November 2024 Cellar Selects: Pinot Portraits

OREGON WINE PRESS

November 1, 2024

This wine greets the nose with aromas of red and black cherries, raspberry and spice box. A rush of flavor begins with Bing cherries, strawberry and raspberry, accompanied by subtle notes of sweet pipe tobacco and nutmeg. A touch of pomegranate supplies brightness, concluding with a lengthy, elegant ending. READ MORE

From Loin and Ribs to Adobo, How to Pair Wine With Pork

WINE ENTHUSIAST

October 30, 2024

“It’s a beautiful Tempranillo that’s so food-friendly and has the right amount of acidity,” says Arias Sanchez. “It’s not super alcoholic, and it has this fruitiness that I really like. No new oak or anything like that—it is very pure to the fruit.” READ MORE

Why a 'vagabond' Oregon winemaker is taking the winery plunge

PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL

Jul 2, 2024

Erich Berg is giving Ricochet Wine Co., and some fellow indie brands, a home. READ MORE

New Meets Old: Part Two | Ancient winemaking techniques in the modern world

OREGON WINE PRESS

July 1, 2024

(Faith) Lemire-Baeten feels excited by the new direction of the wine industry. “Along with the trends toward natural wine, we are slowly rediscovering its roots,” she says. Stressing how ancient winemaking techniques can translate to understanding wine as a whole (…) Lemire-Baeten’s recommendations: Ricochet Wine Company. READ MORE

Oregon Pinot Noir…Awesome or OVERRATED???

DR. MATTHEW HORKEY | YOUTUBE.COM

March 31, 2024

The flagship red wine grape of Oregon is Pinot Noir and its stronghold is the Willamette Valley. These wines can get a little pricey, so are they really good or overrated??? Learn more in this blind tasting. LISTEN HERE

The 26 Best Red Blends for 2024

VINEPAIR.COM

February 27, 2024

Wine lover turned winemaker turned teacher turned winemaker again, Erich Berg is doing something different. He’s making wine with unique blends (like this bottle made with Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, and Syrah) and giving back to the community… READ MORE

From the Runway to the Vineyard: Erich Berg’s Unique Journey in Wine

WEINNOTES

September 7 , 2023

Join us for an extraordinary episode as we sit down with Erich Berg, the 6'2" winemaker with a flair for fashion, in an interview that unveils the fascinating twists and turns of his life's journey. LISTEN HERE

Better Together | Transforming white wine by blending varieties

OREGON WINE PRESS

July 14, 2023

Winemaker and owner of Ricochet Wine Company, Erich Berg says, “While there are no original ideas, there are many original white blends, beyond the selection of grape varieties; there’s the approach (co-ferment or blend later), the vessel (barrel, tank, concrete or amphora), skin contact or direct press. All of these variables can make for really distinct, fun, and perhaps even irreverent white wines. And, arguably, sophisticated, approachable and memorable wines.” READ MORE

Season 06: Episode 6 | Grateful Vineyard & Ricochet Wine

WINE CRUSH PODCAST NW

May 23, 2023

Get ready for a fresh pour of Ricochet Wine! We sit down with Eric Berg, the creative mind behind Ricochet Winery.

From his days as a model to hosting some of the most exciting wine events around, Eric's journey is anything but typical. His stories about global adventures, discovering the world of wine working in high end restaurants and his passion for wine are certain to captivate you. LISTEN HERE

Ricochet Wine Co. is the Willamette Valley’s ‘comeback kid’

THE OREGONIAN

Nov. 22, 2021

Erich Berg bounced back from an anxiety disorder, career burnout and major surgery to become one of the Willamette Valley’s brightest new winemakers. Now he wants to use Ricochet Wine Co. to help others bounce back from their own personal challenges. READ MORE