Podcasts about Willamette Valley Vineyards

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Weinnotes Podcast featuring Jim Bernau, the founder and visionary behind Willamette Valley Vineyards. With over 35 years of experience, Jim has been a driving force in establishing Oregon's wine industry as a prominent player on the global stage. In this conversation, he shares his remarkable journey, from the early days of planting vines to cultivating a legacy of quality and community.Jim takes us back to the inception of Willamette Valley Vineyards, recounting the challenges he faced in the beginning and the passion that fueled his ambition. He reflects on the invaluable mentorship he received from pioneers like Dick and Betty O'Brien, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the Oregon wine community. Jim's insights into the camaraderie among winemakers illustrate how their collective efforts have shaped a vibrant and thriving wine culture in the region.A key theme in our discussion is the concept of legacy. Jim shares his thoughts on what it means to leave a lasting impact on the industry and the next generation of winemakers. He discusses the contributions of those who came before him and how their dedication continues to inspire him in his own work. This focus on legacy extends beyond wine production; Jim is deeply committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, ensuring that the land is preserved for future generations.Throughout the episode, Jim also delves into the evolving consumer landscape, particularly in light of the changes brought about by the pandemic. He explores how the wine experience is shifting, with an increasing emphasis on connection and storytelling. For Jim, each bottle of wine tells a story, reflecting the land, the people, and the passion behind it. He believes that understanding these narratives is essential for both winemakers and consumers alike.With his warm personality and infectious enthusiasm for wine, Jim Bernau offers listeners a unique perspective on the journey of Oregon wine. He invites us to appreciate not only the flavors and aromas in our glasses but also the rich tapestry of experiences that bring those wines to life.Tune in to this inspiring episode as we explore Jim's incredible legacy at Willamette Valley Vineyards, his vision for the future of Oregon wine, and the enduring connections that make the wine community so special. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just beginning your journey, this conversation is sure to deepen your appreciation for the artistry and passion that define the world of wine.

When Matt Swihart started Double Mountain Brewery in 2007, his vision was to sell beer in the most ecologically sustainable way possible: in reusable bottles, which would be returned, cleaned and refilled, to be sold again. He says it wasn’t a new idea at all - this was common for all kinds of beverages in the early 20th century. And it wasn’t even novel - in other countries, refillable beverage containers occupy a solid share of the market. Nevertheless the regional infrastructure didn’t exist, so the company started small and took its time. The game changed in 2018 when the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative partnered with Double Mountain to help develop standard refillable glass beer bottles that any brewery in the state could use.  Now, the Newberg company Revino is working with a number of vintners to put their wine in its returnable, refillable bottles. And while the company is still scaling up all the infrastructure needed, it’s gotten significant traction already, with Willamette Valley Vineyards announcing its rollout of over 1500 cases of one of its Pinot Noirs being released in Revino bottles. We talk with Double Mountain Brewery’s Matt Swihart and Revino cofounder Adam Rack about the significant environmental benefits of glass bottles over other kinds of containers, and the role they see refillables playing more broadly in helping states meet climate goals.  

This interview is with Dustin Wyant of Park & Main restaurant. In this interview, Dustin speaks about following a hospitality path that led him to starting a restaurant in Carlton. After an early career selling wine at Willamette Valley Vineyards, Dustin talks about running the food and hospitality program at a resort in Glacier National Park and all the lessons he learned there. After returning to Oregon, Dustin touches on working on hotels and restaurants in Dundee and Newberg and all the great people he got to work with, before the opportunity to open his own place in Carlton. He describes the food/wine/ice cream program designed to be "Carlton's living room" and about the tight connection he has built with the people and town.Dustin also talks about his future projects and the future for the wine and hospitality industries in Oregon.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on June 12, 2024 at Park & Main in Carlton.

