Posted 11/17/20.Uncategorized
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…
Posted 11/16/20.Uncategorized
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…
Posted 11/05/20.Uncategorized
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…
Posted 09/30/20.Blog
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…
Posted 09/17/20.Blog
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.
Posted 09/17/20.Blog
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…
Posted 09/16/20.Uncategorized
Photo by Easton Richmond September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. It’s also the four weeks during which the majority of Oregon’s grapes are harvested. If, as the saying goes, wine is made in the vineyard, then great wine can’t be made without the experience of…
Posted 09/11/20.Blog
True to Oregon’s collaborative nature, winemakers talk to each other, rely on each other for information, tools and support, and follow techniques from wine regions around the globe. The communities where winemakers make their homes are generous and collaborative, too. Here is a roundup of kindness put forth by businesses…
Posted 08/21/20.Uncategorized
Beacon Hill Winery’s Carla Rodriguez / Photo courtesy Beacon Hill Winery Oregon’s wine community is powered in part by an experienced, dedicated and indefatigable Latinx community. From the vineyard rows to the cellar door, countless personalities contribute to growing great grapes and making nuanced wine. Our friends at Travel…
Posted 08/05/20.Blog
Now through September 1 you can turn last night’s bottle into tomorrow’s tasting room perk. Simply upload your Oregon wine receipts to enjoy perks at more than 150 wineries statewide. Photo by Anna Campbell courtesy Elk Cove Your Oregon Vine Perks pass earns you 2-for-1 tastings at all 150+…