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.