NEWBERG, Ore. — After spending decades traveling for work, it’s not a big deal for scientist Bill Sanchez to leave Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains and head into Washington’s Yakima Valley for grapes. Last year, he proved that it’s well worth the effort as his Cabernet Sauvignon from historic Konnowac Vineyard near Yakima, Wash., ranked among the best in the Northwest and earned … [Read more...] about 2022 Oregon Winery to Watch: Vino Vasai Wines/The Potter’s Vineyard
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Long path of Andrew Riechers leads to early acclaim for Audeant Wines
SALEM, Ore. — When you start a wine brand to build something that will span generations and sustain a community rather than building something to merely make money, suddenly, everything is possible. This is the backdrop of Audeant, winemaker Andrew Riechers and proprietor Teal Walker. They named their brand for the Latin concept of taking risks as part of an adventure. It’s … [Read more...] about Long path of Andrew Riechers leads to early acclaim for Audeant Wines
Schultz Wines 2017 Steelhead Run Vineyard Blessed Merlot, Applegate Valley $32.00
Greg and Debbie Schultz farm Merlot organically at their Glory Oaks Vineyard in Southern Oregon, but here they spotlight the versatility of Steelhead Run Vineyard — a dry-farmed site renowned for Rhône varieties — and the winemaking of Medford’s Linda Donovan at Pallet Wine Co. It’s dark, lovely and coming into its own, loaded with blackberry, smoky plum, dried fig and violets. … [Read more...] about Schultz Wines 2017 Steelhead Run Vineyard Blessed Merlot, Applegate Valley $32.00
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2018 Merlot, Columbia Valley $34.00
This Hood River, Ore., producer has been on a roll of late, exemplified by its four Platinums in 2021 — all for work with red Bordeaux varieties. Some of it can be attributed to owner Robb Bell’s exploration in Washington vineyards for some of the red wines. Now, Sonoma-based winemaker Michael Sebastiani gets to incorporate prized Elephant Mountain Vineyard in the Yakima Valley … [Read more...] about Cathedral Ridge Winery 2018 Merlot, Columbia Valley $34.00
Oregon Wine Experience moves to Stage Pass development
The Vineyards at Stage Pass, a luxury wine-inspired community emerging in the outskirts of historic Jacksonville, Ore., is the new home of The Oregon Wine Experience public festival and the Oregon Wine Competition. Organizers of the five-day fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network and other health care programs funded by Asante Foundation said the relationship with The … [Read more...] about Oregon Wine Experience moves to Stage Pass development