Fall Winter 2015 - Southern Oregon Wine Scene

SOUTHERN OREGON
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Fall Winter 2015
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EDITOR'S LETTER / READING BETWEEN THE VINES

I enjoy visiting Southern Oregons diverse wineriesnot
always for wine tasting necessarily, but to learn more about
the growing industry at a personal, local level. On many
occasions, I speak with industry professionals about what
makes their brand and the Southern Oregon wine region so
uniqueand why its unlike any wine scene in the nation,
including Napa Valley!
You may have overheard someone referring to Southern
Oregon as The New Napaa title, although flattering,
simply doesnt fit, in my opinion. Im not knocking Napa
its one of the finest wine regions on the planet producing
some of the worlds best winesbut I am suggesting that
the comparison doesnt hold wateror wine! The two areas
produce fine wines, but thats where the similarities end.
The reasons are simple. For starters, Southern Oregon
lacks Napas proximity to a major metropolitan area as well
as its traffic, congestion and (unfortunately) its economic
might. In Southern Oregon, one can travel 90 miles from
Ashland to the Umpqua Valley with easea reason our area
is gaining popularity with locals and wine-travelers seeking a
more relaxed experience. Here, our wineries tend to be more
casual, lacking glitz and glamour. Most are family-owned and
operatednot governed by corporate interests or owned by
billionaires or movie stars!
Another distinction of Southern Oregon can be found in
the tasting room, which is often staffed by the winery owner
and others producing wine with their own hands. Here, after
tending vines or other

farming work, its not
unusual to find a winery
owner pouring you
a glass of wine while
explaining the unique
story behind the label.
This personal, one-onone contact makes for
an entirely different
experiencea more
intimate, casual and
family-oriented one you
David Gibb Photography & Design
can feeland taste.
Our tasting room fees and wine prices are yet another
point of differentiation. For example, a typical Southern
Oregon wine tasting fee, if charged, is around $5, as opposed
to $25-$50+ in Napa. At your favorite Southern Oregon
winery, you also wont need a reservation six months in
advance to taste your favorite whites and reds. And, with the
average price for a bottle of award-winning wine from this
years Oregon Wine Experience at a modest $27.99, the story
becomes even clearer as to why the Napa comparison is
wellcorked!
Cheers to celebrating the uniqueness of our Southern
Oregon Wine Scene!
Whitman Parker
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CONTENTS / FALL WINTER 2015
4 / ACCIDENT & OPPORTUNITY

When the Moores arrived in the Rogue
Valley in 1989, little did they know their
family would become one of Southern
Oregons most respected and admired
grape growers!
6 / A GRAPE'S JOURNEY
Ever wonder what happens to ripe
grape clusters after theyre picked? From
harvesting to sorting to destemming and
crushing, learn more about winemaking in
this informative piece.
42 / OWE MEDAL WINNERS

Discover which of your favorite Southern
Oregon wineries wowed an acclaimed
panel of judges to take gold & silver
medals at the 2015 Oregon Wine
Experience.
12-39 / WINERY DIRECTORY

Rogue Valley..........................12-21
Upper Rogue..........................22-23
Jacksonville............................23-29
Applegate Valley....................30-37
Umpqua Valley.......................38-39
8 / THINK GLOBAL, WINE LOCAL

In part two, MJ Daspit uncovers how
international winemaking experience is
influencing many of your favorite Rogue &
Applegate Valley wines.
10 / THE GRAPES OF WRAP

Discover how the world-famous Rogue
Creamery has paired-up with Cowhorn
Vineyard to utilize organic grape leaves in
their artisan cheeses!
REGIONAL MAPS
NEW Overview Map...............11
Rogue Valley..........................13
Upper Rogue..........................23
Jacksonville............................23
Applegate Valley....................31
Umpqua Valley.......................39
40 / PAIRINGS DIRECTORY
Our Winery, Tasting Room, Dining, Touring,
Lodging & Retail indexhelps pair you up
with fine, local businesses in Wine Country.
41 / WINE TERMS GLOSSARY
by MJ Daspit
Photography
David Gibb
The Moores of Quail Run
A Tale of Accident and Opportunity
he story of how Don and Traute Moore came to establish the largest
winegrowing operation in Southern Oregon begins with a broken car window
that kept them in Ashland waiting for a new piece of glass. And being curious, they
wandered out to Talent and happened on a piece of land that had a small vineyard
on it. They bought the land in 1989 and Don, a retired MD but a farmer at heart,
got very interested in growing grapes.
The next thing that spurred the development of this ground-breaking enterprise
was happenstance much like the one that caused Don and Traute to linger in the
Rogue Valley in the first place. They went out picking huckleberries with Corrine
and Porter Lombard. The two couples hit it off and went to dinner together. Only
after they got to know each other did they realize they had a tremendous interest in
commongrowing wine grapes.
Porter Lombard was precisely the person Don and Traute needed to meet as they
were becoming more involved in viticulture. Known as the father of the modern
Rogue Valley wine industry, Professor Lombard had served as Superintendent of
the Oregon State University Experiment Station on Hanley Road. He demonstrated
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that several wine grape varietals thrived in the Rogue Valley. Cuttings from
Lombards experimental vineyard enabled many farmers to make a change from
producing stone fruit orin the case of pioneer winegrower John Ousterhout
turkeys.
By the time he met the Moores, Lombard had retired but he was keen to take a
trip to Australia to visit colleagues having an impact on the mushrooming wine
industry there. Don and Traute went along. The two couples visited the Adelaide
winegrowing region and Porter introduced the Moores to Richard Smart. An
internationally-known viticulturalist, Smart is co-originator of the Smart-Dyson
system, a style of trellising grape vines to maximize light penetration of the canopy,
limiting moisture-related problems and the need for pesticides and mildewretardant chemicals.
As a result of that trip, the Moores and their colleagues in the Southern Oregon
Winegrowers Association brought Richard Smart to the Rogue Valley to share
his knowledge with the regions trail-blazing growers. Based on the benefit of that
exchange, other renowned experts followed, notably Lucy Morton, a Virginia native
trained in enology and viticulture at the cole Nationale Suprieure Agronomique

in Montpellier, France. Lucy Morton changed the way the Moores trained their
canopies. In addition, Mortons research into root stock disease led to the discovery
that the most commonly used root stock in California, AXR2, was not resistant
to phylloxera. She recommended a switch to 3309 and 101-14, root stocks Rogue
Valley growers have used with excellent results.
Don and Traute kept experimenting with trellis and irrigation systems and
tried-out new grapes in various vineyard microclimates. The Moores were the
first to grow Syrah, Viognier and Grenache in Oregon, Rhone varietals which
seem particularly well-suited to the Rogue Valley. By 2010 their original 13 acres
had expanded to 280, and the number of varietals planted had grown to 28. The
expansion of Quail Run Vineyards can be truly appreciated only in the context
of the quality of the grapes Don and Traute produced. They were phenomenal.
Consider Griffin Creek, a cult label produced entirely from Quail Run grapes by
Willamette Valley Vineyards.
Less than ten years after the estates founding, Quail Run fruit was prized by
scores of wineries throughout the state, mostly in the Willamette Valley. In 2006,
Don recalls, the Moores decided to launch their own label, South Stage Cellars, and
start winning some medals of their own. They established a tasting room in the
1865 brick building in downtown Jacksonville known for being the home of Robbie
Collins, the citizen who worked tirelessly to save the town from the wrecking ball
by getting it listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to South
Stage Cellars vintages, the tasting room showcases over 20 labels, all wines made
from Quail Run grapes.
But then, the unexpected departure of the Quail Run vineyard manager led to
a new turn of events. Don and Trautes son, a filmmaker with no prior experience
in growing grapes, jumped in to fill the gap. And, as with the original unexpected
turn of events that led the Moores to Talent, this one also had a great outcome. It
just so happens Michael Moore loves the work, mostly because he loves the people
he works with, about 22 vineyard workers who hail from Mexico, Guatemala and
Honduras. Because he happens to speak Spanish and is able to converse with the
vineyard crews, Michael has had an education in viticulture from the ground up, one
that he wouldnt trade for any other. As a result, hes able to enlist the intellect and
observations of his crews to keep him informed of whats going on in each block,
and to give him expert opinions on what needs to be done in a given situation. Now
everyone is responsible, he says, thinking and talking about whats going on in the
vineyard, making group decisions. It makes my job so much more interesting.
And youd have to say Michael is a quick study. Reaching-out to fellow growers
all over the country for new ideas, he has already started to innovate. While
bringing the total vineyard area to about 480 acres, significantly increasing the
presence of Pinot Noir, he has instituted a ground-breaking change in the watering
scheme for the Pinot Noir blocks, installing overhead sprinklers that harken back
to watering practices in-use before drip irrigation came into vogue. The rationale is
based on the observation that rain-watered
vines send their roots widely out into the
space between rows, whereas drip-irrigated
vines tend to have roots bunched close to
the water source. The wider spreading of
roots increases the area from which they
absorb trace elements from the soil, which
translates to more flavor and richness
of terroir. Overhead sprinklers are also
effective in reducing the temperature of
the vines on hot days, retarding premature
elevation of sugar levels and allowing more
subtle flavors to develop through longer
time on the vine.
Its all part of a plan, Michael Moore
says, to produce ultra-premium Pinot
Noir. Great news from Quail Run where
things just keep getting bigger and better.
But knowing the Moores, Id suspect that
even with that excellent plan there will
always be room for the odd accident that
makes for opportunity.
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A Grape's Journey / HARVEST

from Vine to Winery
by MJ DASPIT
Ledger David Cellars' Talent Vineyard

Photo: Marc Salvatore
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When visiting your favorite wineries during fall,

youre certain to notice an increase in activity.
The increased hustle and bustle is, of course,
a result of harvest season being in full swing!
nce wine grapes reach a certain growth stage, and begin to show mature
coloration, growers and winemakers begin roaming the vineyard rows,
plucking berries from bunches throughout the vineyard blocks, tasting to assess
flavor profiles and even munching the pips (grape seeds) in the process. Theyll
squeeze juice onto the daylight plate of a refractometer and hold it up to the light to
assess the sugar content, known as brix. The brix is an important measurement as
it drives the alcohol content of the wine (55-60 percent of the sugar is converted to
alcohol in fermentation) as well as the flavor and style of the wine. Most table wines
are harvested at 20-25 brix.
Once the grower and winemaker judge a particular vineyard block or even a
group of rows to be at its perfect peak, the fruit will be picked. Its at this point that
a crew of vineyard workers, possibly even comprised of community volunteers,
turns out in the coolness of early morning, lifts bird netting thats protected the
ripening fruit, and begins the harvest.
For professional crews, harvest yields will vary depending upon a variety of
factors from weather conditions to topography. Generally speaking, a crew of 16
pickers, with 2 tractors and 4 helpers can harvest about 2 acres an hour, yielding
4-5 tons of wine grapes!
According to the most-recent data compiled by Southern Oregon Universitys
SOURCE Research Center, well-over 11,000 tons of wine grapes were harvested
from Southern Oregons 210 vineyards in 2013. Every bunch of grapes from over
4,000 vineyard acres was snipped from its vine by a worker with a pair of clippers,
and dropped into a 5-gallon, white, food-grade bucket. When full, the brimming
buckets are then dumped into square, half-ton harvest bins that, when full, are
picked-up by a tractor. The bins are moved to the crush pad, typically an outdoor
cement-floored workspace adjoining the winery, where the first processing of the
grapes takes place.
Three pieces of equipment stand on the crush pad: the sorting table, the destemmer/crusher, and a wine press. Grapes, whether red or white, are dumped out
of the harvest bin onto the sorting table where crew members pick-out stray leaves,
bits of stem and other unwanted material to ensure only the cleanest fruit is used.
In winemaking, the best winemakers remove anything that can contribute to offflavors during fermentation. Next, the grape clusters hitch a ride on a conveyor belt
that carries the fruit forward to the de-stemmer/crusher.
The de-stemmer/crusher usually consists of a rotating drum with berry-sized
holes. Within this drum is an axle or a worm gear that separates the grape cluster
into its constituent berries and stems, pushing the berries through the holes in the
drum while expelling the stems through the open end. Berries and juice rain down
into a collecting vessel below.
In the case of white wine varieties, juice is pumped into a fermentation vessel
while the berries are emptied into the wine press. An inflatable bladder works its
magic, mashing the berries against the perforated sides of the press. Once pressed,
this juice joins the free-run juice in the fermentation tank while the desiccated solid
material, called pomace, is discarded.
In the case of red wines, the solids are not immediately pressed, but remain with
the juice. The juice will remain on skins, as the winemakers say, three weeks or
more for color and flavor extraction. The berry solids and juice, called must, will
be pressed after primary fermentation is complete. But that part of the process is
some time down the road and will be the topic of Enology: From the Winery to the
Tasting Room, in the spring issue.
To truly appreciate the effort that goes into harvesting grapes, consider this: the
average yield of grapes per vineyard acre in Southern Oregon is 2.67 tons. Typically,
a winery produces 60 cases of wine per ton. Soif my calculator doesnt deceive
meit would seem that the average Southern Oregon acre will make 160 cases of
wine. One could conceivably extrapolate that into bottles per vineyard row, but
thats enough arithmetic for now. In the next installment, learn what happens inside
the winery with all of those harvested, de-stemmed and crushed wine grapes!
Think Global Wine Local
Rachael Martin
Greg Paneitz
Jean-Michel Jussiaume
by MJ DASPIT
Kathe Kaigas
Part Two / Rogue Valley, Foreign and Domestic
Second in a two-part article on the worldly-wise winemakers of Southern Oregon

