It was drier and a warmer-than-average month of August throughout Pacific Northwest vineyards, and that is forecast to continue through September, according to acclaimed climate researcher Greg Jones. Jones continues to study the effects of climate change on vineyards throughout the world while serving as the CEO for Abacela, his family's winery and vineyard in Roseburg, … [Read more...] about Despite hot August, 2022 vintage behind for much of Northwest
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Oregon stands out throughout Pinot Gris tasting
It's no surprise that Oregon stood out in this comparative tasting of Pinot Gris, which not coincidentally showcased a number of the Northwest's top talents. And this winter will mark the 50th anniversary of the federal government approving the label for the first Pinot Gris produced in the country — The Eyrie Vineyards 1970 Oregon Pinot Gris by the late David Lett in the … [Read more...] about Oregon stands out throughout Pinot Gris tasting
World-class cheese, wine represented on Oregon Tourism Commission
Cheese and wine rank among life’s most delectable treats, and starting Friday leading figures in both industries are members of the Oregon Tourism Commission when David Gremmels of Rogue Creamery received an appointment and Maria Ponzi, past-president of Ponzi Vineyards, was granted another four-year term. Gremmels’s post became official on the 20th anniversary of his … [Read more...] about World-class cheese, wine represented on Oregon Tourism Commission
Yelp users rank Willamette Valley Vineyards, Ambassador, Telaya as best in state
Favorable crowd-sourced ratings and reviews are prized in the hospitality industry, and three Northwest wineries were ranked No. 1 in their state by Yelp users. The top-ranking wineries are Willamette Valley Vineyards for Oregon, Ambassador Wines of Washington and Telaya Wine Co., for Idaho. “I haven’t ever seen state rankings, so when this came out, it was a pleasant … [Read more...] about Yelp users rank Willamette Valley Vineyards, Ambassador, Telaya as best in state
2022 Oregon Winery of the Year: Chris James Cellars
CARLTON, Ore. — It’s a delicious cliché to approach the wines of Christopher James Barnes and Chris James Cellars as an extension of the quintessential line of 18th century British poet William Cowper — “Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour.” Consumers and judges continue to find the wines by Barnes worth remembering. He’s barely a decade into his … [Read more...] about 2022 Oregon Winery of the Year: Chris James Cellars