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Red wine, White Wine and Bubbles…An Introduction to the Willamette Valley of Oregon
Posted on January 21, 2013
Having been here in Oregon now for about four and a half months, starting with a quick introduction via the Wine Bloggers’ Conference held in Portland in September and culminating with the harvest season, I have had a chance to learn a bit about the wonderful valley that I now live in. While it is not […]
Why deleafing/thinning is important for Pinot Noir in Oregon
Posted on November 5, 2012
Deleafing is the process of removing excess leaves as a part of vineyard management. This process is done primarily to provide ample ventilation and sunshine to the growing grape cluster during veraison (ripening of the grapes). It is especially important in Oregon where there is high probability of rain, this would also allow the grapes […]
A visit to the beautiful hilltop winery of Elk Cove Vineyards in Oregon
Posted on September 3, 2012
I had the chance to visit winemaker/owner Adam Godlee Campbell at Elk Cove Vineyards following the Wine Bloggers’ Conference in August to talk to him about his stylishly made Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blancs. Elk Cove Vineyards is family owned and operated, started by Pat and Joe Campbell in 1974. Adam, their son, […]
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