PORTLAND - The Oregon wine and travel industry are teaming up with Alaska Airlines to give Oregon wines a free ride home. Beginning Sept. 10, Alaska will launch its "Oregon Wines Fly Free" program, in which up to a case of wine can be checked at no charge when leaving airports in Portland, Eugene, Medford, Redmond and Walla Walla. "And, it doesn’t have to be a case from … [Read more...] about Oregon wines get free ride home on Alaska Air
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Climate report keeps Oregon wine industry warmly optimistic
ASHLAND, Ore. - The recent weather report issued by Southern Oregon University professor Gregory V. Jones, widely viewed as the world's leading expert for climate studies of viticulture, has the Oregon wine industry increasingly optimistic for the 2013 vintage. "Combining this with the condition of our vineyards and the fact we are three weeks advanced phenologically … [Read more...] about Climate report keeps Oregon wine industry warmly optimistic
Medal winners from Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - A Syrah won best in show at the inaugural Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition. Balboa Winery, owned by Tom and Amy Glase, is south of town near the Oregon border. The winery's 2010 Syrah from estate grapes earned top honors at the competition, which was held at Walla Walla Community College's Center for Enology and Viticulture. Plumb Cellars, a … [Read more...] about Medal winners from Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition
Penner-Ash Wine Cellars adds Lisa Marie Presley to concert series
NEWBERG, Ore. — Penner-Ash Wine Cellars has added singer/songwriter Lisa Marie Presley to its Summer Benefit Music Series, and the two-time gold album recording artist will perform Aug. 27 at the Newberg, Ore., winery. Presley, 45, is the daughter of the late Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. She was married from 1994 to 1996 to pop superstar Michael Jackson, who died in … [Read more...] about Penner-Ash Wine Cellars adds Lisa Marie Presley to concert series
Oregon wine icon Adelsheim defines Pinot Gris at symposium
HILLSBORO, Ore. — David Adelsheim's place within the history of Oregon wine seems defined by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, yet he also was among the state's first triumvirate for Pinot Gris. He formed the trio with David Lett and Dick Ponzi. "Ponzi had made a Pinot Gris in '83, so in 1984, the three of us did a grand tasting at the Heathman Hotel of all the Pinot Gris … [Read more...] about Oregon wine icon Adelsheim defines Pinot Gris at symposium