Megan Bartholomay, our Froggy Wine Specialist from Republic National Distributing is back with another episode of Wine Wednesday thanks to our friends at Luna, Your Neighborhood Kitchen, located on South University Drive in Fargo.  Follow Megan @fargos.winest  This week's wine: Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Rose of Pinot Noir The soft tones of blush and pink dispose of translucent color in the wine. An array of pleasant fragrances includes strawberry, kiwi, lychee and citrus zest. The bright taste is textured with notes of pomegranate and ruby red grapefruit. The wine is vibrant on the palate with pleasingly full fruit flavors. Serve chilled. This wine pairs well with aromatic and savory dishes. Enjoy with salmon sliders, ahi tuna, chicken proveçal, wood-fired flatbreads, bruschetta and fresh summer salads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Megan Bartholomay, our Froggy Wine Specialist from Republic National Distributing is back with another episode of Wine Wednesday.  Follow Megan @fargos.winest  This week's wine: Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir 2016 Winemaker Notes Ruby in color, concentrated aromas of bramble fruit, mint, cedar and graphite emerge and lead to a silky palate featuring jammy notes of blackberry and cherry cobbler accented by dried herbs and minerality flavors. The firm, rustic tannins and lively acidity frame the ample palate and the finish extends far beyond the sip. A combination of determination and extraordinary people has brought Willamette Valley Vineyards from a bold idea to one of the region's leading wineries, earning the title "One of America's Great Pinot Noir Producers," from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. The “budwood” of Willamette Valley Vineyards began long before its founding in 1983 by vintner Jim Bernau. His Dad was hired by a California winemaker to secure the first winery license in Oregon since Prohibition. Jim's Dad allowed him small tastes of Richard Sommer's wine, lighting a path that led Jim from home winemaking to studies at UC Davis and eventually Beaune, France. In 1983, Jim cleared away an old pioneer plum orchard in the Salem Hills and hand-watered his first plantings using 17 lengths of 75' garden hose. Jim's vision of organizing the support of wine enthusiasts to build a winery that would produce world-class wines through shared ownership has resulted in more than 16,000 owners. The winery's Common (WVVI) and Preferred (WVVIP) are traded on the NASDAQ.  The winery sources all of its barrel-aged Pinot Noir from its estate vineyards and practices environmentally sustainable farming. All of the vineyards have been certified sustainable through LIVE (Low Impact Viticulture and Enology) and Salmon-Safe programs since 1997.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an extraordinary journey into the world of Oregon wine with the legendary winemaker, Joe Dobbes. In this captivating interview, we explore the rich tapestry of Joe's life and career, from planting marionberries at the age of 13 to becoming a prominent figure in Oregon's wine industry.Key Moments:- Discover the roots of Joe Dobbes' winemaking journey, from planting marionberries at a young age to selling to Smuckers, and the pivotal decision to transition from pursuing a medical career to venturing into the wine industry.- Uncover the serendipitous conversations that shaped Joe's trajectory, including a chance encounter during the 1984 International Cool Climate Symposium in Oregon that led him to Germany, kickstarting his wine career.- Reflect on Joe's 30-year celebration in the wine industry and the heartfelt words from Jim Bernau, CEO of Willamette Valley Vineyards, expressing regret at not being able to keep Joe and the possibility of a future collaboration.- Dive into Joe's transition from being a major Oregon wine producer to creating his boutique winery Iterum.- Explore the challenges and decisions behind producing wine in the tumultuous year of 2020, a time when many winemakers opted not to due to wildfires. Gain insights into the unique aspects of the 2020 vintage.- Learn about the influence Joe Dobbes had on winemaker Travis Todd during the 2020 vintage, showcasing the collaborative spirit within the Oregon wine community.- Delve into the legacy of Joe Dobbes as a father, mentor, and pioneer in the wine industry, including the unique perspective of his daughter, Amelia, growing up surrounded by the world of Oregon Pinot.We also dove into the challenges and decisions of producing wine in 2020, a tumultuous year for many winemakers. Discover the unique magic Joe Dobbes brought to Pinot Noir in this challenging vintage.This interview not only offers a glimpse into the history and evolution of Oregon winemaking but also takes you on a tasting journey through Joe Dobbes' 2020 vintage. Don't miss this opportunity to uncork the stories and flavors that have shaped one of Oregon's wine legends. Subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell for more captivating interviews and tasting experiences. Cheers to the legacy of Joe Dobbes!

This interview is with Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards. In this interview, Jim speaks about his introduction to wine and his journey through the industry. Jim starts the interview by diving into his childhood introduction to wine, which spurred him and his brother to steal and experiment with their mother's frozen grape concord concentrate. Jim also talks about his educational journey, where he went everywhere from Oxford to Willamette University. He then shares that after college he was introduced to wine professionally through legislation. Later in the interview, Jim dives into the creation of Willamette Valley Vineyards. He leaves us with some advice about entering the wine industry and his hopes for the future. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Domaine Willamette in Dayton on August 18, 2023.

