GOLD HILL, Ore. - There’s not much pretense, but there’s a wealth of overlooked winemaking talent in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, and the unpretentious Rob Folin of Folin Cellars serves as an example of both. Not many winemakers will wear a camouflage jacket in their tasting room, but it fits Folin. And only a select few can say they worked at prestigious Domaine Serene - … [Read more...] about Rob Folin leads Folin Cellars from north to south in Oregon
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Sunset’s Sara Schneider is the accidental wine expert
SONOMA, Calif. - One gets the sense that Sara Schneider looks around in awe about where life has landed her. As wine editor for Sunset magazine, Schneider is one of the most influential wine writers in the United States, thanks to a readership in the millions. Not bad for someone who grew up in a home without a drop of alcohol and who never originally intended to be a … [Read more...] about Sunset’s Sara Schneider is the accidental wine expert
Marcus Notaro builds Red Mountain-Napa Valley connection
NAPA, Calif. - One man has now been the head winemaker for two iconic wineries: Col Solare on Washington's Red Mountain and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in California's Napa Valley. Three years ago, Marcus Notaro made the jump from Col Solare to Stag's Leap - all without changing employers. Both wineries are co-owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Woodinville, Wash., and … [Read more...] about Marcus Notaro builds Red Mountain-Napa Valley connection
After 30 vintages, Joe Dobbes still fascinated by Pinot Noir
DUNDEE, Ore. - Even after 30 years of making wine, Joe Dobbes is still in awe over the nuances of Pinot Noir. Dobbes, owner of Dobbes Family Estate in the heart of Oregon wine country, produces eight to 10 different Pinot Noirs per vintage. Included are four vineyard-designated examples from four small American Viticultural Areas in the northern Willamette Valley. Dobbes … [Read more...] about After 30 vintages, Joe Dobbes still fascinated by Pinot Noir
Cynthia Nims dives into Northwest oysters, wines
SEATTLE - Cynthia Nims knows Pacific Northwest cuisine, and her latest book dives into the beautiful and occasionally murky waters of oysters. Oysters: Recipes that Bring Home a Taste of the Sea came out in January and was published by Sasquatch Books in Seattle. The Seattle area native has written and contributed to more than a dozen books through the past two decades with … [Read more...] about Cynthia Nims dives into Northwest oysters, wines