Wine Tasting Through Oregon? There's an App For That!

The Oregon Wine Board on Monday launched a new directory to help consumers locate more than 200 Oregon wineries on their mobile phones.

The Oregon Wine Map, available for free, also includes maps to tasting rooms, hours of operation, contact information and turn-by-turn directions.

The map is being released to coincide with the Thanksgiving Weekend in Wine Country events, when most of the state’s wineries open for tastings.

The program was developed by Portland-based LynkSnap, a developer of custom QR codes and mobile websites for the wine industry. The company made similar programs for the Walla Walla Valley Wine Association and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association.

The wine map also serves as a guide to the more than 60 Oregon restaurants to earn “Super Cellars” awards from the Oregon Wine Press. The awards recognize restaurants that have distinguished themselves in the selection of Oregon wine they offer customers.

The program can be accessed at www.oregonwinemap.org, which directs users to a mobile site. According to a wine board news release, the directory can be saved to a phone's home screen where it will create an Oregon Wine icon.

Nearly Sold Out! Last Chance for Tickets to Applegate UnCorked!

As of today 379 tickets have been sold to Applegate Valley's Fall UnCorked Barrel Tour! This is a record number for the bi-annual event and to keep it a great experience for all they will be capping the tickets at 420. Don't miss your chance at tasting an unreleased barrel sample and wine and food pairing at each of the 17 wineries of the Applegate Valley.

November 20th 11 am - 5 pm

For tickets visit www.applegatewinetrail.com

Here is the latest barrel tastings and wine & food pairing list from the wineries:

Academy of Wine

Barrel Tasting: 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine & Food Pairing: 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon with Oregonzola-infused lamb shanks over mash potatoes

Bridgeview Winery

Barrel Tasting: 2010 Tempranillo

Wine & Food Pairing: 2009 Pinot Noir with Cold-Cured Lox and Dill

Cricket Hill Winery

Barrel Tasting: 2008 Merlot

Wine & Food Pairing: 2007 Bordeaux Blend with Vegetarian Polenta

Cowhorn Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: 2010 Spiral 36

Wine & Food Pairing: 2008 Syrah with Herb-Crusted Yam Coulis on a Crostini

Devitt Winey

2006 Steelhead Run Merlot

Fiasco Winery

Barrel Tasting: 2009 Syrah

Wine & Food Pairing: Prosecco-style White with Homemade Butternut Squash Bisque

Fly High/LongSword Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: 2009 Dolcetto

Wine & Food Pairing: 2010 Viognier

John Michael Champagne Cellars

Wine & Food Pairing: Sparkling Wine with Cranberry-Mango Salsa

Plaisance Ranch

Barrel Tasting: 2010 Syrah

Food Pairing: Chili

Red Lily Vineyards

Barrel Tasting: 2010 Tempranillo

Rosella's Winery

Barrel Sample: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine & Food Pairing: 2008 Merlot with selection from Pomodori's Restaurant

Schmidt Family Vineyards

Barrel Sample: 2010 Cabernet Franc

Serra Vineyards

Barrel Tasting: 2009 Pinot Noir

Wine & Food Pairing: 2008 Pinot Noir 

Soloro Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: 2009 Syrah

Wine & Food Pairing: 2007 Syrah with Chicken Cacciatore

Troon Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: 2010 Chardonnay

Wine & Food Pairing: 2008 Petite Sirah with Thanksgiving Foccacia stuffed with Sweet Potato Butter, Goat Cheese & Figs

Wooldridge Creek Winery

Barrel Tasting: 2010 Zinfandel

Valley View Winery

Southern Oregon Grand Tasting in Portland this Sunday!

You are invited to enjoy an exciting array of Southern Oregon wines in Portland. On November 13th, Southern Oregon is bringing the best it has to offer from Albarino to Zinfandel to the Portland Art Museum for one memorable evening of wine. 

Tickets are $39 and get you a logo glass, unlimited tastes from over 26 producers and appetizers. Purchase your tickets online at www.sorwa.org.

