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Oregon-Burgundy Challenge, Stephen J. Cary

Stephen Cary Documents

This document summarizes the Oregon-Burgundy Challenge, which took place at the International Wine Center (IWC) in New York City on September 12, 1985. The tasting was a blind comparison of the 1983 Pinot Noir vintages from Burgundy, France and Oregon, U.S.A. Inspired by comparative tastings conducted by several Oregon winemakers, and frustrated by the lack of respect Oregon Pinot Noirs were seeing in the wider market, Stephen Cary suggested the tasting to IWC President Al Hotchkin, who predicted poor results. The Oregon Wine Advisory Board (now the Oregon Wine Board) funded the event that presented 10 Oregon wines and 7 …

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes July 31, 2014, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the July 31, 2014 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at Blue Mountain Community College in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Reports were given from the finance, marketing, communications, and education committees. The Board also discussed the administrative rules for the Oregon Certified Sustainable Wine (OCSW) program. The meeting lasted 2 hours 3 minutes.

Pinot Noirvana In The Willamette Valley, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney reviews Oregon's Willamette Valley in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 9, issue 42. Gaffney gives specific details of the area and the wines, as well as recent history in regards to the weather and its toll on the output of the industry in certain years. Gaffney encourages readers to explore the area and the wines offered.

Willamette Valley Epilogue, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney gives a brief overview of the culture of the wine industry in Oregon, focusing on the wineries of the Willamette Valley, in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 9, issue 42. Gaffney highlights information on the area, a travel guide with advice, and places not to miss.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes May 22, 2014, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the May 22, 2014 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the Willamette Wharf Building in Portland, Oregon. Updates were given from the finance, research, education, and marketing committees, and Dai Crisp and Chad Vargas reported on their trip to Washington, D.C. on behalf of the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research. The Board revisited the OWB strategic plan objectives, and Laurent Montalieu presented an update on the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA). The meeting lasted 3 hours 27 minutes.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes March 11, 2014, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the March 11, 2014 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. Discussion included a recap of the Oregon Wine Symposium, as well as reports and reviews from various committees. The Board decided to fund a $15,000 grant proposal from the Oregon Wine History Archive (OWHA). The meeting lasted 2 hours 18 minutes, and the Board went into Executive Session after the meeting was adjourned.

Pinot Noir “Clone 95”: Dick Erath Revives An Old Treasure, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney discusses Dick Erath and his "Clone 95" Pinot Noir in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 9, issue 38. He tells of the development of Erath Winery and Erath's relationship with Cal Knudsen. Gaffney covers Erath's involvement with lobbying to limit grapevines with viruses being imported into Oregon and how Erath's own vines were affected.

Wsu Alumni Association Wine Maker Dinner Menu, Woodward Canyon Winery

Woodward Canyon Winery Documents

A dinner menu from the Washington State University Alumni Association Wine Maker Dinner, hosted at Woodward Canyon Winery, describes the four-course dinner.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes January 14, 2014, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the January 14, 2014 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the Southern Oregon Wine Institute (SOWI) in Roseburg, Oregon. The marketing, financial, and research committees gave reports. The 2014-2017 strategic plan was discussed, as well as the next steps for the Oregon Certified Sustainable Wine (OCSW) program. The meeting lasted 3 hours 9 minutes, and the Board went into Executive Session after the meeting was adjourned.

2014 Oregon Harvest Report, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This harvest report for the Oregon wine industry from 2014 explains how growers and winemakers experienced a nearly perfect season, resulting in exceptional quality and high yields for much of the state. Some sites were impacted by a freeze in December of 2013, however, which resulted in some vine and bud damage in select areas. The record for heat accumulation during the 2014 growing season was broken due to higher than normal overnight temperatures throughout the year.

Live 2014 Annual Report, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology)

LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Collection

This document is an annual report for LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) for 2014. The report includes remarks from LIVE's Chair (Chad Vargas) and Executive Director (Chris Serra) and provides summaries on vineyard certification, biodiversity work, educational efforts, use of the LIVE logo, revenues/expenses, membership fees, and marketing/branding efforts (including social media).

2014 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration

IPNC Documents

This document is the 2014 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 2014, both foreign and domestic, along with a listing of the IPNC board of directors and all major supporters and contributors to the event.

2013 Oregon Wine Harvest Report, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This harvest report for the Oregon wine industry from 2013 describes the season as "a play in two acts, with a wet intermission." Vintners were surprised by record rainfall one weekend in late September after a warm and dry summer. The rains, remnants from a typhoon in Japan, mostly affected the Willamette Valley, but effects were variable even within that region; southern and eastern Oregon were less affected by the storm.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes December 3, 2013, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the December 3, 2013 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the Aquariva Restaurant, in Portland, Oregon. Reports were given by the symposium, executive, and finance Committees, and attendees engaged in a lengthy discussion on the strategic review of export activity. The meeting concluded with discussion of the 2013 harvest report. The meeting lasted 2 hours 32 minutes.

