NEWBERG, Ore. — Fans of Riesling around the world came to know Bob Bertheau and German icon Ernst Loosen as the remarkable team of “Bert & Erni” as they worked the market to promote Eroica Riesling for the better part of two decades. Their run ended in February when Chateau Ste. Michelle parted ways with Bertheau, but now they’ve joined forces in Oregon’s Willamette … [Read more...] about Bob Bertheau joins German icon Loosen at J. Christopher Wines
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Bledsoe, McDaniels buy Hope Well Vineyard in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills
It is not often these days in the Pacific Northwest wine industry when a vineyard of renown is sold to a family-owned winery operated by Northwest natives, but that’s the case when Walla Walla-based Bledsoe Wine Estates purchased Hope Well Vineyard in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills. The transaction announced Thursday marks the first vineyard purchase in the Willamette Valley for … [Read more...] about Bledsoe, McDaniels buy Hope Well Vineyard in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills
Oregon wine harvest fell by 29% in 2020, but growth continues
PORTLAND, Ore. — In the four-decade history of the Oregon Vineyard and Winery Report, this year's ranks as the most sobering because the global pandemic, West Coast growing conditions during the 2020 vintage and deadly wildfires contributed to lower yields in vineyards and fewer grapes on crush pads. The University of Oregon's Institute for Policy Research and Engagement, … [Read more...] about Oregon wine harvest fell by 29% in 2020, but growth continues
Central Oregon Winegrowers schedule summer summit
There’s an increased thirst for Northwest wine throughout beer-focused Deschutes County — the fastest growing region in Oregon — and that topic will be the underlying theme Tuesday in Terrebone when the Central Oregon Winegrowers gather. A recent report produced from the U.S. Census by Portland State University showed that the population in Deschutes County increased nearly … [Read more...] about Central Oregon Winegrowers schedule summer summit
Hot, dry climate July report marks finale by Greg Jones at Linfield
The July 2021 Weather and Climate Summary and Forecast by renowned environmental scientist Greg Jones brought a sobering outlook for the Northwest wine industry in terms of conditions similar to the historically hot 2015 vintage, and the monthly report included news that Jones has resigned from Linfield University in McMinnville, Ore. "With this month's Weather-Climate … [Read more...] about Hot, dry climate July report marks finale by Greg Jones at Linfield