This interview is with Efren Loeza of Willamette Valley Vineyards. In this interview, Efren speaks about growing up working in agriculture in Mexico before coming to the United States. He was immediately intrigued by working in vineyards, and asked enough questions to show his interest and start to learn the trade. When a full-time role came up at Tualatin Estate in 1980, he took it and has never looked back.He talks about his time working with vines and also in the winery, including lessons learned and how his work has changed, especially after Willamette Valley Vineyards purchased Tualatin in the 1990s. He also talks about what he's proudest of, and the vineyard that bears his family's name.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Tualatin Estate Vineyard in Forest Grove on April 12, 2023.

This interview is with Clay Wesson of Willamette Valley Vineyards. In this interview, Clay speaks about his education and early work in horticulture, and his eventual transition into viticulture specifically. His work led him into biodynamics and stewardship of the land. He talks about bringing that skillset to Willamette Valley Vineyards' new project Domaine Willamette, and working to transition the vineyard on site toward biodynamic farming while thinking about how to scale that work as well. He also talks about what he's seen in the Oregon wine industry and about the future of sustainability and biodynamics. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Domaine Willamette in Dayton on January 18, 2023.

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil taste through two Rosé's. Why? Because it's Summer! And there is NOTHING like a refreshing Rosé for #SummerSipping. We're tasting through a Rosé from Willamette Valley Vineyards in Oregon as well as a Jaine Ravenscliff Rosé from Washington. Both are very different but delicious in their own way. Please pick up one of these or your favorite Rosé and taste along with Shelley and Phil. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #EasterEggWines tasted this episode:  2018 Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Rose of Pinot Noir ($23 at Coeur D'alene FRESH)2021 Jaine Ravenscliff Rosé ($25 at Terroir Fine Wine)For information on wines of Willamette Valley Vineyards, please visit https://www.wvv.comFor information on the Jaine Ravenscliff Rosé, please visit https://jaine.co/wines/rosé-wines/2021-ravenscliff-rosé/2021-ravenscliff-roséThanks to our sponsors: Terroir Fine Wine, Elsom Cellars and The Social Web!Terroir Fine Wine If you're looking for the most complete bottle shop in Coeur d'Alene, with quality wines from around the globe, Terroir Fine Wine is the place to go. Visit https://www.terroircda.com or simply call 208 660 9028.Elsom Cellars Good times are meant to be shared and so are great grapes and great wines! Since 2006, Elsom Cellars has been producing brilliant Washington wines. For more information about Elsom Wines, please visit http://www.elsomcellars.com or call them at 425-298-3082.The Social Web Are you a small business owner that's ready to grow your business through social media without having to hire a full time staff or a third party company? Honor your business and yourself and become educated in social media! Visit https://thesocialweb.news for more information. The Social Web AND The Social Web Inner Circle: Helping you untangle the web of social media marketing.And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at veryaveragemusic@gmail.com The Eternal Wine Wine Word of the Week - AggressiveA wine with high acidity or tannins.For more information on Eternal Wine, please visit https://eternalwine.com or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.Mentions: Studio 107, Matthews Winery, Trevor Treller, Snoop Dog, Chris Cochran, Gary Vaynerchuck, Nunsense, Coeur D'alene Summer Theatre, Alex Vargas, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Michael Carl and Mark Cooke.For more information on the Coeur D'alene Summer Theatre or to purchase your tickets to Nunsense, please visit http://www.cdasummertheatre.com. Wines we enjoyed this week:   Oyster Bay Chardonnay, Alexandria Nicole Destiny Ridge Vineyard Jet Black Syrah, Château Fonbadet B de Fonbadet Bordeaux. Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays). You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back!

