SOUTHERN OREGON

WINESummer 2018 SCENE LIVING BETWEEN THE VINES

6 / RISE OF ROSÉ 8 / YEAR OF THE WINERY DOG Nothing makes for a bigger, tastier splash From their roles as family pets to helping and says “summer” better than a crisp, in the vineyard to greeting guests, read chilled glass of rosé wine from some of our how man’s best friends play an important favorite local winemakers. part of everyday winery life. New Tasting Room at Bayer Family Estate

CONTENTS / SUMMER 2018 Swing into summer at Southern Oregon’s exceptional tasting rooms and experience stunning scenery, award-winning wines, creative cuisine, and great company!

10 / GLORIOUS GARDENS 12 / COOL COOKING SCHOOL REGIONAL MAPS WINERY DIRECTORIES Judy Schmidt’s extensive gardens at her At Irvine & Roberts Vineyards, grab a front Rogue Valley...... 14 Rogue Valley...... 16-31 family’s Applegate Valley winery are the seat at the table and experience the freshest Upper Rogue...... 33 Upper Rogue...... 34-35 perfect complement to the delightful cooking demonstrations by the region’s Jacksonville...... 38 Jacksonville...... 40-45 wines that await you this summer. most-admired and talented chefs. Applegate Valley...... 48 Applegate Valley...... 50-55

24 / DE-VINE COUPLES 46 / LAVENDER TRAIL 57 / TASTE THE EXPERIENCE 58 / GRAPE IN YOUR GLASS Learn how Lena Varner and David Traul of While out wine tasting, treat yourself to a This year’s Oregon Wine Experience is THE At Jacksonville’s Daisy Creek Vineyard, Russ Ledger David Cellars have literally been limited-time sensory delight, filled with place to be for anyone who loves local & Margaret Lyon are taking Marsanne, operating together while raising a family natural beauty at three Applegate Valley wines paired with sensational culinary Roussanne and Viognier to new heights and producing magnificent wines! lavender farms set amidst the vineyards. creations by passionate, local chefs! and crafting award-winning wines.

SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 3 EDITOR'S LETTER / READING BETWEEN THE VINES SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE the trend, we sent wine writer/author Amira Makansi on a PUBLISHED BY field trip to interview three top-notch winemakers. In her Jacksonville Publishing LLC cover piece, The Rise of Rosé, learn how some of Southern Oregon winemakers have upped the game with their tasty PUBLISHER & EDITOR rosé of pinot noir, Grenache rosé, rosé of tempranillo and Whitman Parker other “pink” wines. You’ll learn how each winemaker lovingly blends their grapes with their own personal style, leading to unique, must-try, summer wines. DESIGN & PRODUCTION As always, we’ve packed this issue with other stories Andrea Di Muzio Yancey about the special people in the wine scene. In Year of the Winery Dog, Peggy Dover takes a look at how man’s best MAPS friend is making winery life more enjoyable for visitors. In Benchmark Maps Vintage Gardens, Rhonda Nowak takes us on tour of the fabulous gardens at Schmidt Family Vineyards, where the Now that you have Southern Oregon’s favorite winery gardens are as exceptional as the wines. For anyone who CONTACT US / TO ADVERTISE directory in-hand, it’s time to venture forth and discover loves cooking and wine, Sarah Lemon shows us why new [email protected] unique wine destinations. Along the way, you’ll be meeting cooking classes at Irvine & Roberts Vineyards will inspire [email protected] winery folks who enjoy sharing their stories and passion for all foodies! In De-Vine Couples, MJ Daspit introduces us to 541-899-9500 office wine, including a line-up of some “pink” creations. the passionate couple behind Ledger David Cellars and how 541-601-1878 mobile As you may know, Southern Oregon vineyards grow an their busy family “operates” so well together! In addition, astounding number of grape varietals—making our wine savor our pieces on the Applegate Valley Lavender Trail, get OFFICE scene incredibly unique compared to the rest of the grape- a glimpse of the culinary creativity at the 2018 Oregon Wine 220 E California Street growing planet. This bounty is one of the reasons so many Experience, and meet Russ & Margaret Lyon of Daisy Creek Historic Downtown Jacksonville make it a point to visit our region and then fall in love with Vineyards in The Grape in Your Glass. MAILING our local wines! While exploring our incredible wine scene, make it a tasty PO Box 1114 This summer, while out and about discovering new spots summer and Cheers to Living Between the Vines! Jacksonville OR 97530 to sip and savor, add a rosé wine to your tasting adventure alongside your favorite reds and whites! Crafted by some of the best winemakers in the area, rosé wines are quickly sowinescene.com racking up medals…and fans. To bring you up-to-date on Whitman Parker facebook/southernoregonwinescene

OUR CONTRIBUTORS For Steven Addington, photography has been a lifelong passion, Retired Naval Officer MJ Daspit moved from San Diego, CA with cultivated during his family’s travels across the United States husband Gary Greksouk to Ashland in 2004, where she began and Europe. Specializing in capturing people and events, his a second career as a writer. Daspit’s published works include unique style and exceptional ability captures the essence of the the pictorial history ROGUE VALLEY WINE, co-authored with moment. Steven’s work has been featured in many articles and winemaker Eric Weisinger (Arcadia Publishing, 2011) and a magazines from coast to coast. historical novel, LUCY LIED (Fireship Press, 2014).

Peggy Dover has called the Rogue Valley home for thirty-five Food and lifestyle writer Sarah Lemon gathers inspiration years. As a freelance writer, her column, Southern Oregon from cooking, gardening and exploring all things epicurean in Journal, appears in the Sunday Mail Tribune, where she relishes her native Oregon. She frequently contributes articles to the the people connections and adventures that make up her Mail Tribune newspaper, which also hosts her blog, The Whole subjects. She genuinely appreciates and promotes the arts, and Dish. She has represented Southern Oregon as an ambassador when she’s not reading a great book or watching old movies, for Travel Oregon, and often serves as a judge for the region’s she’s out discovering another tasting room. various culinary competitions and festivals.

While making wine in California's Central Coast, Amira Makansi Rhonda Nowak is a teacher, writer, gardener and wine lover who met with unexpected success when her first book series, the lives and works in the Rogue Valley. She has taught literature Seeds trilogy, was optioned for a film. Now based in Ashland, and language arts for 25 years; the last six at Rogue Community Amira is a full-time novelist as well as a wine and food writer. College. She writes a column, “The Literary Gardener,” for the Mail Her forthcoming book Literary Libations: What to Drink with Tribune and Jacksonville Review and is the editor of Ashland Living What You Read is due out in September 2018. magazine. She is currently creating a Shakespeare garden at the historic Hanley Farm in Central Point.

