Oregon Wine: A Deep Rooted History

Oregon Wine: A Deep Rooted History
Title Oregon Wine: A Deep Rooted History PDF eBook
Author Scott Stursa
Publisher Arcadia Publishing
Pages 192
Release 2019
Genre History
ISBN 1467140538

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The history of winemaking in Oregon is steeped in legends so well known they've become gospel, but reality is even more fascinating. Discover the truth about who opened the state's first commercial winery and the real origin of Willamette Valley's famed Pinot Noir. Learn about Portland's daring Italian Americans, who kept home wineries during Prohibition, and the flourishing agriculture that contributed to the popularity of fruit wine. From the nineteenth-century winemakers through the modern industry that now includes more than seven hundred wineries, places like HillCrest and The Eyrie have been serving Oregonians for a half century. Uncover the forgotten roots of Oregon wine with author Scott Stursa and raise a glass to its prosperous future.

Oregon Wine Country

Oregon Wine Country
Title Oregon Wine Country PDF eBook
Author Judy Peterson-Nedry
Publisher Graphic Arts Books
Pages 116
Release 1998
Genre Cooking
ISBN 9781558683181

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Luscious photography and anecdotal prose bring to life the excitement, romance, history, and fun of Oregon's finest vineyards and wineries in this mouthwatering book.

Winemakers of the Willamette Valley

Winemakers of the Willamette Valley
Title Winemakers of the Willamette Valley PDF eBook
Author Vivian Perry
Publisher Arcadia Publishing
Pages 196
Release 2013-09-24
Genre History
ISBN 1614238979

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In a relatively short span, Willamette Valley wineries have made good on the tempting recipe of rich soils, mild climate and an extended growing season to produce world-class wines while leading the industry in sustainable practices. Like the wines they produce, Willamette Valley vintners are bursting with character. Visit the valley's cellars and tasting rooms with authors Vivian Perry and John Vincent as they share insightful portraits of eighteen local winemakers who have helped shape the most recent chapters of Oregon's wine story. Like countless others throughout Oregon, these winemakers blend passion with knowledge, intuition with experience and business acumen with a relentless pursuit of quality. Overflowing with illustrations and color photographs, this book is a must for the resident, the traveler or the connoisseur.

Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest

Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest
Title Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest PDF eBook
Author Cole Danehower
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 309
Release 2010-08-03
Genre Cooking
ISBN 0881929662

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Superbly balanced pinot noirs; crisp rieslings; rich, heady syrahs: these are only a fraction of the expertly crafted wines being produced in the Pacific Northwest's diverse and distinctive wine countries. Second only to California in production, the Pacific Northwest is the largest wine region in North America, home to more than 1,000 wineries. What was once a young wine-growing area with a reputation for eccentricity is today recognized as a dynamic region producing world-class wines, with a focus on ecologically sound practices. This definitive volume profiles the wines, the people who make them, and the wine countries of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Idaho. The journey begins with the region's climates and geology, which create a fascinating tapestry of wine-growing areas. Next, the book focuses on the unique qualities of each wine region, with profiles of more than 160 representative wineries to visit. Included are legacy wineries that helped to build the region’s reputation, prestige wineries with a national presence, under-the-radar artisan wineries that embody the pioneering spirit of the Northwest, and promising new wineries. Each profile lists the winery's signature, premium, value, and estate wines. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and helpful maps, this in-depth guide is a milestone in the North American literature on wine. It will enable wine lovers everywhere to plan their touring, select their wines, and explore and discover the riches of the Northwest's wine country.

The Wines and Wineries of Oregon's Willamette Valley

The Wines and Wineries of Oregon's Willamette Valley
Title The Wines and Wineries of Oregon's Willamette Valley PDF eBook
Author Nick Wise
Publisher
Pages 271
Release 2017-08-30
Genre Chardonnay (Wine)
ISBN 9781785585777

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Washington Wines and Wineries

Washington Wines and Wineries
Title Washington Wines and Wineries PDF eBook
Author Paul Gregutt
Publisher Univ of California Press
Pages 360
Release 2010
Genre Cooking
ISBN 0520272684

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During the thirty-five years wine critic and writer Paul Gregutt has lived in the state of Washington, its wine industry has ballooned from a mere half dozen wineries to nearly five hundred. Washington Wines and Wineries offers a comprehensive, critical, and accessible account of the nation's second largest wine-producing region.

Oregon

Oregon
Title Oregon PDF eBook
Author Janis Miglavs
Publisher Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company
Pages 127
Release 2008
Genre Cooking
ISBN 9780882407463

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Both a photographic tour through the burgeoning Oregon wine country and an in-depth discussion of winemaking in the region. Elegant in design and featuring beautiful photography, highlighting many of the most well known wineries as well as the smaller lesser well known gems. It is a tribute to both the pioneers and newcomers of the Oregon wine industry who have made a mark in the international world of wine. Includes a Foreword by Jim Bernau, Founder of Willamette Valley Vineyards. Includes a historical time line of people and events that made Oregon a respected and maturing wine region. Map of the Viticultural areas of Oregon.