The Poetry of Wine – by Anna Elkins
I drink the night air from my window, sipping stars, double-pained moon, glittered constellation of dreams A few summers ago, I attended a blind wine tasting at the edge of a vineyard in the Applegate Valley. It was a casual gathering of friends, and we w...
The Poetic Wine Labels of Plaisance Ranch – by Anna Elkins
“If you go for a tasting, you can read along as you sip. I also hear that when groups of friends arrive together, there is often one in the group who likes to read the poetry aloud with flair. Poetry readings in wineries—another dream come true....
Vintner Profile: Brian Jordaan, Eliana Wines – by Peggy Dover
Following some twists and turns, I’d arrived at Thistlecroft Vineyard, home of Eliana Wines, a boutique winery a few minutes from Ashland and a world apart from the everyday hustle. I’d meandered my way to an enchanted hilltop. As clouds floated throu...
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY: An Education Partner in the Wine Business – by Joan McBee
THE WINE BUSINESS IN OREGON has seen tremendous growth since 2000—going from 122 wineries to over 700 wineries. As the wine industry grows, Oregon’s economy prospers as well, which can be a blessing…and a curse. The Oregon wine industry employs 10,0...
News From Rogue Valley Vintners – by Ashley Cates
It’s of utmost importance to the Rogue Valley Vintners (RVV) to keep the region informed on what’s been accomplished and what’s planned this year! Not only does this area provide the soils and microclimates from which we are able to grow and produce...
Wooldridge Creek’s Gardens Capture the Spirit of the Place and Its People – by Rhonda Nowak
Standing tall in the wildflower and pollinator garden at Wooldridge Creek is a signpost that reads “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in English letters and Chinese characters. It’s certainly a fitting message for the tranquil ambiance of the colorful gar...
The Grape in Your Glass: Cliff Creek Cellars Syrah – by MJ Daspit
The very first Syrah ever produced by Cliff Creek Cellars, the 2003 vintage crafted by Joe Dobbes, made a big splash at the 2005 World of Wine—today’s Oregon Wine Experience—by winning Best of Show only two weeks after it was bottled. Ruth Garvin, C...
Oregon Wine Competition® Announces 2019 Changes and First Three Judges!
MEDFORD, Ore.—The Oregon Wine Experience® is thrilled to announce a stellar selection of renowned judges secured for the 2019 Oregon Wine Competition®. This is the first year that sommeliers will join the judges table. In addition to prestigious wine ...
Oregon Wine Competition® Announces the Final Three Judges!
MEDFORD, Ore.–The Oregon Wine Experience® is thrilled to announce the complete panel of renowned judges secured for the 2019 Oregon Wine Competition®. This is the first year that sommeliers will join the judges table. In addition to prestigious wi...
Oregon Solidarity – by MJ Daspit
As many readers may recall, last summer’s smoky conditions in the Rogue Valley resulted in the cancellation of a California winery’s fruit contracts with several local vineyards. Lab tests did not support fears of wide-spread smoke taint, but the buye...