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
Erica Landon, Ken Pahlow take Walter Scott Wines into second decade
SALEM, Ore. - The year 2008 may be widely known for the significant economic downturn, but for husband-and-wife team of Erica Landon and Ken Pahlow it marked the launch of their dream in Oregon's Willamette Valley: the formation of Walter Scott Wines. The name stems from Ken’s respected late grandfather Walter, and his adventurous nephew Scott, who lost his life too … [Read more...] about Erica Landon, Ken Pahlow take Walter Scott Wines into second decade
Lenné Estate exudes sophistication, sense of place with Pinot Noir
YAMHILL, Ore. — Steve and Karen Lutz relocated to Oregon in 1998 after spending a year living in Karen's native England, near her parents. They moved to Oregon to be near additional family members and a wine region on the rise that their Lenné Estate would be a part of. Steve had spent a number of years prior in the Napa Valley, working for well-known Napa Valley icons … [Read more...] about Lenné Estate exudes sophistication, sense of place with Pinot Noir