IRVING, Texas — A worldly panel of judges starring Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers selected an Oregon Chardonnay from Gran Moraine — a Willamette Valley brand owned by Jackson Family Wines — as the Best White Varietal Wine and awarded three gold medals to Washington state’s DeLille Cellars during the 2023 TEXSOM International Wine Awards. Gran Moraine winemaker Shane … [Read more...] about Gran Moraine, DeLille stand out at TEXSOM International Wine Awards
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Mount Pisgah in Polk County rises as Oregon wine industry’s 23rd AVA
DALLAS, Ore. — As a newly established growing region, the Mount Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon American Viticultural Area wasn’t even a year-old when one of its vineyards got invited to the wine industry’s storied Oregon Pinot Camp. It was a proud moment for Brad Ford, co-author of the AVA petition and owner/winemaker of Illahe Vineyards & Winery. He will share the … [Read more...] about Mount Pisgah in Polk County rises as Oregon wine industry’s 23rd AVA
Dobbes Family Estate: 2023 Oregon Winery of the Year
DUNDEE, Ore. — There’s been a change of captains at Dobbes Family Estate, but the brand created by one of the Oregon wine industry’s most well-known winemakers continues to chart a course that’s producing some of the state’s top wines. Last fall, a number of West Coast wine buyers and sommeliers gathered in the Columbia Gorge to judge the Great Northwest Invitational Wine … [Read more...] about Dobbes Family Estate: 2023 Oregon Winery of the Year
Iterum Wines: 2023 Oregon Winery to Watch
SALEM, Ore. — All-star winemaker Joe Dobbes, a lifelong fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, was overdue to call a time-out for himself. Aside from college, the serial entrepreneur had worked almost non-stop since he was a 12-year-old in the Willamette Valley and started his first business — selling blackberries to Smucker’s. So after resting on the sidelines for two … [Read more...] about Iterum Wines: 2023 Oregon Winery to Watch
Carlton Winemakers Studio enters third decade of delicious art
CARLTON, Ore. — In the heart of Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton American Viticultural Area is an intriguing incubator that brings together startup winemakers looking to hone their craft and matches them with Willamette Valley wine aficionados seeking an experience to please multiple palates. The Carlton Winemakers Studio provides new and expert winemakers with space, equipment, … [Read more...] about Carlton Winemakers Studio enters third decade of delicious art