DALLAS, Ore. — As a newly established growing region, the Mount Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon American Viticultural Area wasn’t even a year-old when one of its vineyards got invited to the wine industry’s storied Oregon Pinot Camp. It was a proud moment for Brad Ford, co-author of the AVA petition and owner/winemaker of Illahe Vineyards & Winery. He will share the … [Read more...] about Mount Pisgah in Polk County rises as Oregon wine industry’s 23rd AVA
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Dobbes Family Estate: 2023 Oregon Winery of the Year
DUNDEE, Ore. — There’s been a change of captains at Dobbes Family Estate, but the brand created by one of the Oregon wine industry’s most well-known winemakers continues to chart a course that’s producing some of the state’s top wines. Last fall, a number of West Coast wine buyers and sommeliers gathered in the Columbia Gorge to judge the Great Northwest Invitational Wine … [Read more...] about Dobbes Family Estate: 2023 Oregon Winery of the Year
Iterum Wines: 2023 Oregon Winery to Watch
SALEM, Ore. — All-star winemaker Joe Dobbes, a lifelong fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, was overdue to call a time-out for himself. Aside from college, the serial entrepreneur had worked almost non-stop since he was a 12-year-old in the Willamette Valley and started his first business — selling blackberries to Smucker’s. So after resting on the sidelines for two … [Read more...] about Iterum Wines: 2023 Oregon Winery to Watch
Carlton Winemakers Studio enters third decade of delicious art
CARLTON, Ore. — In the heart of Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton American Viticultural Area is an intriguing incubator that brings together startup winemakers looking to hone their craft and matches them with Willamette Valley wine aficionados seeking an experience to please multiple palates. The Carlton Winemakers Studio provides new and expert winemakers with space, equipment, … [Read more...] about Carlton Winemakers Studio enters third decade of delicious art
Northwest wineries go Rhône to bring home top awards from Australia
Work with Syrah and other Rhône varieties from the Pacific Northwest corner of the New World rose to the top Down Under at the latest Global Fine Wine Challenge — the Australia judging formerly known as the Six Nations Wine Challenge. Herb Quady of Quady North in Southern Oregon was the Trophy Winner as best of class and a double gold medal recipient at the Sydney … [Read more...] about Northwest wineries go Rhône to bring home top awards from Australia