SEATTLE - Precept Wine continues to grow. The 10-year-old wine producer has added another vineyard to its Pacific Northwest holdings, purchasing Yamhela Vineyard in Oregon's Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The site currently has 30 acres of vines planted, and David Minick, Precept's vice president of vineyards, said the company plans to expand this to 120 acres in the next five … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Precept Wine buys Oregon vineyard
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B.C. wine on top at California judging
TEMECULA, Calif. - A British Columbia winery won the sweepstakes award for best rosé of the Riverside International Wine Competition on Thursday afternoon. JoieFarm on the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley won the top honors at one of California's most prestigious wine competitions for its 2012 rosé, made with Pinot Noir. The winery also won two gold medals. La Frenz, … [Read more...] about B.C. wine on top at California judging
Oregon’s ‘Newbergundian’ chef to return to James Beard House
NEWBERG, Ore. - Allen Routt of The Painted Lady Restaurant in Newberg, Ore., returns to the famed James Beard House next month to prepare a special dinner, but his fans in the Willamette Valley can taste it without traveling to the Big Apple. On Sunday, June 2, Routt will prepare at his restaurant that same six-course meal - paired with the same Anderson Family Vineyard … [Read more...] about Oregon’s ‘Newbergundian’ chef to return to James Beard House
First employee of Allison Inn fits elegantly in Oregon wine country
NEWBERG, Ore. — Lifelong luxury hotelier Pierre Zreik has spent much of his career in the Willamette Valley, and it seems as if the acclaimed Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg will keep him in Oregon wine country well beyond the resort’s fourth anniversary in September. “We are surrounded by close to 200 wineries,” said Zreik, the resort’s managing director. “Oregon has … [Read more...] about First employee of Allison Inn fits elegantly in Oregon wine country
Wineries set to pop cork on Oregon Wine Month
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Wine Month kicks off Wednesday, a month-long marketing campaign for the state’s $3 billion industry. Wine promotions, tastings and other activities are scheduled for wineries and wine retailers around the Beaver State. The celebration concludes with the annual Memorial Day Weekend Open House, which is when most of the state’s wineries are open for … [Read more...] about Wineries set to pop cork on Oregon Wine Month