NEWBERG, Ore. — Tom and Deb Mortimer have been entrenched atop Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains since 1997 when they discovered 28 acres of previously uncultivated land on Parrett Mountain. They preserved much of the original timber while clearing 21 acres during the next two years, creating Le Cadeau Vineyard. The winery name, which translates to “the gift” in French, fit … [Read more...] about Le Cadeau Vineyard showcases 19 clones across Oregon’s Parrett Mountain
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May’s heat pushes much of Northwest wine country ahead of hot 2015 vintage
Images from the WestWide Drought Tracker and the Western Region Climate Center backed up what folks living in Pacific Northwest wine country suspected — the month of May was warmer and drier than “normal” — whatever that is anymore. That combination sparked the 2023 vintage to take off after a slow start to the growing season, Greg Jones, the internationally acclaimed … [Read more...] about May’s heat pushes much of Northwest wine country ahead of hot 2015 vintage
Gran Moraine, DeLille stand out at TEXSOM International Wine Awards
IRVING, Texas — A worldly panel of judges starring Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers selected an Oregon Chardonnay from Gran Moraine — a Willamette Valley brand owned by Jackson Family Wines — as the Best White Varietal Wine and awarded three gold medals to Washington state’s DeLille Cellars during the 2023 TEXSOM International Wine Awards. Gran Moraine winemaker Shane … [Read more...] about Gran Moraine, DeLille stand out at TEXSOM International Wine Awards
Mount Pisgah in Polk County rises as Oregon wine industry’s 23rd AVA
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
Dobbes Family Estate: 2023 Oregon Winery of the Year
DUNDEE, Ore. — There’s been a change of captains at Dobbes Family Estate, but the brand created by one of the Oregon wine industry’s most well-known winemakers continues to chart a course that’s producing some of the state’s top wines. Last fall, a number of West Coast wine buyers and sommeliers gathered in the Columbia Gorge to judge the Great Northwest Invitational Wine … [Read more...] about Dobbes Family Estate: 2023 Oregon Winery of the Year