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A Natural Pairing
By Annelise Kelly Once a sleepy Washington college town, Walla Walla was best known for growing fruits, vegetables and grains, and the sweet onion that bears its name. In recent decades, folks realized that farmland could grow premium wine grapes. Today, the area boasts more than 120 wineries and dozens of restaurants; a transformation luring food and wine lovers to the town of 34,000 people. With its culinary and enology and viticulture programs, Walla Walla Community College, or WWCC, plays an active role in this flourishing environment. The two programs complement each other, as food and wine so naturally do, to the benefit of students in both. ORIGINS Two decades ago, as the college established its enology and viticulture program, it became clear the area could benefit from developing a culinary program as well. “When they were designing the facility for the enology program back in the early 2000s, a big question became ‘what do we need for the success of this as a wine
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An Extended Bloom
By Annelise Kelly High on a crest in the Dundee Hills, flanked by some of the Willamette Valley's most storied wineries– Archery Summit, Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Winter’s Hill Estate, Domaine Serene– sits White Rose Estate. Ensconced above sweeping views of the Valley, on a clear day, the distant silhouette of Mount Hood is visible. Since the winery’s first vintage in 2001, annual production has increased from a couple hundred cases to approximately 3,000 cases. Primarily from the estate's 14 acres, 10 planted with Pinot Noir, it also sources fruit from a selection of premier vineyards across the Northern Willamette Valley. The lineup focuses almost exclusively on Pinot Noir. ORIGINS After college in Southern California and years in the aerospace industry, owner Greg Sanders sought a new challenge. In 1995, he began viticulture and enology courses at UC Davis. Five years later, he purchased an existing 10-acre property known as White Rose Vineyard. Twenty-five ye
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Bass Lines and Grapevines
By Greg Norton Ron Berrett and Maggie Yuan were seeking a quieter place to raise their kids. Tired of the bustle of Los Angeles, the pair relocated to Oregon in 2009 and, two years later, purchased 20 acres in West Linn. Over time, a vineyard, winery and ballroom-sized hospitality space led to Festive Hill Winery’s opening last June. “We bought this property in 2011 but didn’t start planting vines until 2014,” Berrett recalls. Original plantings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were soon joined by Pinot Gris and Tempranillo. The most recent additions, Riesling and a small block of Gewürztraminer, increased the vineyard to 16 acres. The first Festive Hill vintage was 2017. A ROOM WITH A VIEW The property’s existing residence is tucked away behind a rise. Berrett remembers a day spent clearing the land of Himalayan blackberries, when he paused to admire the sunset from the top of the hill. “Why did they build the house over there?” he mused. &ld
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Crushing Old Models
By Patty Mamula Wine sales are declining nationwide. However, a promising solution for boosting wine sales and attracting new, especially younger, consumers has emerged. Wineries offering innovative wine club options are finding success. After attending a session on this topic at the recent Oregon Wine Symposium, I spoke with the panelists about creative wine clubs. “When you understand your customers, you sell more wine,” stated Andrew Kamphuis, president of Commerce7, a winery commerce platform. “Our software enhances the customer experience. Twenty years ago, if you made good wine, people visited your winery. Now, all Oregon wine is good. People visit for the experience.” Jen Cossey, general manager of Amity’s Brooks Wine, noted, “We are at an opportunistic point.” After joining Brooks in mid-2024, she observed, “The wine industry is undergoing rapid changes in buyer behavior and wine club participation. These shifts can be related to
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Uncorked Truth
By Aakanksha Agarwal You see these clichéd phrases everywhere. On mugs, Etsy merchandise and Instagram captions with thousands of likes: “Mommy needs wine.” “Wine because kids.” They read as humorous, but the premise is clear: parenting is exhausting, and wine is the relief. This idea– so familiar– is rarely questioned. But, in Oregon, for those building businesses around wine, the reality is far more specific. The “wine mom” trope didn’t originate from vineyards or tasting rooms. It began in social media parenting culture, where humor is quick and repeatable. Studies of social media and popular media have found “wine mom” culture frequently presents alcohol as a coping mechanism for the pressures of parenting while reinforcing simplified expectations of motherhood and normalizing drinking behaviors. At the same time, researchers note these jokes also function as a form of connection– mothers sharing experie
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Marking the Trail