If Rogue Valley winemakers can be said to have a world-wide lineage, it must
begin with a Northwest-born winemaker by the name of Sarah Powell. A student
at the Sorbonne, Powell decided to leave Paris in favor of the Lyce Agricole de
Mcon-Davay in the Burgundy region of eastern France. There she taught English
and learned about viticulture and enology. After two years in Burgundy, Powell
returned to the US and earned a degree in fermentation science at UC Davis. She
then worked at Stellenbosch Farmers Winery in South Africa and Hogue Cellars in
Prosser, Washington, before joining Ted Gerbers Foris Winery and Vineyards as
winemaker in 1990.
One of the first wineries established in Southern Oregon, Foris started in
1975 as a 25-acre vineyard on a remote hillside in the Illinois Valley planted to
Burgundy and Alsatian varietals. By 1986 Gerbers estate winery was up and
running. Just over a decade later Foris 1994 Maple Ranch Pinot Noir, made by
Sarah Powell, was served at a White House dinner. So began a tradition of local
winemakers travelling to the four corners of the earth to hone their craft, forge
alliances with fellow vintners from all over the world, and return with what is
called an international palate.
And Sarah begat Rachaelonly in the winemaking sense, of course. Rachael
Martin worked with Sarah Powell for a year after Sarah became the winemaker
at Medfords Roxy Ann Winery. Afterward, Rachael spread her wings and flew
to Spain to experience the harvest at Remirez de Ganuze in the Rioja region
and Bodegas Jose Pariente in Rueda. Of the Tempranillo production in Rioja
Rachael says, The winery was set up so that gravity moved most of the wines
with little need for pumps, striving to be as gentle with the fruit and wines as
possible. They also had tanks designed especially for fermenting Tempranillo.
The tanks were a slightly different shape than standard red fermentation tanks
and provided better tannin extraction from the variety. When I ordered tanks
for my winery, I tried to emulate this tank shape as best I could. Another really
interesting approach was in terms of the aging and barrel choice. They would
age what they felt to be their highest level wines in 100% new French oak for
one year and then rack to additional new French oak for extended barrel aging.
This is both aggressive and expensive to do, but it made me more confident of
my use of oak and extended aging.
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Rachaels experience at Jose Pariente in Rueda was of a different color and

character. This winery specializes in the white varietal Verdejo. It was definitely a
variety that I was considering planting, and after this experience I was in love with
the possibility of this variety in Southern Oregon. To me, it is a variety with the
acidity and herbaceousness of Sauvignon Blanc and the weightiness of Viognier.
I learned a lot about how they handle this variety at Jose Pariente and how the
temperature of fermentation is so critical to preserving the varietal expression and
depth. I also got to understand the difference of the aging process on this variety
between a crisp stainless steel held wine and those that pass through oak. Rachael
Martin came back to the Applegate Valley to establish Red Lily Vineyards, one of
the premier wineries in the region specializing inno surprise here Tempranillo.
But lets go back to France, the south of France, to be specific. This is where
Greg Paneitz went when he became disenchanted with his job as a pharmaceutical
chemist with Pfizer in Cambridge, England. He quit the lab and enrolled in the
cole Nationale Suprieure Agronomique in Montpellier, hoping to find a career
he could be passionate about. He came away from the course, which included
an apprenticeship at Chateau de Pampelonne in Ramatuellea region known
for dry ros, Grenache and Mourvdre with a palate, that most valuable of
personal assets that dictates how the winemaker constructs a wine to elevate
its essential varietal character. After further technical education at Fresno State
Universitylearning about pumps and cleaning barrelsPaneitz and wife Kara
Olmo became partners in the Applegate Valleys Wooldridge Creek Winery. The
most essential take-away from his French education, Paneitz says, has to do with
balance. If one can identify something in a winesuch as oak or taninthen, the
wine is out of balance. This emphasis on subtlety is a major difference between
European and American appreciation of wines, he observes. Another cultural gap
that Paneitz encountered is best expressed in the words of his matre de chais, the
head of the cave where he interned. When Paneitz told him hed be returning to
the US to study in Fresno, the matre lamented, After all weve taught you, youre
going to go and make raisins?!
Jean-Michel Jussiaume, scion of Domaine de Gurande, Jussiaume Pre et Fils,
began his career at the family winery situated near Nantes in Frances Loire Valley
and known primarily for Muscadet. Having attained his winemaking degree from
the Lyce D'enseignement Gnral et Technologique Agricole Priv (LEGTAP) de

Briac, he then began a world tour of wine regions, working harvests in Hungary,
Australia, Margaux in Bordeaux, South Africa, Charlottesville in Virginia, and
upstate New York before coming to the conclusion that Southern Oregon was
the place to settle down. Jean-Michel explains that he was sold on New World
winemaking because it afforded him freedom to experiment, as the more rigid
practice in France did not. Having decided to stay in the US, the question as to
specifically where came down to two factors: the climate in New York, which
was too harsh; and the winemaking environment of California, which was too
established. Fortunately for lovers of Oregon wines, Jean-Michel opted for the
up-and-coming Rogue Valley and Del Rio Vineyards where he has presided as
winemaker over the nearly 300-acre vineyard since 2008. Jean- Michel says,
The pioneering spirit of Oregon attracted me immediately and compelled me to
express my love of the terroir.
Kathe Kaigas and husband Mark were ensconced in careers of fifteen years
when, like Greg Paneitz, they jettisoned security for a life lived with passion. Both
enrolled at Fresno State University to study enology and viticulture then took cellar
jobs in Napa and New Zealand. After the 2009 season at Delegat Wines, during
which she learned what it was like to work with 150,000 liter tanks, Kaigas felt
that shed seen what state-of-the-art winemaking looked like. Returning from New
Zealand, she worked in Napa, but was looking for a spot where she could make
artisan wines that expressed a true sense of place. She found it in Ashlands Belle
Fiore Winery where she has been handcrafting fifteen estate varietals since 2012.
Another graduate of UC Fresnos enology and viticulture program, Brian Denner,
came to make wine in the Rogue Valley by way of Kingston Family Vineyard in
Chiles Casablanca Valley southeast of Valparaiso. A relatively new wine region with
a cool maritime climateKingstons vineyards are only 12 miles from the Pacific
OceanCasablanca is known for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Denner arrived in time to put the new Kingston winery into operation, producing
500 cases in his first year and increasing to 1,300 in his third harvest. The
experience of organizing a new winery stood him in good stead when he returned
to Central California where his family was establishing a winery in Paso Robles.
After leaving Denner Winery he came to Oregon to work at Pallet, Linda Donovans
new custom crush facility in Medford. Starting in 2015, Denner was able to put
his expertise in Pinot Noir to good use as winemaker at Jacksonvilles DANCIN
Vineyards in yet another brand new winery.
Linda Donovan, winemaker and founder of Pallet Winery, earned her
international chops at Pierro Winery in the Margaret River region of Western
Australia where 95% of top-end Australian wines are produced. She experienced
small scale production of super-premium wines, experience she has applied to
operations at Pallet, where she offers custom crush services to about 30 clients
Brian Denner
Fred Salomon and Linda Donovan
a year. Pallet winemaker Fred Salomon came to work with Donovan in 2010,
bringing many years of experience in Bordeauxs Chateau Tour du Moulin, an
internship at Australias Kingston Estates that boasts annual production similar to
Gallo, and a season in New Zealands Marlborough region, famous for Pinot Noir
and Sauvignon Blanc. At the time I was researching this article, Salomon had just
returned from tasting wines in France and Donovan was scheduled to depart the
next day for Chateau Neuf du Pape, Bordeaux and Condrieu, to look specifically at
the methodologies in place at French wine cooperatives.
RoxyAnn Winerys Kent Barthman also has a French connection. A master
vintner with decades of experience in Napa and Sonoma, his deft touch with
Bordeaux and Burgundian varietals made Barthman the go-to guy for Michel
Laroche of the famous French Chablis house, Domaine Laroche, when seeking a
partner in a joint venture. Barthman worked with Domaine Laroche for several
years, but now manages four annual trips to Hungary where he consults with
Kovcs Nimrd, the entrepreneur who brought cable television to Eastern Europe.
When Kovcs went into the wine business, he asked Barthman to consult at his
winery in the famous wine region of Eger. Famous may be a bit of an overstatement
for those of us not well-versed in Hungarian varietals, but in only a few minutes
talking to Barthman my wine IQ went up considerably. Eger is a cool climate
region considered the Hungarian Burgundy. Kovcs manages to pull off Bordeaux
varietals as well. When these are blended with a native red grape called Kekfrankos
you have Egri Bikavrtranslation: Bulls Blood. Now, that would be an exciting
addition to a Rogue Valley wine list.
The list of jet-setting Rogue Valley winemakers wouldnt be complete without
Eric Weisinger, who, apart from one harvest in Australia, has been making wine in
New Zealand every year since 2007. Starting as a cellar hand at Indevin, the largest
custom crush facility in the Southern Hemisphere, Weisinger rose to become the
Red Cellar Supervisor for one of the two 12-hour shifts. He then managed the
Pinot Noir program at The Ned, a $40 million winery operating round the clock
to process 8,000 tons, and has spent the last three seasons there as consulting
winemaker. Within the scope of this staggering productioncompare to his family
winery back home in Ashland that crushes 100 tons of fruit yearlyWeisinger
learned how to manage small fermentation lots with zero mistakes. But most
important was the opportunity to develop a refined sense of terroir, recognizing
the different attributes of fruit from 20 to 30 different sources for a single varietal
produced in a single region.
With so many diverse influences from around the world, its little wonder the
wine industry of the Rogue Valley has expanded so fast and reached such a high
standard. Sarah would be proud.
In memory of Sarah Powell, 1963-2004
Kent Barthman
Eric Weisinger
The Grapes of Wrap

