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"Wine Growing Has Had Role In County History" Article, George Abdill

Bjelland Winery Documents

Douglas County Museum curator George Abdill chronicles the history of grape growing in the region, including the first families: Applegate, Von Passl, and Doerner. Abdill speculates there is still missing information about the history of Oregon wine, and he posits that Southern Oregon could be a substantial contributor to the Oregon wine industry. The article is accompanied by a photograph that includes members of the Von Passl and Doerner families.

"Quality Goal At Bjelland Vineyards" Article, Paul Bjelland

Bjelland Winery Documents

Paul Bjelland describes the current development at Bjelland Vineyards, as well as future objectives for the business. A photograph of Paul Bjelland accompanies the article.

Bjelland Vineyards Advertisement, The News-Review

Bjelland Winery Documents

Bjelland Vineyards advertises their tasting room hours and location in an issue of the Roseburg News-Review. The advertisement includes a thank you to all those who supported Bjelland Vineyards in the previous six years.

Douglas County Wineries Article, The News-Review

Bjelland Winery Documents

The locations of wine and vineyard establishments, their names, whether they grow grapes or make wine, and all the varieties grown in Douglas County, Oregon are labeled on a custom map which appeared in an issue of the Roseburg News-Review.

"Production Of Dry Table Wines Zooming" Article, Paul Bjelland

Bjelland Winery Documents

Paul Bjelland of Bjelland Vineyards pens this article published in Roseburg's News-Review. Umpqua Valley, including Bjelland Vineyards, foresees a large expansion of dry table wine production from Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot-Chardonnay. The article is accompanied by a photograph of Bjelland and Howard Hunsaker transplanting rooted grape stock into peat pots.

"1972 Oregon Vineyards Directory" Article, The News-Review

Bjelland Winery Documents

The '72 Oregon Vineyards Directory (as printed in the Roseburg News-Review) features 25 vineyards larger than one acre throughout Oregon. By 1971, 138.2 acres were planted with wine grapes in Oregon, and vineyards projected significant growth for 1972 and beyond.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes May 19, 2015, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing at the May 19, 2015 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the offices of Davis Wright Tremaine in Portland, Oregon. The finance and research committees provided reports. The Board discussed content planning for the Oregon Wine Symposium (OWS), as well as creating a more robust OWB committee structure that would elicit broader industry participation. 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 Oregon wine industry. The meeting lasted 2 hours 30 minutes, and the …

Live 2015 Annual Meeting Minutes, Live (Low Input Viticulture & Enology)

LIVE (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) Collection

This document is a record of LIVE's (Low Input Viticulture & Enology) annual meeting on April 7, 2015. Topics covered in the annual meeting include Board elections, a financial report, a membership report, a presentation of the Award for Excellence in Sustainability, an update on certification and education, and partner updates from Salmon Safe, Vinea, the Idaho Wine Commission, the Oregon Wine Board, and the Oregon Winegrowers Association.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes March 24, 2015, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance at the March 24, 2015 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. The research, education, finance, and marketing committees provided reports. The Board discussed research proposals recommended for funding, the 2015-2016 budget, and survey results from the most recent Oregon Wine Symposium (OWS). The meeting lasted 4 hours 11 minutes.

Phillip Devito Letters Of Praise, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

Many letters of thanks and praise were written to Phillip DeVito while he served as maître d’hôtel and cellar master for the fine dining and wine program at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. This sampling includes letters from Bob and Harolyn Thompson (Bob was a wine writer for Sunset magazine), Coleman J. Lesser, Dennis P. Rawlinson, Rodney D. Strong of Sonoma Vineyards, and Verner V. Lindgren. DeVito built award-winning wine lists while at Salishan and also impressed customers with his charm and flair.

Phillip Devito Honors And Awards: Various 01, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

This display presents an overview of Phillip DeVito's collection, complete with medals, awards, photographs, and documents. DeVito was the maître d’hôtel and cellar master for the fine dining and wine program from 1972 to 1994 at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon, where he built an award-winning wine collection.

