As one of the first families to plant vineyards in the Eolo-Amity Hills, the Casteels of Bethel Heights winery are considered leaders in this AVA within Willamette Valley. Winemaker and second-generation family owner, Ben Casteel, talks about the unique terroir and climate of the …
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Everyone in Oregon likes to talk about dirt. And that isn’t just trendy wine talk (although there’s plenty of that too!) Oregonians actually care about dirt. That attitude is part of the Willamette Valley terroir. The state is renowned for its outdoorsy lifestyle and that …
The 2016 vintage in Oregon’s Willamette Valley was one of the earliest on record, with the pick getting started in August. How did the early harvest affect the wine styles this year? And how is the renowned Willamette Pinot Noir shaping up this vintage? …
While I was on the road in the Willamette Valley, I wrote this piece for Oregon Wine Press on some reflections of the trip so far. You can see the published article in the October edition! As I began planning my trip to Oregon, …
As we covered the Willamette grape harvest in Oregon, USA, we bring to you a photographic story board exploring some of the key aspects of the region. Learn about the soil, geology, grape varieties, history and, of course, the harvest! Don’t forget to hover …