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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.
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.
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.
Domaine Drouhin: Burgundy’S Footprint In Oregon, William "Rusty" Gaffney
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.
Oregon Relishes Burgundian Influence, William "Rusty" Gaffney
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.