Mastering Oregon

Oregon wine is on a roll. According to Nielsen data, Oregon wine domestic sales increased 17% in 2017 vs. 2016. Eric Asimov of The New York Times must have felt that same momentum when he recently wrote, “Oregon is right now the single most exciting winemaking area in the United States.”

Why is this little wine region, just 1% of the total US wine production, making such a big impression across the country?

On April 24, 2018, in Los Angeles, Pacific Northwest-based Masters, Bree Stock MW and Chris Tanghe MS offered a multi-faceted presentation and discussion on the AVAs, varieties and business of wine in the Willamette Valley and beyond. Watch Mastering Oregon to walk away with a stronger understanding of:

Oregon’s strong selling points in the competitive American wine market

The diverse geology of Oregon

The key factors contributing to Oregon’s climate and climate’s impact on wine production

Varietal diversity by region

Wine From The Edge

We Kiwis and Oregonians might be competitors if we weren’t such good friends. For decades, New Zealand and Oregon winemakers have shared harvest interns, tips and techniques and more than a few glasses of wine. Residing on the 45th parallels along the Pacific Rim surrounded by volcanoes, foothills and rivers, it’s easy to see the commonalities that define our complex wines and laid back personalities.

For the first time ever, and for one day only, we teamed up to share with you the similarities, differences and critical learnings from more than 50 years of winegrowing on the edge. Make no mistake, we’re coming to break away from your “Other New World” category. We’re coming for a designated shelf in your shop, a proper title on your wine list and a bigger place in your heart for our emerging regions.

On May 7, 2019, in New York City, Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas and Master of Wine Bree Stock presented a deep dive into classic and unexpected wines from around the 45th parallels. Watch recordings of the classes below.