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3103 Biddle Road • Medford, OR • 541-245-2000 COOPER RIDGE VINEYARD MELSROSE VINEYARD 9 BD | 10 BA | 7,450 SF | 25.24 ACRES | $7,800,000 271 ACRES | $12,750,000 Cooper Ridge Vineyard offered for sale including 7 varietals of established grapes, Melrose Vineyards is made up of 271 acres on the bench of the Umpqua River on the winery building with new processing equipment, current inventory of red and white outskirts of Roseburg, OR. With 205 planted acres and 11 different varietals, Melrose wine, a tasting room with panoramic views, 20 acres of irrigation, wine club member is a staple of the Umpqua Valley AVA. Included is a huge event center area, tasting guest house plus a 2400sqft guest house, and a 7450sqft Frank Lloyd Wright inspired room, state of the art winery facility, equipment, farm housing and nearly a mile of home; all situated on 600+ ft of river frontage. Enjoy a picturesque setting in Umpqua river-frontage. Located one short hour south of Eugene, OR., Melrose Vineyards is Valley’s wine country. This successful business is a rare turn-key opportunity. well known and respected throughout the Northwest. Find your favorite Rosé by AMIRA MAKANSI at these wineries! THE RISE OF ROSÉ 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery Imagine this scene: It’s a hot summer evening in the Rogue destemming, “we leave the juice to macerate for a number of Valley. You come home from work and the patio is calling hours and taste throughout the day. We then press carefully, Augustino Estate & Vineyard your name. You open the fridge, looking for a cold drink. looking for the perfect nexus between flavor, texture and Aurora Vines What do you reach for? The answer, of course, is rosé. Crisp, fruit aroma.” The goal, Vidrine says, is “to create a wine that’s Bayer Family Estate juicy and revitalizing, rosé wines are the perfect thing to keep effortless.” By that standard, they have succeeded. The 2017 Belle Fiore Winery you refreshed all summer long. Irvine & Roberts Rosé of Pinot Noir is vividly pink, with a Cliff Creek Cellars Rosé today is a far cry from the saccharine White smooth, elevated texture and aromas of crushed raspberries, Cricket Hill Winery Tasting Room Zinfandel of yesteryear. As more American winemakers strawberries and peach blossom. craft their rosés in a dry, European style, consumers are At Red Lily Vineyards in the Applegate Valley, owner and Del Rio Vineyards taking note, and rosé has surged in popularity. In Southern winemaker Rachael Martin is aiming for a different style. “I Devitt Winery Oregon, we are fortunate to have a number of winemakers love big reds,” she says. “So our rosé has a little more punch.” EdenVale Winery & Tasting Room creating a wide variety of thoughtful rosés, giving everyone Their Lily Girl Rosé is named after Martin’s daughter, and INTRODUCING COVENTINA VINEYARD MEDFORD OREGON VINEYARD PROPERTY! Eliana Wines something to try. the label features a drawing by the titular Lily from when Grizzly Peak Winery At Quady North in Jacksonville, owner Herb Quady she was eight. The wine inside is no shrinking violet: 12 ACRES | $1,250,000 54 ACRE | 27 ACRES IRRIGATION | $695,000 Irvine & Roberts Vineyards is strongly influenced by Provençal rosés from southern Tempranillo balances with floral Grenache and vibrant France. “I fell in love with rosé when I visited Bandol in Graciano to create a full-bodied rosé with structure and Introducing Coventina Vineyard. This 100% organic vineyard dream property is located Amazing Vineyard Property Close to Town! Just 5 minutes from downtown Medford, Kriselle Cellars 1994,” Quady says. Twenty years later, his Grenache-Syrah- acidity, tasting of dark cherry and plum, sure to please even 15 short minutes from downtown Grants Pass. The grapes from the property produce this one of a kind 55+ acre piece of heaven. Hidden in the hills with an abundance of Ledger David Cellars Mourvedre Rosé has been fine-tuned into a delicate, fruit- Martin’s fellow fans of hearty reds. some the highest quality wines available today. The Reserve Tempranillo and Reserve privacy the property itself consists of 20 acres of mature and well producing vineyard LongSword Vineyard forward expression of Rogue Valley terroir. “We use grapes It is impossible to talk about rosé in Southern Oregon Pinot Noir are the labels crown jewels. Above and beyond the land, this offering (Vineyard section leased to a local award winning winery), 27 acres total of irrigation Paschal Winery & Vineyard from a dozen vineyards,” winemaker Brian Gruber says. without mentioning Cliff Creek, where owner Ruth Garvin includes the Coventina label, currently 11,500+/- bottles of wine, 5,000+ gallons of rights from TID, amazing homesite and 100% EFU zoned. The vineyard/pond lease Pebblestone “It truly is a pan-Southern Oregon blend.” For Quady and excitedly announced that their 2017 Pink Pink, a rosé of wine, equipment, and custom website which results in a turn-key opportunity for an pays approximately $6,000 per year, but the views of the city and surrounding valley Plaisance Ranch Gruber, making rosé is about intentionality. “We’ve spent Cabernet Franc from their Sam’s Valley Vineyard, was awarded incoming buyer. The 10+ acre property already has a home-site approval, installed are priceless! There is still roughly 7 irrigated acres left to plant vineyard, large organic years developing sites specifically for rosé,” Quady says. “You 93 points and a gold medal in the 2018 Experience Rosé Platt Anderson Cellars septic, Rogue River irrigation rights, is 100% deer fenced and is ready for your dream garden, or? There is simply no better place to build your dream home surrounded by can tell when the fruit is grown for rosé by the clarity and competition in Healdsburg. Pink Pink is part of Cliff Creek’s home overlooking the estate grapes. Don’t miss an amazing turn-key operation! vineyards with such a close proximity to city amenities. Quady North brightness of the wine.” Their 2017 GSM Rosé is an elegant, Red Red Wine Project, wherein 5% of all sales are donated Red Lily Vineyards ballerina pink, with aromas of almost-ripe strawberries, to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Research Institute. Content in the Schmidt Family Vineyards white flower and citrus zest. knowledge that your dollars are going to a good cause, it’s even Schultz Wines Rosé is made differently from red or white wine. Grapes for easier to justify relaxing with a glass of rosé. Serra Vineyards white wines are immediately pressed and fermented as juice, With rosés gaining in quality and popularity, and local ALAN DEVRIES while red grapes ferment on the skins for anywhere from a producers crafting gems to tempt even the most hesitant LICENSED OREGON BROKER Troon Vineyard few days to many weeks. But rosé falls somewhere in between. drinkers, there’s never been a better time to enjoy these Weisinger Family Winery Winemaker Vince Vidrine of Ashland’s Irvine & Roberts wines. So get out there and experiment to find your favorite 541.840.6556 Wooldridge Creek Winery Vineyards offers insight into the process. “We start by picking style, and pick up a bottle (or several) to share on the patio the rosé blocks for higher acidity and lower sugar.” After with your friends. [email protected] EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. cascadesothebysrealty.com/alandevries 6 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 COOPER RIDGE VINEYARD MELSROSE VINEYARD 9 BD | 10 BA | 7,450 SF | 25.24 ACRES | $7,800,000 271 ACRES | $12,750,000 Cooper Ridge Vineyard offered for sale including 7 varietals of established grapes, Melrose Vineyards is made up of 271 acres on the bench of the Umpqua River on the winery building with new processing equipment, current inventory of red and white outskirts of Roseburg, OR. With 205 planted acres and 11 different varietals, Melrose wine, a tasting room with panoramic views, 20 acres of irrigation, wine club member is a staple of the Umpqua Valley AVA. Included is a huge event center area, tasting guest house plus a 2400sqft guest house, and a 7450sqft Frank Lloyd Wright inspired room, state of the art winery facility, equipment, farm housing and nearly a mile of home; all situated on 600+ ft of river frontage. Enjoy a picturesque setting in Umpqua river-frontage. Located one short hour south of Eugene, OR., Melrose Vineyards is Valley’s wine country. This successful business is a rare turn-key opportunity. well known and respected throughout the Northwest.

