20+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1045+ words) Wine travelers have flocked to the area for decades in search of Pinot Noir. Now, many long for something more immersive. A polished tasting room. A design-forward wine country retreat. A communal dinner focused on storytelling, seasonality and Oregon agriculture....

19+ hour, 52+ min ago  (1055+ words) You've almost certainly driven past this tree without realizing it. To most, it looks like a standard shade tree, usually standing alone in the middle of a field or at the edge of a vineyard. Its bark is deeply furrowed,…...

19+ hour, 57+ min ago  (1437+ words) Fourth of July in wine country rarely resembles a polished fantasy. Yes, there are bottles on ice and grills fired up in the distance. In Oregon, the holiday arrives when vines are surging through long summer days and growers continue…...

21+ hour, 2+ min ago  (507+ words) Pop quiz: Is Oregon the next great sparkling wine region? Method Oregon says yes. Oregon sparkling wine isn't new, but it's never been more popular. Winemaker Rollin Soles began making traditional method sparkling wine in 1987, while working at Argyle Winery....

19+ hour, 2+ min ago  (775+ words) Abacela 2025 Grenache Ros, Umpqua Valley (panel pick) Slate and red cherry open over rose petal and ripe Hood strawberry on the nose. In the glass, raspberry and cherry lead into lemon zest, with vivacious acidity and an exuberant, fruit-forward mark....

20+ hour, 22+ min ago  (1211+ words) Is a bottle of wine a work of art? Or is it the product of skill and craftsmanship? Maybe it's merely a beverage? And what is a work of art, anyway? These questions (and more) are on the menu at…...

20+ hour, 52+ min ago  (935+ words) Life's twists and turns often alter one's career path. Before Dai Crisp, longtime Oregon vineyard manager, began caring for his parents' four acres of Pinot Noir" a former dude ranch they purchased in the 1970s, he set his sights on theater,…...

21+ hour, 17+ min ago  (492+ words) By Michele Francisco, OWP editor Patriotism is deeply personal. I've recently pondered this sentiment as our nation approaches 250 years since its founding. Over that period, our country has endured difficult times alongside genuine progress. However, the future has never been…...

1+ mon, 19+ hour ago  (404+ words) Two decades ago, it was too cold to grow these types of grapes in the Gorge, but climate shifts have turned The Dalles into an optimal region for these varieties. Meanwhile, traditional Rh'ne growing regions in France have experienced the…...

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (846+ words) Oregon winemakers are sourcing grapes from vineyards prioritizing healthy ecosystems" long before the wine reaches your glass. This month's Pollinator Week (June 22-28) provides a wonderful opportunity to learn more about bees and the role they play in wine. Red-Laird continues,…...