Rogue Creamery's Rogue River Blue
by SARAH LEMON
orkers cheerful chitchat mimics the chirp of birds greeting a new day at
Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden.
Wielding long-handled knives overhead, the three men shear off swaths
of Viognier vines, which fall unheeded onto the weeds between rows. This
midsummer manicure sheds more sunlight on the fruit, encouraging it to ripen.
A few rows away, pickers pace and purpose couldnt be more different. Sifting
through Syrah grapes for perfectly-formed leaves, three employees of Rogue
Creamery clip the stem close to each specimen and slip it for safekeeping into a
mesh bag slung over one shoulder. Only leaves of a specific size with the finest
texture are chosen to wrap the Creamerys famed Rogue River Blue cheese.
We really wanted an edible leaf that was representative of this area, says David
Gremmels, the Creamerys co-owner.
Fine blue cheeses similarly-crafted in the Old World style usually are cloaked
in chestnut leaves, says Gremmels. To develop a distinctive American cheese,
Gremmels and Creamery co-owner Cary Bryant stayed close to home.
The Rogue Valleys vigorous namesake river, widespread pear orchards and
carefully-tended vineyards all commingle their essence in a uniquely fine cheese.
Rogue River Blue won the title of Best Blue Cheese at the
London World Cheese Awards in 2003, less than a year after
Gremmels and Bryant acquired the Creamery, a Southern
Oregon fixture since the 1930s.
We had some interesting experiments along the way, says
Gremmels, explaining how he sampled a variety of fresh grape
leaves, including Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Viognier and Riesling,
in search of the perfect complement to blue cheese.
Some of the leaves were just too bright, too fruity, too
forward and also just had too much texture, he says. The
Syrah, it just stood out differently.
After identifying the ideal grape variety, Gremmels and
Bryant needed a sympathetic supplier. For nearly a decade, Carpenter Hill Vineyard
in southwest Medford provided hundreds of thousands of Syrah leaves for the
Creamerys flagship cheese. The harvest rose in status from a work party to special
event for the Creamerys employees, customers, admirers and collaborators.
It takes a community to make that cheese, says Gremmels.
Although Carpenter Hill was certified Salmon-Safe, and its Syrah is a star,
the Creamery had a loftier goal for Rogue River Blue and its entire catalog of
cheeses. Pursuit of organic certification began with the Creamerys milk, furnished
by its own dairy since February after three years of installing state-of-the-art
infrastructure at the 75-acre Grants Pass property.
Its exciting to be moving in this direction, says Gremmels.
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Its a trail that Bill and Barbara Steele blazed more than a decade ago in the
Applegate Valley, taking the additional step beyond organic to certify their
Cowhorn wine estate as biodynamic. The nonprofit organization Demeter USA,
headquartered in Philomath, bestows biodynamic status on vineyards and other
farming operations that adopt what its members believe to be the most stringent
standards for environmental stewardship. That commitment by Cowhorn
confirmed it as the Creamerys singular source of grape leaves for Rogue River Blue.
Its inspiring, says Gremmels.
Essentially a form of environmental homeopathy, biodynamic principles are
thought to regenerate land. Cowhorn co-owner Barbara Steele has described it as
finding the terroir in ones property. The French term,
popularized by the wine industry, denotes the effect of
geography, climate, soil and growing conditions on a
wines character.
Its a notion that resonates with Gremmels and Bryant,
who cite the influence of Rogue Valley terroir on their
cheeses, most notably Rogue River Blue.
That bacteria is very much connected to our region,
says Gremmels. Its a characteristic of the Rogue Valley
that cannot be duplicated.
The cheeses regional Brevibacterium culture, he says,
transforms high-butterfat milk from cows that graze
native pasture irrigated by the Rogue River into a food whose multifaceted flavor is
described using much of the lexicon for wine-tasting. Notes of blackberry, vanilla,
chocolate and hazelnut pervade Rogue River Blue, says Gremmels.
Soaked in pear brandy, grape leaves keep the cheeses savory, signature rind
likened to baconintact, says Gremmels. A plastic or foil package, by contrast,
would adhere and waste the wheels entirely edible, outermost surface, he adds.
Each 5-pound round of Rogue River Blue requires five to eight grape leaves,
says Brian Moss, the Creamerys warehouse and packaging manager. To outfit
5,000 wheels, pickers glean 35,000 leaves, preferably larger than a human hand,
symmetrical and prominently veined.
Bills leaves in particular just have really good form, says Moss, holding up a
particularly well-proportioned example.
Grape leaves are cleaned and processed the same day they are picked and put to
soak for up to a year in pear brandy. Leaves harvested in 2015 will emerge from
their brandy bath to dress 2016s cheeses.
Salted, brined, perforated to promote veining and flipped every day for a month,
the cheeses themselves age for more than a year. Finally, they are tasted, graded
and, if judged the crme de la crme, arrayed in the purified grape leaves, tied up
with raffia bows.
We do hand-wrap it, says Moss. Every batch of cheese we make is unique.
The hand-crafted nature of Rogue River Blue ensures its sale months in advance
of the annual, worldwide release at the autumnal equinox. This year, the auspicious
astronomical event falls on September 23.
Evoking a taste of the Rogue Valley, Rogue River Blue can be widely tasted at
locations around the region. Ample portions are allocated to food co-ops, fine
grocers, and the Creamerys own Central Point cheese shop.
VALLEY MAP / Pg 13
ROGUE
Winery Info & Pairings / Pgs12-21
ROGUE MAP / Pg 23
UPPER
Winery Info / Pgs 22-23
MAP / Pg 23
JACKSONVILLE
Winery Info & Pairings / Pgs 24-29
VALLEY MAP / Pg 31
APPLEGATE
Winery Info / Pgs 30-37
VALLEY MAP / Pg 39
UMPQUA
Winery Info / Pg 39
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Ledger David Cellars / Pg 17
245 N Front Street
Central Point OR 97502
MEDFORD
EdenVale Winery / Pg 19
2310 Voorhies Road
Medford OR 97501
RoxyAnn Winery / Pg 19
3285 Hillcrest Road
Medford OR 97504
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Jacksonville
TALENT
Paschal Winery & Vineyard / Pg 20
1122 Suncrest Road
Talent OR 97540
ASHLAND
Belle Fiore Winery / Pg 15
100 Belle Fiore Lane
Ashland OR 97520
Enoteca Wine Tasting & Bistro / Pg 15
17 North Main Street
Ashland OR 97520
Grizzly Peak Winery / Pg 16
1600 E Nevada Street
Ashland OR 97520

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Pure & Exotic Chocolate
Tasting Room & Gift Shop

1105 Benson Way, Ashland
Mon-Fri 10 am4 pm
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Belle Fiore Winery

100 Belle Fiore Lane
Ashland OR 97520
541-552-4900
bellefiorewine.com
Hours:*
Wednesday, noon-8pm
Thursday-Saturday, noon-9pm
Sunday, 11am-8:00pm
*Please check our website for
current hours as they may change
with the seasons.
ENOTECA WINE TASTING & BISTRO
BELLE FIORE WINERY is a place of

unparalleled elegance. A classical French
chateau and an Italianate Wine Pavilion grace
the slopes above Ashlands Emigrant Creek
where an estate vineyard produces fifteen
different grape varieties used to create about
6,000 cases of artisanal wines annually. Since
completion of the winery in 2012, winemaker
Kathe Kaigas, veteran of New Zealand and
Napa, has presided over the crafting of
Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone vintages
as well as unusual gems such as Teroldego,
Verdeho, Fiano, and Caprettone.
In addition to wines of exceptional quality,
Belle Fiore offers art exhibits, live music
Wednesday through Sunday, tapas and full
meals. Of interest to local artists and art
lovers, the Artist Series Annual Wine Label
Competition opens in January. This annual
competition provides Southern Oregon artists
an opportunity to create a label for Belle Fiores
Belle Arte bottling. See the Belle Fiore website
for full details on this exciting contest, fall-winter
hours, restaurant offerings and winery events.
For those seeking that perfect venue for a private
event, Belle Fiores variety of exquisite interiors
will provide a sumptuous setting, even in winter.
Belle Fiore must be seen to be believed and
even then you may not believe it.
Enoteca Wine Tasting & Bistro

17 North Main Street
Ashland OR 97520
541-482-3377
edenvalleyorchards.com
Hours:
Sunday-Wednesday, noon-7pm
Thursday-Saturday, noon-9pm
Mondays, Industry Tastings,
noon-7pmLocals working in
the wine industry, food service,
or hospitality industry are invited
for FREE wine tasting all day on
Mondays. Enoteca offers a select
Industry Flight for locals to learn
more about locally-made wine
and the region's winemaking
practices.
Growler Wednesday, 20% off
growler fills
Thursdays Ladies' Night, 5-9pm
Enjoy a select glass of a Reserve
wine from EdenVale for just $5/
glass and free appetizers from
5-9pm every Thursday.
ROGUE VALLEY
BELLE FIORE WINERY
ENOTECA in Italian translates to wine

library, but what it really means is fun. This
cozy space tucked next to the Masonic Walkway
on Ashlands Plaza is a great space to taste
a wide range of wines by EdenVale Winery.
Even more appealing is the warm, casual
atmospherea perfect setting in which to pair
fine wine and friendly conversation either in
the downstairs wine bar or upstairs amongst
the intimate groupings of comfortable leather
chairs. Enoteca offers a menu of tapas-style
food plates to make your wine selection even
more enjoyable. And if you want an expert
opinion on the right food pairing to go with a
most-interesting wine choice, the friendly staff
will be happy to offer you a sip and discuss
your options. Enoteca is a great resource for
local food products, a quick bite, maps to other
regional wineries and most of all, a great place
to meet, chat, and taste. Enoteca also offers a
sample of the local art scene as one of many
galleries in the Ashland Gallery Association
the walls are hung with a changing array of
work by local artists. Winding-down need not
be boring! Bring a date or a group, have a tte
tte or a rehearsal dinner. The great staff at
Enoteca will make it fun.
Fridays Live Music, 7-9pmJoin

us every Friday evening for live
music from great local musicians
for no cover. See this month's
musical line-up on the Enoteca
Events page or by checking out
our Calendar.
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GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY
Grizzly Peak Winery

1600 E Nevada Street
Ashland OR 97520
541-482-5700
grizzlypeakwinery.com
Hours:
April thru October,
Thursday-Sunday, noon-4pm
November thru March,
Saturday-Sunday, noon-4pm
Varietals:
Cab Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Malbec
Marsanne
Merlot
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Roussanne
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
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GRIZZLY PEAK is nestled on a protected

mountain slope just minutes from downtown
Ashland. The high elevation site produces
top quality wine grapes and provides visitors
incomparable vistas. Established by Al and
Virginia Silbowitz in 1998, the list of Grizzly
Peak vintages available for sampling in the
tasting room has grown to include Pinot Noir,
Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc, Tempranillo, Syrah, Pinot Gris, Viognier,
Chardonnay and several blends. Of four Grizzly
Peak reds entered in the 2015 Oregon Wine
Awards competition, all took gold and two,
the 2012 Cabernet Franc estate vineyard and
the Rogue Rouge Bordeaux blend, took double
gold. Daughter Naomi Fuerte, as friendly as she
is wine-savvy, presides in the tasting room, an
intimate spot perfect for visiting and sipping
with friends.
With summer in the rearview, as you plan the
next fundraiser or private party, dont forget
that Grizzly Peak offers interior event space
suitable for up to 125 people in a building that
will eventually house the estate winery. A
larger winery space suitable for crowds of 200
will be available soon. Check the website for
the latest details and hours. In fall and winter,
as in summer, Grizzly Peak is the right spot
with the right wines.
ROGUE VALLEY
LEDGER DAVID CELLARS
LEDGER DAVID CELLARS Central Point

venue, dubbed Le Petit Tasting Room, is
spectacularly located between the worldrenowned Rogue Creamery and equally famous
Lillie Belle Chocolates. Amid these culinary
stars, Ledger David shines brightly, having
recently burnished its reputation for premium
estate wines by winning nine medals from the
2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Ledger David Cellars

245 N Front Street
541-664-2218
ledgerdavid.com
Hours:
September-March,
Thursday-Monday, noon-5pm
April-August, Daily, noon-5pm
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Malbec
Malvasia Bianca
Petit Verdot
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
Wine Enthusiasts Paul Gregutt lists two Ledger

David wines among his latest Editors Choice
picks: 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (92 points),
calling it aromatic and compelling . . . fresh
and full of delicious fruit, and 2013 Primoris
Chenin Blanc (91 points) about which he
writes, Chenin Blanc is quite rare in Oregon,
and this wine, from vines planted just five years
previously, may inspire others to follow suit...
The balance and length are just right and the
varietal character is in evidence throughout.
Ledger David fruit comes from the
Varner-Traul Vineyard planted in 2007 to
Chenin Blanc, Malvasia Bianca, Viognier,
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet
Franc, Syrah, Malbec, Sangiovese, Tempranillo
and Petit Verdot.
Enjoy the areas LARGEST

