There are the stories of Oregon you know. That picture in your head when you hear the word “Pacific” and think not sun but rain, Doug firs dripping in dappled light—steamy cafes, fly fishing for salmon, and piney IPAs.

Then there are the stories of Oregon you don’t know yet. The ones you discover in the vast expanse of Oregon wine country. A place of astonishing range, from coastal mountains to valley slopes, and river gorges to high deserts.

A place that once you’re here, there’s no going back without part of its wonder alive inside you.

This Oregon Wine Month, join Master of Wine Bree Stock for a virtual exploration of Oregon’s winegrowing regions and their True Character.

Register for 2023 OWM Webinars:

• Webinar #1: Sparkling Oregon – April 10, 11 a.m. PST | Register

Description: Sparkling wine production continues to expand and grow around the state. Oregon’s creative artisan producer add sparkle to everything from Aligote, Chardonnay and Riesling to Gamay, Pinot noir, even Mencia and Tannat create deliciously unique expressions in a variety of styles. Join us to learn about Oregon’s sparkling revolution!

• Webinar #2: Regional Whites – April 24, 11 a.m. PST | Register

Description: As Oregon’s nested AVAs continue to expand around the state the varietal diversity and matching of grape to site continues to be refined. Master of Wine, Bree Stock will explore the distinctiveness of the major white varieties found across Oregon regions highlighting what varieties make distinctive white wine.

• Webinar #3: Regional Reds – May 15, 11 a.m. PST | Register

Description: Pinot noir is the major variety grown in almost every Oregon wine region but Bordelais, Iberian, and Rhone varieties also excel. Join Master of Wine, Bree Stock, as she explores the Oregon regions and makers that create nuanced regional Pinot noir and what other red varieties are breaking new ground around Oregon.

• Webinar #4: Understanding the Soils & Climate May 22, 11 a.m. PST | Register

Description: Oregon’s complex geology and temperate climate make it unique among US wine regions. 23 AVAs span the state with distinctive vineyards planted from the eastern Cascades, along the mighty Columbia River to the wide fertile valley of the Willamette and Southern Oregon AVAs. Join this webinar to learn more about the climate, geology and soils that inform some of the greatest wines in the world.

 

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April 4, 2022

Discover the True Character of Oregon Wine | Oregon Overview

Oregon’s wine valleys are diverse environments formed by the dramatic geological events of the past. Ancient riverbeds form the cobble strewn beds for Rhone and Bordeaux varieties in the State’s South and Northeast valley’s providing the foundation for distinct and characterful wines. The famed Willamette Valley’s nested-AVAs rise above the glacial flood plains, home to some of the highest quality Pinot noir and Chardonnay vineyards in North America. The pioneering State continues to evolve and reach new heights with numerous varieties, as the growers and wine makers gain deeper understandings of what is possible for fine wine in the region.  Join Bree Stock MW as we discuss Oregon, highlighting the diversity of the State’s regions.

 

April 11, 2022

Renowned. Innovative. Collective. | Discover Willamette Valley

If you’ve blinked in the last three years you might have missed the announcement of one of the Willamette Valley’s newest AVAs: we’ve welcomed four just since 2019, from the northernmost point to the southern core of this diverse region. Then there’s Willamette Valley Chardonnay––the region seems to be settling on a signature style, but what’s next? This seminar led by Master of Wine Bree Stock will feature a distinguished panel to discuss the new AVAs and what they mean for the Valley’s flagship Pinot noir grape, the emergence of a golden age for Willamette Valley Chardonnay, and what’s on the horizon for Oregon’s largest growing region.

Panel: Eugenia Keegan (Jackson Family Wines), Wynne Peterson-Nedry (RR Wines), Andrew Smith (Antiquum Farm)

April 18, 2022

Vibrant. Creative. Indomitable. | Discover True Portland

The pulse of PDX revolves around the creative craft food and beverage community, driven by the passion of the city’s chefs, brewers, and winemakers. Portland is a thriving landscape for small wine producers. The centralized location of PDX allows makers to source from both Oregon and Washington to create some of the most diverse winery experiences in the State. Join PDX wine personalities Pam Walden (Willful Wines), Alex Morrow (Archival Spirits), and Anne Hubatch (Helioterra Wines) as they share what inspires them to craft fine wines in this urban landscape.

