ASHLAND Ore. - The Oregon wine industry set more records in 2015, and its annual census report shows 702 licensed wineries pulling from 28,034 acres of vineyards. This year’s Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report, released just prior to harvest, indicates continued but more modest growth compared with the 2014 analysis, which pegged the grape harvest increase from the … [Read more...] about Oregon wine industry breaks more records in 2015
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Del Rio Vineyards offers free U-pick flowers to those who give
GOLD HILL, Ore. - Del Rio Vineyards grows its award-winning grapes for its own winery and sells to many, but the Wallace family recently started raising flowers that it is giving away. The Southern Oregon estate winery launched a project it has coined as “Flower It Forward,” and the family hopes its concept of gifting rows of U-pick zinnias will spread beyond the Rogue … [Read more...] about Del Rio Vineyards offers free U-pick flowers to those who give
Pebblestone Cellars rocks Viognier again at Oregon Wine Competition
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. - Southern Oregon winemaker Bryan Wilson continues to show his skill with Viognier as the Pebblestone Cellars 2015 Ellis Vineyards Block 8 Viognier won the award for best white at the Oregon Wine Competition, the second straight year for the Medford winery to top the judging with the Rhône grape. The judging led by three Masters of Wine also applauded … [Read more...] about Pebblestone Cellars rocks Viognier again at Oregon Wine Competition
Second generation leads Oregon’s Elk Cove Vineyards
GASTON, Ore. - As a kid, Adam Campbell thought his parents' friends were kind of crazy. Campbell's parents, Joe and Pat, moved from the Hood River area to Gaston in 1974 to plant wine grapes and quickly became friends with folks like David Lett, Dick Ponzi, Dick Erath and David Adelsheim. "They'd get together and drink wines from around the world, get inspired, … [Read more...] about Second generation leads Oregon’s Elk Cove Vineyards
Oregon pioneer Adelsheim Vineyard refocuses on Chehalem Mountains
NEWBERG, Ore. - When David Adelsheim moved to what would become Oregon wine country, he landed here in the Chehalem Mountains in the northern Willamette Valley. At the time, he didn't necessarily have a sense for what the potential was for Pinot Noir in this location. And ultimately, he began bringing in grapes from many areas of the valley. It's been nearly 45 years … [Read more...] about Oregon pioneer Adelsheim Vineyard refocuses on Chehalem Mountains