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Offering Wine Flights. Banquet space now available for
private parties.
With so many stellar selections on its list, its

no wonder Ledger Davids label was designed
around an artists conception of three stars of
Orions belt.
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EdenVale Winery
2310 Voorhies Road
Medford OR 97501
541-512-2955 x2
edenvalleyorchards.com
Hours:
Sunday-Thursday, 11am-6pm
Friday-Saturday, 11am-8pm
Varietals:
Cab Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Grenache
Malbec
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
The EDENVALE WINERY facility and visitor

center is located on property widely-recognized
as the birthplace of Oregons commercial pear
industry at Eden Valley Orchards which began
in 1885 by Joseph H. Stewart. Amidst this
significant historic setting surrounded by pear
orchards and the historic Voorhies Mansion, the
EdenVale family winery now concentrates on
making premium wines specializing in Syrah,
Viognier, Malbec, Cab Franc, Tempranillo,
Grenache, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with the
same passion and great care that has always been
an important family tradition.
EdenVale Winery is located on some of the
oldest agricultural property in the Rogue
Valley. Now a signature wine and hospitality/
events center, the entire property is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places and has
been a hallmark of agricultural innovation and
graciousness since its pioneer beginnings in the
Rogue River Valley, Southern Oregon.
The tradition continuesEden Valley Orchards
is a unique destination facility for wine lovers,
history buffs, and a whole new generation of
guests and visitors. Eden Valley Orchards is
an example of the old and new in synergistic
blend. Revitalizing pear-producing land for
vineyards and refocusing on premium wine
production, the business is committed to
sustainable agriculture, historic preservation,
and agricultural education in the heart of
Southern Oregons wine country.
ROGUE VALLEY
ROXYANN WINERY
EDENVALE WINERY
ROXYANN WINERY was originally the pear

growing and packing operation known as
Hillcrest Orchard. But Jack Day, grandson of the
Seattle businessman who became owner and
manager of Hillcrest in 1908, had other ideas. Day
planted wine grapes on 20 acres of the southfacing slope of RoxyAnn Peak where shallow clay
soils are perfect for Bordeaux varietals. With the
first harvest in 2001, RoxyAnn Winery was born.
RoxyAnn Winery
3285 Hillcrest Road
Medford OR 97504
541-776-2315
roxyann.com
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, noon-7pm
Friday,11am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-7pm
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Claret
Malbec
Merlot
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
Today the RoxyAnn estate vineyard runs to 70

acres from which the winery produces 15,000
cases of award-winning Claret, Pinot Gris,
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Viognier, Syrah,
Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Many of the
original Hillcrest Orchard buildings, added
to the National Register of Historic Places in
1984, are still used by the winery. Visitors will
enjoy the warm, old-fashioned atmosphere
of the tasting room featuring premium
estate wines and gourmet items. The quaint
setting notwithstanding, RoxyAnn adheres
to enlightened sustainable farming practices
and employs state-of-the-art methods in wine
production, supporting preservation of the
natural surroundings while ensuring the finest
fruit and superior wines. The tasting room is
open seven days a week.
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PASCHAL WINERY & VINEYARD
Paschal Winery & Vineyard

1122 Suncrest Road
Talent OR 97540
541-535-7957
paschalwinery.com
Hours:
Daily, noon-6pm
Wednesday & Friday, noon-8pm
Varietals:
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Viognier
Blends
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PASCHAL WINERY AND VINEYARD was

started in 1990 by Roy Paschal and has evolved
into an enterprise that reflects the love of his
family for their beautiful 13-acre estate and the
handcrafted artisan wines that bear the Paschal
label. Visitors to the Italianate tasting room will
enjoy a wide range of crowd-pleasing red and
white Rogue Valley varietals and blends made
to the Paschal familys exacting specifications.
The tasting room also offers magnificent
vistas of the vineyard and pear orchard, the
Cascade foothills and the Siskiyou peaks. The
perfect setting for private parties, weddings and
meetings, event spaces, including a heated patio,
are available throughout the year, rain or shine.
Not-to-be-missed are a variety of special
winery happenings such as the Cork n Fork
Dinners on Wednesday evenings, with menus
catered by a local restaurant and live music
provided by a variety of local artists. Paschal
also hosts art openings, concerts and regular
wine and food pairings. If you cant get enough
in one afternoon or evening, then you may
book into the estate guest cottage, a luxury
villa with three suites, each with private bath,
and all the amenities from gourmet kitchen to
Jacuzzi to massage chair.
ROGUE VALLEY
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Visit our flagship store to
find the Rogue Valleys largest
selection of award-winning
local vintages and fine wines
from around the world.
Harry & David Country Village
1314 Center Drive, Medford, OR 97501
Mon-Sat: 9AM-8PM Sun: 9AM-7PM
541-864-2278
HarryandDavid.com
Harry and David, LLC, Medford, OR
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DEL RIO VINEYARDS
Del Rio Vineyards

52 N River Road
Gold Hill OR 97525
541-855-2062
delriovineyards.com
Hours:
Daily, 11am-5pm
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Claret
Malbec
Merlot
Muscat
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Viognier
KRISELLE CELLARS
DEL RIO VINEYARDS is both a place deeply

rooted in history and a winery reflecting the
latest in viticulture and enology. The tasting
room was built in 1864 and served for many
years as the Rock Point Stage Hotel. The parcel
of land that comprises one of the largest winegrowing operations in the Rogue Valley was a
payment to the original owner for his service
in the Rogue Indian Wars. The big red building
displaying the Del Rio name that today houses
the winery began as the fruit packinghouse of
Del Rio Orchards.
Similarly, Del Rios estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Muscat, Pinot Gris,
Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Viognier reflect the timehonored traditions of Old World winemaking
blended with New World innovation by
winemaker Jean-Michel Jussiaume.
Fall and winter are exciting times at Del Rio!
In September, come out for 2.5 mile vineyard
hikes every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:30am.
For the fifth year, the month of October is
Drink Pink month, dedicated to breast cancer
awareness. $5 from each Rose Jolee bundle
sale is donated to Asante for Mammography
Screening and Education. The Thanksgiving
Open House Black Friday features $100 mystery
cases. The Winter Wine Event in January offers
gourmet bites from local chefs, logo wine glasses
and, of course, superb Del Rio wines.
KRISELLE CELLARS is all about inspiration.

The 30-acre vineyard and wine tasting room are
sited just outside town on a south-facing slope
overlooking the ranchland between the Upper
Table Rock Plateau and the Rogue River.
The vineyard is comprised of alluvial soils
studded with round river stones that inspire the
wine label with its embossed silver wine bottle
emerging from the soil, expressing Kriselle
Cellars dedication to the land.
Kriselle Cellars
12956 Modoc Road
White City OR 97503
541-830-VINO (8466)
krisellecellars.com
Hours:
April-December 20th,
Open Daily, 11am-5:30 pm
Closed December 21-January 2
January-March,
Open Wednesday-Sunday,
11am-5:30pm
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Viognier
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At Kriselles estate winery, owner and

winemaker, Scott Steingraber produces awardwinning varietals and distinctive blends created
from grapes cultivated in the Rogue Valley
Appellation, including Cabernet Sauvignon,
Tempranillo, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc,
Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, and Viognier.
The tasting room crowning the hill overlooking
the vineyard takes inspiration from the Grand
Lodge-style construction and features a soaring
roofline and windows on all sides affording
breathtaking views. A great-room fireplace and
outdoor fire-pit keep the atmosphere warm and
inviting in all weather.
Visit the Kriselle Cellars website for more
information such as: availability of winefriendly menu items and the service dates and
times for their wood-fired pizzas, upcoming
events including live music, and details for
their upcoming Anniversary Celebration
(September) International Tempranillo
Celebration (November) and festivities during
their Thanksgiving Open House.
UPPER ROGUE
GOLD HILL
Del Rio Vineyards / Pg 22
52 N River Road
Gold Hill OR 97525
UPPER ROGUE
WHITE CITY
Kriselle Cellars / PG 22
12956 Modoc Road
White City OR 97503
Caprice Vineyards / Pg 25
970 Old Stage Road
Daisy Creek Vineyard / Pg 26
675 Shafer Lane
DANCIN Vineyards & Winery / Pg 27
4477 South Stage Road
Medford OR 97501
(One mile East of downtown Jacksonville)
Quady North / Pg 28
255 California Street
South Stage Cellars / Pg 28
125 South Third Street
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JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE
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CAPRICE VINEYARDS
The Best Places to Stay

in Southern Oregons
Wine Country
Caprice Vineyards
970 Old Stage Road
541-499-0449
capricevineyards.com
Hours:
March-December,
Thursday-Monday, noon-5pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
January & February,
Saturday & Sunday, noon-5pm
Varietals:
Blush
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Claret
Gewurztraminer
Viognier
Inside the tasting room at a cozy bar or outside

on the patio, visitors may enjoy Caprice wines
accompanied by snack plates of assorted meats,
cheeses, olives and crackers. Youll also want to
browse the tasting room boutique featuring a
selection of unique and beautiful alpaca sweaters,
hats, gloves, scarves and hand-spun yarnsgreat
for holiday shopping. For hands-on fabric craft
enthusiasts, Caprice offers fiber arts classes and
displays of spinning, weaving, knitting and felting.
See the website for details. And of course, animal
lovers will want to visit the alpacas.
In downtown Jacksonville
and on the Rogue River in
Grants Pass.
Check out our website for wine tasting packages:
countryhouseinns.com
Restaurant & Saloon

Located in Downtown Jacksonville - Gateway to the Southern Oregon Wine Region
Awarded the 2015 Oregon Wine A-List Award

for its Commitment to Oregon Wines.
Choose from over 20 Rogue Valley wines on
the Bellas wine list.
541 899 -1770 www.bellau.com 170 West California St., Jacksonville, Oregon
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JACKSONVILLE
CAPRICE VINEYARDS AND ALPACA FARM

became home to Jim and Jeanne Davidian and
their alpacas in 2004 when they moved their
Riverside California ranching operation to a
property outside Jacksonville that happened to
include a 7-acre vineyard. The Davidians decided
to make wine and established the Caprice label
with a 2006 bottling of Cabernet Sauvignon. Over
the years, the Caprice wine list has expanded to
include Chardonnay, Viognier, Gewurztraminer
and Claret along with Cabernet Sauvignon, all
made in small quantity, with special attention to
the character of estate fruit produced by vines
nearly thirty years old.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD
Fine dining
in the heart of
wine country
JACKSONVILLE
Dinner~Wednesday-Sunday 5-9p
Sunday Brunch~10a-1p
Reservations: 541-899-8699
Gogis
Restaurant
235 W Main Street, Jacksonville

www.gogisrestaurant.com
Daisy Creek Vineyard

675 Shafer Lane
541-899-8329
daisycreekwine.com
Hours: May-October,
November-May, Closed
Closing October 31, 2015
and reopening May 1, 2016
May open for special limo/trolley
tours during the winter
lan guest suites & gallery

pure panache!
{541} 899 8000
245 west main street, jacksonville
(one block to britt)
elanguestsuites.com
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Varietals:
Whites:
Double Play Blend
Marsanne
Riesling
Roussanne
Triple Play Blend
Viognier
Reds:
Lyon Red Blend
Malbec
Merlot
Petit Verdot
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD owners Russ and

