by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Aug 29, 2015 | Wine Harvest
Post By: Lydel Matthews Photo: Noble Estate Vineyard The month of August is coming to an end, and with September right around the corner, the question everyone wants to know is “When will harvest begin?” Ask any winemaker in the South Willamette Valley and they will...
by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Jul 21, 2015 | Summer Wine
Post By: Lydel Matthews Photo By: Brigadoon Wine Company July has certainly been a hot one this year! With heat advisories blanketing the valley from the coastal mountains to the Cascade foothills, most vineyards are expecting an early harvest. For the thirsty...
by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Jun 3, 2015 | Oregon Wine
Post By: Molly Bohon and Wineries Included in this Article Picture By: Lavelle Vineyards We always love to celebrate our local wine, but this month, we especially want to give thanks to our local wine industry. There are many events and tastings to experience...
by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Apr 29, 2015 | Oregon Wine
Post By: Molly Bohon and Wineries Included in this Article Picture By: High Pass Winery There are many exquisite Rosés produced in the South Willamette Valley. Earlier this month we mentioned a few of our extraordinary Rosés, but there are still many in the area that...
by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Apr 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Post By: Molly Bohon Picture By: Territorial Vineyards When most people think about wine, the first thing to pop in their mind is…white or red. What many people never consider is a pink wine, also known as a Rosé. Springtime is an excellent season for this refreshing...
by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Apr 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Post By: Ian Etherton & Molly Bohon Pictures By: Opine Cellars Bud break is upon us and by late summer/early fall harvest of the 2015 vintage will commence. The cooler climates of the southern Willamette Valley tend to be some of the latest to pick in all of...
by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Mar 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Post By: Molly Bohon Picture By: Bennett Vineyards & Wine Company Because March is our month focusing on bud break and viticulture, also known as the science of grape growing, I thought it would be entertaining to learn a bit more about the grape growing process...
by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Feb 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Post By: Molly Bohon Picture By: Silvan Ridge Winery Since Valentine’s Day was earlier this month we thought we would talk about one of our favorite love duos, wine and food. Wine and food have always been such a classic couple and are great for teaming up together....
by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
There is nothing more romantic than the delectable combination of wine and chocolate. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it would be helpful to enhance your wine and chocolate pairing expertise so that when the special day arrives you can...
by South Willamette Valley Winery Association | Jan 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Post By: Molly Bohon Picture By: Sarver Winery Ever wonder why wine and cheese make such a great pair? The two are like two peas in a pod. Whenever one of them is around, the other is sure to be nearby. But how do you know which cheese to eat with the appropriate...
