TOP STORIES OF 2013
![Harvest starts
earlier than usual at
Stoller Family Estate
and other Willamette
Valley vineyards.Marcus Larson photo Harvest starts
earlier than usual at
Stoller Family Estate
and other Willamette
Valley vineyards.Marcus Larson photo](/pub/photo/thumb/092013-stoller-vineyards2_cropto_500x290.jpg)
October weather brings big-time benefits for vintage 2013
September showers were followed by rare October warmth, making 2013 harvest planning a challenge.
![Click to read the Top 20report in PDF format. Click to read the Top 20report in PDF format.](/pub/photo/thumb/ProductionChart_cropto_500x290.jpg)
Top Production: Oregon's largest facilities report
There were three categories of winegrapes harvest during 2013. Those picked before, during and after the September monsoons. Consequently, there will be notable differences among some 2013 Oregon wines.
![Soléna EstateAndrea Johnson photo Soléna EstateAndrea Johnson photo](/pub/photo/thumb/Almanac_TT01_GrandCru_cropto_500x290.jpg)
Companies from around globe invest in Oregon
Players from California, Washington and even Burgundy invest in Oregon wines.
![The new Elkton AVAJanis Miglavs photo The new Elkton AVAJanis Miglavs photo](/pub/photo/thumb/Almanac_TT02_Brandborg_cropto_500x290.jpg)
Elkton Oregon AVA becomes state's 17th appellation
It took years for the new Elkton Oregon AVA — the state’s 17th American Viticultural Area — to be federally approved in February.
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Inaugural SOURCE survey shows great grape gains in 2012
2012 report shows substantial production increases over the previous year.
![Alexandrine Roy enjoys a glass of wine and the Phelps Creek vineyard puppy, Rosie Rosé, a 9-month-old chocolate Labrador Retriever. Alexandrine Roy enjoys a glass of wine and the Phelps Creek vineyard puppy, Rosie Rosé, a 9-month-old chocolate Labrador Retriever.](/pub/photo/thumb/Almanac_TT04_Roy_cropto_500x290.jpg)
Gorge winery hires real-deal Burgundian
Winemaker leaves France for opportunity with Phelps Creek Vineyard.
![Chehalem offers a red and white on tap in the tasting room located in downtown Newberg.Marcus Larson photo Chehalem offers a red and white on tap in the tasting room located in downtown Newberg.Marcus Larson photo](/pub/photo/thumb/Almanac_TT05_ChehalemGrowler_cropto_500x290.jpg)
Wine Bills Pass: Growlers allowed, non-wine rural events limited
State legislators are big on beer but they restrict farmland activities after land use debate.
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Duck Pond Dynasty: Oregon winery celebrates 20 years
Over 20 years, the Dundee-based winery has grown to become Oregon’s fourth largest winery.
![Linfield College in McMinnville. Linfield College in McMinnville.](/pub/photo/thumb/Almanac_TT07_Linfield_cropto_500x290.jpg)
Linfield begins wine education program
College establishes one-year program for students headed into the wine industry.
![James Martin presents his business venture, Copa Di Vino, to judges on the ABC TV show “Shark Tank.” James Martin presents his business venture, Copa Di Vino, to judges on the ABC TV show “Shark Tank.”](/pub/photo/thumb/Almanac_TT09_SharkTank_cropto_500x290.jpg)
'Shark Tank' Twice: Copa Di Vino appears again on ABC show
James Martin never took money, never sold shares in his business while on TV and he still gained traction.