(Yes, we know we’re out of order!) After a week of no power and having to record in a cheesy motel, Shelley and Phil are back in the Wine Time Fridays studio with this weeks episode comparing Shiraz and Syrah’s. The Shiraz is a Penfolds Koonunga Hill and the Syrah is from Jones of Washington, and both are easy to find in the Pacific Northwest. Grab a bottle, pour a glass, pull up a chair and relax with Shelley and Phil. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime!Wines tasted this episode: 2017 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz ($16, The Culinary Stone)2015 Jones of Washington Syrah ($20, The Culinary Stone)For more information on this Penfolds Shiraz, please visit https://www.penfolds.com/-/media/Files/Penfolds2/Tasting-Notes/Koonunga-Hill/Shiraz/Penfolds-Koonunga-Hill-Shiraz-2017.ashx?la=en-US&hash=9587056145F1676515DB5AD8F75EE3A0A2719CADFor more information on this Jones of Washington Syrah, please visit https://www.jonesofwashington.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Online-2015-Syrah-min-1.pdfA special thanks to our sponsors:The Greatest Song You Never Heard Podcast. We’ve all heard the main stream hits but there are so many other songs out there that deserve a listen. The Greatest Song You Never Heard serves up these songs note by note and beat by beat. Please visit https://www.thegreatestsongyouneverheard.com or listen to where ever you get your podcasts.Abandon Your Aches Massage. For a new way through life, to buy the gift of love with a gift certificate or to book yourself a massage, please visit https://ayamassagecda.com Relief. Relax. Refresh.The Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really over delivers, visit https://culinarystone.com or call them at 208-277-4116.Other wines we enjoyed this week: Brian Carter Cellars Tuttorosso, Foxhollow Cabernet Sauvignon, Mer Soleil Chardonnay, Bodegas Care Garnacha, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Elouan Pinot Noir, and Waterbrook Melange Founder’s Red Blend.Mentions: Gary Vaynerchuck, Blazen Divaz, Brian Carter Cellars, Foxhollow, Mer Soleil, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Elouan Wines, WaterbrookPlease visit us at https://winetimefridays.com, and find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays).

This is another fascinating story of a woman building on her natural passion for service. When you are great at service you are sought out, and Wende was sought out for her natural abilities and learned her profession based on a belief that she would bring value to the business, and she did. Wende spent years building the brand in many different ways and knows so much more about Oregon Wines than several podcasts could hold. We cover a lot of wonderful Oregon specific wine stories. As with all Garland Pepper shows this one goes many places but if you are interested in Oregon Wines the rise of our amazing Pinot Nior listen up. Thank you for your Support of the Garland Pepper Presents Podcast. We will be bringing you more and more amazing stories about things you didn't even know you wanted to know. From people you never knew you wanted to hear from. Love ya'll. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gary-fox2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary-fox2/support

New coronavirus shutdown measures will impact Oregon wine makers, many of whom were already struggling to recover from the early shutdowns of their tasting rooms and the public facing parts of their businesses. Over the summer, grape growers in the vicinity of the wildfires suffered from what's known as smoke taint. In some cases, growers have lost buyers altogether and are struggling to find a way to survive. We discuss how the industry looks right now with Jim Bernau, the founder and CEO of Willamette Valley Vineyards.

Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards discusses Oregon Solidarity from 2018 and the Rogue Valley fires, this year's smoke event and Bernau Estate under construction in Dundee What are the top 5 places to visit on Mcminnville's 3rd St? Beautiful: The Allison Inn shines Brutal: Big COVID cancellation for Wesley Cole reveals just how dedicated he was to academics in high school... And more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hosbrutality/support

We all remember the movie, Sideways, and it’s ode to the Pinot Noir grape. Tuesday, August 18, 2020, is Pinot Noir Day and in this episode, Shelley and Phil will taste through two Pinot Noirs. One is an Oregon Pinot Noir, a 2018 Barrel Select from Willamette Valley Vineyards and the other is a French Pinot Noir, a 2017 Louis Jadot Bourgogne from the famed Burgundy region of France. Pinot Noir is a fantastic wine, but a temperamental grape. Elegant and berry-like, its velvet flavor is the perfect addition to any affair. Pinot Noir Day celebrates this wine and the regions of the world in which it’s cultivated.For more information about this Louis Jadot Pinot Noir, please visit http://lovejadot.com/pinot-noir/. For more information about Willamette Valley Vineyards, please visit https://www.wvv.comA big thanks to our sponsors: Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https://www.smwcda.com for more information on the Pacific Northwests longest running social media conference and the Social Media Summit Inner Circle. The Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really over delivers, visit https://culinarystone.com or call them at 208-277-4116.And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music which is anything but average. Please contact him at veryaveragemusic@gmail.com Other Mentions: Terese Machmiller, Genneva Machmiller, St. Supery Winery, Costco Wholesale, Montpellier Winery, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais, Wine for Normal People Podcast, Jill Söderlund BrunningWines we drank this week: 2016 Vistalba Corte C (Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon), 2018 Matthiasson Tendu Red

Join me for a history snapshot with longtime grower/winemaker and pioneer Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards and Maison Bleu of Walla Walla.

