ELKTON, Ore. - The federal government has approved Oregon's 17th American Viticultural Area - and the sixth in Southern Oregon. The Elkton Oregon AVA is the coolest and wettest area in Southern Oregon, said Greg Jones, a climatologist and wine grape expert at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Jones conducted most of the research and wrote the petition for the Elkton … [Read more...] about Elkton Oregon AVA is state’s 17th appellation
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Investment helps Dobbes expand Oregon wine operation
Wine by Joe, run by Oregon wine star Joe Dobbes, received a boost today when Bacchus Capital Management, a private equity firm, made a capital investment to allow Wine by Joe to expand its national and international distribution, boost inventory and build infrastructure. The information was released today from Bacchus Capital Management. "I started this company 10 years … [Read more...] about Investment helps Dobbes expand Oregon wine operation
Southern Oregon winery to open wine bar in McMinnville
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — Spangler Vineyards in Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley is scheduled to open a wine bar next month in downtown McMinnville. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has approved and posted the application today on the new storefront at 232 E. Third St., Patrick Spangler told Great Northwest Wine. "Now the only thing I'm waiting for is approval by the city of … [Read more...] about Southern Oregon winery to open wine bar in McMinnville
Book review: Dishing Up Oregon
One of the truly great things about living in the Pacific Northwest is the bounty of food we have - and that includes wine, an agricultural gift of nature. Let's face it. Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Idaho are teeming with wonderful small farmers who sell their wares at roadside stands and in farmers markets. In the last 20 years in particular, our region has … [Read more...] about Book review: Dishing Up Oregon
Walla Walla winery offers reward for missing dogs
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. - Cecil and Marilyn Zerba, owners of award-winning Zerba Cellars in the Walla Walla Valley town of Milton-Freewater, Ore., have offered a $1,000 reward as they continue searching for two winery dogs. "We are missing two of our best friends, Girl, a golden retriever and Bear, an Australian shepherd," the Zerbas said in an email to friends. "They … [Read more...] about Walla Walla winery offers reward for missing dogs