SALEM, Ore. — All-star winemaker Joe Dobbes, a lifelong fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, was overdue to call a time-out for himself. Aside from college, the serial entrepreneur had worked almost non-stop since he was a 12-year-old in the Willamette Valley and started his first business — selling blackberries to Smucker’s. So after resting on the sidelines for two … [Read more...] about Iterum Wines: 2023 Oregon Winery to Watch
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Carlton Winemakers Studio enters third decade of delicious art
CARLTON, Ore. — In the heart of Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton American Viticultural Area is an intriguing incubator that brings together startup winemakers looking to hone their craft and matches them with Willamette Valley wine aficionados seeking an experience to please multiple palates. The Carlton Winemakers Studio provides new and expert winemakers with space, equipment, … [Read more...] about Carlton Winemakers Studio enters third decade of delicious art
Northwest wineries go Rhône to bring home top awards from Australia
Work with Syrah and other Rhône varieties from the Pacific Northwest corner of the New World rose to the top Down Under at the latest Global Fine Wine Challenge — the Australia judging formerly known as the Six Nations Wine Challenge. Herb Quady of Quady North in Southern Oregon was the Trophy Winner as best of class and a double gold medal recipient at the Sydney … [Read more...] about Northwest wineries go Rhône to bring home top awards from Australia
Northwest wines win 148 gold medals at San Francisco Chronicle
CLOVERDALE, Calif. — Pacific Northwest fruit produced best-of-class winners in 21 categories and 148 gold medals during the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the annual judging staged in the Sonoma County town of Cloverdale that remains the largest professional critical tasting in North America at more than 5,500 entries. Leading the efforts of … [Read more...] about Northwest wines win 148 gold medals at San Francisco Chronicle
Reustle turns Grüner Veltliner into best white wine at 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
CLOVERDALE, Calif. — Acclaim for Stephen Reustle's Grüner Veltliner program reached new heights on Friday when the Southern Oregon winemaker’s Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2021 Green Lizard shared honors as the Best White Wine at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition — the largest wine judging in North America. “Oh man, I'm thrilled to death,” Reustle told Great … [Read more...] about Reustle turns Grüner Veltliner into best white wine at 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition