Join us Wednesday, August 31st for a mid week reset as we say farewell to August with live music by the talented Liz Jones Duo Project. About the Duo: New to Douglas County and part of our very own Abacela family, we welcome rhythm guitarist-vocalist Liz Jones and her Duo Project partner Mark Robinson to Abacela! Liz’s music hops from Americana to pop, blues, country, … [Read more...] about Live Music at Abacela
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Oregon stands out throughout Pinot Gris tasting
It's no surprise that Oregon stood out in this comparative tasting of Pinot Gris, which not coincidentally showcased a number of the Northwest's top talents. And this winter will mark the 50th anniversary of the federal government approving the label for the first Pinot Gris produced in the country — The Eyrie Vineyards 1970 Oregon Pinot Gris by the late David Lett in the … [Read more...] about Oregon stands out throughout Pinot Gris tasting
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2021 Estate Selection Pinot Grigio, Umpqua Valley $26
Of the 48 career Platinums awarded to Southern Oregon’s Stephen Reustle, 19 have been for work with white wines, but not one for Pinot Gris. Perhaps this fall will produce his first. Some of the vines for this program are nearly 20 years old, and they are thriving in this valley north of Roseburg. The beautiful nose is filled with lemon verbena, peach blossom and dusty white … [Read more...] about Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2021 Estate Selection Pinot Grigio, Umpqua Valley $26
Trella Vineyards 2016 Pinot Gris, Umpqua Valley $16
Best Buy! Terry Brandborg in Elkton, Ore., has been quietly behind a number of Southern Oregon’s top wines — including those of Trella Vineyards, selected as the 2020 Oregon Winery to Watch by Great Northwest Wine’s editorial team. Owners/physicians Stephen and Susan Williams grow the 7 acres of grapes that they hire Brandborg to vinify. He turned three wines from the 2016 … [Read more...] about Trella Vineyards 2016 Pinot Gris, Umpqua Valley $16