Tickets are $49 each and include a commemorative Wine Trail wine glass. 17 wineries in the Applegate participate in this fun, self-guided tour. You pick your starting location, but you’re free to visit any number of the wineries on the Trail. Each winery […]
Workers’ 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 […]
Relief … while August continued warmer than normal (see below), a change in the circulation over the Pacific and western North America ushered in an early taste of fall during the last week of the month that has continued through the first week of September. […]
Medford, Ore. – September 3, 2015 – Naumes Crush and Fermentation (www.naumescf.com), Southern Oregon’s newest and most modern custom crush winery, this week processed its first grapes. Well-known grower Terry Sullivan, owner of Upper Five Vineyard in Talent, Ore., brought in the first lot, a Sauvignon blanc.
“After a year of planning and construction, it […]
Back by popular demand, the Jacksonville Oregon Winery Association (JOWA) is sponsoring a Fall Wine Cruise on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from noon to 6:00pm. There are only a limited number of tickets for sale, ($25 per/person) so be sure and get yours now – tickets are only available online at jacksonvillewineries.com. Your ticket includes […]
The 2015 Oregon Wine Experience announced this evening the winners of its wine competition, which featured 224 wines from 50 wineries. Best of Show honors went to Pebblestone Cellars for its 2014 Viognier, to Belle Fiore Winery for its 2012 “Numinos” red Bordeaux blend, and […]
Many people ask, Why take a wine tour? Can’t I just drive myself? With 80+ registered wineries throughout the Southern Oregon AVA (American Viticultural Area), the better question to ask is, Where do I want to go and who do I trust to get me there and back? A designated driver is always a good […]
For many of us living in Southern Oregon, we have always known the area was destined for great things. The natural beauty of the landscape, the spirit of place and solidarity of community are the heart of our quality of life. It is what brings people here and keeps most from leaving. And until recently, […]
Book Talks & Wine at South Stage Cellars takes place on Thursday, August 20, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Tasting Room at 125 South 3rd Street. Local mystery author and actor Clive Rosengren will read from his latest whodunit, Red Desert. A monthly event featuring authors from The State of Jefferson, Book Talks & Wine at […]
Join us at the 6th Annual furnARTure event on Sunday, September 20th at Valley View Winery, for a fun-filled afternoon of art, hors d’oeuvres, wine and live music.
furnARTure, is the signature event supporting The Studio at Living Opportunities. It is a benefit auction featuring the work of local and regional artists who have transformed recycled […]
John Michael Champagne Cellars, established in 1991, the second winery open to the public in the Applegate Valley, has moved its tasting room to its winery site at 14225 Humbug Creek Road, Applegate, Oregon. The winery features gourmet organic, local, non-GMO and gluten-free foods that pair well with their award-winning champagnes and still wines. The […]
Book Talks & Wine at South Stage Cellars takes place on Thursday, July 16, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Tasting Room at 125 South 3rd Street. Local author and linguistics professor Edwin Battistella will read from his book Sorry About That; The Language of Public Apology. A monthly event featuring authors from The State of Jefferson, […]
Utilizing the naturally cascading topography of its estate, DANCIN Vineyards has begun construction of its new gravity-flow winery in Southern Oregon, which is scheduled to be completed for harvest 2015. Comprised of two distinct structures, set eight to ten feet into the naturally cooling earth and positioned at varying elevations, it is the culmination of […]
Applegate Trails Association is proud to announce a $10,000 grant award from REI to build the East ART, the first section of the non-motorized Applegate Ridge Trail envisioned from Cathedral Hills in Grants Pass to Jacksonville. We are so excited!
So the organization is thriving, not only with trail building but with hiking on existing trails. […]
Medford, Ore. – July 2, 2015 – Naumes Crush and Fermentation (www.naumescf.com) is Southern Oregon’s newest and most modern wine processing facility. The 23,000-s.f. structure, designed to be easily expanded, is set to open August 1.