Bill and I have been on a brief hiatus. Let’s just say we have been adjusting to a new way of living our lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Walking into a wine retailer or visiting a winery tasting room has not been an option for us so in this podcast we spend some time talking about how and where we are buying our adult beverages. We both are certainly consuming more alcohol since the start of pandemic. Have your drinking habits changed? Are you purchasing more products on line?If you own a winery how do you protect your staff and your customers against coronavirus? Michael Alberty pens a piece for The Oregonian that explains how Willamette Valley Vineyards is planning to tackle the virus.What is corked wine? How do you recognize it and what’s the process to follow if you discover you have a bottle of wine that is corked? Eric Asimov writes a piece for the New York Times surveying how wineries faced with marketing disruptions are seeking new innovative ways to keep the cash flowing.Bill and I discuss these items and more in this week's addition of VinoWeek. Thanks to everyone for listening. Cheers!We have two wine recommendations this week. The first is a rare white wine from the DOC Colli Tortonesi (the hills of Tortona). Tortona is a commune of south-east Piedmont,  in the Province of Alessandria in north-western Italy. Piedmonte is most noteworthy for it’s noble reds Barolo and Barbaresco. The white wines of Asti (Asti Spumante) and Gavi have their avid followers too. The 2017 Derthona Timorasso is produced by Boveri Luigi. The Azienda Agricola (farm) is owned by Luigi and Germana Boveri. Originally focused on grain production the family embraced viticulture in the mid nineties and now are solely focused on winemaking. The rare white wine they make from the Timorasso grape has been recently rediscovered. The man responsible for the rediscovery is Walter Massa. After World War II, native varietal wines like Timorasso were overshadowed and forgotten as winemakers rushed to produce simple, uniform, high profit wines. Massa was discovered by the wine cognoscenti in 2000 and received much praise for a barrique- aged Barbera he had made. Wine writers happened upon some of the small lots of Timorasso that Walter was experimenting with and began spreading the word of the quality of those wines too. Neighboring growers took notice of Massa’s success with Timorasso and followed his lead. Even though Timorasso has been redeemed, today the area planted to the thick-skinned variety covers just 175 acres, hence its rarity. Derthona is the latin name for the city of Tortona. Boveri’s Derthona Timorasso is planted on the hills of Costa Vescovato, composed of 70% clay limestone and 30% marly limestone. The grapes are hand harvested and once they are crushed they are allowed to macerate for 48 to 60 hours on the skins. Luigi does this to add more depth and texture to the wine. The maceration and soft pressing is followed by a native yeast fermentation and the 100% Timorasso wine is held on the lees in stainless steel tanks for one year. Periodically throughout the year the wine receives battonage. After bottling the wine is held for one year before release. Following 2016, the 2017 grape growing season faced a difficult start as early frost cut yields throughout the region of Piedmont. Drought conditions were present and a heatwave near the end of the ripening cycle made for a chaotic harvest. Luigi’s Derthona is bright straw yellow in color with tinges of green. Aromas of white peach, grapefruit, meyer lemon and white flowers greet you on the nose. If I had to use one word for the mouth feel I’d say savory. This wine is full bodied at 14% alcohol so it packs a punch. Intense and focused with white peach, beeswax and mineral notes the wine has good depth and richness. Drink now, but know that Timorasso can age well too so you don’t have to worry about losing one in your wine stash. The 2017 is showing well now, but I’m betting it will improve over the next two to four years and beyond. $19 buy it here.Our second recommendation is the Darby Winery 2014 Dark Side Syrah. Darby English started making wine in a basement in 2002. A Seattle native he attended Oregon State University on a golf scholarship. Lucky for us he switched from golfing to winemaking. Darby’s first commercial release was in 2005. Today he produces 4,000 cases of Bordeaux Blends, Rhone Varietal and single vineyard wines. These are small production wines, typically 400 or less cases for each bottling. Darby sources his grapes for the Dark Side Syrah from the Columbia Valley. Columbia Valley is Washington’s largest viticultural region with 50,000 acres of planted vineyards. It contains 99% of the grapes grown in the state. Darby buys grapes from Dineen Vineyard in lower Yakima Valley, Discovery Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills, and Stone Tree in the Wahluke Slope, all sub-regions of the Columbia Valley. After harvesting the grapes are trucked over the Cascade Mountain Range to the winery in Woodinville. The wine is aged for 18 months in  600 liter neutral French oak puncheons. The Dark Side Beautifully integrated fruit, enjoy it now or hold it for several more years. In the glass the color is medium ruby. The nose exhibits black and blue fruit, black pepper, licorice and a hint of grilled meat. The wine has an incredible balance of acids and tannins. On the palate loads of black fruit, spice and a velvety finish. 14.7%alc I don’t believe the 2014 Dark Side is available anymore as the new vintage on the website shows the 2017 at $28 a bottle. Buy it here.

