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Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes December 4, 2012, Oregon Wine Board Dec 2012

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes December 4, 2012, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the December 4, 2012 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the OSU Food Innovation Center. Reports and updates were given from committees, as well as nominations for positions on the Executive Committee and a budget report and financial statement review. The Board recessed for about an hour to discuss the Oregon State University legislative funding proposals; after reconvening, the Board later went into Executive Session for nearly 3 hours. The meeting concluded with discussion of a temporary credit facility for the Oregon Winegrowers Association (OWA).


2011 Oregon Winery Census Report, Southern Oregon University Research Center Dec 2012

2011 Oregon Winery Census Report, Southern Oregon University Research Center

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This statewide survey report on Oregon wineries, produced separately from the report on Oregon vineyards, covers crush, inventory, and sales. The report also contains some comparisons of data for 2010 and 2011. According to this report, the number of wineries increased, and more than two million cases were produced in 2011.


More Juicy 2010 Oregon Pinot Incoming, William "Rusty" Gaffney Nov 2012

More Juicy 2010 Oregon Pinot Incoming, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney gives an overview of Oregon's Pinot Noir in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 9, issue 15. Oregon has made a number of important contributions to the success of Pinot Noir, including strict labeling standards, sustainability, use of vertical trellising, and emphasis on matching variety to climate.


Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2012, Oregon Wine Board Nov 2012

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2012, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing at the November 6, 2012 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the offices of Davis Wright Tremaine in Portland, Oregon. Michael Donovan, who had traveled to Asia along with representatives from other Oregon agricultural industries as part of Governor John Kitzhaber's Asia trade mission, reported on his experiences during that trip. Updates included information on the 2013 Board nominations, an overview of the OWB website launch and social media efforts, details on international marketing activity, and information from the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI) Policy Board. The meeting concluded with …


Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes September 11, 2012, Oregon Wine Board Sep 2012

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes September 11, 2012, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing at the September 11, 2012 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held via conference call. Dewey Weddington provided a marketing update focused on planning for Oregon Wine Month and the Oregon Wine Industry Symposium. The meeting also included discussion of the 2011-2012 year-end financial review and a presentation of the budget for the following year. The meeting lasted 2 hours 6 minutes, and the Board went into Executive Session after the meeting was adjourned.


Oregon Wine Board "Special" Meeting Minutes August 10, 2012, Oregon Wine Board Aug 2012

Oregon Wine Board "Special" Meeting Minutes August 10, 2012, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the "Special" August 10, 2012 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting. The purpose of the meeting, which was conducted as a conference call, was for the Board to take action on the OWB Marketing Committee's recommendations for co-op matching funds for 2012-13. The meeting lasted 22 minutes.


Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes July 31, 2012, Oregon Wine Board Jul 2012

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes July 31, 2012, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the July 31, 2012 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at The Food Innovation Center in Portland, Oregon. Tom Danowski gave the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI) update. The OWB website relaunch was discussed by Charles Humble. Ellen Brittan gave the OWB marketing report. Leigh Bartholomew gave the monthly financial review. The meeting lasted 1 hour 3 minutes, and the Board went into Executive Session after the meeting was adjourned.


Solving The Mystery Of The “Coury Clone”, William "Rusty" Gaffney May 2012

Solving The Mystery Of The “Coury Clone”, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney explores the life and expertise of Charles Coury in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 9, issue 7. Coury became known for his emphasis on the importance of selecting appropriate grape varieties for particular sites. Gaffney details Coury's entrance into the wine industry, as well as a comprehensive examination of the Coury Clone and all it came to be. Gaffney concludes there is ongoing research and interest in the Coury Clone in the wine industry.


Domaine Drouhin Oregon: New World’S Burgundy Presence, William "Rusty" Gaffney May 2012

Domaine Drouhin Oregon: New World’S Burgundy Presence, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney gives an overview of Domaine Drouhin and has a question-and-answer session with Véronique Drouhin-Boss in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 9, issue 7. Domaine Drouhin was founded in 1987 by Robert Drouhin and has more than doubled in size since. Robert Drouhin was the first French winemaker to purchase vineyard land in the Willamete Valley. His daughter, Véronique, discusses winemaking style, goals, and history.


2011 Oregon Vineyard Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Andrew Cochran, Ann Clemon Apr 2012

2011 Oregon Vineyard Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Andrew Cochran, Ann Clemon

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This statewide survey report on vineyards in Oregon, produced separately from the report on Oregon wineries, covers bearing and nonbearing acres, size of vineyard operation, variety and county, size distribution, prices, and yields. The report also contains some comparisons of data for 2010 and 2011. According to this report, wine grape production rose 33% in 2011.


2012 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration Jan 2012

2012 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration

Willamette Valley Archival Documents - IPNC

This document is the 2012 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 and chefs visiting the campus. The program also includes a short description of all participating wineries for 2012, both foreign and domestic, along with a listing of the IPNC board of directors and all major supporters and contributors to the event.


Live 2012 Meeting Minutes, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Jan 2012

Live 2012 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 2012. Topics covered in the meeting minutes include the Carbon Reduction Challenge, the WAWGG (Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers) report, and certification program updates.