Are you part of the wine industry? Then you qualify for a discounted ticket price of just $25. Please email regina.vacarri@gmail.com to claim. 

We hope to celebrate with you then!

Thanksgiving Weekend in Southern Oregon Wine Country!

The Oregon Wine Press published a comprehensive guide to Thanksgiving Weekend in Oregon Wine Country. Thanksgiving Weekend has become one of the busiest weekend for wine tastings across the state with many wineries hosting fabulous events, tasting special or reserve wines and offering significant deals. Here is the segment featuring Southern Oregon sorted by city.

Ashland

EdenVale (at Enoteca) Nov. 25–27 (noon to 5 p.m.) Taste holiday appetizers paired with EdenVale wines. Special discounts and gift baskets made from local products. Perfect getaway for holiday house guests and friends. Fee: $10.

17 N. Main Street, Ashland
541-512-2955 x2
www.edenvalleyorchards.com

Bonanza

12 Ranch Wines Nov. 25–26 (noon to 5 p.m.) Join us for a Thanksgiving Weekend tasting.

4550 Burgdorf Road, Bonanza
541-545-1204
www.12ranchwines.com

Cave Junction

Bridgeview Vineyard & Winery                       
Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for a Thanksgiving Weekend open house.

4210 Holland Loop Rd., Cave Junction
541-592-4688
www.bridgeviewwine.com     

Eagle Point

Agate Ridge Vineyard Nov. 25 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.); Nov. 26–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) All 19 current release wines will be available for tasting. Live music. Receive 25 percent off purchases of four bottles or more. Spaghetti, salad and bread for $7; with wine for $10. Holiday shopping, great deals, fantastic hospitality and much more. Fee: $5; $10 (wine tasting with logo glass). 

1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point
541-830-3050
www.agateridgevineyard.com

Elkton

Bradley Vineyards Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for appetizers, wine and gifts for the holidays. 

1000 Azalea Drive, Elkton          
541-584-2888
www.bradleyvineyards.com   

Brandborg Winery Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for a Thanksgiving Weekend open house. We will be pouring our handcrafted Pinot Noir, Riesling and more. Fee: $5 (includes seasonal appetizers; free to ORCA Club members). 

345 First Street, Elkton
541-584-2870
www.brandborgwine.com

River's Edge Winery Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) We’ll have light appetizers, special discounts and a 2009 and 2010 preview.

1395 River Drive, Elkton 
541-584-2357
www.riversedgewinery.com

Gold Hill

Cliff Creek Cellars Nov. 25–27 (noon to 5 p.m.) Please join us Thanksgiving Weekend for 2004 Claret with pairings in Carlton and at the vineyard.

1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill
541-855-5330
www.cliffcreek.com

Del Rio Vineyards & Winery Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) On Friday, Black Friday Case Sale. Get your hands on a case of Del Rio for only $100. One of each of our current releases will be wrapped in black paper. Mystery and excitement rule as you blindly select your case. Limited number of cases available. Doors open at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, celebrate the holiday and the fruits of our labor with complimentary wine tasting, free shipping, holiday spiced wine samples and delicious hors d’oeuvres. 

52 N. River Road, Gold Hill
541-855-2062
www.delriovineyards.com

Grants Pass

Troon Vineyard Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend with Troon Vineyard. Taste wine and food pairings from Chef Tim Keller, listen to live music by Rachael Sandeen, 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and receive a personalized “Cellar Pass” from Chris Martin. Bring two cans of non-perishable food items for the Applegate Valley Food Pantry, and we will gladly waive your tasting fee.

1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass
541-846-9900
www.troonvineyard.com     

Jacksonville

Cricket Hill Vineyard & Winery Nov. 25–27 (noon to 5 p.m.) Join us for a Thanksgiving Weekend wine tasting. Fee: $3.

2131 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville
541-899-7264
www.crickethillwinery.com

Devitt Winery Nov. 25–27 (noon to 5 p.m.) Join us for a Thanksgiving Weekend wine tasting. We are a family-owned and -operated winery in the heart of the Applegate Valley. We are dedicated to producing premium varietal from estate and local grapes.

