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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 …

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.

Live 2013 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 2013. Topics covered in the meeting minutes include an OCSW (Oregon Certified Sustainable Wine) update, the Carbon Reduction Challenge, and marketing strategies.

2013 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration

IPNC Documents

This document is the 2013 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 2013, both foreign and domestic, along with a listing of the IPNC board of directors and all major supporters and contributors to the event.

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

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

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

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

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

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.