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 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...
Founders’ Barrel Auction & The Art of Barrel Tasting – by Amira Makansi
On Saturday, April 27, thirty eager wine consumers walked into the cellar at 2Hawk Vineyard and Winery, where winemaker Kiley Evans and Vince Vidrine, winemaker at Irvine & Roberts Vineyards, were preparing to teach a class. The doors to the barrel ce...
Bridging Education with Industry: A Red Lily Project – by Peggy Dover
What bridge can span the distance between a vineyard in the Applegate and a high school technology team over 30 miles away in Eagle Point? The relationship sounded too fantastic. I made the scenic trek to Red Lily Vineyards for an in-person scoop from own...
Penny and Lulu Studio Florist & Events – by Sarah Lemon
Transcending the title of florist, Penny and Lulu sets the stage for sumptuous occasions. The creative minds behind the region’s foremost floral design studio, Susie Penwell and Carol Lowenberg, cite picturesque surroundings for inspiring their signatur...
Dr. Wine – by Chris Cook
The joke begins when a wine-loving gastroenterologist, a West Coast Swing-dancing MD and a Black German Shepard meet up in a Southern Oregon vineyard. Wait—that’s no joke! It’s part of the Peter William Vineyard story. Chances are, if you live in So...
News From Rogue Valley Vintners
On April 24, Travel Oregon announced that Rogue Valley Vintners, an advocacy organization for the Rogue Valley AVA, was the top recipient of this year’s Oregon Wine Country Plate Matching Grants program. Of the $125,000 in grant funding, $50,000 was awa...
De-Vine Couple: Julie and Eric Weisinger – by MJ Daspit
In 2010, Julie Hall, (her maiden name) a teacher in the Yreka, California School District, moved to Ashland for the cultural offerings, the scenic beauty and the Ashland vibe. At the same time, Eric Weisinger, who had decided to broaden his experience bey...