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Oregon Wines on the World's Most Prestigious Lists Oregon only produces 0.15% of the world's wine, yet represents 6% and 5% of last year's most prestigious awards lists. Six Oregon wines made the Wine Spectator Top 100, five made the Wine Enthusiast Top 100. Further, two were honored on the James Suckling Top 100, and Erin Brooks who covers Oregon Wine for [...]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
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
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
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 the Hispanic and Latinx vineyard stewards. Haga clic aquí para leer [...]Read More
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 Oregon just penned a new [...]Read More
Theodora Lee, owner and winemaker for Theopolis Vineyards in California’s Anderson Valley, said it best in a recent interview with Kathleen Willcox for Winesearcher: "There's a movement, and it's gathering force, and it can and I hope will affect all levels of business. We've seen this a bit before with the farm-to-table movement, when people suddenly became [...]Read More