By Paula Bandy The Applegate Valley mirrors the winding Applegate River, a tributary of the Rogue, flowing through Southern Oregon’s Siskiyou Mountains. Stretching roughly 50 miles from the California border to its confluence near Grants Pass, the Valley moves in gentle bends– oak-studded hills give way to vineyard rows, forested spaces open to pasture land. Long before the vines, this corridor was shaped by water, wildlife and the presence of Indigenous people; later, by gold seekers tracing the river upstream. Today, the Applegate Valley American Viticultural Area, or AVA, is where elevation, aspect and the river’s moderating influence create one of Oregon’s most diverse growing environments. The idea for new, unified signage began not with a formal directive, but during a membership brainstorming meeting of the Applegate Valley Vintners. “Our vision? Every winery would have the same sign,” recalls Rachael Martin, founder and winemaker of Red Lily
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My “Sideways” Moment
By Michele Francisco, OWP Editor Like it or not, “Sideways” wildly increased the popularity of Pinot Noir. Nearly 22 years later, Oregon’s most-planted variety continues riding the swell generated by the movie. I was living in Santa Barbara when it debuted at the Riviera Theatre, the town’s “artsy” movie house that screened alternative– and, often, low-budget– productions. While I adored the film, I think it was because I recognized all the locations. I didn’t drink much wine back then. “Sideways” stayed with me as my passion for wine grew over time. Beginning in the eastern, warmer stretches of Santa Barbara County’s Santa Ynez Valley, I started exploring the region’s wines. As my palate developed, I began drinking Pinot Noir from the cooler western Sta. Rita Hills, a designated growing region with distinct maritime breezes and lingering fog. One of the film’s main characters, Miles Raymond, played by
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"Who I'm Becoming" with Jonathan Schwartz
Jonathan Schwartz was at the top of his game serving as a business manager to celebrities including Beyonce, Alanis Morisette, Gwenyth Paltrow, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park, and others. But he kept a dark secret: he was a compulsive gambler and cocaine addict. Over the course of six years he embezzled over $7 million from his clients to fund these addictions. Jonathan's criminal behavior earned him a six-year sentence in prison. He returned to society in 2020, went back to school, and got a degree in alcohol & other drug counseling, followed by an advanced degree as a therapist. Today, he makes a living as the Director of Programing at Altus Rehab , a top-tier, luxury treatment facility in Encino, California. Find Jonathan on Instagram . The State of Wisconsin's Dose of Reality campaign is at Dose of Reality: Opioids in Wisconsin . More information about the federal response to the ongoing opiate crisis can be found at One Pill Can Kill . The views and opinions of the guests on this podca
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In Turchia nasce la prima biblioteca dell’olio: a Orhanlı gli extravergini si “leggono” come libri
Nel cuore dell’Egeo prende forma la Yücel Sönmez Olive Oil Library, un archivio unico che riunisce 90 oli da cinque continenti. Tra degustazioni e oleoturismo, cambia il racconto dell’evo. L'articolo In Turchia nasce la prima biblioteca dell’olio: a Orhanlı gli extravergini si “leggono” come libri proviene da VinoNews24 .
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Let’s Talk Tannat
By Doug Fabbioli As a winemaker, I am often asked about my favorite wine or grape. I love Zinfandel but it is difficult to consistently grow Zinfandel in Virginia. Lately I have been focusing on learning more ways to work with Tannat, so that is my current answer and read on to find out why. In the past, it has been hard to make a full bodied, high tannin intense red wine in Virginia. Tannat has consistently been my solution with its thick skins, deep color and a firm tannin structure. Years ago, I made a conscious decision to lean into Tannat as a grape and wine so I could learn more and share what I’ve learned with customers and other winemakers. Tannat has its home in the Pyrenees foothills, the mountains between France and Spain. It is mostly a blending grape, usually 30-60% in a wine blend. Uruguay has adopted Tannat as its national grape. Rosé, light reds, full bodied reds and port wines are all made from this grape in Uruguay. Loudoun County has been running a cultural winemakin
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Concours des vins et spiritueux par Terre de Vins : le palmarès 2026 est en ligne
Le 28 avril, le château de Monchat à Lyon a réuni 85 experts pour déguster 1 790 échantillons à l’aveugle. Vins et spiritueux, pour la première fois réunis, ont livré leurs meilleurs flacons au verdict d’un jury sans concession. Retrouvez le palmarès complet de cette édition 2026. Un concours reconnu par l’État Inscrit sur la […] Cet article Concours des vins et spiritueux par Terre de Vins : le palmarès 2026 est en ligne est apparu en premier sur Terre de Vins .
