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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.

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes July 31, 2012, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing from the July 31, 2012 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at The Food Innovation Center in Portland, Oregon. Tom Danowski gave the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI) update. The OWB website relaunch was discussed by Charles Humble. Ellen Brittan gave the OWB marketing report. Leigh Bartholomew gave the monthly financial review. The meeting lasted 1 hour 3 minutes, and the Board went into Executive Session after the meeting was adjourned.

Regional Identity And The Reputation Of Willamette Valley Wines: A Multiple Stakeholder Assessment, Katherine Byers, Julia Prow

2012 Projects

The Keck Summer Collaborative Research Program provides opportunities for Linfield College students and faculty to conduct research on issues related to the Pacific Northwest, and to bring the research findings back into the classroom within the subsequent academic year. Students partner with faculty to conduct research and present their work to other students, Linfield staff and faculty, and community members during a series of brown bag lunches. Kathie Byers and Julia Prow conducted research with Sharon Wagner and gave this presentation during the summer of 2012.

This presentation gives a project overview, explaining the purpose of the research and where …

Women In Wine, Meghan Gillen, Amanda Maxwell

2012 Projects

The Keck Summer Collaborative Research Program provides opportunities for Linfield College students and faculty to conduct research on issues related to the Pacific Northwest, and to bring the research findings back into the classroom within the subsequent academic year. Students partner with faculty to conduct research and present their work to other students, Linfield staff and faculty, and community members during a series of brown bag lunches. Meghan Gillen and Amanda Maxwell conducted research with Keni Sturgeon and Jeff Peterson and gave this presentation during the summer of 2012.

Gillen and Maxwell conducted archival research and interviews on the "Role …

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Myron Redford, Myron Redford

Oregon Wine History Transcripts

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker Myron Redford conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 16, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Myron Redford discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives his personal account of how he came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). This interview took …

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: David Adelsheim, David Adelsheim

Oregon Wine History Transcripts

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker David Adelsheim conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 7, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. David Adelsheim discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives his personal account of how he came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). The duration of …

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Dick Erath, Dick Erath

Oregon Wine History Transcripts

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker Dick Erath conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 8, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Dick Erath discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives his personal account of how he came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). The duration of …

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Dick & Nancy Ponzi, Dick Ponzi, Nancy Ponzi

Oregon Wine History Transcripts

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemakers Dick and Nancy Ponzi conducted by Jeff D. Peterson in July 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Dick and Nancy Ponzi discuss the early days of the Oregon wine industry and give their personal account of how they came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). …

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Diana Lett, Diana Lett

Oregon Wine History Transcripts

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker Diana Lett conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 9, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Diana Lett discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives her personal account of how she came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). The duration of the …

Oregon Wine History Project™ Interview Transcript: Susan Sokol Blosser, Susan Sokol Blosser

Oregon Wine History Transcripts

This document is a transcription of the interview with winemaker Susan Sokol Blosser conducted by Jeff D. Peterson on July 14, 2010 as part of the Oregon Wine History Project™. Susan Sokol Blosser discusses the early days of the Oregon wine industry and gives her personal account of how she came to grow grapes and produce wines in the Willamette Valley. Assisting in the production of this interview were videographers Barrett Dahl and Mark Pederson; exhibit and collections coordinators Barrett Dahl, Sara Juergensen, and Keni Sturgeon (faculty advisor); and project historical researchers Dulce Kersting and Lissa Wadewitz (faculty advisor). The …

Solving The Mystery Of The “Coury Clone”, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney explores the life and expertise of Charles Coury in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 9, issue 7. Coury became known for his emphasis on the importance of selecting appropriate grape varieties for particular sites. Gaffney details Coury's entrance into the wine industry, as well as a comprehensive examination of the Coury Clone and all it came to be. Gaffney concludes there is ongoing research and interest in the Coury Clone in the wine industry.

Domaine Drouhin Oregon: New World’S Burgundy Presence, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney gives an overview of Domaine Drouhin and has a question-and-answer session with Véronique Drouhin-Boss in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 9, issue 7. Domaine Drouhin was founded in 1987 by Robert Drouhin and has more than doubled in size since. Robert Drouhin was the first French winemaker to purchase vineyard land in the Willamete Valley. His daughter, Véronique, discusses winemaking style, goals, and history.

2011 Oregon Vineyard Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Andrew Cochran, Ann Clemon

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This statewide survey report on vineyards in Oregon, produced separately from the report on Oregon wineries, covers bearing and nonbearing acres, size of vineyard operation, variety and county, size distribution, prices, and yields. The report also contains some comparisons of data for 2010 and 2011. According to this report, wine grape production rose 33% in 2011.

2012 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration

Willamette Valley Archival Documents - IPNC

This document is the 2012 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 2012, both foreign and domestic, along with a listing of the IPNC board of directors and all major supporters and contributors to the event.

Live 2012 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 2012. Topics covered in the meeting minutes include the Carbon Reduction Challenge, the WAWGG (Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers) report, and certification program updates.