From the soil to the labels and in the tasting room, WillaKenzie Estate Winery views itself as a textural journey from vine to glass. Situated in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of the Willamette Valley, it encompasses 400 acres, with 100 planted, forming a mosaic of textures within the vineyard’s six distinct neighborhoods. Let’s delve into the
On November 11, Veteran’s Day, we honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces each year. What better way to honor those veterans for their service than with wine? One winery, Dauntless Wine CØ., in the Tualatin Valley portion of the Willamette Valley, honors those men and women who have served our country daily.
Ghost Hill Cellars‘ name invokes a haunted or spooky past. The legend is part of the history of the Bayliss family’s 234-acre property and its land stewardship. The property is located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and has been in the family since 1906. The Legend of Ghost Hill Cellars With the purchase of the Donation
I find the best white wine for summer are those unique blends and the less common single varietals. Many of these white wines come from Europe, delivering a refreshing outlook instead of the typical varieties we see in our go-to wines. Most are bright in acidity. My white wine options will take the wine drinker
The smallest AVA in Oregon is Ribbon Ridge. The AVA. consists of about 5.25 miles with approximately 500 acres of vineyards located on the northeast side of the Chehalem Mountains. It is contained within the Chehalem Mountains AVA. and consists of 34 vineyards and ten wineries. Ribbon Ridge earned its designation in 2005. The most
Oregon Wine Month 2021 is the May celebration of all the Oregon Wine regions and the 725 wineries dispersed throughout the state. The state is the fourth-largest producer of wine in the United States, with the most popular grape varieties planted being Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Oregon AVAs The Willamette Valley is the largest
When people imagine the Willamette Valley, they usually think of the area between Salem and Portland. This location spans the mid-portion of Oregon, encompassing most of the Willamette Valley AVA and its sub-appellations. Mt. Hood Territory is another area offering travelers numerous options of activities to discover. Cities in the Mt. Hood Territory include Lake
On a recent visit to the Willamette Valley, I got to visit a winery, Lenné Estate, that you might call an anomaly because of its terroir. The soils are peavine series, a soil that is moderately deep, well-drained, and forms in clayey colluvium and residuum derived from sandstone, siltstone, basalt, tuffaceous rock, and shale located
From a dairy farm to growing grapes, Tyee Wine Cellars is a family-owned Willamette Valley winery. Now in its 5th generation, with Merrilee Buchanan Benson and her husband Brian Benson taking the lead on this boutique Oregon winery that produces 2000 cases of wine a year. Off the beaten path, about 20 minutes from Corvallis,
On a recent visit to the South Willamette Valley, I discovered Iris Vineyards. The winery’s production facility is located in Cottage Grove, but Iris’s tasting room is situated about 20 minutes from both Cottage Grove and Eugene. The drive is well worth the visit because of the spectacular views. Perched atop a knoll, the tasting