This interview is with Bill Fuller, who co-founded Tualatin Vineyards in Forest Grove, Oregon in 1973. The company made many award winning wines during Fuller's twenty-six years of operation. In 1997, Fuller sold the business to Willamette Valley Vineyards. After selling, he continued to be involved in the industry, working with Willamette Valley Vineyards, Cooper Mountain Vineyards, and McMenamins. In this interview, Fuller shares how he got into the wine industry and many of his experiences throughout his life. He talks about some of his important relationships made during his time in the industry, as well as what he foresees in the coming years for Oregon wine. This interview was conducted by Camille Weber and Rich Schmidt at the Jereld R. Nicholson Library on August 11, 2015.

Valcan Cellars and Winderlea Vineyard talks with us in the studio about their stories, and family history of making wine. In this episode, we hear one story centered on second careers, a well-planned next chapter, and the pursuit of a shared passion. Then we uncork a second story coming from one of a multi-generational line of wine entrepreneurs, who focus on an Argentinean approach to fermentation. GuestsBill Sweat, Founder & Winemaker, Winderlea Winery JP Valot, Owner & Winemaker, Valcan Cellars Guest Biographies Bill Sweat & Donna Morris The kernels of Winderlea were spun over milestone birthdays and anniversaries travels to Bill Sweat & Donna Morris's favorite wine regions, and nightly dinners with a bottle of wine after good and not so good days at the office. In the early 90s they fell in love with Pinot Noir. Its elegance and sensuality – and the beautiful way it paired with a range of foods delighted them. As they tasted through wines from across the country they found the characteristics they most loved in Oregon Pinot Noir. They believe it is due in large part to Oregon's unique climate and soils paired with the heritage of artisanal craftsmanship and an obsession with making small lots of the highest quality wine. On a practical level, they found the Oregon wine community to be a collaborative one – where newcomers are welcomed, tutored and expected to perfect their craft. In 2006 they relocated from Boston and have made Dundee, Oregon their home. They are committed to continuing the traditions of responsible stewardship of the land and the highest quality artisan winemaking. JP Valot, Juan Pablo (JP) was born in Mendoza, the heart of Argentina's wine country, and completed a five-year degree in Agricultural Sciences with a focus in Enology and Viticulture at the National University of Cuyo. After graduation, JP worked as an enologist for Esmeralda, one of the Catena wineries. In 2001, he came to Oregon looking for new challenges and was attracted by Oregon's growing wine industry. Shortly after, he met his wife Doris and both decided to settle in Oregon.JP worked for Willamette Valley Vineyards, Soter Vineyards, and Dobbes Family Estate. JP's qualifications include 16 years of winemaking experience between 19 vintages in Oregon and Argentina. He has played multiple roles in Oregon's wine industry including winemaker, vineyard manager, and educator, and was appointed by the Governor to be a member of the Oregon Wine Board. JP is a well-rounded wine professional who understands the winemaking process from the vine to glass. He brings strong educational and professional experience; but most importantly, he brings his passion and commitment to making high-quality wine. Host: Heidi Moore, Wine Enthusiast and Country Financial {wine} Insurance Agent --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winecrushoregon/message

