LONDON - Angela Estate, a Pinot Noir producer in Carlton, Ore., that retains famed Ken Wright to make its wines and grow its grapes, recently earned one of five gold medals awarded to United States producers at the 33rd annual International Wine Challenge in London. Wright heads up the program for his friend, South African vintner Antony Beck. The Angela Estate 2013 Pinot … [Read more...] about Pinot Noir by Ken Wright wins rare U.S. gold medal in London
Oregon wine
McMenamins uses historic Gearhart Golf Links to promote Oregon Wine Month
GEARHART, Ore. - It says something about the state of Oregon wine when there’s a poster promoting Oregon Wine Month in the men’s washroom at historic Gearhart Golf Links - established in 1892. Perhaps it shouldn’t be all that surprising, considering the sport’s oldest trophy is known as the Claret Jug, the prize handed to the winner of the Open Championship played in the … [Read more...] about McMenamins uses historic Gearhart Golf Links to promote Oregon Wine Month
Oregon wineries embrace Memorial Day weekend
For decades, wineries in Oregon's Willamette Valley have flung open their doors for visitors every Memorial Day weekend. And in the past few years, most Oregon wine regions have joined in. This weekend is the annual event, when more than 150 Willamette Valley wineries will welcome Pinot Noir lovers for the long weekend. In addition, wineries in Southern Oregon's Umpqua, … [Read more...] about Oregon wineries embrace Memorial Day weekend
WillaKenzie Estate to renew Food Truck Weekends
YAMHILL, Ore. - Nearly every Willamette Valley winery will open its doors during Memorial Day weekend, and WillaKenzie Estate will go the extra mile again by bringing in Portland food trucks to offer patrons more than nibbles of cheese and crackers. The weekend marks the second season of WillaKenzie’s Food Truck Weekends, and the Saturday-Sunday offerings will run through … [Read more...] about WillaKenzie Estate to renew Food Truck Weekends
Oregon Wine Board publishes its first touring guide
PORTLAND - It’s rather poignant that the Oregon Wine Country License Plate has paved the road for the first Oregon Wine Official Touring Guide. Release of the inaugural 84-page guide comes during Oregon Wine Month, and the publication is available in print and digital formats. “We are so excited to provide our industry with a high-end guide that inspires prospective … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Board publishes its first touring guide