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AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: Red, White & New

AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: Red, White & New

There, member importers EngelstadPalmer GroupRobert Prizelius, Tramontane, VCT, and West Coast Wines presented over 60 unique vintages currently on the Norwegian market, including newly launched products. In addition, AmCham proudly presented four wines not (yet) available in Norway. The tasting accurately represented California’s 89% share of US wine production, while still allowing guests to experience the different terroirs found in Oregon and Washington.

AmCham Wine Committee – Thriving on Connections

Through the collective strength of our members in our designated Wine Committee, AmCham works to increase market share of US wines in Norway, addressing trade barriers, ensuring a favorable policy environment, and educating on critical wine industry issues. Increasing awareness and competence on varying US wine regions amongst industry professionals and consumers is a key priority.

AmCham members’ shared passion for US wines brings together business leaders across industries, bonding over a common interest and sets a stage for potential new partnerships and collaborations.

Past Tastings

AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: Together at Last!

AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: Together at Last!

After a prolonged pandemic pause, the AmCham wine committee and staff were thrilled to once again host an in-person tasting of American wines. Focusing on journalists, five member importers helped to make the afternoon at Grand Hotel one to remember– Engelstad, Palmer Group, Robert Prizelius, Treasury Wine Estates, and VCT Norway. Together, they presented unique vintages currently on the Norwegian market, as well as some of their newly launched products.

Following the initial journalist component of the wine tasting, featuring roughly 50 unique American wines, invited guests were led through a series of six Orin Swift wines by Master of Wine Edouard Baijot. Baijot joined us virtually from France, where he leads the Fine Wines division of E.& J. Gallo Winery in Europe.

With half of the wines only available to on-trade purchasers, participants were happy to have the exclusive opportunity to taste:

  • Orin Swift Blank Stare 2019
  • Orin Swift Mannequin 2018
  • Orin Swift Abstract 2019
  • Orin Swift Machete 2018
  • Orin Swift Papillon 2018
  • Orin Swift Mercury Head 2018

After the master class on Dave Phinney’s Orin Swift, the room opened to  a limited number of members who happily tasted and discussed the many wines available. AmCham and our committee of member wine importers relish in these opportunities to share information on American wines and passionately discuss the multiple varietals and blends. We look forward to future tastings with journalists, trade, and members!