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UCC/SOWI Gets Grant
The Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College is the recipient of a $32,147 grant from the Betty Lou Roberts Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) for teaching equipment for the ...
Trek to Trouvére
Don and Wendy Lange recently opened a new tasting room in Dundee; but if you’re looking for Lange Estate wines, you’ll have to go to the family’s original tasting room on Buena Vista ...
Thirst for Wine Country
At Thirst Bistro in Portland, customers can now sample wines from many Northwest wineries in the new “Wine Tasting Room.” Co-owners Leslie Palmer and Gary Kneski will rotate their selections ...
Jacob Williams Builds Winery
Brad Gearhart is ready to park the commuter winemaking lifestyle and settle into a permanent relationship with place. If all goes to plan, he hopes to consolidate operations for his Jacob Williams Winery ...
Summer Tunes and Entertainment
Mondays/Saturdays Live Music Liquid AssetsLocal musicians and wine. Time: 8 or 9 p.m. 96 N. Main Street, Ashland 541-482-9463 • www.liquidassetswinebar.com Wednesdays First Wednesday ...
Superior Cellar Awards
Oregon Wine Press announces partnership with Oregon Wine Board
In September 2010, Oregon Wine Press launched its Superior Cellar Awards to recognize restaurants whose wine programs place particular emphasis on Oregon wines. The introduction of these awards honoring the best Oregon wine lists was timed to coincide with our annual restaurant issue in September, and we were delighted by the response.
Rosés in Still Life
Using blush as their brush, Oregon winemakers perfect the art of rosé.
As if in a garden, the shelves of stores have begun blooming in blush as wineries release the year’s rosés. Wishing for warm weather, many of us order them with our meals and drink them on our front porches, still in our sweaters and scarves. The arrival of the newly released pinks is the first sign that summer is near. The release of rosés coincides beautifully with the beginning of bud break in the vineyards, as fuzzy pink and green heads pop out of vacant vines, adding sprays of color to the valley. There is a palpable sense of excitement, energy and growth all around.
Will Bike for Bottles
It may seem taboo to write about the prospects of wine tasting and cycling, however, with careful planning, split tastings, ample hydration, meals and rest between rides, hitting a couple wineries and having a small picnic or tasty lunch at a Rogue Valley restaurant can be a safe cardiovascular-culinary experience.
With years of zooming around New York, defying traffic lights and breathing untold tons of exhaust and particulate matter long behind me, I’ve taken to cycling in Southern Oregon. Though I’ll admit, cruising along Portland’s riverfront on occasion reminds me of the old days.
Whet Your APPetite
A new free mobile application will change the way wine lovers find, buy and enjoy wine this summer. The Natalie MacLean Wine Picks & Pairings app lets you use your smartphone camera to snap a picture ...
Bid Upon a Star
The McMinnville Education Foundation will host its sixth annual Starry Night at Stoller Vineyards in Dayton, July 23. The evening’s under-the-stars agenda includes a sparkling wine reception, silent ...
Gather ‘Round Ye Brothers and Sisters
Come celebrate thePacific Northwest’s wineries and breweries at the second annual Sisters Wine & Brew Festival, June 17-18, at the Village Green in downtown Sisters. The weekend includes 30 ...
Salmon-Safe recognizes Jim Bernau
Salmon-Safe recently honored Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards with the inaugural “Hero of Salmon” design award for the implementation of his high-impact Salmon-Safe “SIP-SAVE” ...