INTRODUCING COVENTINA VINEYARD MEDFORD OREGON VINEYARD PROPERTY! 12 ACRES | $1,250,000 54 ACRE | 27 ACRES IRRIGATION | $695,000 Introducing Coventina Vineyard. This 100% organic vineyard dream property is located Amazing Vineyard Property Close to Town! Just 5 minutes from downtown Medford, 15 short minutes from downtown Grants Pass. The grapes from the property produce this one of a kind 55+ acre piece of heaven. Hidden in the hills with an abundance of some the highest quality wines available today. The Reserve Tempranillo and Reserve privacy the property itself consists of 20 acres of mature and well producing vineyard Pinot Noir are the labels crown jewels. Above and beyond the land, this offering (Vineyard section leased to a local award winning winery), 27 acres total of irrigation includes the Coventina label, currently 11,500+/- bottles of wine, 5,000+ gallons of rights from TID, amazing homesite and 100% EFU zoned. The vineyard/pond lease wine, equipment, and custom website which results in a turn-key opportunity for an pays approximately $6,000 per year, but the views of the city and surrounding valley incoming buyer. The 10+ acre property already has a home-site approval, installed are priceless! There is still roughly 7 irrigated acres left to plant vineyard, large organic septic, Rogue River irrigation rights, is 100% deer fenced and is ready for your dream garden, or? There is simply no better place to build your dream home surrounded by home overlooking the estate grapes. Don’t miss an amazing turn-key operation! vineyards with such a close proximity to city amenities.

ALAN DEVRIES LICENSED OREGON BROKER 541.840.6556 [email protected] EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. cascadesothebysrealty.com/alandevries AGATE RIDGE VINEYARD

SCHULTZ WINES

SERRA VINEYARDS 8 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 YEAR OF THE WINERYby PEGGY DOVER DOG

by PEGGY DOVER

Since 2018 is the Chinese Year of the Dog, the time Meanwhile, scooting around us at warp speed seems right to lift a glass in honor of winery dogs and was Nellie, a rescue puppy, born at the Grants Pass their unheralded roles. Recently, I visited four Southern Humane Society. Her expertise at vacuuming stray Oregon vineyards to meet their resident canines. morsels accounts for the nickname, “Roomba.” I first met with Matt and Ashley Cates and their At eight years, Sir William relishes his lie-downs. furry family members, Syrah, Nova and Captain at But Nellie’s roguish influence causes William to forget Agate Ridge Vineyard in Eagle Point. his age and go traipsing the hills after adventure. Syrah, a rescue pup, born at Southern Oregon “Nellie widens her horizons when she’s got a friend to Humane Society, is a gorgeous two-year-old Siberian explore with,” Robert says. Husky/Black Lab mix, who has literally grown up William and Nellie sometimes serve as babysitters among the vines. While she enjoys socializing, she for children who visit the winery with their parents, knows the meaning of the word, “work,” and cries but Nellie’s job description doesn’t end there when Matt doesn’t head to the vineyard soon enough. according to Liz. “When the grapes ripen . . . the The pup, Nova, also a rescue, nips alongside as clusters get really long, and the turkeys come in and Syrah’s crazy sidekick until the real work begins. basically eat the bottom third of the cluster. So having Feisty Captain, whose breeding mix reads longer someone to chase them out of the vines has been than two of him, is a combo Pomeranian/Poodle/ wonderful.” Nellie’s also available to herd the brazen Dachshund. Captain may be the smallest and most grape gobblers into the hills when they return for an mature of the pack at nearly ten, but he keeps the evening view from the deck. young whelps in line, barking the command, “Get William schools Nellie in daily inspections of the squirrels!” Since Syrah has been clocked at 34 mph, perimeter of Robert’s mother’s property, located just area squirrels and rabbits should dine elsewhere. over the hill. William sent me off with a generous kiss, “She’s saved us thousands of dollars,” Ashley says. and I am in love. “Squirrels and rabbits can do a lot of damage.” AURORA VINES Aurora Vines owner, Vicki Nickerson, and her A natural forager, Syrah sometimes nibbles grapes canine beauty, Lily Diamond bid me welcome in on the sly. Grapes and raisins can be highly toxic for She had ‘em cornered in the field.” They apologized to Talent. Lily is half Husky and half Border Collie, with dogs, possibly causing immediate renal failure. So far, the owner but she assured the Schultzes that Kayla’s eyes as pale as glacier ice. they haven’t affected Syrah, but her humans definitely instincts were spot on. Lily trotted around us as Vicki took me through discourage the habit. Not to be shown up by Kayla, Mick came through the Aguila Vineyard vines aboard her motorized Ashley says it best. “They’re living the dream out here.” when about 15 dairy cows grazing in a separate mule. Vicki says, “Lily greets the customers, and Next, I drove through the breathtaking Applegate pasture ambled through a gate left open. Mick had the runs right back to the door, and they follow her right Valley to meet owners, Greg and Debbie at Schultz shepherding instinct, but no experience. He waited in.” I began to see a common thread among these Glory Oaks Vineyard. Mick, the red, tri-colored patiently, while he and Debbie circled behind, then friendly animals. Australian Shepherd, and Kayla, a black tri-color she gave the command. Mick moved them expertly But Lily represents something deeper for Vicki. greeted me, ushering me to their tasting room. Their back to the gate. Several years ago, she bid good bye to another beloved mission complete, they lay quietly as Greg and Debbie The Schultz dogs act as trainers by running trails canine companion. Heartbroken, Vicki refused to talked about their pups. with their humans. Plus, they have the distinction of consider a replacement. But her grandson, Chandler, Mick and Kayla are Louisiana dogs, having made having their portrait on the “Shepherd” wine label of had located a litter of puppies in Grants Pass and the long trek with their humans, and as everyone a 2013 Syrah. convinced his grandma to “just take a look.” She fell knows, Southern hospitality is second to none. Mick escorted me to my car, and I’m sure I heard, hard for Lily Diamond. Now, when she looks into “They’re our greeters. Especially Mick,” Greg “Y’all come back now.” those crystalline eyes, she remembers the grandson explained. “He’s usually at the car door before it Not far from Schultz Wines sits Serra Vineyards. she lost not long ago and his loving nature through opens, looking to see who’s coming in.” Soon after entering the tasting room, I sensed a large the gift he left her. But one day, Kayla surprised everyone with her presence to my left. Liz Wan, Assistant Winemaker For those new to the experience, wine-tasting hidden talents. The Schultzes had leased a herd of and Robert Van Wyk, General Manager, introduced may seem intimidating. Having these furry friends sheep to mow and fertilize the vineyard, and as Greg me to (Sir) William, a regal Great Dane all in black around helps a visitor feel like family, and their shares, “Kayla, (13) went out there and, to our horror, that they rescued from Sanctuary One. William welcome is genuine. started after those sheep. They saw her coming, and escorted me to a table on the deck to enjoy a rare, Cheers to dogs everywhere in the wine scene! the next thing we knew, 20-25 sheep were penned. warm February afternoon together.

SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 9 Vintage Gardens The Gardens at Schmidt Family Vineyards are Immeasurably Beautiful

by RHONDA NOWAK

“He hath a garden circummured with brick, Whose western side is with a vineyard back’d...” William Shakespeare, “ Measure for Measure,” 1604

10 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 Judy Schmidt

The bard’s “Measure for Measure” is set in Vienna where Shakespeare knew gardens One of the lessons she’s learned is not to be afraid to make changes. For example, and vineyards flourished side by side. More than four centuries later in Southern the first raised flower beds were made from cedar, but they were replaced with Oregon, the relationship between gardens and vineyards is still appreciated by Judy longer-lasting stone beds that allow Judy to tend to the gardens while sitting on the and Cal Schmidt, owners of Schmidt Family Vineyards in Grants Pass. ledge instead of constantly bending over. Along with fertile vineyards, green lawns and a large pond, the picturesque Judy has also replaced some herbaceous perennials in the flowerbeds with roses setting boasts several acres of vegetable, herb and flower gardens, orchard trees and because many of the roses bloom year-round. Today, she grows about 125 different two greenhouses. Visitors can stroll along the walking paths, enjoying their wine kinds of roses including hybrid teas, floribundas and climbers. Judy says, “I love and all of the beauty that surrounds them. No wonder the Schmidts have hosted the roses because these days there is so much variety in color and size, and the new many private events on the grounds over the years. varieties are much easier to care for.” Her favorites are the “Knock Out” shrub roses The property didn’t always look like a gardener’s paradise. In fact, when Cal and Judy and carpet, or groundcover, roses. bought the old Bennett Ranch in 2000, nothing much was there besides grazing land. One Orchard trees are also scattered throughout the gardens, including Red and of their first gardening projects was to replace an old goat pen with a few vegetable beds. Yellow Delicious apple trees, Bartlett pear, Asian pear, Santa Rosa plum, crabapple The landscape has continued to develop since then. “I can’t say that I am a gardener and fig trees. Many of these fruits find their way into delectable, creative dishes who makes a plan and then plants,” Judy says. “I just do it, and let it evolve.” offered on the winery’s kitchen menu. Yet, Judy and Cal are both experienced gardeners. Cal grew up on a wheat Besides tending the flower gardens, Judy enjoys spending time in her farm in Kansas, and now he focuses on growing vegetables. In the summertime, conservatory, built in 2003, where she keeps her extensive collection of the outdoor raised beds are filled with “most every vegetable there is,” Judy says, succulents, as well as ferns and potted geraniums. Judy says, “I love the succulents including about 100 different kinds of tomatoes that are used to make sauce for the in the greenhouse because they can take the cool days of winter without too wood-fired pizzas and other food items available at the winery. much heat.” Some of Judy’s succulents are truly otherworldly, such as the pig’s ear Inside a large hoophouse, 11 bench beds contain an assortment of herbs and succulent and the brain cactus. greens: dill, cilantro, parsley, basil, arugula, even cucumbers. It’s heavenly to linger In fact, all of Judy and Cal’s indoor and outdoor gardens are out of this world, in the enclosed space, breathing in the earthy fragrance of living things growing. which is exactly the feeling Judy hopes visitors experience at Schmidt Family Judy’s passion, on the other hand, is ornamental plants. “My grandmother gave Vineyards. “We have actually had several memorial services here because people me a pothos houseplant when I was 7 or 8; that started it,” Judy says. find it such a peaceful, serene place,” Judy says. “The world is so crazy these days. Over the years, Judy has had a garden everywhere she’s lived. Her participation in I think a garden can be a relief from that.” the Josephine Master Gardener program in 2003 added to her gardening knowledge. I’m sure Shakespeare would agree, immeasurably. Tasting Room Cooking School is Cool at Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

by SARAH LEMON

Michael Donovan of Irvine & Roberts Vineyards, Sarah Lemon and Will Clelland

12 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 LEARNING ABOUT WINE BECKONS GUESTS TO TASTING ROOMS ACROSS “This wine showed us that we could do chardonnay in the Rogue Valley,” says SOUTHERN OREGON. Learning to cook is whetting wine enthusiasts’ appetites at Donovan of the winery’s 2014 vintage. Irvine & Roberts Vineyards near Ashland, where the region’s best restaurants are Poured with the evening’s second course, the slightly creamy chardonnay hosting some delicious demonstrations. complemented manchego and idiazabal cheeses, two quintessential types from Spain. “We’ve got a lot of great restaurants, and we’ve got a lot of great wineries,” says Enriched with both cheeses, eggs layered with fried potatoes, onion, garlic, spinach Rebekah McAnally, an Irvine & Roberts wine club member. “You can create it in and bell peppers composed the tortilla, Spain’s version of an omelet or frittata. your home for your friends.” “I’m feeling Easter brunch happening here,” says McAnally, watching the tortilla Recreating some menu mainstays from Medford’s Elements restaurant, chef take shape. Michael Hite also revealed some tricks of his trade. Scalding milk, separating “This is all good party food,” confirms Hite. “You can have it done ahead of time.” eggs and caramelizing sugar preceded filling ramekins with Spanish-style flan. Playing up the party atmosphere, Hite grilled skewers of spiced lamb sausage, Guests sniffed the caramel sauce, simmered in a shallow skillet, rather than a deep formed into bite-sized balls, perfect for dipping in parsley-infused olive oil while saucepan, so the cook can keep a closer eye on the process, says Hite. sipping 2014 Pinot Noir. The rich wine matched the meat’s deep savor. “I have burned it so many times,” says McAnally. Pinot from the vineyards’ two most valuable blocks, clone 777, concluded the Putting dessert first allowed the individual custards to set while guests observed— meal with the barely-chilled flan—and a round of applause. and enjoyed—Hite’s preparation of Andalusian-style arugula salad with black mission “The texture of this is perfect,” says McAnally, who says she later replicated the fig vinaigrette, tortilla Espanola and “lollipops” of lamb merguez sausage. Recipes dessert for a friend’s Latin-themed dinner party. “It turned out phenomenal.” accompanied each dish, paired with wine from the Irvine & Roberts portfolio. As an Irvine & Roberts wine-club member, McAnally is among the guests who “When you get to taste the 2015, 2016 and 2017 wines, you’re going to love these get first pick of winery events, including twice-monthly cooking classes. But those wines,” says Michael Donovan, who hosted the event for Irvine & Roberts. in the know, perhaps by following Irvine & Roberts on social media, often can The 2017 Pinot Noir Rosé greeted guests arriving for the evening with Elements. The score seats at the table, says Donovan. first release by winemaker Vince Vidrine, the varietal’s bright raspberry and cherry flavors Upcoming dinners likely will feature fare popular at Larks, Plancha, Smithfields lightened syrupy sweet dried figs blended into Elements’ signature vinaigrette. Irvine & and Peerless restaurants, as well as one of Ashland’s newest fine-dining ventures, Roberts’ dry interpretation of rosé also relieved the richness of Serrano ham, Marcona MAS by Josh Dorcak. Chefs all welcome the chance to step away from their almonds and Rogue Creamery smoky blue cheese mingled with arugula leaves. kitchens for an evening to make deeper connections with an appreciative audience. “I get beautiful spring flowers,” says Donovan, describing the wine’s flavor profile. “I call these field trips,” says Hite, whose expertise kept guests engaged and ready Situated on some of the oldest soils in the Western United States, Irvine & to ask questions. Roberts faces east for the most favorable sun. Unlike heat-loving grape varieties, “Even if I pick up one technique or one idea, it’s so worth it to me,” says McAnally. pinot noir and chardonnay benefit from Irvine & Roberts’ high elevation and For more information, see www.irvinerobertsvineyards.com. prevailing winds, which cool the Emigrant Creek Road vineyard, particularly after a few minutes of overhead watering, says Donovan. SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 13 ROGUE VALLEY

