Self-Guided Wine Tour of Umpqua Valley
Self-Guided Wine Tour of Umpqua Valley Between the Willamette Valley and the Rogue Valley is the Umpqua Valley, an American Viticultural Area (AVA) of Oregon. It is named for the Umpqua River, which flows […]
Susan Sokol Blosser’s Impact on the Wine Industry
Susan Sokol Blosser's Impact on the Wine Industry Susan Sokol Blosser is famous for her unrelenting efforts as an environmental advocate and community activist. Her name is synonymous with the Oregon pioneer winery, Sokol […]
Lynn Penner-Ash
Lynn Penner-Ash Often described as a "master blender" and "female wine pioneer" from the Willamette Valley, Lynn Penner-Ash and her husband blessed Oregon and the entire wine world with their famous Penner-Ash Wine Cellars […]
David Adelsheim and Chehalem Mountain
David Adelsheim and Chehalem Mountain David Adelsheim and his wife, Ginny Adelsheim, drew the world's attention to Chehalem Mountain when they established the region's first winery in 1971 called Adelsheim Vineyard. Unlike other early […]
The Month of July
July 1478 to May 1576: In this period, a group of Catholic monks is credited with having started the production of wine making. These monks eventually cut their links with the church, which resulted […]
Oregon Tribes History and Wine Regions
Oregon Tribes History and Wine Regions The American state of Oregon has developed a strong reputation for its winemaking traditions and excellent wine production. Currently, Oregon is the 4th largest state in terms of wine […]
The Month of January
January 1911: During this month, riots broke out in the towns of Damery and Hautvilliers as tensions approached a breaking point. Trucks carrying grapes from the Loire Valley were pushed into the Marne river […]
This Day in Oregon Wine History
This Day in Oregon Wine History Early Oregon wine pioneers are a mix of dreamers and tenacious trailblazers, unconcerned with what the experts say is impossible. The history of the Oregon wine business has […]
History of Willamette Valley Timeline
History of Willamette Valley Timeline Willamette Valley is the most famous wine region in Oregon. Around two-thirds of all of Oregon’s wineries and vineyards are located in this region. Willamette is located in the […]
Oregon Wine History Timeline
Oregon Wine History Timeline Oregon is currently one of the most exciting wine regions in the United States. The last few decades have seen a dramatic growth in both the Oregon wine industry […]
