The Spirit of Alliance: Oregon’s Philosophy of Collaboration
Published Tuesday, March 26, 2019 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Grapevine Magazine Articles, Published Articles, Wine and Beer Articles Tags: Oregon Pinot Noir, oregon wine country, Oregon wine world, Oregon winemakers collaborate, the spirit of camaraderie in Oregon
Oregon Wine Country
Although grapes have
been planted in the Oregon Territory as far back as 1847, the 1960’s and 70’s
were a time of rebuilding after the end of Prohibition in 1933. Many winemakers
threw their hat in the ring and made the trek to Oregon in an attempt to grow
grapes in a very different terrain than what they were used to, especially
those familiar with the Mediterranean and mild climates of California.
Well-known names ...
Pruning Techniques and Tools: A Discussion
Published Wednesday, January 9, 2019 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Grapevine Magazine Articles, Wine and Beer Articles Tags: Grapevine pruning, how to prune grapevines, Pruning in the Vineyard
Pruning Techniques and Tools: A Discussion
Pruning in the vineyard
Between last year’s harvest and the new growing season lies a gnarled mess of grape vines. The plants rested during the winter and are ready to begin their new growth cycle. First, however, the dormant plants will need pruning. For vines young and old, pruning is the key to managing canopy, fruit quality and growth.
“One of the most important vineyard practices ...
Wine Label Branding: Stay True to Yourself
Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Freelance Writing, Grapevine Magazine Articles, Wine and Beer Articles Tags: wine labeling
Imagine you’re a customer in a wine store, searching for your next bottle of wine. What would attract you beyond the style? Does a label displaying Jesus on the cross or an elderly Frenchman with a bulbous nose and colorful beret intrigue you enough to buy? Often, the consumer is casually browsing for something that catches their eye. Maybe they just traveled to a particular region of the world, drawing ...
Filtration in the Winery
Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Freelance Writing, Grapevine Magazine Articles, Wine and Beer Articles Tags: discussing wine filters, Filtration in the winery, wine filtration
Filtration in the Winery
Every year, after harvest and punch downs, winemakers have to make an important decision – to filter or not to filter. Located within the lees is often a high percentage of recoverable product that many would like to use to boost their bottom line. For some vintners, as much as 10 percent of their winery’s volume comes from that sediment, an amount they’d prefer didn’t go to ...
Cold Hardy Grapes: University of Minnesota Releases the Itasca Grape
Published Monday, March 26, 2018 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Grapevine Magazine Articles, Published Articles, Wine and Beer Articles Tags: Cold Hardy Grapes, Itasca Grapes, new grape varieties, University of Minnesota Grape Breeding and Enology Project
Itasca grape
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Gewürztraminer- what do they all have in common? They’re grapes that thrive in cooler climates and survive sometimes long and arduous winters. Now you can add Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, La Crescent, Marquette and Itasca to the list of cold weather favorites. These five grapes have been developed by the ...