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BELLE FIORE WINERY EDENVALE WINERY TASTING ROOM @ ASHLAND ROGUE VALLEY

BELLE FIORE WINERY is a place of EDENVALE WINERY @ ASHLAND is the unparalleled elegance. A classical French chateau second tasting room for EdenVale Winery, with state-of-the-art winery, the Italianate conveniently located in the very center of Wine Pavilion surrounded by vineyards on the Ashland’s downtown Plaza. The lively tasting slopes above Emigrant Creek—Belle Fiore’s room is on the ground level of the historic Granite landscaping, architecture and décor are nothing Building, a retail condominium, featuring top- short of eye-popping. rated restaurants, Loft, Granite Tap House and the Each year, Belle Fiore crafts 6,000 cases of newest, Ex Nihilo. The tasting room is the perfect thoughtfully-crafted, artisanal wines. Their place to relax between plays or as a great stop on talented winemaking team has won numerous your way to dinner. EdenVale is within walking medals for many wines including Best in EdenVale Winery Tasting Room & distance of most downtown hotels, making getting Class for Pinot Noir and Best of Show for their around and taking in all that Ashland has offer, Wine Bar easy and enjoyable. Bordeaux blends as well as for their Syrah and 17 North Main Street Riesling. Wine aficionados will not want to miss EdenVale offers a wide selection of hand- the Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone vintages or Ashland OR 97520 crafted, barrel- and bottle-aged wines, all such unusual gems as Montepulciano, Teroldego, 541-482-3377 crafted from Rogue Valley grapes by the tasting Verdejo, and Caprettone. edenvalleyorchards.com flight or glass/bottle. They also offer a light, Belle Fiore offers live music Wednesday bistro-style menu to pair with wines, making through Sunday, wine-food pairings, special Summer Hours: lingering and people watching from the second- Belle Fiore Winery June-October, level lounge a great alternative activity. 100 Belle Fiore Lane events, art exhibits, and exclusive winemaker dinners. For interested artists, their Artist Monday-Thursday, 1-7pm This unique and urban-chic tasting room is Ashland OR 97520 Series Annual Wine Label Competition Friday & Saturday, 1-8pm part of the larger EdenVale wine experience. 541-552-4900 opens in January, providing area artists an Sunday, 1-7pm The winery and hospitality center is located bellefiorewine.com opportunity to create a label for Belle Fiore’s between Ashland and Jacksonville just off “Belle Arte” label. First Friday Artwalk & Live Music Hwy 99 and South Stage Road in Medford (see Hours:* For anyone seeking the perfect venue for a page 27). Both facilities offer premium wines, Monday-Tuesday, noon-4pm private party, wedding or event, there’s no more Varietals: but deliver very different experiences. Enjoy Wednesday-Sunday, noon-8pm, sumptuous or welcoming spot! Belle Fiore is an Cabernet Sauvignon concierge-level service at either location with extraordinary, must-see gem in the Rogue Valley! knowledgeable staff, all of whom are happy to with live music nightly, 6-8pm Chardonnay help assist with and enhance your Southern Grenache Oregon visitor experience. The hospitality *Hours subject to change, please Malbec doesn’t stop at just tastings and glasses: check website. Merlot entertain your business associates or friends Pinot Gris with a private wine tasting or gathering with groups 6 or larger. The restaurant neighbors Pinot Noir make this location the perfect place to create Sparkling Brute & Rosé the ideal gathering spot. Check out the website Syrah for more details on daily adventures. Tempranillo Viognier Hard Pear Cider

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270 East Main Street • Ashland, OR 97520 • 541-708-6262 • [email protected] Located in Ashland’s historic Railroad District, Hill Station offers beautifully patterned home furnishings, housewares, ROGUE VALLEY clothing and goods that weave a narrative from the cork forests of Portugal to the chai stalls of Bombay. Discover time-honoured crafts mingled with the contemporary creations of today’s artists. PEERLESS Prestaurant

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PEERLESS restaurant & bar Fine Wines & Inspired Cocktails Small Plates & Gourmet Entrées Happy Hour 5-6pm & 8pm-close Named one of the “10 Best Wine Country Hotels” in the United States by USA TODAY 265 4th Street, Ashland, OR Restaurant Open Tues—Sat. at 5pm PEERLESS541-488-6067 peerlessrestaurant.com hotel restaurant bar 18 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 ELIANA WINES GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY ROGUE VALLEY

ELIANA WINES is the label of Brian and GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY is nestled on a Carien Jordaan. Brian, a one-time commercial protected mountain slope just minutes from grower of roses, adapted his “soft-handed” downtown Ashland. The high-elevation site horticultural technique to his wine grapes. produces top-quality wine grapes and provides Since 2008, Brian and his family have tended visitors incomparable vistas and an intimate Belle Vista Vineyard in the Pompadour tasting room experience. The estate grounds Bluff area east of Ashland planted to Merlot, feature magnificent gardens and established Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. oak trees, offering the perfect place to take a The vines, now nearly twenty years-old, have leisurely stroll. yielded exquisite fruit under Jordaan’s care. Established in 1998 by Al and Virginia Silbowitz, Since 2011, Jordaan has added Tempranillo wine offerings have grown to include Pinot Noir, to his wine list of exquisite Bordeaux varietals Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Eliana Wines and blends. From Thistlecroft Vineyard, a Franc, Tempranillo, Syrah, Pinot Gris, Viognier, neighbor to Belle Vista, the Tempranillo is a Grizzly Peak Winery Chardonnay and several blends. 158 Gaerky Creek Road lush mélange of aromas and flavors featuring 1600 E Nevada Street Ashland OR 97520 Grizzly Peak proudly produces private label ripe strawberry and dark cherry notes. Made in Ashland OR 97520 wines for the Ashland Tudor Guild, the 541-690-4350 very limited lots, Eliana wines reflect a unique 541-482-5700 Southern Oregon Symphony and the Oregon elianawines.com terroir. Most recently, they earned Double Gold grizzlypeakwinery.com Caberet Theater. The winery has won numerous at the 2017 San Francisco International Wine Double Gold, Gold and Silver medals Summer Hours: Competition and Gold at the 2017 New York Hours: from competitions, including the Women’s Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm International Wine Competition for the Right International Wine Competition, INDY Bank Bordeaux blend. April-October, Thursday-Sunday, noon-4pm International, TEXSOM, Oregon Wine Awards, Varietals: The best way to try Eliana is to stop by the SavorNW, and, most recently, they took home Bordeaux Blend tasting room, where Brian and Carien love November-March, a handful of medals from the renowned San sharing their elegant wines with visitors. The Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Cabernet Franc Saturday & Sunday, noon-4pm Cabernet Sauvignon intimate indoor wine bar offers cozy warmth Al and Virginia’s wine-savvy daughter, Naomi while the outdoor seating offers incomparable Merlot Varietals: Fuerte, presides in the tasting room, the perfect vistas of the vineyard with the Siskiyou spot for sipping wines with friends. For those Tempranillo Mountains and Pilot Rock in the distance. Cab Franc Cabernet Sauvignon planning events, Grizzly Peak offers several indoor and outdoor event spaces, suitable for Chardonnay fundraisers, cultural events, private parties, Malbec weddings and more! From June 29 through Marsanne August 31, be sure and catch their Friday night Merlot outdoor summer concert series in the oak grove! Pinot Gris Pinot Noir Roussanne Syrah Tempranillo Viognier

