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2009 Oregon Harvest Roundup, Oregon Wine Board
2009 Oregon Harvest Roundup, Oregon Wine Board
Oregon Wine Board Documents
This harvest report for the Oregon wine industry from 2009 discusses how yields were most plentiful in the Willamette Valley, with average crop loads in other regions of the state. Weather conditions proved cooler than expected; however, fruit ripening was not negatively affected. The report also includes comparative data prepared by climatologist Dr. Greg Jones.
Along The Oregon Pinot Trail, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Along The Oregon Pinot Trail, William "Rusty" Gaffney
William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection
Rusty Gaffney writes about Oregon's Willamette Valley and its Pinot Noir in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 7, issue 23. A brief overview of how Pinot Noir clones came to the Willamette Valley and the the French winemakers who moved to the region in the 1980s follows. Gaffney also compares and contrasts Oregon Pinot Noir with French Burgundy.
The History Of Oregon Pinot Noir Clones, William "Rusty" Gaffney
The History Of Oregon Pinot Noir Clones, William "Rusty" Gaffney
William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection
Rusty Gaffney gives the history of Oregon's Pinot Noir clones that he deems "the heart of this state's wine industry success" in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 7, issue 22. A brief overview of the specific clones that have been used in Oregon and where they came from is included.
Seven Hills Winery Spring 2009 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan
Seven Hills Winery Spring 2009 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan
Seven Hills Winery Documents
In this newsletter published by Seven Hills Winery, winemaker Casey McClellan shares his thoughts on sustainable farming and management practices, stating they are key factors in the production of quality wine at Seven Hills Winery in Walla Walla, Washington. The newsletter also includes release notes for wines from 2006-2008, recent accolades from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Advocate, an announcement of artwork in the tasting room from Leslie Williams Cain, and information about Spring Release Weekend.
Pinot Gris: Oregon’S Signature White Wine, William "Rusty" Gaffney
Pinot Gris: Oregon’S Signature White Wine, William "Rusty" Gaffney
William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection
Rusty Gaffney writes about Oregon's Pinot Gris in a question-and-answer session with several Willamette Valley winemakers in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 7, issue 15. Gaffney provides a brief global and local history of Pinot Gris, examining the similarities and differences. He highlights David Lett, one of the first to plant Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris in the area. Gaffney then ends with a summary of Oregon's Pinot Gris.
2008 Oregon Vineyard And Winery Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Laura Burgess, Ann Clemon
2008 Oregon Vineyard And Winery Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Laura Burgess, Ann Clemon
Oregon Wine Board Documents
This statewide survey report on vineyards and wineries in Oregon covers bearing and nonbearing acres, size of vineyard operation, variety and county, size distribution, prices, yields, crush, inventory, and sales. The report also contains some comparisons of data for 2007 and 2008, along with a "quick facts" section for the period from 1998-2008. According to this report, Oregon planted a record number of new acres for the third consecutive year.
2009 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration
2009 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration
Willamette Valley Archival Documents - IPNC
This document is the 2009 program for the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC), held annually on the campus of Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. The program contains a detailed schedule of the celebration’s major events, presentations, and meals, as well as information regarding guest speakers, chefs, and artists visiting the campus. The program also includes a short description of all participating wineries for 2009, both foreign and domestic, along with a listing of the IPNC board of directors and all major supporters and contributors to the event.
Live 2009 Meeting Minutes, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology)
Live 2009 Meeting Minutes, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology)
LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Collection
This document is a compilation of LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) meeting minutes from 2009. Topics covered in the meeting minutes include OCSW (Oregon Certified Sustainable Wine), wine and vineyard certification, and membership reports.
Oregon Sustainable Wine Update 2009, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology)
Oregon Sustainable Wine Update 2009, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology)
LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Collection
This presentation was given by the OCSW (Oregon Certified Sustainable Wine) group. It contains an OCSW flyer, as well as an example of the new logo as it was designed and as it appears on a wine label.
Salmon-Safe And Live Celebrating 10 Years Of Collaboration, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology)
Salmon-Safe And Live Celebrating 10 Years Of Collaboration, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology)
LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Collection
This presentation was given during one of the 2009 meetings for LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology). The presentation covers the history of the Salmon-Safe program, provides future marketing ideas, use of the logo, partnering with retailers to sell sustainable wine, and discussion of expanding the program to more wineries.