Located at 1311 N. Central Ave. near downtown Medford, […]
Having a conversation with viticultural climatologist Greg Jones is much like drinking a glass of premium wine. With […]
Jacksonville Publishing has expanded with the launch of a new, wine-only publication, Southern Oregon Wine Scene. The new 44-page magazine covers the Southern Oregon wine region stretching from the Umpqua Valley to Ashland. “It’s the first publication of its kind in Southern Oregon that is 100% dedicated to our burgeoning wine scene,” says Jacksonville Review […]
MEDFORD – Travel Southern Oregon (TSO) today announced the formation of an advisory committee for the Oregon Wine Country License Plate programs. The committee will provide insight to the TSO board for the disbursement of funds — generated by the net proceeds from the sale of these specialty plates, via a program administered by Travel […]
Kristen Lyon, noted Jacksonville Chef, prepares the 4-course dinner using fresh salad greens and vegetables grown on the farm. Dinner includes sample wine parings and winemaker cocktail hour, featuring wines from Valley View Winery; historic Hanley House tours; and historical presentation, Today’s Farming/Farmers […]
This month, Book Talks and Wine at South Stage Cellars takes place on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Tasting Room at 125 South Third Street. Local author and culinary maven Tod Davies will read from her book Jam Today Too.
Warm, conversational, and exquisitely practical, Davies returns to the Jam Today series with Jam […]
The Rogue Valley Symphony will return to EdenVale Winery for two outdoor summer concerts this year. June 19, 2015 is the first Summer Series concert featuring oboist Gabe Young. Music Director Martin Majkut called Gabe “an exceptionally talented musician and a thoughtful young artist.” This performance will feature Gabe Young on Benedetto Marcello’s Oboe Concerto […]
8 Hours! 4 Bands! 5 Unique Burgers! 26 Southern Oregon Microbrews!
Medford, OR – Tap into the best of the Rogue Valley’s food, drink and music at the third annual Brews, Burgers & Bluegrass as THRIVE kicks off Medford Beer Week: 12-8pm Saturday June 13 at beautiful Eden Valley Orchards. This family-friendly event is brought to […]
This June, CrushPad Creamery, Oregon’s first joint creamery and winery will open in the Applegate Valley at Wooldridge Creek Winery, located at 818 Slagle Creek Road. Wooldridge Creek Winery is jointly owned by Greg Paneitz, his wife Kara Olmo (in photo above) and Ted and Mary Warrick.
Kara will serve as CrushPad’s cheesemaker while her husband, […]
Enjoy gold award-winning single vineyard wines, live music and BBQ bites at the Artisan Corridor in Central Point
(Central Point, Ore.) – Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Ledger David Cellars May 23-25 from 12-5pm at Le Petit Tasting Room in Central Point’s Artisan Corridor – a trifecta of the region’s most award-winning cheese, wine and chocolate.
Enjoy […]
This month, Book Talks & Wine at South Stage Cellars takes place on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Tasting Room at 125 South 3rd Street. Ashland writer Michael Niemann will read from his novel, Legitimate Business and discuss his tale of international intrigue.
Legitimate Business begins with the shooting death of Ritu Roy, […]
May 12, 2015- Ruch, Oregon: Fiasco Winery is the very first Applegate Valley winery that visitors reach on the Applegate Wine Trail from all points east and is just 7 miles from Jacksonville. When owners Dave & Pam Palmer first purchased the site, it required a complete restoration […]
Jacksonville Oregon Winery Association is sponsoring its second-annual wine cruise on May 31, 2015 from Noon-6:00pm. With only a limited number of tickets ($25 per/person) for sale, get yours now—only available online at www.jacksonvillewineries.com.
