JACKSONVILLE, Ore. - The Oregon Wine Experience in the Rogue Valley city of Medford takes a scholarly approach to its centerpiece wine competition by having Masters of Wine serve as judges, and now it has mapped out a series of consumer classes for the month of August. Organizers refer to it as Oregon Wine University, and the seminars explore wine appreciation, pairing and … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Experience posts Oregon Wine University class schedule
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International Terroir Congress sets agenda for Oregon wine seminar
McMINNVILLE, Ore. - The 11th International Terroir Congress and the Society of International Terroir Experts have mapped out their agenda for July 10-14 at Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore. Next month’s visit to Oregon wine country and the Willamette Valley gathers more than 150 of the world’s leading scientists working in climate, geology, soil and plant studies in … [Read more...] about International Terroir Congress sets agenda for Oregon wine seminar
Duck Pond Cellars hires Napa winemaker
DUNDEE, Ore. - Duck Pond Cellars, one of the Oregon wine industry’s largest brands, has hired Trevor Chlanda from California’s Napa Valley to take over as head winemaker. Greg Fries, president of Fries Family Wines, announced the change last week for his family’s 44,000-case winery in the Yamhill County town of Dundee. “I know Trevor will jump right in, putting his skills … [Read more...] about Duck Pond Cellars hires Napa winemaker
Pacific Northwest vineyards track ahead of 2015
Records for high temperatures continues to fall and growing degree days remain in uncharted territory, and while climate researchers are optimistic for a cooling trend in the next few days, conditions for Pacific Northwest vineyards will return to warmer than average. “Average temperatures for the period have run 1-4°F or more above the 1981-2010 climate normals for much of … [Read more...] about Pacific Northwest vineyards track ahead of 2015
Union Wine Co. gears up for 200,000 cases, adds former King Estate VP
SHERWOOD, Ore. - Union Wine Co., one of the Oregon wine industry’s largest and fastest-growing operations, has hired a West Coast executive tasked with extending the global reach of the brand. Rick Durette, who spent two years as senior vice president of global sales at King Estate Winery, moved last month into the same position with Union. “Bringing Rick onboard to lead … [Read more...] about Union Wine Co. gears up for 200,000 cases, adds former King Estate VP