PORTLAND - Fourteen restaurants on the Oregon wine industry's "A List" will kick off Portland Dining Month with dinner for two for five fortunate wine lovers. This is the first collaboration between the Oregon wine industry and Portland Dining Month. On Tuesday, March 1, each winemaker will be at a select restaurant to greet guests and discuss the wine-and-food … [Read more...] about Oregon wineries, restaurants team up for Portland Dining Month
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Linfield College to offer minor in Oregon wine studies
McMINNVILLE, Ore. – Linfield College, home of the International Pinot Noir Conference, is preparing to launch what the school in Oregon’s Willamette Valley said will be the first wine studies program of its kind in the United States. Officials at the four-school school in McMinnville said the new wine studies minor being offered is designed to give students an overview of … [Read more...] about Linfield College to offer minor in Oregon wine studies
Columbia Gorge wine industry, Travel Oregon collaborate on getaways
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — If Valentine’s Day in Pacific Northwest wine country worked out well for you, then Travel Oregon and the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association have plans and an interactive map to follow. This winter welcomes a free online guide called Gorge Wine Adventures, funded in part by the 5-year-old Oregon Wine Country license plate program. It is designed to … [Read more...] about Columbia Gorge wine industry, Travel Oregon collaborate on getaways
Martin uses award-winning Tempranillo to grow Red Lily Vineyards
RUCH, Ore. - Based her recent string of successes, it would almost be a crime for Rachael Martin to do anything other than make Tempranillo in Southern Oregon. Her odyssey began in 2001 with some fatherly advice, which sparked the transformation of a basil farm into wine grapes and the creation of Red Lily Vineyards near the historic town of Jacksonville. “I have a degree … [Read more...] about Martin uses award-winning Tempranillo to grow Red Lily Vineyards
Cab is king at this year’s Celebrate Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Cabernet Sauvignon is the No. 1 red wine grape in Washington. And it is - by far - the top grape in the Walla Walla Valley. There's a reason it's called King Cab. This June, the Walla Walla Valley will focus on Cabernet Sauvignon during its annual Celebrate Walla Walla event. More than 60 valley winemakers will participate in the event, along with … [Read more...] about Cab is king at this year’s Celebrate Walla Walla