Margaret Lyon came to Jacksonville in 1994
looking for a place similar to the Northern
Rhone Valleys famous Cte Rotie (roasted
slope), the perfect place to grow Syrah and
Viognier. On a 23-acre tract where fortuneseekers once panned Daisy Creek for gold, the
Lyons planted a couple of acres of vines. Due
in large part to the mineral-laden soils washed
down from the Siskiyou Mountains by the
creek, and in larger part to the hard work of the
couple tending the vines, the fruit they grew
turned out to be goodreally good.
Today the vineyard occupies over half of the
property and produces seven wine grape
varietals. The Daisy Creek label is well-known
for its exceptional quality. Virtually all of the
single vintage varietals currently offered for
tasting at the vineyard have won medals at
prestigious competitions including the San
Francisco Chronicle, Sunriver Sunfest, Savor
Northwest and Oregon Wine Experience
(formerly World of Wine).
Please call the winery to make arrangements
for tasting. The Lyons are delighted to showcase
their wines and might even point out the
location of the remains of a slurry mine, a
reminder of the old-timers who came seeking
gold. Most of them never found any. Margaret
and Russ certainly did.
DANCIN VINEYARDS
It takes a lot of good beer to make great wine.
- Brian ODonnell,
DANCIN Vineyards & Winery

4477 South Stage Road
Medford OR 97501
541-245-1133
dancinvineyards.com
Hours:
October-April:
May-September:
Or by appointment
Varietals:
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Port
Syrah
With the completion of a brand new gravity-flow

winery to handle this fragile varietal without
harsh pumps or augers, DANCIN combines
the best state-of-the-art enology with the gentle
winemaking methods used for centuries in
Burgundy. The resulta Pinot Noir that will
continue to rank among the worlds best.
When you visit, enjoy an order of stuffed
mushrooms or a hand-crafted artisan pizza and
discover why DANCIN has become the jewel of
Rogue Valley wineries. Owners Dan and Cindy
Marca take only one thing more seriously than
hospitality: growing exceptional Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay to make wines expressing the
epitome of varietal character.
The perfect end to a day

in the Applegate Valley
525 Bigham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville
www.theschoolhaus.com
541.899.1000
JACKSONVILLE
DANCIN VINEYARDS is approached by way

of a long, gently descending drive with a view
of the Italianate Tasting Room, the pergolashaded wine cave and the garden-ringed koi
pond, a feast for the eyes. But this isnt just
another pretty place. DANCIN is one of the
wineries putting Southern Oregon on the Pinot
Noir map. Wine Enthusiast recently awarded
nine DANCIN wines scores in the 90s, with six
of those wines designated either Editors Choice
or Cellar Selection. The 2012 Trata Pinot Noir
was poured at the most recent International
Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) in McMinnville,
a distinction awarded to only 70 Pinot Noir
producers world-wide.
Belle Pente Winemaker
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QUADY NORTH
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS
JACKSONVILLE
QUADY NORTHs Jacksonville tasting room is

located in a charming brick building, reckoned
by some to be the old telephone exchange, at
the corner of 5th and California Streets. The
modest premises belie the big wines inside.
Quady North
255 California Street
541-702-2123
quadynorth.com
Winter Hours:
Thursday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
Summer Hours:
Thursday-Monday,11am-7pm
Quady North is the name of Herb Quadys

Applegate Valley wine venture, a scion of his
parents Fresno area Quady Winery. While the
senior Quady is a producer of renowned sweet
and aperitif wines, Quady North is known
for big, bold Bordeaux and Rhone varietals.
After working as Assistant Winemaker at
the California Central Coast Bonny Doon
Vineyard, Quady came to Oregon to found his
own brand, convinced that the truly-compelling
wines were being made from grapes grown in
cooler areas. In 2005 the family selected 100
acres of south-facing hillside in the Applegate
Valley and planted their first 15 acres of Syrah,
Cabernet Franc and Viognier. Today there are
eight vineyards, with two in the Rogue Valley,
and the list of varietals has expanded to include
Grenache, Marsanne, Rousanne, and Merlot.
QUADY NORTH is committed to producing
small lot, minimally-handled wines sourced
primarily from the estate. The focus remains
premium Viognier, Cabernet Franc and Syrah,
what Herb Quady calls his love triangle.
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Grenache
Marsanne
Merlot
Muscat
Port
Rousanne
Syrah
Viognier
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South Stage Cellars

125 South Third Street
541-899-9120
southstagecellars.com
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-7pm
Wed, Friday & Saturday, 1-8pm
Varietals:
Albario
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmenere
Chardonnay
Dolcetto
Early Muscat
Grenache
Grenache Blanc
Malbec
Marsanne
Merlot
Mourvdre
Petit Sirah
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Pinotage
Riesling
Rousanne
Sangiovese
Sauv Blanc
Semillon
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS is the premium

label of Quail Run Vineyards, the largest
wine grape producer in Southern Oregon and
source of sustainably grown, LIVE certified
fruit for more than two dozen different
wineries statewide including Willamette Valley
Vineyards, producers of Griffin Creek wines.
Grape growers for over 25 years, Quail Run
owners Don and Traute Moore introduced several
types of wine grapes to Southern Oregon, many
that have since become signature varietals of the
Rogue Valley. Second generation grower Michael
Moore continues to expand and improve Quail
Run, which now offers some 28 varietals.
The South Stage Cellars tasting room presents
a dazzling array of estate wines made by a
number of outstanding Oregon winemakers.
With weekly wine offerings changing often,
theres always something new to discover.
Vintages from other Oregon wineries are also
available, all made exclusively from Quail Run
fruit. Check out a delicious appetizer menu,
live music featured three times a week and
Wednesday and Friday $12 dinners. Starting
this fall, a new series, Around the World with
South Stage Cellars Wines, will offer food and
wine pairings related to different countries. See
the website for the latest events and tasting room
hours. Whatever your pleasure, you will find the
tasting room staff warm and well informed, the
ambiance informal and the wines incomparable.
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APPLEGATE VALLEY
Distinctive from land to glass.

From lush valley floors to steep terraced hillsides, vineyards are planted
on all kinds of topography in countless wine regions around the world.
While wine country is always picturesque, few settings are as strikingly
beautiful as the Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon. In what Sunset
Magazine called Wine country the way it should be, here youll
find a group of 18 unique wineries producing a diverse array of
outstanding wines.
Plan your trip @
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www.applegatewinetrail.com
APPLEGATE VALLEY
GRANTS PASS SIDE

Crow and Bear / Pg 35
5719 Jerome Prairie Road
Grants Pass OR 97527
Schultz Wines / Pg 36
755 Slagle Creek Rd
Schmidt Family Vineyards / Pg 35

330 Kubli Road
Serra Vineyards / Pg 36
222 Missouri Flat Road
Troon Vineyard / Pg 37
1475 Kubli Road
WILLIAMS
Wooldridge Creek Winery

& CrushPad Creamery / Pg 37
818 Slagle Creek Road
Plaisance Ranch / Pg 34
16955 Water Gap Rd.
Williams OR 97544
APPLEGATE VALLEY
Vineyard & Winery
JACKSONVILLE SIDE
Devitt Winery & Vineyards / Pg 32
11412 Hwy 238
Longsword Vineyard / Pg 32
8555 Hwy 238
Red Lily Vineyards / Pg 33
11777 Hwy. 238
Slagle Creek Vineyards / Pg 33
8555 Hwy 238
(at Longsword Vineyard Tasting Room)
Valley View Winery / Pg 34

1000 Upper Applegate Road

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DEVITT WINERY
LONGSWORD VINEYARD
DEVITT WINERY began as the logical answer

to a sticky problem. In 2003 Jim Devitt had
harvested a bumper crop of grapes from his
vineyard; the only fly in the ointment was there
was no home for these grapes. Having owned
and operated Pope Valley Winery in the Napa
Valley during the 1970s and '80s, the solution
was to go back into the wine business. So Devitt
Winery in the Applegate Valley of Southern
Oregon was born.
Today the vineyard that originally consisted
of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet
Sauvignon has flourished to further include,
Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Syrah, and Viognier.
APPLEGATE VALLEY
With the addition of grandson Brendon Butler

to the winemaking team, a new generation
has joined the family winery ensuring the
continuation of quality winemaking.
Devitt Winery & Vineyards

11412 Hwy 238
541-899-7511
devittwinery.com
Hours:
Daily, noon-5pm
What visitors will find at Devitt Winery is no

pretension, no frills, but a fine wine experience
that harkens back to the days of the small wine
producers. For the Devitts its about growing
exceptional fruit and making extraordinary
wine and having a sense of humor in the
bargain. So dont be surprised that the wine
list includes a Rosato called The Butler Did
It, a dessert wine dubbed When Pigs Fly, Le
Petit Oink or in tribute to a deceased pet, Aggie
Dog Red (or White.) Despite names that are
occasionally silly, the Devitt standard for wine of
exceptional quality is quite serious But also fun.
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir,
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
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LongSword Vineyard
8555 Hwy 238
541-899-1746
LongSwordVineyard.com
Hours:
Daily, noon-5pm
January: Saturday-Sunday,
Noon-5pm or by appointment
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
LONGSWORD VINEYARD, nestled in the

heart of the Applegate Valley, features ten acres
of mature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines,
lovingly cared-for by vintner and owner Matt
Sorensen. Over the past fifteen years, Matt has
painstakingly crafted a repertoire of wines that
are as unique as they are delicious: Invitation,
a crisp, non-oaked Chardonnay with lively
citrus notes, Accolade, a delightful semisparkling Chardonnay, Glissade, a popular
new sparkling Ros, and Phrase, a beautifullyrich Pinot Noir. In addition to these crowd
favorites, Matt offers an array of diverse, smallbatch releases that showcase both his creativity
and his former vocation as a biochemist.
All LongSword Vineyard wines are available
exclusively at the LongSword Vineyard tasting
room or through the LongSword Vineyard wine
club, so stop by for a visit!
Guests can enjoy their wine in the tasting
room or on the shaded patio, both of which
feature stunning panoramic views of the
surrounding Cascade and Siskiyou mountain
ranges. Lingering is encouraged and animal
lovers are welcome! In addition to the owners
dogs Rogue, Lola and Zoey, guests are often
greeted by the many residents of Matts farm,
including Pilgrim geese, Plymouth Barred
Rock chickens and Baby Doll Southdown
sheep.
SLAGLE CREEK VINEYARDS
RED LILY VINEYARDS
RED LILY VINEYARDS is a boutique, familyowned winery located in the Applegate Valley
specializing in classic Spanish wines, including
Tempranillo and Verdejo.
The winery and tasting room are located
in a picturesque setting on the banks of the
Applegate River that includes an amazing
riverside beacha great place to pass the
afternoon and the site of Red Lilys annual
summer concert series. The tasting room
features an adjacent, historic 80-year-old pole
barn, the perfect place to relax with a glass of
wine and enjoy tempting seasonal food options
including soups, salads, sandwiches and
antipasti platters.
Hours:
Daily, 11am-5pm
Hours: Daily, noon-5pm

Varietals:
Chardonnay
Gewrztraminer
Merlot
Port-style dessert wine
Syrah
Tempranillo
& Tempranillo/Cabernet
Sauvignon Blend
SLAGLE CREEK VINEYARDS owner Bob

Denman has produced top-quality, low-yield
Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah for thirtyfive years, hand-tending one of the highestelevation winegrowing sites in the Applegate
Valley. On a southwest-facing slope of stony
loam that experiences warm days and cool
nights, Denmans old vine grapes develop
intense varietal character sought-after by
winemakers for their premium vintages.
In 2001 Denman established the Slagle Creek
label, a brand that consistently earns top honors
at regional and international competitions
such as the San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition, Finger Lakes International Wine
Competition, and the Newport Seafood and
Wine Festival.
Though his wines have retailed at outlets
all over Southern Oregon for years, only
recently have they had a winery tasting venue.
Slagle Creek Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah,
Gewrztraminer, Chardonnay, Port-style
dessert wine, and a Tempranillo/Cabernet
Sauvignon blend are currently offered for
tasting at LongSword Vineyard in the heart
of the Applegate Valley. And, in late-breaking
news, a 2014 Zinfandel has been added to the
Slagle Creek line-up. Made with fruit from
30-year-old vines and set for release around
August 2016, this is a vintage that wine
aficionados looking for the best the Applegate
has to offer will want not want to miss.
Varietals:
Albarino
Graciano
Grenache
Tempranillo
Verdejo
Dessert Wines
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APPLEGATE VALLEY
Red Lily Vineyards

