A to Z Wines

A to Z Wineworks is an Oregon producer particularly known for its value-for-money varietal wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

It was set up by a handful of Oregon winemaking professionals in 2002, quickly gaining an award from Food & Wine Magazine for Best American Pinot Noir under $20. Since then the berry-laden, spicy Pinot Noir has featured twice in the Wine Spectator Top 100, and the Chardonnay has become the best-selling Oregon wine from that variety in the domestic market.

A to Z works with numerous vineyards around the region to achieve consistency across vintages and combat weather challenges, while maintaining the brand's good value image. All of the vineyards are farmed according to biodynamic principles. In 2006, A to Z Wineworks teamed up with San Antonio Spurs coach Greg Popovich to buy the Rex Hill Winery and vineyards. This gave A to Z a winemaking base while Rex Hill continued to exist as a separate, more upmarket brand.

The principal wines in the portfolio are the Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay wines. A Riesling, a Sangiovese-based rosé and occasional multi-varietal red blend are produced in much smaller quantities.