April 25, 2022

Diverse. Unlimited. Inviting. | Discover Rogue Valley

Southern Oregon is home to many international varieties that are thriving and garnering a lot of attention. With distinctively crafted wines from vineyards among the best in the world, the Rogue Valley is a community of accessible, craft-driven winegrowers fueled by the awe of our wild and scenic valley, who invite explorers, makers and inspiration-seekers to discover and connect with the natural wonders of Oregon’s Rogue Valley. Join Bree Stock MW as we look at the Rogue Valley’s unique growing regions.

May 2, 2022

Genuine. Rooted. Bountiful. | Discover Umpqua Valley

The Umpqua Valley is home to hundreds of distinct valleys and the most diverse soils in Oregon. The region boasts more varieties than any other and the oldest operating vineyard and winery in the State. The region is home to some of Oregon’s most forward-thinking makers and growers, Abacela was the first to plant Tempranillo in the US, Hillcrest Vineyards the first plantings of Pinot noir and Malbec in the State, and the region continues to form the backbone of numerous Oregon appellated Pinot noir and Pinot gris bottling. Join Umpqua pioneers Dr. Greg Jones (Abacela Wines), Dyson Demara (Hillcrest Vineyards) and Scott Kelley (Paul O’Brien Wines) to discover the unique characterful wines from this stunningly picturesque region.

May 9, 2022

Absolute. Audacious. Surprising. | Discover Walla Walla Valley & Columbia Gorge

Wines being produced along the Columbia River offer a range of styles. Dynamic growing conditions heavily affected by the Cascade Range and the geological history of the region influence the diversity of wines. The Columbia Gorge boasts some of the State’s best recreation and wine to pair with it. The Walla Walla Valley overtly straddles state lines: two-thirds of the AVA is in Washington and one-third is in Oregon, wines reflect nature, and do not recognize political borders.  Join us as we examine these dramatic and exciting AVAs.

May 23, 2022

Future Farming of Oregon Wine | Sustainability in the Vineyard

Oregonians are known for their love of the outdoors and its wild places. The Oregon wine industry was among the first to implement third party sustainability certifications that hold wine growers and makers accountable for protecting the land they work. In our final Oregon wine month webinar, you will meet the farmers who are challenging existing sustainable farming practices and developing Oregon’s regenerative farming landscape. Join Mimi Casteel of Hope Well Wine, Stephen Hagen of Antiquum Farm, and Garret Long, soil scientist and regenerative farmer for Troon Vineyards, the first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard, to discuss how vineyard farming practices can impact the wine industry of the future for the better.

April 12, 2021 @ 11 a.m.

Discover the True Character of Oregon Wine

Oregon wine is sourced from the power and the purpose of the place. Risk, resilience, and reward. Expressions you’ll discover with every visit and every glass, tracing the adventure and character back to the people who make it. Explore with Bree the meaningful regional distinctions that give Oregon Pinot noir its distinctive character. VIEW RECORDING >>

May 10, 2021 @ 11 a.m.

Renowned. Innovative. Collective. | Discover Willamette Valley

Renowned for its Pinot noir, this cool climate region continues to define its regional distinctiveness through the addition of new AVAs and varieties. In this webinar, Bree will share her experience of the Willamette Valley’s nine distinctive AVAs nested within its boundaries and new cool climate varieties emerging in the region. VIEW RECORDING >>

May 17, 2021 @ 11 a.m.

Diverse. Unlimited. Genuine. | Discover Southern Oregon

The Umpqua and Rogue valleys of Southern Oregon are home to the first vineyards in the state. Bree will reveal what it is about this diverse region that captured the imaginations of Oregon’s early winegrowers and why 60 years later it continues to be a region of varietal diversity and unlimited discovery. VIEW RECORDING >>

May 24, 2021 @ 11 a.m.

Absolute. Audacious. Surprising. | Discover Walla Walla Valley & Columbia Gorge

The powerful Columbia River divides Oregon from the state of Washington, but this mighty river is not enough to diminish the collaborative powers of the resilient growers and audacious winemakers who craft bold and surprising wines from the slopes of the Columbia Gorge and Walla Walla Valley. Journey with Bree through the regions and wines of these cross-border AVAs. VIEW RECORDING >>