11777 Hwy. 238
541-846-6800
redlilyvineyards.com
Red Lily is named for Bolanders Lily, a rare

species of red lily growing in the nearby
Siskiyou Mountains, and for owners Les &
Rachael Martins daughter, Lily. The property
includes three Estate Vineyards: Thompson
Creek Vineyardaptly located on Thompson
Creek, Bean Patch Vineyardnamed for the
fact that the original owners of the property
grew bush beans on the site, and Stargazer
Vineyardnamed because the elevated knoll in
the center of the vineyard is a perfect place for
nighttime stargazing!
Slagle Creek Vineyards at

LongSword Vineyard Tasting Room
8555 Hwy 238
541-899-1746
slaglecreek.com
VALLEY VIEW WINERY
PLAISANCE RANCH VINEYARD & WINERY
APPLEGATE VALLEY
VALLEY VIEW is an iconic name in the Rogue

Valley. Not only is it the name of Peter Britts
original Jacksonville winery, circa 1858, but it
also came to be the name of the first modern
winery in the Rogue Valley. Founded by Frank
and Ann Wisnovsky, Valley View was bonded in
1978. Using fruit from his Applegate Valley estate,
planted in 1972, Wisnovsky made Bordeaux
varietals up until his death in 1980 when Valley
View operations were passed on to Ann and sons.
Valley View Winery

1000 Upper Applegate Road
541-899-8468
valleyviewwinery.com
The thirty-seven-year-old winery is now

operated by Mark and Michael Wisnovsky.
The vineyard has more than doubled in size
since the original planting and now includes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Tempranillo, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc,
Rousanne, Chardonnay and Syrah. Wines have
been made by UC Davis-trained enologist John
F. Guerrero since 1985. Wines offered at the
Applegate Valley Wine Pavilion in Ruch include
Rogue Valley red and white blends, as well as
Chardonnay, Viognier, Syrah, Tempranillo,
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc and a Port-style dessert wine bottled
under the premium Anna Maria label.
Hours:
Daily, 11am-5pm
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
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Plaisance Ranch
16955 Water Gap Rd.
Williams OR 97544
541-846-7175
plaisanceranch.com
Hours:
Daily, noon-6pm
Closed Tuesdays
Join our email list for dates and
times of our "Wine Down" events!
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Carmener
Chardonnay
Merlot
Mondeus
Mourvdre
Petite Sirah
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
PLAISANCE RANCH embodies the inspiration

of Joe Ginet, grandson of a pioneering
vintner of the same name who established a
vineyard and winery at Sterling Creek outside
Jacksonville in the 1890s. The original Plaisance
Ranch didnt survive prohibition, which came
to Oregon four years before it became law
throughout the US. But in 1998, the third Joe
of the Ginet family planted a new vineyard in
Williams and named it after his grandfathers
estate. Originally planted to Cabernet Sauvignon,
Pinot Noir and Syrah, Ginet added Mondeus in
2005, a grape from Savoie, the region of France
from which his grandfather came.
A winery with such a heritage could hardly
be ordinary. One look at the slew of accolades
Plaisance Ranch garnered in 2015 will
convince you that indeed it is not. In addition to
recognition in earlier years from Wine Spectator
and Oregon Wine Press, Plaisance Ranch Pinot
Noir, Syrah, Mourvdre, Merlot and Rouge
Prestige, a blend of primarily Mondeus, all
received Wine Enthusiast ratings of 90 and above.
Winemaker Joe Ginet and his wife Suzi
welcome visitors to their barrel room to
taste the wines produced according to family
tradition. They also raise cattle, so dont be
surprised if you leave with a few pounds of
premium beef in addition to a few bottles of
exquisite wine.
CROW AND BEAR
Crow and Bear

5719 Jerome Prairie Road
541-479-0163
crowandbear.com
Hours:
Thursday-Sunday, 11am-5:30pm
CROW AND BEAR is definitely not your

ordinary. Serving visitors in a relaxed country
atmosphere on the outskirts of Grants Pass, Crow
and Bears cozy tasting room has gone doubleup, offering the same fine wines by the bottle
or on tap in their signature growlers. Owners
Matt and Linda Morehouse, passionate about
their growler program, say it builds community
while saving you both money and space in your
recycling bins.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS was

established by Cal and Judy Schmidt on the
75-acre Bennett Ranch in the Missouri Flat
section of the Applegate Valley. They planted
their vineyard in 2001, and began producing
premium wine in 2004. But that hardly describes
what youll find when you visit the estate.
Picture a classical craftsman structure nestled
in sumptuous gardens against magnificent
mountain vistas and you almost have it.
When Crow and Bears estate wines come

on-line in 2017, expect to find Tempranillo,
Primitivo, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Chardonnay, and
Viognierall by the bottle and on tap. For now,
expect to enjoy the finest Merlot, Primitivo, and
Chardonnay the Rogue and Applegate Valleys
have to offer, plus a Viognier from Dry Creek
Valley crafted by Matt and Lindas elder son, John.
As a surprise bonus, taste their distinctive white
Port-style aperitf wine, available in customized
liter Italian flasks. (And yet another surprise: your
non-wine-drinking companions can enjoy an
excellent ale or porteron tap, of course.)
To appreciate the beauty that has been created

here, you must visit the tasting room with
its soaring ceiling, parsons chairs and stone
fireplace with a fire on the hearth. The awardwinning wines, even before you taste them,
are beautiful. As delicious as Schmidts hearty
redsMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah,
Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and
Zinfandelso too, are the elegant whites
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot
Gris, Riesling and Albario. But delicious
doesnt stop there. Have a pizza or calzone
from the outdoor wood-fired pizza oven, or an
antipasto plate. Browse the Mercantile with its
crafts by local artisans. But dont forget to stroll
the grounds where, if youre lucky, you might
spy a bride and groom posing for pictures in the
gardens with breath-taking, blue mountains in the
background and infinite possibility in their eyes.
Bring a picnic. Meet up with your friends. Enjoy

the vines, the wines, and the friendly hosts here,
where laid-back, rustic elegance is the trademark.
The newest winery in the Applegate Valley AVA,
Crow and Bear is easily accessible to coastal
traffic, lying only 1 mile east of Highway 199,
6 miles west of Grants Pass.
Schmidt Family Vineyards

330 Kubli Road
541-846-9985
sfvineyards.com
Hours:
Daily, noon-5pm
Varietals:
Albarino
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Malbec
Merlot
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Roussanne
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Viognier
Zinfandel
With two tasting rooms, they offer both indoor

and outdoor venues for any special event in
your life. Every day is a memorable one at
Schmidt Family Vineyards!
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APPLEGATE VALLEY
Varietals:
Chardonnay
Merlot
Port-style Petite Syrah dessert
Port-style Viognier dessert
Primitivo
Viognier
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS
SCHULTZ WINES
Schultz Wines
755 Slagle Creek Rd
541-414-8448
schultzwines.com
APPLEGATE VALLEY
Hours:
Saturdays, 11am-5pm
and by appointment
Varietals:
Chardonnay
Merlot
Pinot gris
Pinot noir
Syrah
Viognier
SERRA VINEYARDS
SCHULTZ WINES is the label associated

with Glory Oaks Vineyard and Farm, a new
venue in the Applegate Valley. Glory Oaks
is a long way from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
where owners Greg and Debbie Schultz took
their first steps toward becoming viticulturists.
Their journey began with a few classes on wine
at Louisiana State University that sparked a
tasting trip to Southern Oregon. It was love at
first sight. Greg and Debbie stayed in Ashland
for five months in 2010, volunteering as cellar
hands at Weisinger Family Winery. Once they
met Linda Donovan of Pallet Wine Company
and discovered the custom crush option for
launching a label, Schultz Wines was born.
The first bottling of Schultz Wine was a 2010
Chardonnay that won a gold medal at the 2011
World of Wine competition. 2011 was also the
year Greg and Debbie moved to Oregon. Not
long after, hiking the Enchanted Forest Trail,
they found a for sale sign on the property
that would become Glory Oaks. Tempranillo
and Malbec are now planted and the existing
ranch house is being converted to a farm stand
and tasting room scheduled to open this fall.
The tasting room will offer Pinot Noir, with
fruit sourced from the Willamette, and Merlot,
Chardonnay, Viognier, Syrah, Pinot Gris and
red dessert wine with fruit sourced from the
Applegate. Its a perfect pairing: a great story
and fine wines.
SERRA VINEYARDS winery and tasting room

sits on an 80-acre estate located on the Applegate
Valleys famed Kubli Bench. With over 30 acres
under vine, Krissa and Scott Fernandes annually
produce 1000+ cases of wine showcasing estategrown Viognier, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Malbec,
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
and Syrah. The result, as expressed by the array
of Serra Vineyards wines entered into this years
Seattle Wine and Food Competition, is a body of
work that must be tasted to be believed! Having
won more awards than the number of wines
entered at the Seattle competition, their 2011
Pinot Noir received a Best of Class, as well as a
gold medal. All four of their other wines entered
were also awarded medals.
Serra Vineyards
222 Missouri Flat Road
541-846-9223
serravineyards.com
Hours: Open Seven Days a Week!
11am-5pm
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Tempranillo
Syrah
Viognier
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What more needs to be said? Open 7 days a

week, year-round, Serra Vineyards is a picnic and
pet-friendly destination with stunning views of
the vineyards below and the infinite, surrounding
mountain ranges. Serra Vineyards boasts one of
the most spectacular settings in the Applegate
Valley and one of the nicest patio decks around!
Offering a local artisan marketplace, regular
foodie flights, an instant picnic menu, Serra
Vineyards is a must-see on your Southern Oregon
winery tour!
TROON VINEYARD
Hours:
Open Daily, 11am-5pm
Varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Syrah
Tannat
Tempranillo
Vermentino
Zinfandel
TROON VINEYARD is located in the heart of

the Applegate Valley AVA, the southernmost
appellation in Oregon. Situated halfway
between Grants Pass and Jacksonville, just
off of Highway 238, Troon Vineyard is one
of the Applegate Valley Wine Trails most
popular winery destinations, with a beautiful
Mediterranean-style tasting room, covered
stone patio, and grassy picnic area. One of
the first grape growers in Southern Oregon,
and home to the regions earliest planting
of Zinfandel in 1972, Troon Vineyard now
grows ten additional varietals on over 25
planted acres: among them are their awardwinning white varietal, Vermentino, and the
less-common red grapes Malbec and Tannat,
along with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and
Tempranillo. Troon Vineyard also produces
several unique blends, including Oregons
most-popular red wine blend, Druids Fluid.
Treat yourself to Troon Vineyard, where theres
always plenty to discover at one of Southern
Oregons most-acclaimed wineries.
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK is home to a

winery, vineyard and now a creamery. And,
its a story about a place, a partnership and
a plan. The place is a hillside vineyard deep
in the Applegate Valley winegrowing region
of Southern Oregon. The partnership arose
between the couple who planted the vineyard
back in 1977 and the couple who wanted to
add a winery to that vineyard. The plan came
together in 2005 when the winery was built
and Wooldridge Creek vineyard became
Wooldridge Creek Vineyard and Winery.
Wooldridge Creek Winery

& CrushPad Creamery
818 Slagle Creek Road
541-846-6364
wcwinery.com
Hours:
Daily, 11am-5pm
Varietals:
Cabernet
Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer
Malbec
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Sauvignon
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
Zinfandel
The great thing is this: the formation of the

Wooldridge Creek team has stood the test of
time. It continues to make sense and make
exceptional vintages. The original 18-acre
vineyard has expanded to 56, planted to
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc,
Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Viognier,
Gewurztraminer, Zinfandel, Malbec, Riesling and
Tempranillo. The two couples are still committed
to the vision that brought them together. And the
plan has succeeded beyond belief.
Today, the sustainably-designed winery
built into a hillside and evaporation cooled
to naturally maintain correct temperatures
consistently produces exceptional vintages
expressive of Wooldridge Creeks special
place. Whats more, the plan is still growing.
With a taste of fine wine, visitors can also
sample cheeses from Wooldridge Creeks new
CrushPad Creamery...the first combined winery
and creamery in Oregon!
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APPLEGATE VALLEY
Troon Vineyard
1475 Kubli Road
541-846-9900
troonvineyard.com
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY & CRUSHPAD CREAMERY
Greatest of the Grape, March 5, 2016

The 46th Annual Greatest of the Grape will be held at
Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville, Oregon.
Enjoy the best of the Umpqua Valley at the Greatest

of the Grape gala Oregons longest running fine
wine event. Taste through the wonderful bounty of the
Valley with appetizers and wine pairings from Southern
Oregon wineries and our areas gourmet food artisans.
Dance along to live music, place a bid to win luxurious
prizes during our silent auction and vote for your
favorite wine and food pairing. VIP ticket holders earn
first access with early entry into the event at 6:00 pm.
Single Ticket, $75
VIP Ticket, $100
Reserved Table of 10, $750
Tickets available at www.umpquavalleywineries.org
beginning mid-November.
Barrel Tour, Spring 2016
Celebrate spring renewal with a refreshing wine

tour in the Umpqua Valley! Let us do the driving
while you sit back with friends and tour the wineries
by bus, sampling wines beautifully paired with food.
Learn about the wineries and the winemaking process
from our skilled winemakers and tasting room staff.
Enjoy the budding vines, trees and flowers as you
ride through the green rolling hills in the 100 Valleys
of the Umpqua.
UMPQUA VALLEY
Tickets are $50 each.

