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PARTICIPATING WINERIES
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Founder and Oregon wine industry pioneer Jim Bernau realized a long-held dream when he purchased the Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate site in 1983. After clearing away the old pioneer plum orchard hidden in scotch broom and blackberry vines, he began planting the site to Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadenswil clones), Chardonnay (Dijon and Espiguette) and Pinot Gris. With no irrigation system, he hand watered the baby vines with thousands of feet of garden hose. Today Willamette Valley Vineyards is one of Oregon’s premier producers crafting wines of elegance and distinction. Their approach is to grow, by hand, the highest quality fruit using careful canopy management and responsible vineyard management. Willamette Valley Vineyards is committed to environmental stewardship. The Estate Pinot Noir block has been certified organic by Oregon Tilth and all their vineyards have been certified sustainable through LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) and Salmon Safe programs since 1997. In 2007, Willamette Valley Vineyards became the first winery in the world to use sustainable cork stoppers certified by the Rainforest Alliance to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards.
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Pfeiffer Winery
The Pfeiffer family moved to Oregon in 1947, purchasing the 80 acres that currently serves as Pfeiffer Vineyards and Pfeiffer Winery. Initially, the property functioned as a sheep farm until it was planted in vines. Expanding the vineyard to a winery and tasting room, Robin and his wife, Danuta combined their skills and vision to create world-class wines and a celebrated wine tasting experience. Thoughtful of the environment, their solar operated facility is a model of entrepreneurship, elegance and sustainability. Pfieffer Vineyards is a true family affair. The very gregarious Robin Pfeiffer, a middle and high school Spanish teacher and counselor for 30 years, became a respected viticulturist after retirement, managing the vineyard utilizing sustainable vineyard practices that bring in consistent premium grapes every year.Danuta, an author, newspaper columnist and former radio and television talk show host, also manages Villa Evenings, the winery's high-end wine-maker dinners. Son, Troy Stange designs the winey's labels, logos and website, Danuta's mother, Patricia helps bottling and labeling, other family members pitch in during harvest and Robin and Danuta oversee The Crush. The winery produces limited releases of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Rose and Muscat.
Sweet Cheeks Winery
Sweet Cheeks' "is all about life’s pleasure's, including fine wine" reports Winetrails NW. Expect a whimsical attitude combined with serious winemaking. The 65-acre Estate Vineyard is co-owned by Oregon wine industry veteran Daniel Smith and General Manager Lorrie Normann, and sits on 140 acres of prime sloping hillside located in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine appellation. It’s vines, coaxed to fruiting perfection by Aussie Winemaker Mark Nicholl, produce award-winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling. Sweet Cheeks overlooks Briggs Hill Valley and offers breathtaking views and old world meets new-world Oregon charm. With vaulted ceilings (trimmed in Oregon chinquipin wood), tumbled stone floors, a soapstone fireplace and a gourmet kitchen Sweet Cheeks is an inviting place with inviting wines.
Folin Cellars
Folin Cellars is a family owned and operated winery focusing on producing 100% Estate grown warm climate varietals. Our wines are produced using minimal intervention with an emphasis on handcrafted blends highlighting our unique vineyard site. Careful care is taken in the vineyard to ensure only the highest quality fruit goes into our wines. Folin Vineyards is located in the Rogue Valley AVA. Southern Oregon's hot summer days, and cool nights make our location ideal for producing exceptional wines from the warmer climate of Oregon. The vineyard is planted to Viognier, Syrah, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Utilizing the most innovative vineyard management practices, Folin Vineyards produces grapes for some of Oregon's most noteworthy winemakers as well as being the exclusive source for Folin Cellars wines.
Brigadoon Wine Co.
At Brigadoon Wine Co. grape growing is not about romance. It’s about getting your hands dirty; it’s about pruning in a gentle snowfall, hand tying vines to a trellis and planting a nourishing cover crop to replenish the land after harvest. And winemaking? Winemaking is allowing the grapes and land to speak for themselves. Keeping the focus on the fruit and the unique qualities derived from of our site. Nestled against the coastal foothills of the southern Willamette Valley, just northwest of Eugene, Brigadoon Vineyards represents a multi-generational commitment to sustainable agriculture. >From soil preparation to planting and harvest, each member of our family takes an active part in the growth and development of our farm, whose vineyard is complimented by timber, Christmas and fruit trees, and a seasonal herd of sheep. Our secluded canyon, graced by an abundance of wildlife, is home to the warm days, cool nights, and fertile soils that are the essential balance needed to create great wines.
J. Scott Cellars
It seems as if most successful ventures are born out of the same essential ingredients - big dreams, hard work and a lot of love. J. Scott Cellars is no exception. At the age of 28, Jonathan Oberlander quit his job and moved to Davis to pursue his two loves — Bonnie and winemaking. Today Bonnie and Jonathan Oberlander are small boutique wine producers crafting wines from Pacific Northwest vines. Jonathan, having trained as an assistant winemaker at Bernardus, is the epitome of the new generation of Oregon winemakers who utilize a combination of Old World winemaking traditions with New World technology and innovation. They currently produce Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Roussanne, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Petite Syrah from selected sites in Oregon and Washington. Guided by the motto "You can't have a dream come true, if you don't first have a dream" they continue to develop their own estate site.
Noble Estate Winery
Located two miles west of Eugene, Oregon, Noble Estate Vineyard and Winery has a one of a kind location.the view from our tasting room is the southern Willamette valley looking west over the Pacific Coast mountain range. The inspiration for the name Noble came after the planting of Noble Fir trees on some the Estate acres. We are a small family owned business with a passion for making fine wines. With the size of viticulture and production, everything is by by hand, pruning, thinning, sorting bottling, corking and labeling,. Our wines are packaged with quality cork. Our wines are produced in limited quantizes, 2,000 cases per year.
Ponzi Vineyards
Located 15 miles from Portland, the family owned and operated winery was founded in 1970 by Dick and Nancy Ponzi. Since then, the winery has been honored with international recognition for its limited production cool climate varietals including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, White Riesling, Arneis and Dolcetto. As one of Oregon’s oldest Pinot Noir producers, the Ponzi family helped lead the way in cool climate varietal production. Under the direction of the second generation, winemaker Luisa Ponzi; Director of Sales & Marketing, Maria Ponzi and CEO, Michel Ponzi; Ponzi Vineyards maintains its original philosophy of pioneering and innovating while consistently achieving excellence in the creation of its wines. Maria Ponzi is pleased to present the 2009 Ponzi Pinot Blanc at this year's Grand Truffle Dinner.
Tesóaria/Palotai Vineyard & Winery
Tesóaria/Palotai Vineyard & Winery has been flourishing for 10 years, the last 3 under the ownership of John Olson. This boutique winery is located in Roseburg, Oregon. The name, Tesóaria, encompasses the true spirit of what this winery is all about and defines the artisanal estate wines produced. It is simple, Terra: soil. Sol: Sun. Aria: air. It is everything that encompasses the terroir where the estate grown varietals & these beautiful wines are produced. What Tesóaria/Palotai lacks in quantity, it sure makes up for in quality. John follows strict viticultural practices to ensure every hand-farmed vine produces fruit in the best environment possible. The winery employs sustainable European farming techniques- the vineyard is dry farmed and pesticide-free. The clusters are hand harvested and John is very selective over which varietals and clusters will be used to create perfect blends. As a result, his European style wines have won many awards and mentions. The winery produces limited releases of Chardonnay, Bella Bianca, Riesling, Bella Rosa, Dolcetto, Bulls Blood, Arany Szarvas, Syrah, Malbec & Attila.
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