Posted 05/23/18.Blog
The Oregon wine industry made its mark among preeminent wine influencers this year at the TEXSOM International Wine Awards (TEXSOM IWA). The producers of the annual TEXSOM conference, considered by many to be the most influential wine trade education conference in the U.S., are the force behind TEXSOM…
Posted 06/06/18.Blog
Oregon hit the trail in April, bringing 50 wineries to Los Angeles for a generous pour of Oregon’s fine wine and pioneering spirit. In addition to 1,500 bottles of wine, we also brought two masters: Master of Wine Bree Boskov and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe. Together…
Posted 09/05/18.Blog
Two big things happened in the past week: harvest began at select Oregon vineyards and a dozen Oregon wine country tasting rooms, hotels, restaurants and festivals were awarded best of the nation accolades in the 2018 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. See all the winners below and start planning…
Posted 11/07/18.Blog
Photo by Easton Richmond Bree Boskov MW / Oregon Wine Board Education Manager “The 2018 vintage in the Willamette Valley and Oregon overall is looking to make some exceptional wines. Not exactly a return to normal, as the spring and summer were some of the…
Posted 11/27/18.Blog
If B Corps are the wave of the future, then Oregon wineries are happily surfing the crest of that wave. A Certified B Corp is a business that meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. They have gone…
Posted 12/07/18.Blog
Oenofiles know Oregon as consistently ranking among the top wine producing regions in the world. And now, coming on the heels of positive 2016 reviews in well-respected publications Wine Advocate and James Suckling, Wine Spectator has bestowed the Willamette Valley with six Oregon wines in its Top 100…
Posted 02/22/19.Blog
In July 2019, staff at the Oregon Wine Board were able to spend time with LA-based sommelier and wine writer Al Letizia when he came through the Willamette Valley for the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) and Portland for an urban wine tour. So impressed was Al with his…
Posted 03/11/19.Blog
With all new stories, photos, itineraries and more than 500 tasting room listings, the 2019 Oregon Wine Touring Guide is ready for your bedside table, carry on bag, seat-back pocket and finally, to be folded in half and crammed into your jeans pocket as you explore Oregon. In addition to practical…
Posted 03/20/19.Blog
The Oregon wine industry made its mark among preeminent wine influencers this year at the TEXSOM International Wine Awards (TIWA). The producers of the annual TEXSOM conference, considered by many to be the most influential wine trade education conference in the U.S., are the force behind TEXSOM…
Posted 03/25/19.Blog
Start planning your trip to Oregon wine country with a complimentary copy of the Oregon Wine Touring Guide. Get your copy here >>…