William “Rusty” Gaffney is a retired ophthalmologist turned Pinot noir connoisseur. Gaffney manages the PinotFile, an online newsletter on his “Prince of Pinot” website. His online newsletter is notably the first online wine publication solely on Pinot noir. Gaffney spends his time tasting, drinking, visiting wine regions, and sharing his knowledge of Pinot noir.
This collection contains a variety of articles from Gaffney's blog. He shares history and current information, primarily focusing on wines and winemakers of Oregon and the Willamette Valley.
Submissions from 2014
Pinot Noir “Clone 95”: Dick Erath Revives an Old Treasure, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Pinot Noirvana in the Willamette Valley, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Willamette Valley Epilogue, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Submissions from 2013
David Adelsheim: A “Latecomer” Oregon Wine Pioneer, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Submissions from 2012
Domaine Drouhin Oregon: New World’s Burgundy Presence, William "Rusty" Gaffney
More Juicy 2010 Oregon Pinot Incoming, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Solving the Mystery of the “Coury Clone”, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Submissions from 2011
Oregon Pinot Noir: Who Planted First?, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Umpqua Valley, Oregon, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Submissions from 2009
Along the Oregon Pinot Trail, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Pinot Gris: Oregon’s Signature White Wine, William "Rusty" Gaffney
The History of Oregon Pinot Noir Clones, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Submissions from 2008
Domaine Drouhin: Burgundy’s Footprint in Oregon, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Submissions from 2007
Oregon Relishes Burgundian Influence, William "Rusty" Gaffney
