DAYTON, Ore. — Dundee Hills star Stoller Family Estate, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most innovative and acclaimed wineries, is executing its growth plan for Oregon and preparing to crush 25 percent more fruit in 2015. Harvest of the 195 acres at Bill Stoller’s property, the largest continuous vineyard planting in the Dundee Hills, began Wednesday. And longtime winemaker … [Read more...] about Stoller Family Estate adds winemakers to handle growth
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New study gives clear picture of Walla Walla Valley vineyards
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The Walla Walla Valley's reputation for great red wines is no accident. A study released today shows that of the valley's 2,836 acres of wine grapes, 95 percent are red varieties. While that shouldn't surprise many of the winemakers here, a few other facts might. Here are a few of the most interesting tidbits from this new study, conducted by the … [Read more...] about New study gives clear picture of Walla Walla Valley vineyards
Oregon wine writer Cole Danehower dies
PORTLAND, Ore. - Cole Danehower, one of the most prolific and thoughtful wine writers in the Pacific Northwest, died Friday, Aug. 21 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 61. Danehower grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, graduating from Claremont McKenna College in 1976 and studying for a master's degree at San Jose State University from 1993 to 1995. From 1988 to … [Read more...] about Oregon wine writer Cole Danehower dies
Pebblestone Cellars Viognier tops Oregon Wine Experience competition
MEDFORD, Ore. — Pebblestone Cellars in the Rogue Valley took best of show with its 2014 Viognier at the Oregon Wine Experience Wine Competition, topping a field of 224 entries from 50 Southern Oregon wineries. Belle Fiore Winery won for best red wine with its 2012 Numinos, and the Red Lily Vineyards 2013 Night School captured the award for top dessert wine as part the event … [Read more...] about Pebblestone Cellars Viognier tops Oregon Wine Experience competition
Statera Cellars kickstarts Chardonnay-only winery in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — As of this morning, Statera Cellars is 105 percent on its the way to becoming what it claims will be Portland’s only winery devoted 100 percent to Chardonnay. There are seven days left in their Kickstarter campaign, but Meredith Bell and Luke Mathews can credit family, friends, colleagues, karma and the Burning Man community with helping get Statera Cellars’ … [Read more...] about Statera Cellars kickstarts Chardonnay-only winery in Oregon