PORTLAND – Demand for award-winning Oregon wines continued in 2014 as vintners crushed 39 percent more grapes over the previous year, marking the third consecutive vintage of double-digit growth as the state now boasts 676 wineries. Last year’s record harvest was measured at more than 78,000 tons, according to the 2014 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report issued Monday … [Read more...] about Oregon wine production up 39 percent in 2014
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Tony Rynders views Panther Creek Cellars as ‘opportunity’
PORTLAND — It took a couple of decades, and he’s made plenty of history in between, but Tony Rynders is proud to say he’s now the winemaker for Panther Creek Cellars, a label Ken Wright created and helped Oregon Pinot Noir become famous. "The brand is layered in Kevlar, and I’ve been given an opportunity," Rynders told Great Northwest Wine. "Back in the day, I wanted to work … [Read more...] about Tony Rynders views Panther Creek Cellars as ‘opportunity’
Ken Wright renews association with Panther Creek Cellars
PORTLAND — The Pacific Northwest wine industry is brimming with success stories, and Ken Wright continues to write new chapters. Earlier this month, the iconic Oregon winemaker shared a few pages of his history to help celebrate the rebirth of Panther Creek Cellars — the brand he launched in 1986 upon his arrival to the Willamette Valley. “It was not an easy road at all,” … [Read more...] about Ken Wright renews association with Panther Creek Cellars
Abbey Road Farm adds Oregon wine country dining
CARLTON, Ore. — Those who have experienced the bucolic charm of Abbey Road Farm and felt the hospitality of John and Judi Stuart will be pleased with the delectable next chapter of their AgriVino Event Center near Carlton, Ore. Thanks to the arrival of Italian chef Dario Pisoni, the Abbey Road Farm now presents a more delicious wine country experience with inspired weekend … [Read more...] about Abbey Road Farm adds Oregon wine country dining
Naumes family to open custom-crush winery in Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Naumes family is famous along the West Coast for growing pears, but next month, it becomes a significant player in the Southern Oregon wine industry by opening a custom-crush facility in Medford. Naumes Crush and Fermentation will be the Rogue Valley’s next custom-crush facility, following the lead of Pallet Wine Co., Barrel 42 and Paul O'Brien. “The … [Read more...] about Naumes family to open custom-crush winery in Oregon