RUCH, Ore. - Based her recent string of successes, it would almost be a crime for Rachael Martin to do anything other than make Tempranillo in Southern Oregon. Her odyssey began in 2001 with some fatherly advice, which sparked the transformation of a basil farm into wine grapes and the creation of Red Lily Vineyards near the historic town of Jacksonville. “I have a degree … [Read more...] about Martin uses award-winning Tempranillo to grow Red Lily Vineyards
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Cab is king at this year’s Celebrate Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Cabernet Sauvignon is the No. 1 red wine grape in Washington. And it is - by far - the top grape in the Walla Walla Valley. There's a reason it's called King Cab. This June, the Walla Walla Valley will focus on Cabernet Sauvignon during its annual Celebrate Walla Walla event. More than 60 valley winemakers will participate in the event, along with … [Read more...] about Cab is king at this year’s Celebrate Walla Walla
Oregon coast town gears up for Savor Cannon Beach
CANNON BEACH, Ore. - One of the most enjoyable winter wine festivals takes place March 10-13 in this seaside village. Cannon Beach, which is about 90 minutes west of Portland on the rugged Oregon coast, plays host to the annual Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival. It is organized by Gary Hayes, president and founder of Coast Explorer Magazine, which is based in … [Read more...] about Oregon coast town gears up for Savor Cannon Beach
Walla Walla Valley winery at home with Oregon Tempranillo
ASHLAND, Ore. — Chris Castillo made sure the Walla Walla Valley was represented at the inaugural Oregon Tempranillo Celebration. The winemaker of Castillo de Felicana Vineyard and Winery traveled the farthest to reach Ashland near the California border, but he and his parents felt at home as members of the new Oregon Tempranillo Alliance. “We really wanted to be a part of … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley winery at home with Oregon Tempranillo
Oregon Tempranillo producers gather in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — Four Southern Oregon winemakers believed the climate was right for their state to toast and promote its work with Tempranillo, so 363 days ago they got to work. And today, more than 40 producers and growers of the assertive red Spanish grape will gather at the inaugural Oregon Tempranillo Celebration near the campus of Southern Oregon University in Ashland. … [Read more...] about Oregon Tempranillo producers gather in Ashland