ASHLAND, Ore. — Climate expert Greg Jones points out that after 11 months, the year of 2016 is headed to finish out warmer and wetter than the recent 30-year average. “Well, after an October that felt more like November, we just finished a November that felt more like October!” the Southern Oregon University professfor wrote in his latest climate update and forecast for the … [Read more...] about Record warm November sets stage for 2016 totals
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¡Salud! auction for Oregon vineyard worker healthcare sets record
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wine lovers in Oregon pulled together in record fashion this month to support ¡Salud!, a year-long fundraising campaign to help provide healthcare for seasonal North Willamette Valley vineyard workers and their families. ¡Salud! The Oregon Pinot Noir Auction set a record when bidders raised $911,300 during the Nov. 11-12 events at Ponzi Vineyards in Sherwood … [Read more...] about ¡Salud! auction for Oregon vineyard worker healthcare sets record
Seattle’s Ackley Beverage buys Oregon vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton
SEATTLE — Ackley Beverage Group, a private equity company based in Seattle, reinforced its partnership with Montinore Estate in Oregon’s Willamette Valley by acquiring 44-acre Merriman Vineyard. Great Northwest Wine learned of the sale Monday in advance of today’s announcement. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. “We are impressed with the number of outstanding … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Ackley Beverage buys Oregon vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton
Walla Walla wine industry appoints Heather Unwin as executive director
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Heather Unwin has been teaching a wine marketing class at Walla Walla Community College. Soon, she’ll be spreading the gospel as executive director of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance. Unwin, 57, was announced Monday to replace Duane Wollmuth, who died of a heart attack July 11. Her first day on the job is Jan. 3. “The Walla Walla Valley has this … [Read more...] about Walla Walla wine industry appoints Heather Unwin as executive director
Stephen Reustle, king of U.S. Grüner and star Northwest winemaker
ROSEBURG, Ore. - If Stephen Reustle hadn't gone out for a jog one day, all of us would have been denied the opportunity to taste some of the best wines ever produced in the Pacific Northwest. Reustle, owner and winemaker for Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards in Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley, was looking to make wine a second career, and he was checking out a property in Oregon … [Read more...] about Stephen Reustle, king of U.S. Grüner and star Northwest winemaker