Tickets sales begin in February 2016.
www.umpquavalleywineries.org
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and some holidays evensongwinery.com
981 Old Garden Valley Rd., Roseburg (541)-530-3551
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2015 Oregon Winery of the Year
Daily 11am-5pm brandborgwine.com
345 First St, Elkton (541) 584-2870
Everything Under the Sun. Rich Reds &

Elegant Whites! Open daily 11am-5pm
May 22-Aug 30 & by Appt. seasoncellars.com
305 Melrose Rd., Roseburg (541) 784-7831
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Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewrztraminer

Open Daily 11am-5pm
riversedgewinery.com
1395 River Dr, Elkton (541) 584-2357
Complimentary Tastings, Yurt, Grounds Tours,

Weddings & Events. Open June-Nov.
11am-5pm Wed-Sun bradleyvineyards.com
1000 Azalea Dr, Elkton (541) 584-2888
1 Brandborg
2
Rivers
Edge
Scenic views, great gifts, picnic area!

Enjoy great times with our great wines! Open
daily 11am-5pm (not major holidays)
885 Melqua Rd, Roseburg (541) 672-6080
3 Bradley
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4 Anindor
Distinctive wines expressing this unique region.

Served in a yurt at the vineyard.
11am-5pm W-Sun, May-Oct anindor.com
1171 Vintage Dr, Elkton (541) 584-2637
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Sienna
5 Ridge Estate
Located in a historic farm house. Easy access

off I-5 at exit 150. Champagne and wines
from Red Hill AVA. Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm
1876 John Long Rd, Oakland (541) 849-3300
7 Triple Oak
Est. 1971. Enjoy Old-World charm in a fun

atmosphere at one of Oregons oldest wineries.
Open daily 11am-5pm girardetwine.com
895 Reston Rd, Roseburg (541) 679-7252
Reustle
10 Prayer Rock
Southern Oregon
Wine Institute
11 Becker
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Delfino 17
Paul OBrien
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23
Chateau 18
Nonchalant
20 Abacela
22 Spangler
19 Girardet
11
Umpquas first urban winery and downtown tasting

room. Gourmet picnic items. Let us help plan
your day. Daily 11am-5pm
609 SE Pine Street, Roseburg (541) 673-2280
umpquavalleywineries.org or 541-673-5323
landofumpqua.com
(800) 444-9584
ROSEBURG AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
& VISITOR CENTER
(541) 672-9731
visitroseburg.com
Offering wines produced through the college

program. Tasting Room Open: Fri 1-6pm
Sat 12-5pm all year & Sun 12-5pm Apr-Oct
1140 Umpqua College Rd, Roseburg 541-440-7904

Call wineries for hours on major holidays.
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UMPQUA VALLEY
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Big Oregon reds here! Claret, Cabernet Sauvignon,

Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo, Malbec,
& much more. Open daily 11am-5pm
491 Winery Ln, Roseburg (541) 679-9654
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21 Freed Estate
Estate grown and produced dry-farmed wines.

Dog friendly. Open daily 11am-5pm
(Closed weekdays in Jan) beckerwine.com
360 Klahowya Ln, Roseburg (541) 677-0288
Come For The Wine - Stay For The View. Kid Friendly.
Open Thurs-Sun 12pm-7pm Apr-Dec
cooperridgevineyard.com
1389 Old Garden Valley Rd, Roseburg (541) 671-2373
Estate grown grapes! Take some time to taste

our wine. Scenic picnic area. Open W-Sun
11am-5pm March-Nov freedvineyard.com
430 Hooten Road, Winston 808-497-3861
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Celebrating Two Decades of Trailblazing

Tours, Private Tastings, RV Open Daily Jun-Oct
11am-6pm, Nov-May 11am-5pm abacela.com
12500 Lookingglass Rd, Roseburg (541) 679-6642
Cooper
Evensong
Ridge
12 13
HillCrest Melrose
Season
16
15
Cellars
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Come visit your family friendly winery.

RV, kids & dogs welcome.
Open daily 11am-5pm henryestate.com
687 Hubbard Creek Rd, Umpqua (800) 782-2686
20
Henry
Estate
Enjoy Old-World charm and a friendly

conversation. Open daily 11am-5pm
chateaunonchalantvineyards.com
1329 Larson Rd, Roseburg (541) 679-2394
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Misty Oaks 8
Triple Oak Wine Vault in Historic Oakland

Events, Art, Like us on FB. Open Fri 1pm6pm, Sat & Sun 12pm-5pm also by appt.
137 NE Locust St, Oakland (541) 459-4287
Elegant wine cave! Experience award winning

wines paired with appetizers.
Tue-Sat 10am-5pm reustlevineyards.com
960 Cal Henry Rd, Roseburg (541) 459-6060
Native yeast winemaking! Estate grown, handcrafted wines. Classic reds. Picnics, RVs, views.
Open daily 11am-5pm delfinowines.com
3829 Colonial Rd, Roseburg (541) 673-7575
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6 MarshAnne
Landing
Out of this world wines in an elegant gallery

setting. Rhone & Bordeaux blends.
W-Sun 11am-5pm Mar-Dec marshannelanding.com
175 Hogan Rd, Oakland (541) 459-7998
Hillside family owned & operated winery & vineyard. Wines from our vines. Scenic picnic area.
Open 11am-5pm W-Sun Mar-Dec
1310 Misty Oaks Ln, Oakland (541) 459-3558
Taste History. Oregons oldest estate winery,

birthplace of Pinot and state historic site. Not
Sold In Stores. Daily 11am-5pm
240 Vineyard Lane, Roseburg (541) 673-3709
Winery & Pairings Directory

Rogue Valley
Belle Fiore Winery................................................ Ashland...................................... Winery................................... Pg 15
Enoteca Wine Tasting & Bistro.............................. Ashland...................................... Wine Tasting Room................. Pg 15
Grizzly Peak Winery.............................................. Ashland...................................... Winery................................... Pg 16
Lark's................................................................... Ashland & Medford.................... Restaurant.............................. Pg 14
Loft Brasserie & Carpe Noctem Bar....................... Ashland...................................... Restaurant.............................. Pg 16
The Iris Inn........................................................... Ashland...................................... Lodging/B&B.......................... Pg 16
Dagoba Organic Chocolate................................... Ashland...................................... Chocolate Tasting Room......... Pg 14
Ledger David Cellars............................................. Central Point............................... Wine Tasting Room................. Pg 17
Rogue Creamery................................................... Central Point............................... Artisan Cheese........................ Pg 17
EdenVale Winery.................................................. Medford..................................... Winery................................... Pg 19
RoxyAnn Winery.................................................. Medford..................................... Winery................................... Pg 19
Bambu Restaurant............................................... Medford..................................... Restaurant.............................. Pg 20
Elements Tapas Bar.............................................. Medford..................................... Restaurant.............................. Pg 17
Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub................................. Medford..................................... Restaurant.............................. Pg 21
Harry & David....................................................... Medford..................................... Wine & Specialty Foods.......... Pg 21
Jones & Associates............................................... Medford..................................... Wealth Management............. Pg 18
Penny & Lulu Studio Florist.................................. Medford..................................... Florist..................................... Pg 20
Medford BMW...................................................... Medford..................................... BMW Dealer........................... Pg 44
Southern Oregon Subaru...................................... Medford..................................... Subaru Dealer & Service......... Pg 21
Paschal Winery & Vineyard................................... Talent......................................... Winery................................... Pg 20
Upper Rogue
Del Rio Vineyards................................................. Gold Hill..................................... Winery................................... Pg 22
Kriselle Cellars...................................................... White City.................................. Winery................................... Pg 22
Jacksonville
Caprice Vineyards................................................. Central Point............................... Winery................................... Pg 25
Daisy Creek Vineyard............................................ Jacksonville................................ Winery................................... Pg 26
DANCIN Vineyards................................................ Jacksonville................................ Winery................................... Pg 27
Quady North........................................................ Jacksonville................................ Wine Tasting Room................. Pg 28
South Stage Cellars.............................................. Jacksonville................................ Wine Tasting Room................. Pg 28
Back Porch Bar & Grill........................................... Jacksonville................................ Restaurant.............................. Pg 24
Bella Union Restaurant & Saloon......................... Jacksonville................................ Restaurant.............................. Pg 25
Frau Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus................. Jacksonville................................ Restaurant.............................. Pg 27
Gogi's Restaurant................................................. Jacksonville................................ Restaurant.............................. Pg 26
Jacksonville Inn & Restaurant.............................. Jacksonville................................ Restaurant/Lodging............... Pg 27
Country House Inns.............................................. Jacksonville................................ Lodging.................................. Pg 25
Elan Guest Suites.................................................. Jacksonville................................ Lodging.................................. Pg 26
Magnolia Inn........................................................ Jacksonville................................ Lodging.................................. Pg 29
TouVelle House Bed & Breakfast........................... Jacksonville................................ Lodging/B&B.......................... Pg 24
Jacksonville Company.......................................... Jacksonville................................ Women's Clothing & Shoes..... Pg 29
Pot Rack............................................................... Jacksonville................................ Fine Kitchenware.................... Pg 29
Segway of Jacksonville......................................... Jacksonville................................ Segway Tours.......................... Pg 24
WillowCreek Jacksonville..................................... Jacksonville................................ Jewlery, Gifts, Souvenirs......... Pg 29
Applegate Valley
Devitt Winery....................................................... Jacksonville................................ Winery................................... Pg 32
LongSword Vineyard............................................ Jacksonville................................ Winery................................... Pg 32
Red Lily Vineyards................................................ Jacksonville................................ Winery................................... Pg 33
Slagle Creek Vineyards......................................... Jacksonville................................ Winery................................... Pg 33
Valley View Winery............................................... Jacksonville................................ Winery................................... Pg 34
Plaisance Ranch................................................... Williams..................................... Winery................................... Pg 34
Crow and Bear...................................................... Grants Pass................................. Winery................................... Pg 35
Schmidt Family Vineyards.................................... Grants Pass................................. Winery................................... Pg 35
Schultz Wines....................................................... Grants Pass................................. Winery................................... Pg 36
Serra Vineyards.................................................... Grants Pass................................. Winery................................... Pg 36
Troon Vineyard..................................................... Grants Pass................................. Winery................................... Pg 37
Wooldridge Creek Winery & CrushPad Creamery.. Grants Pass................................. Winery/Creamery................... Pg 37
Country House Inns.............................................. Grants Pass................................. Lodging.................................. Pg 25
Umpqua Valley
Umpqua Valley Wine Growers.............................. Umpqua Valley........................... Winery Association................. Pg 38
Real Estate
Expert Properties................................................. Jacksonville & Ashland............... Real Estate.............................. Pg 43
Innsbruck Ridge/Sarich Construction Inc.............. Medford..................................... Real Estate.............................. Pg 18
Winery Tours
Platinum Excursions............................................. Southern Oregon........................ Tour........................................ Pg 14
Winehopper Tours................................................ Southern Oregon........................ Tour........................................ Pg 5
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Harvest & Crush Glossary Terms