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How to Taste Good Gin
Some love it. Some think it tastes like floor cleaner with a superiority complex. But here’s the thing: we believe if you don’t like gin, you probably haven’t tasted a good one yet. A great gin doesn’t shout in juniper or drown in citrus. It’s smooth, complex, and just weird enough to be interesting. The […]The post How to Taste Good Gin appeared first on Hush and Whisper Distilling Co .
podcast· 25:42· S22E4Armenian Wine: Of caves, mountains, wars, and resilience | S22E4
An exploration of Armenia's wine from an ancient cave, to a mountain, through wars and occupations to the present, and how events over millennia are fermented and aged into something beautiful that tells its story in the glass today. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Absolute Armenia: Areni-1 Cave: How to Visit the World's Oldest Winery (+ Tips), Varanyan, A. (Updated 11 September 2025) https://absolutearmenia.com/areni-1-cave-winery/ AP News: Turkey removes a restriction on direct trade with Armenia to improve ties (updated 13 May 2026) https://apnews.com/article/turkey-armenia-trade-restriction-lifted-c09e5d21617d45e524268eea1a2ff70b Areni Cave: Areni-1 Cave: https://www.arenicave.am/en The Armenia Project: Wine
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Petaluma pulls away in the late innings to beat Justin-Siena
Aiden Jones had 4 hits and 7 RBIs to lead Petaluma to a 8-4 win over Justin-Siena The post Petaluma pulls away in the late innings to beat Justin-Siena appeared first on Napa Sports News .
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6 Years 308 days - Advice for Young Men
Boyle the uber, alpha, chad-dog gives some secret advice to young men.
videoRobert Parker Called This a Hidden Gem. He Was Right.
Haut Bergey Pessac Leognan Rouge 2006 Link to the wine: https://www.winex.com/haut-bergey-pessac-leognan-2006.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 One of the greatest values in wine isn't young Bordeaux. It's mature Bordeaux that somebody else patiently cellared for nearly two decades. That's exactly what makes this offer so compelling. The 2006 Château Haut-Bergey comes from Pessac-Léognan, one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations and home to legendary estates like Domaine de Chevalier, Smith Haut Lafitte, and Haut-Bailly. Yet somehow, Haut-Bergey continues to fly under the radar. That disconnect creates opportunities. When the Garcin family acquired the property in the late 1990s, they invested heavily in revitalizing both the vineyards and winery, transforming Haut-Bergey into one of the hidden gems of the appellation. Robert Parker took notice early, repeatedly highlighting the château as one
videoWine Tasting and Discussion with Sommelier, Ezra Tan from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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videoWine Discussion and Tasting with Sommelier, Ezra Tan from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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videoPago de los Capellanes
Junto a Estefanía Rodero desde #PuertoRico charlamos de una bodega muy querida de la #RiberaDelDuero: Pago de los Capellanes (https://pagodeloscapellanes.com) . Gracias por escuchar, comentar y seguirnos en el Podcast. ¡Salud y dale share! #wine #vino #vinotinto #vinoespañol
videoA US Buyer at Grandi Langhe
There’s a reason why Nebbiolo remains one of Italy’s most loved grapes. As Tim Marson MW says, it’s the perfect expression of the marriage between grape and territory: and one that never stops surprising!🍷🇮🇹 Watch our full interview with Tim at Grandi Langhe 2026 on Youtube 👉 LINK IN BIO
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Global Beer and Malt with Dr Axel Goehler – BeerSmith Podcast #343
Dr Axel Goehler, the CEO of Bestmalz joins me this week to provide a global perspective on the beer market
videoEver wondered why there is mesh on the bottles of Rioja?
Ever wondered why there is mesh on the bottles of Rioja? Here's why! Comment RIOJA and I'll send you this episode
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Redbreast 25 yo 1997 The Whisky Exchange 2024, Cream sherry butt
So a cream sherry cask?!! Not very popular for aging Irish whiskey, is it? I did some reading about cream sherry, as I was not […]
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Fontalloro 2021 – Fèlsina
Vino: Fontalloro Varietale: 100% Sangiovese. Denominazione: Toscana I.G.T.. Titolo alcolometrico: 14% vol.. Annata: 2021. Temperatura di servizio: 16° – 18° C. Valutazione: 93/100 — Altre etichette dell’azienda in Guida (Di)Vino — Fèlsina Via del Chianti, 101 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI) – TUSCANY – ITALY Phone +39 0577 355117 E-mail: info@felsina.it Website: www.felsina.it L'articolo Fontalloro 2021 – Fèlsina proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .