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Seven Hills Winery Winter 2010 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan Jan 2010

Seven Hills Winery Winter 2010 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan

Seven Hills Winery Documents

In this newsletter published by Seven Hills Winery, winemaker Casey McClellan reports Seven Hills wines continue to receive recognition, a trend he expects will continue with the 2009 vintage. Additional content in the newsletter includes information on the latest wine releases (2006-2007), a recipe from Hannah McDonald (chef at Walla Walla's Brasserie Four) for Boeuf Bourguignon, and accolades from the current release.


Live 2010 Meeting Minutes, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Jan 2010

Live 2010 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 2010. Topics covered in the meeting minutes include Vinea (a Walla Walla sustainable group) and Salmon-Safe updates, creating the carbon mitigation certification program, and the Pacific Salmon Foundation.


2009 Oregon Harvest Roundup, Oregon Wine Board Nov 2009

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 Aug 2009

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 Aug 2009

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 Apr 2009

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 Mar 2009

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 Feb 2009

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.


Live 2009 Meeting Minutes, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Jan 2009

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) Jan 2009

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) Jan 2009

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.


2008 Oregon Harvest Report, Oregon Wine Board Nov 2008

2008 Oregon Harvest Report, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This harvest report for the Oregon wine industry from 2008 discusses how a cool growing season led to a dry and mild harvest. According to the report, the late harvest and lower yields brought about mature and complex flavors, translating to a vintage with good potential for high quality. The report also includes four-region comparative data prepared by climatologist Dr. Greg Jones.


Seven Hills Winery Fall 2008 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan Oct 2008

Seven Hills Winery Fall 2008 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan

Seven Hills Winery Documents

In this newsletter published by Seven Hills Winery, winemaker Casey McClellan reports fruit from the 2008 vintage has good acidity, ripeness, and color, and the resulting wines should have excellent aging qualities. McClellan goes on to note the uniqueness of the Seven Hills Winery terroir and critically analyzes the world-wide use of such a broad descriptor. Further content includes information for new and current wine releases from 2005-2006, an announcement of Salmon Safe certification at two grape sites (McClellan Estate and Seven Hills Vineyard), recent accolades, and news about the Twelfth Annual Holiday Barrel Tasting event in December.


Seven Hills Winery Brochure 2008, Seven Hills Winery Jun 2008

Seven Hills Winery Brochure 2008, Seven Hills Winery

Seven Hills Winery Documents

A Seven Hills Winery brochure announces a new label design and three summer wine releases: the 2007 Pinot Gris (Oregon), the 2006 Merlot (Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley), and the 2006 Ciel du Cheval (vintage red wine blend, Red Mountain).


Domaine Drouhin: Burgundy’S Footprint In Oregon, William "Rusty" Gaffney May 2008

Domaine Drouhin: Burgundy’S Footprint In Oregon, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney tells of Domaine Drouhin, focusing on Véronique Drouhin-Boss in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 6, issue 59. Domaine Drouhin was founded in 1987 by Véronique's father, Robert Drouhin, who gave it to Véronique to grow world-class Pinot Noir. Véronique is a "long-distance winemaker" who splits her time between Oregon and the family's original winery, Maison Joseph Drouhin, in Burgundy, France.


Bylaws For Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology), Inc., Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Apr 2008

Bylaws For Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology), Inc., Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology)

LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Collection

The bylaws for LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) provide a governance structure for the nonprofit corporation and provide guidance on membership, dues, privileges, meetings, elections, and board member duties.


Seven Hills Winery Spring 2008 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan Apr 2008

Seven Hills Winery Spring 2008 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan

Seven Hills Winery Documents

This newsletter published by Seven Hills Winery includes winemaker Casey McClellan's thoughts on the use of language to describe wine and ensure correct context for wine drinkers. At Seven Hills Winery in Walla Walla, Washington, special attention is paid towards the use of "reserve" to indicate, as the winery sees it, wines of the highest quality available to vintage and house standards. The newsletter, featuring photographs by Colby Kuschatka, also includes release notes for red and white wines (2005-2007) and information about the Spring Release Weekend.


2007 Oregon Vineyard And Winery Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Laura Burgess, Ann Clemon Feb 2008

2007 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 2006 and 2007. According to this report, Oregon produced and crushed a record amount of grapes for the third consecutive year.


