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The wine industry, like nearly everything else, was not unmoved by the ongoing racial justice movement so prominent last summer. Drinkers are increasingly seeking wines made by winemakers of color and this conscientious shopping is having a positive effect on awareness and visibility. Theodora Lee, owner and winemaker for Theopolis Vineyards in California’s [...]Read More
Wherever you are - in Oregon or around the country - there's a Giving Season offer waiting for you. Wineries statewide are saying thanks with holiday promotions and charitable donations. Shop now through New Year's Eve. photo courtesy Travel Portland The nine members of the PDX Urban Wineries Association are offering 20% off any online purchase. See them [...]Read More
Oregon continues to seek ways to protect our communities, businesses and public health. Governor Kate Brown's 2-week "freeze" ended late last week and outdoor wine tasting and dining are once again available to you. But with details changing so often, it's hard to keep up. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Oregon has launched a new framework that [...]Read More
Here's something rare in 2020: good news. The Oregon Wine Giving Season has been extended through December 31. You can shop keepsakes, promotions, experiences, and support charitable giving now through the end of the year. THE GIVING SEASON >>> Courtesy Elizabeth Chambers Cellar [...]Read More
In a recent issue of The Wine Advocate, reviewer Erin Brooks tips her hat to some of the Oregon favorites she’s currently tasting from the 2018 vintage. Once annually, Erin reviews hundreds of Oregon wines from the newly released vintage. Those reviews cover all Oregon regions and varietals. “In anticipation of hundreds of upcoming wine reviews from Oregon…” [...]Read More
As we head into Thanksgiving, a holiday defined more than any other by the sharing of food and community, Governor Brown has announced a "two-week freeze" on gatherings - effective Wednesday, Nov. 18 - to slow the spread of COVID-19. While the Governor’s order will pause onsite tasting, wineries across Oregon are still eager and able to put your favorite [...]Read More
It's been a tough year. So this holiday season more than 100 wineries statewide want to say thank you for your ongoing support with a gift, discount or charitable donation. The Giving Season is our gift to you and it starts right now. Gather safely with your loved ones for a special holiday tasting or winery event, take advantage of seasonal deals online [...]Read More
Most NBA fans know about players’ affinity for fine wine, but what may be less known is among the wines they love are many standouts made in Oregon. When players like LeBron James are quoted as saying this to Yahoo Sports in 2017: “Oregon Pinot is some of the greatest wine you can find in America, and maybe not even America, but the world," you know Oregon [...]Read More
Felipe Ramirez, winemaker at Rose & Arrow Estate In early February 2020, before COVID-19 placed its indelible mark on us, Nick Stock filed his 2018 Oregon wine report for JamesSuckling.com: “…another convincing showing from Oregon, which is producing high quality across a number of vintages and demonstrating real consistency of style from producer to [...]Read More
Foto por Easton Richmond National Hispanic American Heritage Month es del 15 de setiembre al 15 de octubre. Si como dice el dicho, “el vino se hace en el viñedo,” entonces vino de altura no se puede producir sin la experiencia de los trabajadores Hispanos y Latinx de los viñedos. Click here to read this post in English >> Sigan leyendo y entérense [...]Read More