Valcan Cellars and Winderlea Vineyard talks with us in the studio about their stories, and family history of making wine. In this episode, we hear one story centered on second careers, a well-planned next chapter, and the pursuit of a shared passion. Then we uncork a second story coming from one of a multi-generational line of wine entrepreneurs, who focus on an Argentinean approach to fermentation. GuestsBill Sweat, Founder & Winemaker, Winderlea Winery JP Valot, Owner & Winemaker, Valcan Cellars Guest Biographies Bill Sweat & Donna Morris The kernels of Winderlea were spun over milestone birthdays and anniversaries travels to Bill Sweat & Donna Morris's favorite wine regions, and nightly dinners with a bottle of wine after good and not so good days at the office. In the early 90s they fell in love with Pinot Noir. Its elegance and sensuality – and the beautiful way it paired with a range of foods delighted them. As they tasted through wines from across the country they found the characteristics they most loved in Oregon Pinot Noir. They believe it is due in large part to Oregon’s unique climate and soils paired with the heritage of artisanal craftsmanship and an obsession with making small lots of the highest quality wine. On a practical level, they found the Oregon wine community to be a collaborative one – where newcomers are welcomed, tutored and expected to perfect their craft. In 2006 they relocated from Boston and have made Dundee, Oregon their home. They are committed to continuing the traditions of responsible stewardship of the land and the highest quality artisan winemaking. JP Valot, Juan Pablo (JP) was born in Mendoza, the heart of Argentina’s wine country, and completed a five-year degree in Agricultural Sciences with a focus in Enology and Viticulture at the National University of Cuyo. After graduation, JP worked as an enologist for Esmeralda, one of the Catena wineries. In 2001, he came to Oregon looking for new challenges and was attracted by Oregon’s growing wine industry. Shortly after, he met his wife Doris and both decided to settle in Oregon.JP worked for Willamette Valley Vineyards, Soter Vineyards, and Dobbes Family Estate. JP’s qualifications include 16 years of winemaking experience between 19 vintages in Oregon and Argentina. He has played multiple roles in Oregon’s wine industry including winemaker, vineyard manager, and educator, and was appointed by the Governor to be a member of the Oregon Wine Board. JP is a well-rounded wine professional who understands the winemaking process from the vine to glass. He brings strong educational and professional experience; but most importantly, he brings his passion and commitment to making high-quality wine. Host: Heidi Moore, Wine Enthusiast and Country Financial {wine} Insurance Agent --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winecrushoregon/message

Gretchen Boock is the CEO of Wine by Joe and Dobbes Family Estate, but also knows her way around a construction site. Learn how this Oregonian woman with a rich family history in France, helped build wineries to pay her way through college. Discover her career path in the wine industry, which started in the cellar at Willamette Valley Vineyards, but quickly led to more than fifteen years at Dobbes Family Estate. Today, she’s held the role of CEO for two year and is already making her mark on the business. Learn about some holiday traditions as well as her favorite dance song. Discover all this and much more, when you listen to our interview with this incredible woman.

This interview is with Christine Clair, the Winery Director at Willamette Valley Vineyards. During this interview, Christine talks about growing up next to WVV and discovering her passion for the Oregon wine industry. She also discusses how she became the Winery Director for WVV, the future of the winery and advice for someone looking to join the industry. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Willamette Valley Vineyards on June 22, 2018.

As a young girl, Christine Clair sold friendship bracelets in the tasting room of Willamette Valley Vineyards. Her life-long connection and passion to fulfill the founder's dream of making world-class Pinot Noir lead her back to the winery where she serves as Winery Director overseeing winemaking, vineyards, sales and marketing, and is training to replace the Founder/CEO upon his retirement. In 2015, Christine co-founded a new company division, Oregon Estate Vineyards, with Jim Bernau, dedicated to continuing to share the Oregon story through wine by building boutique brands on some of Oregon's most intriguing vineyard sites. In 2018, Christine helped coordinate the Oregon Solidarity collaboration wines as a way to help Southern Oregon winegrowers who had their contracts canceled just days before harvest. Christine was honored with Portland Business Journal's 2017 Forty Under 40 Award. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

Welcome to the Oregon Crossroads podcast! Today’s inaugural podcast features Jim Bernau, chair and founder of Willamette Valley Vineyards. We discuss the current state of and challenges facing Oregon’s wine industry today. Visit www.oregoncrossroads.com for more.

A delicious interview and tasting with Regional Brand Manager for Willamette Valley Vinetyards - Ms. Marissa Ooyevaar.

