Field Blend of Vines Comes to Oregon Vineyards

3-13-09

Oregon winemakers have been mixing it up in the vineyards lately-not with party hats and music, but with different clones of Pinot Noir. Clones of Pinot noir are slightly different variations of the grape, each with its own flavors and growing conditions. The tradition of planting grape clones in blocks, separating different clones from each other, is now joined by a new trend - "field blends"-planting different clones together in the same section. And the idea is gaining momentum.
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Interesting Comparative Tasting WA 2006 Reds

3-2-09

Jenise, on WineLovers Discussion Group, compared Gorman "Bully" 06, Mark Ryan Dead Horse 06, Betz la Serenne Syrah, Abeja Cab 06.
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Over 600 Washington Wineries, says Seattle PI

3-2-09

Seattle PI today reported that Washington's wineries now number 600+. The 600th winery permit went to Bridge Press Cellars of Spokane, Washington. Governor Gregoire (below, at Taste Washington in Seattle) is encouraging the White House to pour more Washington wines.

Antica Terra's Maggie Harrison

From Legendary Sine Qua Non to Antica Terra Pinot noir

2-15-09

Maggie Harrison's path to winemaking began in the midwestern United States, passed through an extended tour of Equador, Egypt and South Africa, and concluded in California at Sine qua Non Winery with a life changing ten year apprenticeship. Under the tutelage of Manfred and Elaine Krankl, Maggie assisted in making legendary, wines at the tiny winery that is considered one of the best - if not THE best - producers of Syrah in the US. continued

The Passing of a Pinot Pioneer, Gary Andrus

Founder of Oregon's Archery Summit Winery, Gypsy Dancer Winery

2-1-09

Gary Andrus, founder of Archery Summit in Oregon and Pine Ridge Winery in the Napa Valley, passed away on Friday (Jan. 30) from complications of pneumonia, according to his daughter, Danielle Andrus Montalieu. He had been in declining health during the past year. continued

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