Heritage Month and 10% of ticket and bottle sales will be donated to ¡Salud!
 
As part of our celebration we will be partnering with Chef Javier Santos to hold two beautiful five-course dinners at Subterra Kitchen and Cellar on Sunday, September 17th and Sunday, October 15th. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated by Chef Javier Santos to ¡Salud! We hope you will join us! 
 
Learn more with the link in our bio!
 
Participating Wineries:oregon

Meet Co-founder of Iterum Wines and wife of Joe, Patricia Dobbes. Patricia was born on the Caribbean coast of Colombia in Sincelejo. She received her degree in law from the University Externado of Colombia in Bogotá. In 1999 the political situation in her country compelled her to make the difficult decision to move to the United States. Here she found support from her family, friends and the government. In 2010, after 11 years of residency, Patricia was granted American citizenship. She became enthralled with the Willamette Valley wine industry soon after immigrating to Florida and later, Oregon’s Umpqua Valley. In 2002 Patricia came to Salem, Oregon to visit her sister where she met her husband Joe Dobbes. He introduced her to the world of Pinot Noir. As Patricia would say in her language, “El Amor por el Pinot Noir”.

Since meeting Joe, Patricia has been in the wine industry. At Joe and Patricia’s original project, Dobbes Family Estate, Patricia worked in the Tasting Room as the Hospitality Ambassador. Today, Patricia wears many hats at Iterum, from hospitality, accounting, sorting fruit, vineyard pruning and barrel topping. When visiting the estate today, you’ll often find her hiking through the vineyard. She says that her soul and heart are infused in this land here at the Orchard House Estate.

Our 2020 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay was named the Panel Pick for Oregon Wine Press’ Cellar Select Chardonnay round up this month. Thank you for the recognition

Congrats to the other phenomenal producers we were named alongside.

This wine is officially released as of last week. Make a tasting appointment to taste or shop our wines online. Now taking purchase and pickup appointments.

⭐️Announcing 7 New Release Wines with High Scores!

We are more than thrilled to share the great news regarding the first of our highly anticipated reviews of our 2020 vintage, receiving high scores from both the Wine Enthusiast and International Wine Report.

We’ve not only received amazing feedback from these reviewers but from a number of you who have had the chance to visit us at the estate for a tasting in recent weeks.

These wines are now officially released and available for sale online and in person. All have access to all of our estate wines including the highly rated Orchard House Chardonnay the Clone 114 and 115 Pinot Noirs, as well as the first Eola-Bench Pinot Noir. For access to the 'Old Friends' wines, small lot bottlings from outstanding vineyards Joe has worked with over the years, you must be a part of our Full Circle Society Subscription Club.

95 Points, International Wine Report & 95 Points, Wine Enthusiast - 2020 'Old Friend' Arlyn Vineyard Pinot Noir

94 Points, International Wine Report - 2020 'Old Friend' Symonette Vineyard Pinot Noir

93 Points, International Wine Report - 2020 'Old Friend' Quailhurst Vineyard Pinot Noir

93 Points, Wine Enthusiast -
2020 Orchard House Vineyard Chardonnay

93 Points, Wine Enthusiast - 2020 Orchard House Vineyard
Clone 114 Pinot Noir

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast - 2020 Orchard House Vineyard
Clone 115 Pinot Noir

92 Points, International Wine Report - 2020 Eola Bench Pinot Noir

We are down south at the Oregon Wine Experience in Medford this week!

We are proud to have taken home three gold medals at last night’s award ceremony for our 2020 Orchard House Chardonnay, 2019 Clone 114 and 115 Pinot Noirs!

If you’re here, tonight we’re pouring barrel samples for the Founder’s Auction and tomorrow night at the Grand Tasting. Follow along for more details:

Winemaker with a side of Chef!🤌👨‍🍳

Today’s tasting included some summer inspired pairings by Joe…

Saffron butter scallops in a white wine and citrus cream reduction paired with our Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

And with the Pinots, seared ahi, organic estate tomatoes and shish*to peppers.

We spent summer solstice in our favorite place, the vineyard.🍇

The 2023 vintage is looking bright! Our Chardonnay is just ahead of our Pinot Noir on their race to maturity while our young vine Sauvignon Blanc is just about ready to trellis this weekend. Although we are a couple vintages away from making our first estate Sauvignon Blanc, this growing season milestone gets us excited for what’s to come.

We hope you’re savoring today’s daylight and soaking up the sun like these thriving vines.

We are so excited to be moving into our new, dedicated Iterum Wines facility in the hip and up-and-coming historical town of independence, a short distance from our Eola-Amity Hills Orchard House Estate Vineyard.

Our intentions are to keep Iterum Wines small, and highly focused on distinctive, exciting, luxury quality wines.

The facility is ideal for our needs with sufficient space. This now allows Joe the opportunity to take on a couple more, right-fit, custom winemaking clients. For those seeking luxury quality wines made by him and sourced from our estate or others, reach out to set up an appointment to discuss more.

We had a great time last night at the Orchard House with Chris and Kathryn Hermann of the highly acclaimed

Love talking shop and tasting wines late into the summer eve.