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24/7 Access 365 days a Year • 2,000 Locations Nationwide • Personal Trainers Available 5 Locations in the Rogue Valley! • Medford 930 N Phoenix Rd #101 • 541-210-5888 IRVINE & ROBERTS VINEYARDS is a family • Jacksonville 650 G Street • 541-702-0700 winery owned by Doug & Dionne Irvine • Talent 245 W Valley View Rd • 541-512-6077 and Duane & Kelly Roberts that produces • Ashland Downtown 310 Oak St • 541-201-2444 award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, • Ashland South 2205 Ashland St • 541-201-2450 Pinot Meunier and Rosé of Pinot Noir in this special setting five minutes from the heart of downtown Ashland. Overlooking the expansive vineyards, the new tasting room features exquisite wines with WWW.SNAPFITNESS.COM focused food pairings in a relaxed atmosphere. With a stunning tasting bar, fireplace, cozy chairs and couches, you will feel right at home. Ample outdoor seating and floor-to-ceiling windows welcome guests with breathtaking vineyard views. The 2,100 foot elevation vineyard is blessed with distinctive soils, climate, and an east- facing slope that yields wines that are extraordinarily expressive of the grape varietals. The Irvine and Roberts families believe great wine comes from great soil, so they strive to be conscientious stewards of the land, protecting vineyard soils through practices that are Irvine & Roberts Vineyards certified sustainable by LIVE. 1614 Emigrant Creek Road With the completion of the new state-of-the-art Ashland OR 97520 winery, winemaker Vince Vidrine is ambitious 541-482-9383 and focused on producing wines at the highest irvinerobertsvineyards.com level of quality, and brings extensive experience from some of the world’s most renowned wineries Hours: located in both France and Oregon. Southern June-October, Oregon native Anna Mantheakis has also joined the team as Assistant Winemaker, bringing Daily, noon-6pm skills she developed while working harvests and November-May, fermentations in Argentina and Australia. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-6pm Learn more about Irvine & Roberts Vineyards in the feature story, Cooking School is Cool, on page 12. Varietals: Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir Rosé of Pinot Noir

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Hosted by: Ewald Moseler EWALD MOSELER SELECTIONS PORTLAND, OR WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY is the first wine tasting room visitors entering Oregon on Interstate 5 encounter after descending the Siskiyou Summit—and there could be no better beginning to Rogue Valley wine country. With a list including award-winning Estate Tempranillo and Pinot Noir along with Bordeaux, Spanish and Rhône varietals, Weisinger offers guests a taste of the region’s diversity at their very first stop. Most recently, the 2015 Viognier took Gold, 91 points, at the Savor NW Wine Awards and the 2014 Estate Weisinger Family Winery Tempranillo won Double Gold at the 2018 San 3150 Siskiyou Boulevard Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The Ashland OR 97520 2014 Estate Tempranillo also took Double Gold 541-488-5989 at both the 2017 Wine Press NW Platinum weisingers.com Judging and the 2017 Oregon Wine Experience, where it was also awarded Best of Show. Hours: Celebrating 30 years of winemaking in May-September, 2018, Weisinger wines are made by second- Daily, 11am-6pm generation winemaker Eric Weisinger, whose resumé includes experience in California’s October-April, Russian River, New Zealand and Australia. Whether inside the spacious tasting room or Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm relaxing on the tasting room deck with a nosh Monday & Tuesday plate and glass of award-winning wine, enjoy by Appointment beautiful views of the estate vineyard and the rugged Cascade Range in the distance. Enjoy Wines: local art in the tasting room as well; the work Sauvignon Blanc of a new local artist is displayed in the tasting Viognier room each month. Chardonnay Be sure and ask about the vineyard guest Rosé cottage and hosting private events! Pinot Noir Grenache Malbec Tempranillo Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux Blends

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LENA VARNER AND DAVID TRAUL, the couple the face of the franchise at events and in the Central involvement with the vines intensified. In 2009, the behind the Ledger David label, were literally operating Point tasting room, it was Lena who headed-up first year they had a vintage in production, the couple together long before their dream of having a vineyard vineyard operations. Her involvement started even had their first child, son Ledger. Lena was harvesting and producing wine became a reality. In 1999 David, a before the vines were planted in 2007. She recalls grapes two days after giving birth. “My grandmother vascular surgeon, moved to Southern Oregon and met consultations with climatologist Greg Jones and was there to watch the baby with my niece that day.” Lena, an Operating Room nurse, who was pursuing a viticulturalist Randy Gold that resulted in the experts’ Today, as a mother of three, Lena still actively medical degree. Lena explains, “I took a leave of absence list of varieties that would thrive on their land. “My manages the vineyard. “My sister Heather and I are from medical school at OHSU and became his assistant. new interest in wine helped guide our direction as out there working those vines all the time. If you I had worked as a surgery nurse since ’97, so I knew well. We had just tasted a Vouvray and I fell in love don’t have time to pay attention to your vines, you about the OR and began working with him in surgery.” with this grape from the Loire Valley. On our list lose track of the wine. You’ve got to be proud of what So how did working together in health care morph was Sauvignon Blanc and Cab Franc. These are Loire you put into the bottle.” into a partnership in the wine industry? Initially Valley varieties, so why couldn’t we do a Chenin Up to this point, putting it into the bottle has the instigator was David. His parents were wine Blanc?” Her intuition was right. Chenin Blanc meant custom crush, but come autumn, David is enthusiasts who introduced their son to many fine became a flagship varietal for Ledger David. transitioning to a part-time surgical practice in vintages and encouraged him to develop his palate. “We took a risk on some varieties,” she adds. order to begin planning for an estate winery. “There’s David in turn introduced Lena to wine. “David really loves Malvasia Bianca so we put in a always that drive to make it completely your own,” But it’s Lena who has a long family history tied to few hundred plants of that, and then a few hundred Lena observes, “to have the winery and tasting room the land, a heritage that goes back nine generations plants of Petit Verdot. Variety was a big part of what on your land. We set those goals and have those from her son and continues with the 26 acre farm we were going for in the beginning. We saw the entire plans, but David has to slow down the surgery for us in Talent known since 2006 as the Varner-Traul vineyard as a test vineyard.” Parenthetically, it’s fair to continue as a team. Come harvest, he’s going to go vineyard. “I’ve always felt a connection with a lot of to say the couple has achieved test results to be proud right into being just as busy.” relatives here in Southern Oregon and knew that I of: a slew of awards from gold to best in show in With a third child now in preschool, Lena says she was, quote, homegrown,” she says. “It really means competitions ranging from Savor Northwest to the has slowed down enough to enjoy the fruits of their a lot to me and to be actively doing something now San Francisco Chronicle and recently a first 90 from labor. “We’re out in the vineyard and the kids are that’s so connected to the land.” Wine Enthusiast for their 2014 Syrah. walking with us every night in the summer, tasting Lena’s connection is anything but metaphorical. As As their vineyard and wine business grew, David grapes … there’s a connection that comes from that. It’s David maintained his surgical practice and became maintained a full-time surgical practice and Lena’s more than a legacy. It’s a lifestyle.” Sounds de-vine! 24 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 LEDGER DAVID CELLARS ROGUE VALLEY

