The Spirit of Alliance: Oregon’s Philosophy of Collaboration

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. more »

Ice Cider, Cidre de Glace: The Creation and Growth of a New Industry

Ice Cider in Canada

Ice Cider, Cidre de Glace The Creation and Growth of a New Industry Apples are prevalent in the northern climates. Canada, Washington, Vermont, Norway and Denmark are all famous for more »

Cold Hardy Grapes: University of Minnesota Releases the 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 more »

Santa Barbara County: Rugged Pacific Coast Cooling Ocean Breezes, Transverse Canyon and 50 Different Grape Varietals

Lush Grapes in a Transverse Canyon

Santa Barbara County Wine Region Rugged Pacific Coast Cooling Ocean Breezes, Transverse Canyon and 50 Different Grape Varietals   Santa Barbara County, just two hours northwest of Los Angeles, is more »