News about Umpqua Valley Wine
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Wine Tasting 101
A beginner’s guide to tasting and evaluating wine You don’t need to read a lot of books or hire a sommelier to enjoy wine like… -
How Oregon Pinot Noir Began
Back to the Future of Wine: The Richard Sommer Story Written by Jack Costa. The Umpqua Valley is known as the birthplace of Pinot Noir… -
Exploring the Varieties of Oregon’s Pinot Noir Wines
By: Becky Garrison Article published in The Grapevine Magazine In 1961, Richard Sommer planted pinot noir vines along with other varieties at the HillCrest…
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The Growth of Baco Noir Grapes in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley
The Growth of Baco Noir Grapes in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine Highlights Southern Oregon Pinot Noir
Southern Oregon by Michael Alberty, April 2024 The Umpqua Valley lies within the Southern Oregon appellation, and has been featured in the April 2024 issue of…
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Oregon Stands Out Throughout Pinot Gris Tasting
Great Northwest Wine, Summer 2022 It’s no surprise that Oregon stood out in this comparative tasting of Pinot Gris, which not coincidentally showcased a number…
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The Ultimate Guide to Oregon’s Umpqua Valley AVA
Sip Magazine, by Kerry Newberry | Feb 9, 2022 Of all the postcard-worthy wine country landscapes in Oregon, there’s a singular pocket that appeals to those who have…
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Malbec: Southern Oregon’s Rising Star
wine-searcher.com | By W. Blake Gray | March 20, 2021 Oregon is famous for Pinot Noir, but US editor W. Blake Gray argues it has another strong…
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Exploring The Wines Of Southern Oregon
By Joseph V Micallef This is the first portion of a three-part series exploring the wines of southern Oregon. Subsequent columns will explore the wines…