While youre out enjoying your favorite
vineyards offerings this Fall & Winter, these
harvest-themed terms will come in handy!
Passerillage: French term for leaving grapes

on the vine past normal harvest so they dry-up
and concentrate their flavors.
Brix: A measurement of the sugar content of

grapes, indicating the degree of the grapes'
ripeness at harvest. Most wine grapes are
harvested at between 21 and 25 Brix. For an
alcohol conversion level, multiply the stated
Brix by .55.
Pip: Grape seeds.
Chaptalization: The addition of sugar to juice

before and/or during fermentation, to boost
sugar levels in under-ripe grapes and alcohol
levels in the subsequent wines.
Racking: The practice of moving wine by

hose from one container to another, leaving
sediment behind for purposes of aeration or
clarification.
Canopy: The parts of the grapevine above

ground including shoots and leaves.
Clone: A group of vines originating from a
single, individual plant propagated asexually
from a single source. Clones are selected for
the unique qualities of the grapes and wines
they yield, such as flavor, productivity and
adaptability to growing conditions.
Crush: The time during harvest season when
the grapes are picked and crushed.
Early Harvest: Denotes a wine made from
early-harvested grapes, usually lower than
average in alcohol content or sweetness.
Fermentation: The process by which yeast
converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide
and turns grape juice into wine.
Field Blend: When a vineyard is planted to
several varieties harvested together to produce
a single wine.
Filtering: The process of removing particles
from wine after fermentation. Most wines,
unless otherwise labeled, are filtered for both
clarity and stability.
Green Harvest: The trimming of unripe
grapes to decrease crop yields, thereby
improving the concentration of the remaining
bunches.
Late Harvest: On labels, indicates that a
wine was made from grapes picked later than
normal and at a higher sugar (Brix) level than
normal.
Lees: Sediment remaining in a barrel or tank
during and after fermentation.
Maceration: During fermentation, the
steeping of the grape skins and solids in the
wine, where alcohol acts as a solvent to extract
color, tannin and aroma from the skins.
Tasting Notes
Press Wine: The juice extracted under

pressure after pressing for white wines and
after fermentation for reds. Press wine has
more flavor and aroma, deeper color and often
more tannins than free-run juice.
Ripeness: The point when a grape has

achieved a sufficient balance of sugars and
acids.
Scion: A producer vine and the part of a vine
that is grafted onto rootstock and from which
wine grapes will be harvested.
Tannin: The mouth-puckering substance
found mostly in red wines derived primarily
from grape skins, seeds and stems, but also
from oak barrels. Tannin acts as a natural
preservative that helps wine age and develop.
Veraison: The stage in the annual growth
cycle of a grapevine where the grapes ripen
and change color.
Vine Density: The number of vines per acre.
Vintage Date: Indicates the year that a wine
was made. In order to carry a vintage date
in the United States, a wine must come from
grapes that are at least 95 percent from the
stated calendar year.
SOUTHERN OREGON
WINE SCENE
Thank you to our contributors!
LIVING BETWEEN THE VINES
Retired Naval Officer MJ Daspit moved from San Diego, CA with

husband Gary Greksouk to Ashland in 2004, where she began
a second career as a writer. Daspits published works include
the pictorial history ROGUE VALLEY WINE, co-authored with
winemaker Eric Weisinger (Arcadia Publishing, 2011) and a
historical novel, LUCY LIED (Fireship Press, 2014).
Viticultural Area: A legally-defined grapegrowing area distinguished by geographical

features, climate, soil, elevation, history and
other definable boundaries.
Vintner-Grown: Wine from a winery-owned
vineyard situated outside the winery's
delimited viticultural area.
Food and lifestyle writer Sarah Lemon gathers inspiration

from cooking, gardening and exploring all things epicurean in
her native Oregon. She frequently contributes articles to the
Mail Tribune newspaper, which also hosts her blog, The Whole
Dish. She has represented Southern Oregon as an ambassador
for Travel Oregon, and often serves as a judge for the regions
various culinary competitions and festivals.
Yeast: Micro-organisms that produce the

enzymes which convert sugar to alcohol and
are necessary for the fermentation of grape
juice into wine.
Yield: The quantity of fruit a parcel of land
renders after a harvest.
David Gibb has been active in photography for over 30 years,

offering professional photography services for commercial,
business and portrait needs. He operates his studio in historic
downtown Jacksonville, Oregon. Find out more at
www.gibbphoto.com.
MOG: Material other than grape.

Must: The unfermented juice of grapes
extracted by crushing or pressing.
Look for the next issue in Spring 2016!
SOUTHERNOREGONWINESCENE.COM
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Congratulations to the 2015 Wine

Competition Medal Winners
Best of Show
WhitePebblestone Cellars, 2014 Viognier

RedBelle Fiore, 2012 Numinos Bordeaux Blend
Red Lily Vineyards, 2013 Night School Red Dessert Wine
Double Gold Medal
Belle Fiore Winery 2013 Belle Esprit Muscat Canelli

Belle Fiore Winery 2012 Numinos Bordeaux Blend
Cuckoos Nest Cellars 2014 Aromatique White Blend
Pebblestone Cellars 2014 Ellis Vineyards Block 9 Viognier
Red Lily Vineyards 2013 Night School Red Dessert
Season Cellars 2014 Transparency White Blend
Gold Medal
Abacela 2014 Albario

Brandborg Vineyard & Winery 2014 Treats Sweet Style Riesling
Cliff Creek Cellars 2014 MRV White Blend
Daisy Creek Vineyard 2014 Rousanne
DANCIN Vineyards 2012 Adagio Pinot Noir
Foris Vineyards 2014 Pinot Blanc
Grizzly Peak Winery 2012 Syrah
Harry & David Vineyards 2012 Pinot Noir
Jaxon Vineyards 2012 Fort Red Blend
Kriselle Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Ledger David Cellars 2013 Malbec
Plaisance Ranch 2012 Rouge Prestige Papa Joes Private Stash
Red Lily Vineyards 2014 Verdejo Stargazer Lily
RoxyAnn Winery 2012 Pinot Noir
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2012 Pinot Noir
Schultz Wines 2013 Homeward Chardonnay
Season Cellars 2014 Viognier
Serra Vineyards 2011 Merlot
Simple Machine 2012 Vector Red Blend
Tesoaria Vineyard & Winery 2013 Zinfandel
Troon Vineyard 2013 Zinfandel
Silver Medal
30 Brix Winery 2014 Pastle 13 Orange Muscat
Abacela 2013 Grenache
Abacela 2012 Jasper Block Reserve Syrah
Abacela 2014 Grenache Ros
Agate Ridge Vineyard 2012 Sauvignon Blanc
Agate Ridge Vineyard 2013 Semllion Sauvignon Blanc
Agate Ridge Vineyard 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Agate Ridge Vineyard 2011 DK Reserve Red Blend
Agate Ridge Vineyard 2012 Weeknight Red
Belle Fiore Winery 2014 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Belle Fiore Winery 2013 Belle Esprit Malbec
Brandborg Vineyard and Winery 2014 Pinot Gris
Brandborg Vineyard and Winery 2014 Sauvignon Blanc
Caprice Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cliff Creek Cellars 2011 Cabernet Franc
Cliff Creek Cellars 2009 Claret
Cuckoos Nest Cellars 2012 Two Birds Red Blend
Cuckoos Nest Cellars 2014 Fizz Early Muscat
Daisy Creek Vineyard 2014 Viognier
DANCIN Vineyards 2013 Capriccio Chardonnay
DANCIN Vineyards 2013 Plie 65 Pinot Noir
DANCIN Vineyards 2013 Adagio Pinot Noir
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DANCIN Vineyards 2013 Septette Pinot Noir

Deer Creek Vineyards 2014 Chardonnay
Del Rio Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Del Rio Vineyards 2013 Merlot
Del Rio Vineyards NV Semi Sparkling Jolee Ros
Edenvale 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Foris Vineyards 2014 Dry Gewrztraminer
Girardet 2012 Chardonnay
God King Slave Wines 2013 Kinfolk White Blend
Grizzly Peak Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Grizzly Peak Winery 2012 Merlot
Harry & David Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay
Henry Estate Winery 2014 Mller-Thurgau
Henry Estate Winery 2013 Bordeaux Blend
Irvine Family Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay
Irvine Family Vineyards 2012 Pinot Noir
Jaxon Vineyards 2012 Syrah
Kriselle Cellars 2012 DiTani Red Blend
LaBrasseur Vineyard 2012 Reserve Merlot
LaBrasseur Vineyard 2012 Petite Sirah Port-Style
Ledger David Cellars 2014 Primoris Chenin Blanc
Ledger David Cellars 2013 Petit Verdot
Misty Oaks Vineyard 2014 Constitution Ridge Pinot Blanc

Misty Oaks Vineyard 2014 Julios Hill Pinot Gris
Pebblestone Cellars 2011 Ellis Vineyards Block 2 Merlot
Pebblestone Cellars 2014 Rose of Syrah Ellis Vineyards Block 7 Ros
Plaisance Ranch 2011 Merlot
Plaisance Ranch 2012 Petite Sirah
Plaisance Ranch 2012 Pinot Noir
Platt Anderson Cellars 2013 Ashland Artist Series Merlot
Platt Anderson Cellars 2013 Ashland Artist Series Bordeaux
Blend
Quady North 2014 Grenache Blanc
Quady North 2014 Pistoleta White Blend
Quady North 2013 4-2-A Syrah
Quady North 2014 Ros
Red Lily Vineyards 2012 Tempranillo
Rocky Knoll 2009 Dunbar Farms Bordeaux Blend
RoxyAnn Winery 2013 Chardonnay
RoxyAnn Winery 2014 Sauvignon Blanc
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Albario
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Sauvignon Blanc
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2012 Syrah
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2012 Tempranillo
Season Cellars 2013 Marsanne Roussanne Viognier Blend

Season Cellars 2012 Syrah
Serra Vineyards 2013 Ros
Slagle Creek Vineyards 2010 Pini Red Dessert
Slagle Creek Vineyards 2012 Pini Red Blend
Soloro Vineyard 2013 Emerald Isle White Blend
Soloro Vineyard 2011 Reserve Killdear Syrah
South Stage Cellars 2013 Riesling
South Stage Cellars 2012 Malbec
South Stage Cellars 2011 Pinot Noir
Spangler Vineyards 2012 Claret Bordeaux Blend
Tesoaria Vineyard & Winery 2012 Baco Noir
Tesoaria Vineyard & Winery 2011 Arany Szarvas
Tesoaria Vineyard & Winery 2012 Attila
Tesoaria Vineyard & Winery 2013 Sangiovese
Tesoaria Vineyard & Winery 2012 Dolcetto
Tesoaria Vineyard & Winery 2012 Coeur Noir Red Blend
Troon Vineyard 2013 Chardonnay
Troon Vineyard 2012 M*T Reserve Red Blend
Valley View Winery 2013 Anna Maria Sauvignon Blanc
Valley View Winery 2012 Anna Maria Syrah
Weisinger Family Winery 2012 Malbec
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SOUTHERN OREGON

LIVING BETWEEN THE VINES

SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / FALL WINTER 2015

FRESH ARTISAN FOOD

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EDITOR'S LETTER / READING BETWEEN THE VINES

tending vines or other

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CONTENTS / FALL WINTER 2015

4 / ACCIDENT & OPPORTUNITY

42 / OWE MEDAL WINNERS

12-39 / WINERY DIRECTORY

8 / THINK GLOBAL, WINE LOCAL

10 / THE GRAPES OF WRAP

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The Moores of Quail Run

A Tale of Accident and Opportunity

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SOUTHERN OREGON WINERY TOURS

THE WAY WINE

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A Grape's Journey / HARVEST

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When visiting your favorite wineries during fall,

Think Global Wine Local

Part Two / Rogue Valley, Foreign and Domestic

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Grizzly Peak Winery

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