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Raising the Hoof
Winston Churchill once said: “The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” A new generation of vintners and winegrowers across the state of Oregon are taking this sentiment to heart; integrating hoof power in the vineyard and discovering a new world of possibilities from reveling in the old.
WOW’s Gonna Wow
By Janet Eastman The ninth annual Southern Oregon World of Wine Festival, August 24–27, will look and feel different than past WOWs, and not just because the big-tented Grand Tasting of 150 wines ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
