ELKTON, Ore. - One of the coolest cats you will come across in the Northwest wine scene is happily crafting wines in one of the coolest and most fascinating areas in Oregon. Terry Brandborg, who grew up in San Francisco, began making wine as a hobby. That ultimately become an obsession and, ultimately, a profession. He launched a winery in California before relocating about … [Read more...] about Brandborg keeps cool in Elkton, Ore.
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Williams continues to make history at Brooks Wines
AMITY, Ore. — Chris Williams has established himself as one of the Pacific Northwest’s top producers of Riesling at Brooks Wines, but his calling as a winemaker in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills began with a phone call about an Italian motorcycle. So started his relationship with the late Jimi Brooks that continues to lead Williams on a remarkable ride. “I was selling Moto … [Read more...] about Williams continues to make history at Brooks Wines
Oregon Wine Board spotlights more supportive restaurants
PORTLAND — The “drink local” concept might not get as much traction in Oregon as “eat local,” but the Oregon Wine Board continues to work on changing that with its second annual Oregon Wine A-List Awards program. This week, the Oregon Wine Board and Oregon Wine Press opened the new year with a fresh list of its most supportive restaurants by releasing winners … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Board spotlights more supportive restaurants
Oregon wine veteran’s latest book a delicious mystery
Longtime Pacific Northwest wine writer and industry veteran Judy Nedry has published her third murder mystery, and it is a lot of fun to read, especially for those who love Oregon wine country. Nedry's The Man Who Wasn't There is her third Emma Golden mystery, and it takes place in the heart of Oregon's northern Willamette Valley. Nedry has been involved in the Oregon wine … [Read more...] about Oregon wine veteran’s latest book a delicious mystery
Walla Walla Valley wineries help raise $23,723 for food bank
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - A year ago, Walla Walla Valley wineries and businesses came up short of the $20,000 target for their annual Barrel Full of Money food bank campaign. This holiday season, community leaders and more than 60 wineries combined to crush their goal as they presented a check of $23,723.77 on Thursday to the Blue Mountain Action Council Food Bank. It was a … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley wineries help raise $23,723 for food bank