Innovation at Oregon Wineries!

The Willamette Valley is renowned for its Pinot Noirs. Fully 70% of its vineyards are dedicated to this “heartbreak” grape. This grape is notorious for being delicate, picky, prone to mildew, as well as difficult to perfect but when all goes right it compares to the best Burgundies in France, and brings wine enthusiasts from around the world to try it. So come to Oregon for its Pinot Noir but stay for the 30% of the other grapes you will be surprised to find here!

I am a seeker of the unusual, different, “off the beaten path” whether in wine, stone jewelry, clothing, food; I love to try what’s new. For example, in the off-season we drove from Portland to New Jersey and back. On our return trip we stopped in Albuquerque and I discovered white buffalo turquoise and bought an amazing ring from Dino at his native american store in Old Town. Found only in several mines in Nevada, this rare stone is turquoise’s step sister and used to be discarded since it is missing copper, which is what gives turquoise its classic blue-green hue. (check out my insta post for a photo and Dino’s card: @trianglewinepdx)