2012 Oregon Vineyard And Winery Census Report, Southern Oregon University Research Center

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 sor 2011 and 2012. According to this report, continued growth was seen in nearly all aspects of the industry.

David Adelsheim: A “Latecomer” Oregon Wine Pioneer, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney profiles David Adelsheim in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 9, issue 31. The article focuses on Adelsheim’s many accomplishments in the Oregon wine industry, including his lobbying work to protect farmland and his contribution in founding various wine organizations. The contributions of Adelsheim’s wife, Ginny, are explored as well.

Oregon Wine Board "Special" Board Meeting Minutes September 18, 2013, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the "Special" September 18, 2013 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting. The purpose of the meeting, which was conducted via teleconference, was to address the 2014-2015 research committee request for applications (RFA). The meeting lasted 5 minutes.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes September 10, 2013, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the September 10, 2013 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held via teleconference. Discussion items included the finance committee report, a communications update, a report on the 2014 Board appointments process, and a recap of the OWB strategic planning retreat. New business, including an update on the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI), was also addressed. The meeting lasted 57 minutes.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes July 30, 2013, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the July 30, 2013 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the Ashland Springs Hotel in Ashland, Oregon. The marketing and research committees provided reports, including information on the restructuring of the policy board for the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI). The Oregon Wine Symposium (OWS) and finance committees also provided updates. The meeting lasted 6 hours 38 minutes, including a break for lunch and time spent in Executive Session.

Beyond The Vines 02: Pathways To The Valley, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel describes the journeys of Latinos to Oregon and how they became part of the wine industry.

Beyond The Vines 03: Work In The Vineyards, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel describes the work in which Latino employees partake in the vineyard.

Photo Credits

1. Ofelia Galaviz Working the Harvest at Sokol Blosser Winery. Courtesy of Ofelia Galaviz.
2. Latino Employees Working the Harvest on the Vineyard. ¡Salud! Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.
3. Latino Employee Working Harvest on the Vineyard. WillaKenzie Estates Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.

Beyond The Vines 01: Latinos In The Oregon Wine Industry, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel serves as the introduction for the exhibit, identifying the themes that the future panels will discuss.

Photo Credits

1. Leda Garside and Vineyard worker in the field. ¡Salud! Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.
2. Seferino Flores in the vineyard, representing ¡Salud!. ¡Salud! Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.

Beyond The Vines 06: Moving Beyond The Vines, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel concludes the Beyond the Vines exhibit by tying the themes together to tell the story of Latinos in the Oregon wine industry.

Beyond The Vines 04: In The Industry, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel describes the stories of two Latino workers who have expanded their roles to other areas in the wine industry.

Photo Credits

1. Employees Sorting Grapes during Harvest. Willakenzie Estate Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.

Beyond The Vines 05: ¡Salud!, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel describes the health care system ¡Salud! and how it has benefited the Latino workforce in the Oregon wine industry.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes May 21, 2013, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the May 21, 2013 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at Davis Wright Tremaine in Portland, Oregon. The research committee provided an update, and the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI) 2.1 was discussed at length. Dai Crisp and Chad Vargas reported on their trip to Washington, D.C. on behalf of the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research, and the Board discussed a grant request from Low-Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE). Other topics included the marketing/communications plan and budget, a financial review, and new business. The meeting lasted 4 hours 5 …

Vineyard Layout And Design For A Pinot Noir Vineyard In The Santa Rita Hills Ava, Joseph G. Pollock

Horticulture and Crop Science

The Sta. Rita Hills AVA is an important area for California pinot noir. To develop a pinot noir vineyard requires a substantial amount of research to be done before any planting occurs in the soil. The purpose of this project was to study the facets of planting a vineyard from a fallow field and then construct a design for the finished vineyard. The site is located on an unused portion of a ranch property in roughly the middle of the AVA. Climatological data places the potential site within acceptable parameters for growing pinot noir. The soil on site is Arnold …

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes March 12, 2013, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the March 12, 2013 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the Oregon State University Foundation in Corvallis, Oregon. Communications and marketing updates were provided, as well as the 2012-2013 financial review and the 2013-2014 strategic budget review. The Board temporarily adjourned to have lunch and listen to presentations on project updates from Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI) researchers. After reconvening, the Board discussed a grant request from the Linfield College Archives to expand the Oregon Wine History Archive (OWHA). The meeting lasted 4 hours 44 minutes (including the temporary …

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes January 14, 2013, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the January 14, 2013 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Oregon. Updates were provided on the Oregon Wine Industry Symposium (OWIS) and Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI), as well as for export activity, the OWB website launch, and a budget/financial review. The Board also discussed a request from the Oregon Certified Sustainable Wine (OCSW) steering committee. The meeting lasted 3 hours 9 minutes.

Spofford Station "About" Web Page, Spofford Station

Spofford Station Documents

This printout for Spofford Station's website "About" page was captured on January 5, 2013. It explains that Lynne Chamberlain personally handles all tasks and winemaking at Spofford Station in Walla Walla, Washington, from growing grapes to corking bottles.