The Spirit of Alliance: Oregon’s Philosophy of Collaboration

Published Tuesday, March 26, 2019 By . Under Grapevine Magazine Articles, Published Articles, Wine Articles  Tags: , , , ,   
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 . Under Grapevine Magazine Articles, Wine Articles  Tags: , ,   
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 . Under Freelance Writing, Grapevine Magazine Articles, Wine Articles  Tags:   
    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 . Under Freelance Writing, Grapevine Magazine Articles, Wine Articles  Tags: , ,   
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 . Under Grapevine Magazine Articles, Published Articles, Wine Articles  Tags: , , ,   
                            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 ...
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