A group of Seattle attorneys were told by the U..S. Justice Department to stop providing partial help to detainees facing deportation. Liz Jones reports on their response. We also talk with Christine Clair, winery director for Willamette Valley Vineyards. The company is offering 10 cellar workers who were displaced by the Northern California wildfires jobs and housing during the Oregon harvest. And our political guys Bill Lunch and Jeff Mapes take a deeper look at the health insurance subsidies bill, the expensive Vancouver Port Commission race and the likelihood of a clean energy jobs bill in the next Legislative session.

Managing Director, Christine Collier, and Brand Ambassador, Mikayla Pope, come on the show to talk about the unique history of the Willamette Valley Vineyards and the Oregon wine industry as a whole. They have a unique business model of being publicly traded and owned by all of their investors. They have grown to be the largest winery in the Willamette Valley; however, they still do small lot fermentations, harvest tiny parcels separately, and are growing in a very sustainable way. We talk Pinot, Rosé, their new Sparkling program, and so much more!

After selling his wildly successful Meomi wine brand to Constellation Brand Inc. Joseph Wagner is looking to the Oregon frontier to create his next super brand.   At the ripe young age of 33 this entrepreneur is making his presence known on the west coast.  Elsewhere in Oregon, Willamette Valley Vineyards has tendered an offer of preferred stock to wine enthusiasts.   They plan to build two small production wineries in the Eola Hills and Walla Walla AVAs.   A posting on Jim's Loire blog wonders why Tim Atkins and Ron Washam's dispute with Georg Riedel was settled so quickly; whereas Jayne Powell - aka Champagne Jayne'scase, with the Le Comite Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne seems to be stuck in a legal limbo that has her facing financial ruin.  The famed French wine regions of Burgundy and Champagne have been recently added to Unesco's world heritage listing.  Laurent Fabius, the country's foreign minister is making plans to promote more tourism in these wine regions.   The piece written by Laurence Girard for The Guardian conversely ends by taking a cheap shot at Napa Valley for the success of its tourism model.  Madison Wade reports for KRCRTV, on the owners ofButter Creek Ranch Winery in Trinity County California having to declare their entire crop for 2015 a loss, because of the smoke and ash from fires this summer.  Sadly they suffered the same fate as recently as 2008.  We can already see the legal lawsuits lining up regarding the "world's first" commercially distributed cannabis infused beer due to hit the market this fall.  If your employer requires periodic or random drug tests you'll want to avoid these products as we're pretty sure you'll test positive on a culture panel.  Owner Mason "Dude" says, "Like the cannabis product, we recommend taking our double IPA in small amounts… it’s a big beer, and a dab will do ya”.  Our wine recommendation, an organic beauty, comes from the French Rhone Valley.  That's all for this week.  Thanks for listening and cheers.                 

Jim Bernau, founder of Willamette Valley Vineyards, is passionate about sustainable winemaking! Find out what that means and how you can help by saving your corks! The post The Sipping Point Radio – 8/18 appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker.

Think corks are bad for the environment? Think again. Screw caps may actually hurt the environment and the global economy. Get the full story about corks and wine from Willamette Valley Vineyards.

Today's podcast is another vintner profile interviewing Willamette Valley Vineyards founder and President Jim Bernau. I also play a podcast promo and talk about a new poll on Winecast. Show Notes: 00:21 - Welcome, show theme and sponsor message 03:07 - Interview with Jim Bernau 19:44 - Tasting Notes 19:58 - Willamette Valley Vineyards, Riesling 2005 ($12) 20:56 - Willamette Valley Vineyards, Pinot Gris 2005 ($16) + 21:15 - Willamette Valley Vineyards, Pinot Noir, "Whole Cluster" 2005 ($18) 21:45 - Willamette Valley Vineyards, Pinot Noir, "Vintage Selection" 2003 ($22) 22:06 - Willamette Valley Vineyards, Pinot Noir, "Estate" 2003 ($40) * 23:04 - Willamette Valley Vineyards, Pinot Noir, "Freedom Hill" 2002 (~$45) 23:38 - Willamette Valley Vineyards, Frizzante 2002 ($12/half bottle) 24:19 - Best of Tasting * 24:55 - Best Value + 25:25 - The Frank Truth promo 27:15 - New poll on the blog 29:02 - Contact details 29:31 - Next show theme Feedback: winecast@gmail.com Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/