LEDGER DAVID CELLARS’ Central Point venue, dubbed “Le Petit Tasting Room,” is located between the world-renowned Rogue Creamery and equally-famous Lillie Belle Chocolates. Amid these culinary stars, Ledger David shines brightly, burnishing its reputation for premium estate wines with several of its vintage wines earning top awards. Ledger David garnered seven medals on estate wines at the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The brightest varietal? Ledger David’s 2015 Cabernet Franc won gold both in San Francisco and at this year’s SavorNW wine awards and was included in Enobytes’ “The Cabernet Franc Report” published in April 2018. The 2015 vintage held its own among Cabernet Francs from around the world earning 93 points and a decadent description as, “Exceptionally Ledger David Cellars delicious, this chewy, tannic dark cherry 245 N Front Street Cabernet Franc is bold and lively…” Central Point OR 97502 Southern Oregon has been home to the Ledger 541-664-2218 David family for nine generations, and while ledgerdavid.com their wines might be in the stars, their feet are planted firmly on the ground. Their focus is Hours: on producing single vineyard estate wines and Daily, noon-5pm edgy white & red blends from their vineyard in Talent, planted in 2007. With so many stellar Take a test drive today! Varietals: selections on its list, it’s no wonder Ledger David’s label was designed around an artist’s Cabernet Franc conception of three stars of Orion’s belt. Chardonnay Learn more about Ledger David Cellars in the Chenin Blanc feature story, De-Vine Couples, on previous page. Malbec Malvasia Bianca Petit Verdot Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc Syrah Tempranillo Viognier Near the airport on Biddle Road 3001 Biddle Road, Medford OR • (541) 326-0953

SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 25 ROGUE VALLEY 26 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE /SUMMER 2018 2HAWK VINEYARD& WINERY Varietals: Daily, 1-7pm Hours: 2hawk.wine 541-779-WINE Medford OR97504 2335 NPhoenixRoad 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery Viognier Chardonnay Blanc Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Pinot Noir Grenache Tempranillo Malbec yours to heights new at 2Hawk. Wine moment makes every an occasion. Take of or bocce, simply enjoy friends. afinewinewith This summer, stay cool on patio,our play agame that addagourmand touch to any wine tasting. staff, and avariety of sumptuous small plates 2Hawk’sExperience elegance, rustic engaging share in its bounty.” ~Jen and owners Ross Allen, express the vineyard’s unique terroir. We invite you to gratitude. Our estate-grown, handcrafted wines with the earth and inspire in mindfulness us and namesakes. They remindus of our connection have been graced by two red-tailed hawks—our vineyard’s our skies planting, original its “Since Valley. beautifulRogue the inspiring of views majestic Mt. Ashland and Valley, Rogue inthe winery 2Hawk has awe- Southern Oregon has to offer. Voted favorite winning wines that exemplify that best the 2HAWK is producing award- high-scoring, ROGUE VALLEY 27

priorities— Salute! • Onsite cold storage • Multiple support services Visitfor a private tour and us consultation! Contact head winemaker at 541-608-1721 or Chris Graves • naumescf.com [email protected] WE PROVIDE growing and our most importantmost our and growing SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 SOUTHERN OREGON farming. this exceptional wine experience from Enjoy custom crush wine processing facility. – Coming Soon! – – Coming Soon! We’re proud to announce the release of our first wines! We’re ur 100-year journey embodies a proud agricultural heritage and a embodies ur 100-year journey three Our wines celebrate deep commitment to quality and integrity. • Advanced lab analysis • Full-service winemaking is Southern Oregon’s premier is Southern Oregon’s NAUMES CRUSH & FERMENTATION the foothills of the Rogue Valley in Oregon. the foothills of the Rogue Valley family, friends and family, generations of sustainable of generations Please visit naumescf.com to check our availability. Our tasting room will be open in 2019. Please visit naumescf.com to check our availability. ARE YOU A COMMERCIALARE YOU WINERY? OR GROWER EDENVALE WINERY is one of the Rogue of one is WINERY EDENVALE winery unique destination most and Valley’s Hwy 99 between just-off located facilities, winery The is Jacksonville. and Ashland land orchard commercial the oldest on sited the valley nestled on floor with in Oregon, Mountains the views Siskiyou of breathtaking vineyards. and orchards by surrounded and you property takes Valley Orchards The Eden the on- with hospitality gracious era of an to back gardens, formal and Mansion Voorhies 1890’s site a pear and trees heritage by complimented is the perfect estate The vineyard. demonstration wines, bottle-aged and barrel- taste to place Ashley Campanella. by winemaker handcrafted of EdenVale line fine her to addition In cider hard first her produced Ashley wines, in the 2016. fall of orchard the estate from Cider was House Pear Orchards Eden Valley prestigious numerous with rewarded quickly medals the release in 2017 with international organic fresh-pressed, estate-grown, its of pressed are pears estate-grown The cider. hard harvest, preserving the of delicate hours within Valley pears. of Rogue flavors delicious and Ashland or the Medford at available Cider is the bottle. by the glass or rooms—by tasting indoor multiple offers property The EdenVale spaces, the perfect event private outdoor and celebrations. and weddings events, for venues a wide variety enjoy time to a great is Summer our Check out EdenVale. experiences at of Series—concerts formal in our Music Summer a family-oriented also have We space. garden please to special with menus Fun Night Friday and group whole your Bring parents. kids and the kids with playing out night adult an enjoy playhouse. on-site in our and games lawn Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Chardonnay Grenache Malbec Merlot Gris Pinot Noir Pinot & Rosé Sparkling Brute Syrah Tempranillo Viognier Cider Pear Hard Varietals: Hours: Winter November-April 11am-5pm Sunday-Wednesday, 11am-6pm Thursday-Saturday, Summer Hours: -OctoberMay 11am-6pm Sunday-Wednesday, 11am-7pm Thursday-Saturday, EdenVale Winery EdenVale Road 2310 Voorhies OR 97501 Medford 541-512-2955 x2 edenvalleyorchards.com EDENVALE WINERY EDENVALE ROGUE VALLEY 28 3001 BiddleRoad, Medford OR•(541) 326-0953 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE /SUMMER 2018 Near the airport on BiddleRoad airport the Near Take today! drive atest Featuring aselectionoftheRogueFeaturing Monday Dinner Nightly Valley’s WINES LOCAL finest Lunch Monday 11:30am 5pm - Closing - 2pm - Friday - Saturday

