On December 1st, the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau granted the Willamette Valley official status as an American Viticultural Area, effective January 3rd, 1984.
Anne Amie’s wines at a tasting event being poured by Kim McLeod
AHIVOY Nominated for Wine Enthusiast Award
The Dundee Hills AVA organization announced that AHIVOY was nominated for a Wine Enthusiast Social Visionary of the Year Award.
Per the AVA, AHIVOY (The Asociación Hispana de la Industria del Vino en Oregon y Comunidad) is dedicated to “empowering Latinx and Hispanic vineyard stewards (workers) of the Willamette Valley through education and professional development opportunities that lead to ongoing careers in the wine industry.”
Learn more about the organization here or visit the Wine Enthusiast’s page here.
Check In On the Vintage
Want an insider's perspective on 2023? Hop over to the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) for updated thoughts from winemakers and grapegrowers here.
The WVWA is a trade organization funded by Willamette Valley wineries. They promote the Valley's wine and tourism. Looking for information on planning your visit to the Valley? They are a fantastic resource covering the entire region.
A Love Letter to the Willamette Valley
Time Magazine featured the Willamette Valley as one of its World's Greatest Places in 2023. We all love the Valley, but explore what makes it rank as one of the world's best here. Don't miss other awe-inspiring picks!
This article was featured in a recent blog post by the Dundee Hills AVA Association. Don't have Time (get it?) to read the complete Time Magazine article? Check out their summary here.
Dry Farming in the News
Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news! Check out these recently published articles discussing the dry farming of winegrapes in Oregon.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Vines by Greg Norton of the Oregon Wine Press
This is a deep dive into Dr. Alexander Levin’s work and history in researching vineyard management techniques, including water and irrigation.
Growing Pains: Winemakers Reflect on a Changing Climate by Laura Ness of the Wine Industry Advisor
Check out quotes from Evan Martin, owner and winemaker of Martin Woods in McMinnville, who reflects on the positives and negatives of dry farmed vines.
Walking The Rows: Résonance Vineyard And The Fool’s Errand Plot by Jill Barth of Forbes Magazine
A focused look at the Résonance Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, one of the Willamette Valley’s oldest dry farmed and own-rooted vineyards.
