DALLAS, Ore. — As a newly established growing region, the Mount Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon American Viticultural Area wasn’t even a year-old when one of its vineyards got invited to the wine industry’s storied Oregon Pinot Camp. It was a proud moment for Brad Ford, co-author of the AVA petition and owner/winemaker of Illahe Vineyards & Winery. He will share the … [Read more...] about Mount Pisgah in Polk County rises as Oregon wine industry’s 23rd AVA
Oregon wines cast sparkles during winter doldrums
Oregon sparkling wine is getting easier to find and in a variety of styles, thanks to a growth in expertise, interest and winemaking facilities. A noteworthy addition to the bubbling effervescent scene is the new Willamette Valley Vineyards facility in the Dundee Hills — Domaine Willamette. Domaine Willamette, its winery and showpiece tasting room, were built specifically to … [Read more...] about Oregon wines cast sparkles during winter doldrums
Oregon alt-ernatives earn spotlight at Alt Wine Fest
CARLTON, Ore. — Oregon is famous for its Pinot Noir, but that’s far from the only grape grown within its borders. This summer, the Alt Wine Festival at Abbey Road Farm in Carlton made that abundantly clear. During an afternoon gathering, 35 wineries from around the state poured samples and sold wines made with varieties such as Mencia, Mondeuse, Tannat and many other … [Read more...] about Oregon alt-ernatives earn spotlight at Alt Wine Fest
Glass shortage, supply chain bottles up Northwest wineries
Amy Prosenjak was at a leadership seminar in 2018 when someone asked her to write down the No. 1 problem she faced as CEO of A to Z Wineworks in Newberg, Ore. Her answer: getting enough glass bottles. That answer turned out to be prophetic. Although procuring enough bottles has long posed a challenge, it’s become a critical problem since the beginning of the … [Read more...] about Glass shortage, supply chain bottles up Northwest wineries
Pinot Noir catches on in Oregon as white wine
The devastating wildfires that hit Oregon’s Willamette Valley in September 2020 made for an unusual vintage. Many winemakers were able to pick their fruit before smoke came pouring in, or long enough after it dissipated that the grapes were unaffected. Those who had ripe grapes during the worst of the fires faced a difficult choice. Should they pick their Pinot Noir … [Read more...] about Pinot Noir catches on in Oregon as white wine