2008 Tri-Cities Wine Festival Bronze Medal Certificate, Tri-Cities Wine Festival Jan 2008

2008 Tri-Cities Wine Festival Bronze Medal Certificate, Tri-Cities Wine Festival

Spofford Station Documents

This certificate awards the 2004 Estate Grown Merlot from JLC Winery, Spofford Station, with a Bronze Medal at the 30th Anniversary Tri-Cities Wine Festival. J.V. Ramsdell, Jr. served as the judging chair for the event.


Live 2008 Meeting Minutes, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Jan 2008

Live 2008 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 2008. Topics covered in the meeting minutes include vineyard and winery certification and programmatic changes.


2007 Oregon Harvest Report, Oregon Wine Board Nov 2007

2007 Oregon Harvest Report, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This harvest report for the Oregon wine industry from 2007 explains how, despite weather challenges, farmers and winemakers were able to produce good quality wines with lower alcohol levels. Rains came at an unusual time in the year for the Willamette Valley; in the Applegate, Rogue, and Umpqua Valleys, cooler conditions resulted in less heat stress, producing more balanced fruit and higher yields for growers. The report also includes four-region comparative data prepared by climatologist Dr. Greg Jones.


Seven Hills Winery Fall 2007 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan Oct 2007

Seven Hills Winery Fall 2007 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan

Seven Hills Winery Documents

This newsletter published by Seven Hills Winery provides winemaker Casey McClellan's report of the twentieth vintage and praises the resurgence of Riesling as one of the region's great grape varietals. Featuring photographs by Colby Kuschatka, the newsletter also contains information about new and current wine releases (2004-2005) and the Eleventh Annual Holiday Barrel Tasting event in December.


Oregon Relishes Burgundian Influence, William "Rusty" Gaffney Aug 2007

Oregon Relishes Burgundian Influence, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney gives a year-by-year look at Oregon vintages and a general overview of Willamette Valley wine history in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 6, issue 36. He highlights Charles Coury, David Lett, Dick Ponzi, and Dick Erath.


Seven Hills Winery Spring 2007 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan Apr 2007

Seven Hills Winery Spring 2007 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan

Seven Hills Winery Documents

This newsletter published by Seven Hills Winery includes winemaker Casey McClellan's discussion of the aromatic wine varietals produced at Seven Hills Winery. The newsletter, with photographs by Colby Kuschatka, also contains release notes for new wines (2004-2006), information about Spring Release Weekend, and announcment of an artist reception for Leslie Williams Cain.


National Women's Wine Competition Certificate, Lea Pierce Mar 2007

National Women's Wine Competition Certificate, Lea Pierce

Spofford Station Documents

This certificate recognizes Lynne Chamberlain, owner of Spofford Station in Walla Walla, Washington, for submitting wines in the first-ever National Women's Wine Competition held in Santa Rosa, California from March 12-15, 2007. By being one of the first to participate, Chamberlain and the JLC Winery label is recognized as a founding member.


2006 Oregon Vineyard And Winery Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Laura Burgess, Ann Clemon Feb 2007

2006 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 2004, 2005, and 2006. According to this report, increased production was the result of higher yields and newly bearing acres.


Live 2007 Meeting Minutes, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Jan 2007

Live 2007 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 2007. Topics covered in the meeting minutes include Salmon-Safe expanding in Oregon and Washington, pursuing grant funding, and discussion of the LIVE brand.


2006 Oregon Harvest Report, Oregon Wine Board Nov 2006

2006 Oregon Harvest Report, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This harvest report for the Oregon wine industry from 2006 discusses how plentiful yields and mature flavors increased consumer access to quality Oregon wine. Statewide, the growing season was warm and dry, thrilling the Oregon winemakers and growers. The sugar was slightly higher, and, with the moderate levels of acidity, the fruit maintained full flavors.


Seven Hills Winery Fall 2006 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan Oct 2006

Seven Hills Winery Fall 2006 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan

Seven Hills Winery Documents

This newsletter (No. 14) from Seven Hills Winery provides winemaker Casey McClellan's report on the weather and harvest. The consistent temperatures and frost-free harvest allowed for relaxed picking, and all varietals reaching optimal maturation. Further content includes information for new and current wine releases (2003-2004), the Tenth Annual Holiday Barrel Tasting event in December, a review of the 2005 Columbia Valley Riesling, and an order form.


2005 Oregon Vineyard And Winery Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Laura Burgess Feb 2006

2005 Oregon Vineyard And Winery Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Laura Burgess

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 2004 and 2005. According to this report, Oregon produced and crushed a record number of grapes in 2005.