Wine Talk

Previous Columns

• Keg wines have a 'very good' quality - 10/28/2009

  Let's call this "Keg Wines — Part 2."

• Keg deliveries cut cost of local wine - 10/14/2009

  Good local wines for less money? It's happening at a number of Rogue Valley restaurants, thanks to the keg program.

• Our region's wine industry is growing - 9/30/2009

  It's really quite an amazing story — the growth of the Southern Oregon wine industry.

• Muscat, cabernet franc earn 'best of show' - 9/16/2009

  Two unusual wines were the stars of this year's World of Wine Festival.

• You don't have to break the bank when ordering wine - 9/2/2009

  During the past few weeks I have paid as much as $9.25 and as little as $2.75 for a glass of wine in a Rogue Valley restaurant.

• World of Wine Festival makes its return - 8/19/2009

  One of the region's most important events for wine and food comes up next week. It's the annual World of Wine Festival, showcasing wines made from grapes grown in Southern Oregon.

• No corks at new Gold Hill tasting room - 8/5/2009

  The Rogue Valley's newest wine-tasting room opens Saturday, Aug. 8. It's at Folin Cellars, located on Ramsey Road in the Gold Hill-Sams Valley area.

• Summer brings changes to urban winery - 7/22/2009

  It's a busy summer at RoxyAnn Winery of Medford for two reasons.

• 'History' event was festive, fun and fine - 7/8/2009

  Greatest of the Grape draws a crowd in March. A Taste of Ashland comes along in late April.

• 'Best Red Wine' in Northwest is local - 6/24/2009

  Quady North Winery of the Applegate Valley has won a major regional award.

• Wine lists should grow with local flavor - 6/10/2009

  There's much talk these days about buying local. Consumers are encouraged to visit local farms and growers markets. Restaurant chefs strive to use fresh, local foods.

• Plenty of 'Tastes' for area wine lovers - 5/27/2009

  First-rate local wines once again highlighted the annual A Taste of Ashland. Some, as you might expect, retail for $25 to $30. But there also were some good ones for half as much.

• Wine lovers get new tasting options - 5/13/2009

  Rogue Valley wine-sampling opportunities continue to grow with the opening of two new tasting rooms.

• Del Rio Vineyards spreads the wealth - 4/29/2009

  As you pass the Rock Point exit (No. 43) on Interstate 5, it's hard to miss the large vineyard off to the north.

• Wineries shine at Greatest of the Grape - 4/15/2009

  A pinot noir from one of Southern Oregon's newer wineries took top honors at this year's Greatest of the Grape.

• Son keeps father's red wine legacy alive - 4/1/2009

  Frank Ferreira Jr., founder of Applegate Red Winery, passed away unexpectedly a few months ago, but his winery lives on. His son, Paul H. Ferreria, has taken the helm.

• The Talent-Willamette wine connection - 3/18/2009

  One of the more interesting winery stops along Interstate 5 is Willamette Valley Vineyards.

• Agate Ridge varieties earn their medals - 3/4/2009

  If variety really is the spice of life, Agate Ridge Vineyard more than qualifies.

• A Eugene-area vineyard fit for a King - 2/18/2009

  If it's been a few years since your last visit to King Estate, you're in for a big surprise.

• Ellis Vineyards spreads the wealth - 2/4/2009

  The place began as Ellis Vineyards, selling grapes to a number of Oregon wineries. Then owners Dick and Pat Ellis decided to come out with their own label.