Ancient Wine Or How Old is Winemaking Really?
This blog post is for wine geeks interested in the global origins and history of wine making. If this topic […]
Wine History
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Newberg: The Gateway Town to the Willamette Valley!
Where does the Willamette Valley start? Geographically speaking, if you drive in from downtown Portland, south on Route 99, in
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The Heart of the Willamette Valley: McMinnville
You know you have arrived when the New York Times makes you the centerpiece of an article. McMinnville had this
Wine History, Wine knowledge
Oregon’s Wine Reputation Continues to Grow!
The History Since I am relatively new to the Willamette Valley, I spend my down time researching the history of
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The Story of Regenerative Vineyard Farming in Oregon: Part II
In part I I discussed the history of Biodynamic farming in Oregon and its connection to regenerative farming. Here I
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The Story of Regenerative Vineyard Farming in Oregon, Part I
Even though Oregon only produces one percent of the wines made in the United States, this states accounts for 52%
Wine knowledge
The Story of Supertasters, the PTC Gene, and Bold Reds
Did you ever wonder why some people prefer bitter tastes and some shy away? I’m talking about grapefruit, arugula, dark
