GEARHART, Ore. - It says something about the state of Oregon wine when there’s a poster promoting Oregon Wine Month in the men’s washroom at historic Gearhart Golf Links - established in 1892. Perhaps it shouldn’t be all that surprising, considering the sport’s oldest trophy is known as the Claret Jug, the prize handed to the winner of the Open Championship played in the … [Read more...] about McMenamins uses historic Gearhart Golf Links to promote Oregon Wine Month
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Telaya Wine Co. follows up awards with Boise River tasting room
GARDEN CITY, Idaho - Earl Sullivan’s problem at Telaya Wine Co. is a good one to have - selling wine faster than he expected. The phrase he used last week to describe business was “amazingly crazy.” That craziness grew even before he and his wife, Carrie, opened their multi-million-dollar tasting room and vinification facility in the Boise suburb of Garden City. “It is … [Read more...] about Telaya Wine Co. follows up awards with Boise River tasting room
Mercer Estates opens wine bar at KeyArena
SEATTLE - Mercer Estates just missed Justin Bieber, but the family from Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills opened its new wine bar at KeyArena in time for The Boss. “It’s really cool,” said General Manager Will Mercer. “KeyArena has had some big concerts, and quite a few have been sold out, so that’s great for us, too. The brand awareness is what I’m really excited about … [Read more...] about Mercer Estates opens wine bar at KeyArena
Red Mountain winemakers taste mechanically harvested Cab
BENTON CITY, Wash. - One of the most important growers on Red Mountain is encouraging more of its winemaking customers to embrace mechanical harvesting for a variety of reasons. Marshall Edwards, vineyard operations manager for Shaw Vineyards and Northwest Vineyard Management, opened the annual barrel tasting of Quintessence Vineyards by telling wineries that the growing … [Read more...] about Red Mountain winemakers taste mechanically harvested Cab
Oregon wineries embrace Memorial Day weekend
For decades, wineries in Oregon's Willamette Valley have flung open their doors for visitors every Memorial Day weekend. And in the past few years, most Oregon wine regions have joined in. This weekend is the annual event, when more than 150 Willamette Valley wineries will welcome Pinot Noir lovers for the long weekend. In addition, wineries in Southern Oregon's Umpqua, … [Read more...] about Oregon wineries embrace Memorial Day weekend