Cameron Winery Ramato Pinot Gris 2024

Wine Type: Orange/Skin-Contact
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Gris
Appellation: Dundee Hills AVA
Country: United States
Region: Oregon – Willamette Valley
Producer: Cameron Winery
Winemaker: John Paul
Vineyard: Abbey Ridge & Clos Electrique estate vineyards
Soil: Volcanic Jory soils
Farming: Dry-farmed, organic (practicing)
Alcohol: 13.0%
Fermentation: Native yeasts, 18–30 days skin contact in open-top fermenters, aged in neutral French oak, bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfur

Tasting Note:
The 2024 Ramato is a vivid, copper-hued expression of Pinot Gris in its purest, most soulful form. Aromas of orange peel, apricot, tea leaf, and wildflowers lead into a textured palate of stone fruit, blood orange, and gentle tannins. Savory and slightly saline, it walks a line between freshness and structure, with a long, subtly spicy finish. Think of it as the perfect bridge between white and red—a skin-contact wine that’s deeply refreshing yet quietly complex. Serve chilled but not cold, and pair with charcuterie, grilled salmon, or mushroom pasta.

About the Producer:
Founded in 1984 by winemaker John Paul, Cameron Winery is one of Oregon’s most respected and eccentric estates. Working out of the Dundee Hills, Paul farms his vineyards sustainably, using organic and dry-farming methods long before they became the norm. His “Ramato” (Italian for “copper”) pays homage to the Friulian style of macerated Pinot Grigio, a nod to his love of Northern Italy. Wild fermentations, extended skin contact, and minimal intervention yield a wine that’s at once rustic, elegant, and distinctly Oregonian—a cult favorite that continues to define the American orange wine category.