EUGENE, Ore. - Oregon's oldest and largest American Viticultural Area just got a little bigger. The federal government announced late last week the expansion of the Willamette Valley, a move that puts the state's largest winery inside of the AVA. King Estate and Iris Vineyards now are in the Willamette Valley after it was extended slightly beyond its southern … [Read more...] about Oregon’s Willamette Valley grows to accommodate King Estate
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Reustle-Prayer Rock dominates at Savor NW Wine Awards
CANNON BEACH, Ore. - Stephen Reustle had a great 2015, and the Southern Oregon winemaker is off to another great start in 2016. The owner of Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards near Roseburg earned a best-of-class award to accompany two unanimous double gold and two gold medals at the annual Savor NW Wine Awards. Earlier this year, Reustle won two double golds and one gold … [Read more...] about Reustle-Prayer Rock dominates at Savor NW Wine Awards
Oregon’s Chapter 24 Vineyards tops Hilton Head judging with Pinot Noir
HILTON HEAD, S.C. - Chapter 24 Vineyards, one of Oregon’s youngest cult Pinot Noir producers, brought home the title of best red wine at the Hilton Head Island International Wine Judging. Maison L'Envoye 2013 Two Messengers Pinot Noir, one of several brands within Mark Tarlov’s young Chapter 24 project, earned one of the three superlatives in the field of 418 entries. Max … [Read more...] about Oregon’s Chapter 24 Vineyards tops Hilton Head judging with Pinot Noir
Crimson Wine Group has long history in Northwest
NAPA, Calif. - After a California-based company purchased Seven Hills Winery in late January, many people in and around the Washington wine industry were questioning who Crimson Wine Group is and what its intentions are here in the Pacific Northwest. As it turns out, Crimson Wine Group has a foundation firmly based in the Northwest and has a well-established history of … [Read more...] about Crimson Wine Group has long history in Northwest
Linda Donovan uses Oregon wine to help revitalize Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. - There are a number of examples throughout Oregon of how the wine industry has helped revitalize business districts in Carlton, McMinnville and Portland. Linda Donovan might be doing the heaviest lifting of anyone, using her award-winning Pallet Wine Co. inside the historic Cooley-Neff Building to help rejuvenate downtown Medford. “It’s not the best tourist … [Read more...] about Linda Donovan uses Oregon wine to help revitalize Medford