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This second installment from the Willamette Valley includes wines from some of the region's top producers and a new brand called Folly of Man…

February 9, 2026 — The wine market today is more crowded than ever. In some ways, that’s a good thing; buyers and consumers across the country have access to an incredible variety of wines from around the world. However, it’s also a challenge…

Decanter (January 27, 2026) — An idiosyncratic 2023 growing season in Willamette Valley has produced a collection of expressive Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of consistently high quality. Our US Editor, who is based in the Pacific Northwest, tasted some 400 wines in all…

With the winter holidays approaching, it’s time to deck the halls and stock the bar. As the days grow shorter, we gather with loved ones to celebrate and make the season bright—each in our own way, but often with something special in our glass for a toast. While the clink of champagne flutes and the flutter of their bubbly contents may be fleeting, the impacts…

April 26, 2025 — I was particularly excited to get introduced to the cleverly named Folly of Man wine brand this past week after winemakers Tracy and Aaron Kendall sent me their first vintage of wines. I’ve met a few superstar winemaking couples in the world, and I’m now adding the Kendalls to the list…

Decanter (April 29, 2025) — Folly of Man, Estate Chardonnay Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 2023: A gorgeous Chardonnay from couple Tracy and Aaron Kendall's new project. The Folly of Man estate vineyard is six hectares of vines in the Eola-Amity...

AMITY, Ore., (April 4, 2025) — Folly of Man, the highly anticipated estate wine project from acclaimed winemakers Tracy and Aaron Kendall, is proud to announce its official launch and the inaugural release of four limited-production wines from the 2023 vintage. Comprising less than 300 cases together…

Explore a gallery of images highlighting the behind-the-scenes moments that encapsulate a Folly of Man wine tasting with owners and winemakers, Tracy & Aaron Kendall…

Motherhood, for Tracy Kendall, plays an integral role in her identity as a winemaker, shaping not just her philosophy but also the ground beneath her feet. “The soil is now our playground, the water at our vineyard is our well water and the health of our land is directly related to our family’s well-being,” she says….

Amity, Ore. (April 3, 2025) — Folly of Man, the highly anticipated estate wine project from acclaimed winemakers Tracy and Aaron Kendall, is proud to announce its official launch and the inaugural release of four limited-production wines from the 2023 vintage….

Published (May 14, 2025) Tracy and Aaron Kendall’s path to founding Folly of Man may look inevitable from the outside, but for years, they insisted they’d never do it. After more than 15 years working at other people’s wineries, making wine and managing production, they knew firsthand how demanding and all-consuming it could be to run something of their own…

The drive through the hills on Southeast Amity Road is one of my favorite stretches in wine country. It’s a country road where lush hills coated in white oaks, Douglas firs and grapes provide beautiful views at every road twist…

In life, they say nothing is certain, but in the world of wine, few things come as close to a sure bet as two accomplished winemakers teaming up for their own project….