Phillip Devito Honors And Awards: Various 02, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

This image shows an assortment of Phillip DeVito's awards, honors, and wine status symbols. The medallion indicates his membership in the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine of Oregon. It was presented to DeVito in 1992 for "Outstanding Service to Oregon Wines."

The wine opener (in the red case) was given for DeVito's participation in the 10th Annual Classic Wines Auction, a benefit sponsored by Metropolitan Family Services. The Portland law firm of Gevurtz, Menashe, Larson, Kurshner & Yates, P.C. gave away the openers.

The wine opener in the green case was given to DeVito for attending a Wine …

Phillip Devito Honors And Awards: Medallions, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

These ceremonial medallions were worn by Phillip DeVito for special events. DeVito had a long career in Oregon wine, including being the maître d’hôtel and cellar master for the fine dining and wine program at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon from 1972 to 1994.

(left to right): Oregon Wine Brotherhood, Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, Wine Spectator Grand Award, Ceremonial Tastevin of Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, as Chef de Table.

Phillip Devito Honors And Awards: Various 03, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

This assortment of objects represents Phillip DeVito's wine expertise. DeVito's long Oregon wine career included being the maître d’hôtel and cellar master for the fine dining and wine program at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon from 1972 to 1994.

The goblet was given to DeVito for his role in getting Salishan Lodge nominated as the 1986 Oregon Restaurant of the Year.

The silver cup was presented to DeVito as a Master Sommelier (or "Maestro") on June 1, 1975.

The key is a replica of an early wine cellar key, symbolic of DeVito's role as the keeper of the wine …

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes January 13, 2015, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance at the January 13, 2015 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the Salem Convention Center in Salem, Oregon. Marie Chambers presented a financial review of the return on research spending over several years. The Board discussed nominations for four industry awards for the 2015 Oregon Wine Symposium (OWS). The Board also discussed budget priorities for 2015-2016 in the areas of research, marketing, and education. The meeting lasted 3 hour 3 minutes.

The Economic Impact Of The Wine And Wine Grape Industries On The Oregon Economy 2015, Full Glass Research

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This report reviews the economic impact of wine in the state of Oregon. The growth and outlook of the industry are discussed, as well as sales and production for the year. The report further explains employment rates and gives details on various aspects of the industry.

2015 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration

IPNC Documents

This document is the 2015 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 2015, both foreign and domestic, along with a listing of the IPNC board of directors and all major supporters and contributors to the event.

A Grape Idea: Competitive Collaboration Is A Win-Win For Regional Archives, Rachael Cristine Woody, Melissa Salrin

Faculty & Staff Publications

In the summer of 2014, Linfield College and Whitman College archivists Rachael Woody and Melissa Salrin teamed up to document the history of the Walla Walla wine industry. While collaboration in the archives isn’t new, Woody and Salrin offer their perspective on the benefits of such partnerships even when the institutions wish to acquire the same materials and work with the same donors. The authors argue this project can serve as a blueprint for other repositories that wish to document community history and/or work collaboratively with a competing institution. Woody and Salrin outline the respective histories of their institutions and …

Efficacy Of Ultraviolet Radiation To Control Lactic Acid Bacteria In Wine Must, Brian D. Williams

All Master's Theses

The use of shortwave ultraviolet (UV_c) radiation to control lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in wine production was studied. A simulated wine sterilizer was built using a commercially sourced ultraviolet (UV) sterilizer commonly used in aquariums and ponds. After growing cultures in test tubes, samples of five different species of LAB were introduced into white grape juice adjusted for brix and pH to match that of wine must commonly found in the Yakima Valley American Viticultural Area. The mixture was then agitated and allowed time to evenly distribute the bacteria throughout the juice. The juice was sent through the …

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes December 9, 2014, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the December 9, 2014 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the Aquariva Restaurant in Portland, Oregon. The meeting included reports from the finance, marketing/communications, and education committees, as well as a discussion of Board governance. The Board went into Executive Session for approximately 30 minutes; upon reconvening, the Board reviewed viticulture and enology research. The meeting lasted 3 hours 24 minutes (including the time spent in Executive Session).