My Own Sommelier

Four Yums! Wine Tasting System

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:42:19 -0700

Introducing the Four Yum wine tasting notation system. Learn the ins and outs of rating wines with the 4Yums! This system will help keep things simple and is very user friendly.

Abacela Winery

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0800

There's more than Pinot Noir here in the Umpqua Valley. Abacela focus is on a variety of Spanish grapes. Yum!

Anindor Vineyards

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Now here is the prime example of why you go wine tasting. The tasting room just opened recently in Elkton and is a cozy spot with a warm reception. Meeting the owner behind the bar is always a great time!

Becker Vineyards

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:57:30 -0700

What does lots of hard work and a love of wine get you? Your very own winery! Charlie and Peggie are two of the hardest working people and it shows in their new selection of wines. Keep an eye out for the Cab!!

Brandborg Vineyard & Winery

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:42:49 -0700

Vineyard development began and a new winery was completed in Elkton in time to make wine from the 2002 vintage. Praise for the wines came early, one writer calling their first 2002 Barrel Select pinot noir “the best pinot noir to have ever come from Southern Oregon”.

Henry Estate Wines

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:04:04 -0700

Scott Henry has been around for a long time. He's had time to get it right. He's also a bit of a famous character around here having invented a well known trellis system used around the world!

Hillcrest Vineyard

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Our friends at Hillcrest are Napa expats! They knew when to get out and where to go! Stop by and discover what they found in the Umpqua Valley.

Juliana Vineyards

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0800

How do they do it? Henry and Debbie make you feel right at home at their new tasting room off of Old Garden Valley Rd. And the wine!!

Marshanne Landing

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Greg and Fran Cramer have carved out a vine paradise outside the historic town of Oakland, Oregon. It's a destination!

Misty Oaks Vineyards

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:07:54 -0700

Some wineries are just fun getting to. Of the beaten path and up the hill are the grapes for this small winery. And they seem to like it up there because they make for some great wines!!

Palotai Winery

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:00:39 -0700

Gabor Palotai ended up on the banks of the Umpqua River from his native Hungry. He brought with him a strong work ethic and a European palette. Both add to the allure of his wines. Try the "Bull's Blood"!

Ruestle Prayer Rock

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0800

If you have time for only one Umpqua Valley winery (what a shame) then you must visit the Ruestle's for their exceptionaly balanced wines.

Sienna Ridge Estate

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Step back in time to the Applegate era with a visit to this Red Hill AVA winery. Let's say the only Red Hill winery! It's the only AVA with just one winery. That's the uniqueness of Douglas County.

Wild Rose

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:11:03 -0700

Here's an all natural winery making anything but ordinary wines. Keep an eye on them as they reshape their little slice of paradise just outside Dillion.