During this fun-filled afternoon cruise, you’ll travel to 5 Jacksonville-based wineries in the comfort of the Wine Hopper […]
Online community for moms teams up with Schmidt Family Vineyards and Allaboard Trolley Tours to raise money for the Women’s Crisis Support Team
Les Martin of Red Lily Vineyards in the Applegate Valley announced that six incredibly-respected wine judges have been confirmed for the 2015 Oregon Wine Experience wine competition. Formerly known as the “World of Wine,” the week-long event was re-named to reflect a growing number of entrants and regional importance. Held each August in and around […]
In late February, Jacksonville again takes center stage of the Southern Oregon music scene when the South Stage Cellars Rising Stars music competition returns to town—at Redmen’s Hall. The five Saturdays of fun starts-off with four semi-final rounds on February 28, March 7, March 14 and March 21. The final round will be held on […]
Valley View Winery proudly presents The Grand View Artists and their newest paintings featuring a very special artist guest: Stefan Baumann, PBS TV star of “The Grand View: America’s National Parks Through the Eyes of an Artist” on Saturday, February 7th from 1-4pm.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the festivities which will feature:
Christmas dinner in our family consists of Prime Rib with horseradish sauce and Au jus, potatoes, mixed vegetables and Yorkshire pudding with gravy… YUM. If you’ve never tried Yorkshire pudding, it’s not an actual pudding, it’s a savory soft bread kind of a roll made from batter consisting of eggs, flour and milk…it’s hard to […]
Less than two miles from where Peter Britt likely first planted, crushed and bottled Oregon’s first Pinot Noir, (named Franc Pinot in the mid-1850’s) it’s back to the future for Jacksonville’s wine industry. Today, on a gently-sloped mostly north-to-northeast facing parcel off South Stage Road, Dan and Cindy Marca of DANCIN Vineyards, are preparing to […]
Troon Vineyard in the Applegate Valley recently welcomed Stephen Hall as head winemaker in charge of all production. Hall, who previously worked in Napa, has an impressive resume that includes some of Napa’s most prestigious brands: Clos du Val, Chateau Potelle, Robert Biali Vineyards and Stag’s Leap.
Larry Martin, owner of Troon commented, “We are excited […]
The 2014 Southern Oregon World of Wine Festival recently concluded its wine competition, which featured 207 wines from 49 wineries. A total of 11 gold medals were awarded this year, including 2 “double” gold medals, meaning that all three judges unanimously agreed on the award. A total of 40 silver medals were also awarded. Best […]
Jacksonville Oregon Winery Association (JOWA) is sponsoring a wine cruise on September 21, 2014 from Noon – 5 pm. The cruise enables attendees to travel to 5 Jacksonville-based wineries in the comfort of a shuttle bus, leisurely enjoying great wines and food and the company of interesting people. Tickets are only $15 and include 3 […]
Ledger David Cellars has hired Kiley Evans as its new winemaker. Evans is the winery’s first in-house winemaker and brings with him more than 15 years of wine industry experience. Most recently, he worked at Raffaldini ...
Dan & Cindy Marca of DANCIN Vineyards, located on the outskirts of the city limits at 4477 South Stage Road, have announced the appointment of Brian Denner as their winemaker. Dan told the Review that Brian will take over all winemaking activities on August 15, noting, “Brian’s approach to viticulture and winemaking is consistent with […]
Music on the Lawn at Schmidt Family Vineyards Friday, July 18th, 6-9pm - Bring your dancing shoes and come enjoy the swingin' sounds of the Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra!
During the May 18, 2014 Spring UnCorked barrel tour in the Applegate Valley...
DANCIN Vineyards prepares the vines for “spring-shape” by completing the first phase of the double pruning process...
After nearly ten years as the head winemaker at Troon Vineyard, Herb Quady announced today that...
The third Rising Stars competition returns to South Stage Cellars each Saturday in February...
At this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, these local, Southern Oregon wineries took home medals!
The traditional day of American feasting is one of my favorite holidays. Every year I make the traditional fare my family...
Come celebrate Ledger David's two-year anniversary, Oct. 26 & 27 from Noon-5pm.
It’s all systems GO for Vintage Watch 2013 as vineyards in Southern Oregon shift into high gear sooner than expected–and the fruit looks to be of superior quality.
Wild Wines will be holding a Midsummer Celebration at their Winery and Brand New Tasting Room!
JOWA to Showcase Jacksonville’s In-Town Wineries...
On Sunday, May 19, join the Applegate Valley vintners for their Spring UnCorked Barrel Tour.