11412 Highway 238, Jacksonville
541-899-7511
www.devittwinery.com

Longsword Vineyard Nov. 25–27 (noon to 5 p.m.) Join us for the Thanksgiving Weekend to taste our wines.

8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville
541-899-1746
www.longswordvineyard.com

Medford

EdenVale Winery Nov. 25–26 (noon to 5 p.m.) Join us for our annual Voorhies Mansion Open House. Taste holiday appetizers paired with EdenVale wines. Special discounts and gift baskets made from local products. Perfect getaway for holiday house guests and friends. Fee: $10 (includes tasting and holiday food appetizers).

2310 Voorhies Road, Medford
541-512-2955 x2
www.edenvalleyorchards.com

Pebblestone Cellars Nov. 25–27 (noon to 5 p.m.) Join us for a tasting “after the Turkey.” Fee: $5.

1642 Camp Baker Road, Medford
541-512-1655
www.pebblestonecellars.com

RoxyAnn Winery Nov. 26–27 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Visit our historic tasting room over Thanksgiving Weekend to taste some of Southern Oregon’s finest wines. While you’re here, stock up on gifts for the holidays. Fee: $5 (five-plus wines); $3 (three wines). Wine club members receive free tastings plus two guests.

3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford 
541-776-2315
www.roxyann.com

Oakland

Sienna Ridge Estate Wine Nov. 25–27 (noon to 6 p.m.) We’ll have turkey with all trimmings and music on Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m. Our historic wine room is a lovely setting to enjoy our exceptional wines. 

1876 John Long Road, Oakland 
541-849-3300
www.siennaridgeestate.com

Roseburg

Abacela Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Weekend Open House at our new Vine & Wine Center. Fee: $15 (includes wine tasting, logo glass, live music, tapas).

12500 Lookingglass Road, Roseburg
541-679-6642
www.abacela.com

Delfino Vineyards Nov. 25–26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Holiday gift baskets and wine discounts. Live music, 1 to 4 p.m. (The Zephyr Duo on Friday; Dylan James on Saturday). Fee includes wine tasting, live music, barrel samples, hayrides.

3829 Colonial Road, Roseburg
541-673-7575
www.delfinowines.com

Girardet Winery Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Taste our new releases. Wine and food pairings. Live music on Friday and Saturday. Take advantage of 20-percent case discounts; members save 25 percent. RV, pet and handicapped friendly.

895 Reston Road, Roseburg
541-679-7252
www.girardetwine.com

HillCrest Winery & Distillery Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for an open house and new release tasting. All of these wines are not sold in stores. Artisan production from the Oregon’s oldest estate winery. Fee: $5 (applied to bottle or case purchase).

240 Vineyard Lane, Roseburg
541-673-3709
www.hillcrestvineyard.com

Melrose Vineyards Nov. 25–26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for a Thanksgiving Winery open house. Fee: $10 (includes entry, logo glass, wine and food pairings, music).

885 Melqua Road, Roseburg
541-672-6080
www.melrosevineyards.com

Spangler Vineyards Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Join us for a Thanksgiving Weekend open house at our Roseburg winery. No fee. A $5 reserve flight available, which includes light snacks.

491 Winery Lane, Roseburg
541-679-9654
www.spanglervineyards.com

Shady Cove

Crater Lake Cellars Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Escape to the Upper Rogue Region to taste some wine and enjoy the shops. Join us. 

21882 Highway 62, Shady Cove 
541-878-4200
www.craterlakecellars.com

Winston

Wild Rose Vineyard Nov. 25–27 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Enjoy Thanksgiving Weekend with us. No fee.

375 Porter Creek Road, Winston
541-580-5488
www.wildrosevineyard.com

1975 to 2011, Valley View's Rich History

Valley View Winery posted these two photos on their Facebook today that I thought was really neat. The photo on the left is from 1975 with Mike (7 years old) and Frank Wisnovsky posing with the largest vine in the vineyard. Thirty-six years later, Mike and his son, Stephen (7 years old) are pictured at the same vine.

Applegate Uncorked Fall Barrel Tour - Sunday, November 20th