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When we think about Oregon wine country

When we think about Oregon wine country

When we think about Oregon wine country, we often think of the Willamette Valley, a cooler region on the west side of the Cascades that often has gray skies, often a bit of rain. A climate perfect for Pinot Noir, the red grape of France’s Burgundy region. What we...

Wine tourism

Wine tourism

When it comes to wine tourism, it’s easy to be seduced by far-flung destinations, or rely on the big players in America, like Napa Valley and Sonoma County. But as American viticulture becomes more and more sophisticated, underdog regions have grown increasingly...

Willamette Valley is a happening place.

Willamette Valley is a happening place.

Interesting read on @wine_spectator today! “Willamette Valley, as I wrote a few weeks back, is a happening place. There are new projects and players and a sense of renewed energy in Oregon's lead region for Pinot Noir, and I returned from a recent trip to Willamette...

Napa is Cabernet country

Napa is Cabernet country

Napa is Cabernet country, but the valley also excels with other red Bordeaux grapes, both in blends and as standalone bottlings. Leading the pack in today's selection, Merlot has long been a staple in Napa, where it's the third-most planted variety.

Have you tasted Swiss wine?

Have you tasted Swiss wine?

Fendant, perhaps with a bubbly cheese fondue, as clear and mineral as Alpine air, or Gamaret with its peppery cassis notes? If you haven’t, it might just be because the Swiss drink almost all of it themselves! In fact, only 1% of the total output is exported—a good...

When offered the right support…

When offered the right support…

“When offered the right support, northern soil can produce an unexpected range. According to the Vermont Grape and Wine Council, the cold-hardy vineyard will survive to “minus 25, minus 35, some even to minus 40 degrees F,” thanks to the hybrid varieties that thrive...

The Wine Destination Only the Pros Know

The Wine Destination Only the Pros Know

“Beautiful scenery, outstanding wines, a warm welcome from the winemakers themselves: There’s so much to love in Germany’s Mosel Valley, a region largely undiscovered by American travelers.” READ MORE...

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