CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. — Foris Vineyards, one of Southern Oregon’s oldest properties, has named Stephanie Pao as head winemaker to replace Bryan Wilson, who recently joined DANCIN Vineyards in the Rogue Valley. Wilson, among Oregon’s most underrated winemakers, shaves about an hour off the commute from his home near Medford with this move to the Jacksonville winery. “This … [Read more...] about Foris Vineyards hires Stephanie Pao to replace Bryan Wilson
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2017 vintage off to cool start in Pacific Northwest
ASHLAND, Ore. — Climate researcher Greg Jones confirmed Tuesday what many in the Pacific Northwest wine industry wondered — this corner has been the coldest region in the country in some respects. And that's led to a slow start to the 2017 vintage. “The general pattern in temperatures across the U.S. continued from January into February. The PNW remained the coldest area … [Read more...] about 2017 vintage off to cool start in Pacific Northwest
New leadership at Adelsheim Vineyard in Oregon
NEWBERG, Ore. - One of Oregon's oldest and most respected wineries has new leadership today as Adelsheim Vineyard is introducing Joth Ricci as its new CEO. He takes the role from founder David Adelsheim. Ricci is president of Stumptown Coffee, an Oregon beverage leader. "The accomplishments of David Adelsheim and this pioneering winery have shaped the Oregon wine industry … [Read more...] about New leadership at Adelsheim Vineyard in Oregon
Alexana, Chehalem glitter at American Fine Wine Invitational judging
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Oregon brands Alexana Winery and Chehalem Wines and Washington state’s Kestrel Vintners and Tenor Wines starred recently at the 10th annual American Fine Wine Invitational as Pacific Northwest representation increased at the prestigious South Florida judging. Second-generation winemaker Wynne Peterson-Nedry earned the title of best white wine with her … [Read more...] about Alexana, Chehalem glitter at American Fine Wine Invitational judging
McMinnville group to build 4-story Atticus Hotel for Oregon wine tourists
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Oregon native Erin Stephenson developed a successful boutique lodging business for the wine country city of McMinnville that has inspired her group to plan on building the four-story Atticus Hotel within walking distance of 18 wineries. Groundbreaking for the Atticus Hotel, billed as "the Willamette Valley wine country’s first urban luxury boutique … [Read more...] about McMinnville group to build 4-story Atticus Hotel for Oregon wine tourists