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Sparkling Sundays

Sparkling wine doesn’t require a monumental occasion to be enjoyed. For Oregonians, it’s as simple as celebrating the sun when it decides to shine. Now through Labor Day weekend, The Dundee ...

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Rose City Sippin’

YAMHILL-CARLTON FALL TASTING Come taste the Yamhill Valley’s finest wine and food at Yamhill-Carlton AVA’s summer tasting, Aug. 29, in Portland’s Pearl District. More than 23 wineries, ...

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Pinot Love Letter

Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVV) has just concluded its annual “Why I Love Oregon Pinot Noir” contest. WVV asked Pinot Noir fans from around the country to put into words their affection for ...

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Pairings!

The Oregon State Fair has rebranded its signature wine event for 2011. After reviewing much feedback, the State Fair determined that the professional wine competition was not highly received and participation ...

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Eat, Taste, Love

By Jenni Cossey Our state is a leader in sustainable living and development, and there is a happy marriage between culture and purpose. This was evident to Lea Duffy, owner and founder of the the Le Puy ...

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For the Brides

Youngberg Hill recently won the Oregon Bride Magazine 2011 Best of Bride Awards for “Best Sunset Wedding Spot” and “Best All-Inclusive Wedding Venue” in the Valley regional category. ...

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Bite It

The Bite of Oregon, presented by Amica Insurance, is ready to pop the cork on its 28th annual bash to celebrate the state’s culinary prowess. Set for Aug. 12–14 at Waterfront Park in downtown ...

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Michael Donovan speaks to attendees at SoWine 2, June 14 in Central Point.

Marketing to Millennials

SoWine2 offers advice on cultivating customers via the Internet

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New Shipper Celebrates Diversity

As winemakers throughout Oregon experiment with packaging wine in taller and bigger bottles, they face a perplexing problem: how to ship the various sizes and shapes of bottles in a cost-efficient, single ...

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South Block Bash

This summer, The Eyrie Vineyards is unveiling four decades of the legendary Pinot Noir South Block Reserve at a special vertical tasting in McMinnville, July 28.  Just ten rows planted in the southern ...

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At one of his monthly blind tastings, Peter Adesman reveals a wine to his fellow oenophiles, including Ron Rezek (standing) and Paul
Jorizzo (sitting).

The Doc Is Zin

Some say Peter Adesman, a physician, has influenced more people’s view of wine in the Rogue Valley than any distributor, retailer, restaurateur or wine writer. He admits he has transformed people’s buying habits, moving them beyond California Cabs and Chardonnays to pretty Pinots and even sweet wines — great German ice wine and French Sauternes.

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In his home garden in Portland, Aaron Meyer entertains guests, including his wife, Renée, and celebrity Thai chef Sonthaya Kaewpradit (Surin Beach Hotel
in Phuket). Photo by Andrea Johnson

In Vino
(and Violin) Veritas

Without music, life would be a mistake,” Nietzsche once said.

Whether or not the great philosopher was enjoying a Riesling from his native Germany when he said it is unknown; but, given the transformative qualities inherent in certain wines, the chances are pretty good. Quite simply, wine and music share an almost sacred bond and Portland musician Aaron Meyer can't seem to separate the two.

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Deer Get My Goat

Don’t let the sweet face fool you: Bambi can create bedlam

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Maryhill’s 2010 Summer Concert series featured major acts like Jackson
Browne.  Photo provided.

Merriment at Maryhill

Gorge winery pairs top-tier wine with big-name musicians

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In last year’s “A Midsummer Night’s
Dream,” actors (from left) Chet Wilson, Jim Halliday, Nathan Dunkin and Anna Gettles play “the mechanicals,” the acting troupe within the play. Photo by Karen Halliday.

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Winery

Willamette Shakespeare prepares stage for third season

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OWB to Rebottle Brand

Burns and Jacob hired to re-energize agency’s efforts

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David (left), Sandy and Leon Glaser proudly hold their new wine for sale at their tasting room in Roseburg. Photo provided.

Glaser Estate Embarks

Winery launches brand and adds distillery to business mix

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Brad Gearhart started construction on his new facility for Jacob Williams Winery in March. It is located a mile east of Cascade Cliffs Winery in
Wishram, Wash. Photo provided.

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 ...

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