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06/19/2024

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It's still June, but already there have been fire evacuations in Sonoma's wine country. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

03/14/2023

Another gloomy day in the Umpqua Valley
AVA. Time for some red wine!

01/17/2023

01/07/2023

01/03/2023

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! Wishing all a fun, happy, and healthy 2023. 🍷

12/30/2022

The geographic diversity of Paso Robles is key to its success. Read about how this sprawling Central Coast AVA continues to evolve.

12/06/2022

Have you noticed everybody is talking about Cabernet Franc lately? It’s no surprise—Cabernet Franc has medium body and moderate tannin and acidity with great texture that makes it a worthy addition to the dinner table. Cabernet Franc offers up the softer side of Cabernet Sauvignon, to which it i...

11/20/2022

Buying wine at the grocery store is commonplace for many. As chains expand the quality of their offerings, six somms tell us their favorites.

11/18/2022

Now Available: Tickets to the 2023 Rhone Rangers Experience! 🍷 - https://mailchi.mp/ed9e1281a71d/2023-rhone-rangers-experience

11/10/2022

Click here for an update from Triple Oak Vineyard - autumn colors !

11/07/2022

Rocky Pond Estate Winery, part of the newly established Rocky Reach AVA, has produced a GSM blend that’s No. 1 on our Top 20 Northwest wines of 2022.

11/05/2022

Zinfandel is "California's own grape," and has many expressions dependent where it's grown. Find out which California Zin is for you.

10/29/2022

10/28/2022

This Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 4pm Pacific - View on Facebook Live or RSVP for Zoom @ www.rhonerangers.org.

10/24/2022

Yes, we can grow Zin in OR

The origins of Zinfandel were a mystery for many years until intrepid and inquisitive wine detectives solved it.

10/22/2022

Salut!
I have returned to the Umpqua Valley AVA and ready to get you out for a wine adventure!!
Currently offering self-guided wine tasting tours. Take advantage of my local knowledge of the wine scene.
Contact me for more details.
Cheers,
Bruce

10/21/2022

Join us for an afternoon of tasting Umpqua Valley Wines on Sunday, November 13th at Venue 252 in Eugene, Oregon.

10/20/2022

Smelling the cork after opening a bottle can seem like a relic of the past. But you're making a huge mistake if you skip this step in evaluating wine.

10/19/2022

Foggy morning at the Black Oak Vineyard.
Last pick of the 2022 harvest.

10/19/2022

12/16/2021

Why does Argentina deserve a place in your wine cellar? 🇦🇷🍇🍷

Argentina might be planted firmly in the new world, but the meticulous approach of its winemakers and growing confidence in their craft has seen it propelled into the world of fine wine at impressive speed.

Read more about Argentina’s soil, parcel selection, terroir, climates and altitude 🏔️; factors that make high scoring wines with ageing potential.

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The Drinks Business

12/15/2021

PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB) December 13, 2021 -- The Oregon Wine Board announces the federal recognition of Lower Long Tom AVA, the tenth nested AVA in the Willamette Valley and the first AVA in the southern Willamette Valley.

11/22/2021

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is widely considered the next best place after Burgundy for quality Pinot Noir. Try the region's best without breaking the bank.

11/09/2021

In a word: Viognier!

Matt Walls meets the husband and wife team behind Clos de la Bonnette, shining a light on this small but mighty Rhône producer.

10/15/2021

Where my Wine Guide carrier began!

The Umpqua Valley AVA is a unique wine producing region that deserves to be far better known. Its complex geology and topography allow it to grow a broad range of grape varietals from cool climate grapes, like riesling and grüner veltliner, to warm climate varietals, like tempranillo, and albariño...

08/08/2021

It's been 14 years since I created Oregon Wine Country Tours! I still have the Passion for wine! Planning on returning to France wine country for the 15th time this Sept. to help with the grape harvest in the Aude region of Southern France. It's time to support your local wineries with a visit and a purchase!

07/08/2021

06/12/2021

France is open to tourists with Covid shots! Get your friends together and let's plan a visit to France!!