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Oregon Pinot Noir: Who Planted First?, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Oregon Pinot Noir: Who Planted First?, William "Rusty" Gaffney
William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection
Rusty Gaffney tells of the early plantings of Pinot Noir in Oregon, specifically in the Willamette Valley, in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 8, issue 39. The controversy about who planted Pinot Noir first in the Willamette Valley is examined, and Richard Sommer (of Hillcrest Vineyards in Roseburg, Oregon) is given his due credit as the first to plant Pinot Noir in the state.
Umpqua Valley, Oregon, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Umpqua Valley, Oregon, William "Rusty" Gaffney
William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection
Rusty Gaffney tells Richard Sommer's story as a pioneer to the Oregon wine industry in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 8, issue 39. Gaffney tells of Sommer's life and experiences, supplemented by a unique side of the story from Sommer's close friend and employee of Hillcrest Vineyards, Phil Gale. Gale provides detailed historical information on Sommer and his establishment in the Oregon wine industry.