NEWBERG, Ore. — “Bells up” refers to a memorable moment in classical music when French horn players raise the bells of their instruments up to the heavens for a bright, brassy and dramatic projection. Oregon winemaker David Specter, who plays the French horn, and his marketing maven wife, Sara, found that musical moment a fitting metaphor for their aspirations when … [Read more...] about In tune with Bells Up Winery in Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains
2019 American Wine Society conference casts spotlight on Pacific Northwest
There will be a sizable contingent of Pacific Northwest producers this fall in St. Pete Beach, Fla., at the national conference of the American Wine Society, the largest organization in the U.S. for wine consumers and professionals. Many of the group’s 8,000 members will gather in the Sunshine State from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, and several seminars feature Northwest winemakers … [Read more...] about 2019 American Wine Society conference casts spotlight on Pacific Northwest
Alloro Vineyard weaves New World with Old in Chehalem Mountains
SHERWOOD, Ore. - Meandering up the scenic path to Alloro Vineyard had me reminiscing about a visit to Tuscany a decade ago. Tall, swaying cypress trees guide you into a picturesque 110-acre estate, leading to a panoramic view of thriving vines, ultimately to a charming tasting room with a warm, welcoming ambiance and European flair. It’s quite fitting when you learn that … [Read more...] about Alloro Vineyard weaves New World with Old in Chehalem Mountains
Purity, sophistication at play on Youngberg Hill in McMinnville
McMINNVILLE, Ore. - Seeking out fine wines and a first-class getaway in Oregon's Willamette Valley? You’ll feel enriched and spoiled after a visit to the idyllic McMinnville estate that is Youngberg Hill. Wayne Bailey, who grew up on a farm in Iowa, and his wife, Nicolette, have transformed the site into a sustainably farmed wine estate and elegant hospitality destination … [Read more...] about Purity, sophistication at play on Youngberg Hill in McMinnville
Vidon Vineyard melds science, craftsmanship into Oregon wine
NEWBERG, Ore. - Vicki Lewis and her husband Don Hagge, a Ph.D., and former NASA physicist, purchased in 1999 what is now Vidon Vineyard (pronounced “VEE-dawn” - a contraction of their names) in Oregon's North Willamette Valley to pursue their love of Pinot Noir. They’ve since planted 14.5 acres in the deep red, volcanic Jory soil of the Chehalem Mountains American … [Read more...] about Vidon Vineyard melds science, craftsmanship into Oregon wine