ROGUE VALLEY 29 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 SOUTHERN OREGON ROXYANN WINERY was originally the originally pear was WINERY ROXYANN as known operation packing and growing of grandson Day, Jack But Orchard. Hillcrest who became owner businessman the Seattle other in 1908, had Hillcrest of manager and of 20 acres on grapes wine planted ideas. Day where Peak RoxyAnn of slope the south-facing Bordeaux perfect for are soils clay shallow harvest in 2001, the first varietals. With born. was Winery RoxyAnn 70 runs to vineyard estate the RoxyAnn Today which the15,000 winery from acres produces Gris, Pinot Claret, award-winning cases of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Blanc, Sauvignon Syrah, Viognier, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, their Recently, Chardonnay. and Noir, Pinot the at Double-Gold awarded was 2012 Claret the of Experience! Many Wine 2016 Oregon added buildings, Orchard original Hillcrest in Places Historic of Register the National to will Visitors still the winery. used by 1984, are atmosphere old-fashioned the warm, enjoy premium featuring room the tasting of quaint The items. gourmet and wines estate adheres RoxyAnn notwithstanding, setting practices farming sustainable enlightened to methods in wine state-of-the-art employs and the of preservation supporting production, the finest while ensuring surroundings natural is room The wines. tasting superior fruit and a week. sevenopen days Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Chardonnay Claret Malbec Merlot Gris Pinot Noir Pinot Sauvignon Blanc Syrah Tempranillo Viognier Varietals: Hours: Hours: noon-7pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-9pm Friday, 11am-7pm & Sunday, Saturday RoxyAnn Winery Road 3283 Hillcrest OR 97504 Medford 541-776-2315 roxyann.com ROXYANN WINERY ROXYANN ROGUE VALLEY 30 Varietals: or by appointment Saturday &Sunday, 1-5pm November-March Thursday-Sunday, 1-5pm May-October, Hours: auroravines.com 541-897-0592 Talent OR97540 2287 Pioneer Road Aurora Vines AURORA VINES Viognier Tempranillo Syrah Pinot Noir Pinot Gris SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE /SUMMER 2018 beautiful setting and wonderful the wine! just want to linger inthe on deck to the soak Southern Oregon attractions. 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UPPER ROGUE 34 Varietals: Thursday-Sunday, noon-6pm Hours: bayerfamilyestate.com 541-826-8953 Eagle Point OR97524 11663 Agate Road Bayer Family Estate BAYER FAMILY ESTATE Sangiovese Primitivo Nebbiolo Dolcetto Chardonnay Barbera SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE /SUMMER 2018 select few rosés to medal. select 2017Oregonthe Wine as one Experience of the and 2016Brook the Horse won Rosé silver at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Barbera doubleThetook 2015 gold the 2018 at at 2017 SF the International Wine Competition. Competition and 2014Zinfandel the took gold at 2017San the Francisco Chronicle Wine The Brook ZinfandelHorse 2013 won gold ofselection estate-grown wines. onsite, Bayer’s the continue will to grow their to expand vineyard their and bring production Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and Pinot Noir. 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CELLARS all is KRISELLE about are room and tasting vineyard 30-acre The the overlooking slope a south-facing on sited Rock Table between the Upper ranchland the Rogue River. and Plateau of alluvial soils is comprised vineyard The the inspire that stones river round with studded bottle wine embossed silver its label with wine Kriselle expressing the soil, from emerging the land. to dedication Cellars’ hilland the crowning room The tasting in Grand is the vineyard overlooking a soaring roofline, Lodge-style features and state-of-the-art views and breathtaking Kriselle Cellars' conditioning! air geothermal Steingraber, Scott winemaker, and owner varietals and award-winning produces Cabernet Sauvignon, including blends distinctive Blanc, Sauvignon Malbec, Tempranillo, Viognier. and Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, 21st- (June Solstice, the Summer on Starting will patio and room the tasting 31st) August 7pm. until Fridays & Thursdays be on open every music Thursday live will enjoy You that purchase food with for along 5-7pm from and linger can you the as wines compliments evening. summer a warm enjoy Saturdays, on music live enjoying to addition In the through new releases wine look for for page Facebook or Seesummer! the website list. the mailing join or line-up the musical SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 SOUTHERN OREGON Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Malbec Red Blends (Di'tani and S/CS) Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc Tempranillo Viognier Rosé Grenache Albariño Kriselle Cellars 12956 Modoc Road City OR 97503 White (8466) 541-830-VINO krisellecellars.com Hours: 11am-5:30pm Daily, 31: Open until June 21-Aug & Fridays Thursdays 7pm on for Facebook and See website special hours and events Varietals: Summer Specials: KRISELLE CELLARS KRISELLE DEL RIO VINEYARDS is both a place deeply both deeply is a place VINEYARDS RIO DEL a winery in history and rooted reflecting the The tasting enology. and in viticulture latest served in 1864 and many built was for room The parcel Hotel. 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QUADY NORTH’s Jacksonville tasting room is located in a charming brick building, reckoned by some to be the old telephone exchange, at the corner of 5th and California Streets. The modest premises belie the big wines inside. Quady North is the name of Herb Quady’s Applegate Valley wine venture, a scion of Jacksonville Company his parents’ Fresno area Quady Winery. Where style meets elegance. QN is known for big, bold Bordeaux and 155 West California Street • Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE Rhone varietals. After working as Assistant www.jacksonvillecompany.com Winemaker at the California Central Coast Bonny Doon Vineyard, Herb came to Oregon to found his own brand, convinced that the truly-compelling wines were being made from Quady North grapes grown in cooler areas. 255 California Street In 2005, the family planted their first 15 acres Jacksonville OR 97530 of Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Viognier on an 541-702-2123 Applegate Valley hillside. Today, the list of quadynorth.com varietals has expanded to include Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Rousanne, Malbec, Hours: Mourvedre, and Merlot. Quady North is Memorial Day-Labor Day committed to producing small lot, minimally- handled wines sourced primarily from the Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-7pm estate. The focus remains premium Viognier, Monday, noon-5pm Cabernet Franc and Syrah, what Herb calls his “love triangle.” Labor Day-Memorial Day Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm Quady North, now entering their 10th vintage, recently received several 90+ point scores Monday, noon-5pm from leading publications such as Vinous, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast and more. Varietals: Their Steelhead Run Vineyard Viognier was Cabernet Franc also named to “Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 List Grenache 2017,” coming in at #62. Marsanne Merlot Muscat Port Rousanne Syrah Viognier

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While exploring the Applegate Valley Wine Trail this summer, be sure and take the time to smell the flowers—literally. Visitors will delight in blending a wine tasting trip with an excursion to three incredible lavender farms on the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail. With our warm, dry summers and mild winters, Grzybowski, who introduced me to his wife, Anna, businesses and groups. During the festival weekends, the lavender (Lavandula) grows well in gardens in and their 2½-year-old daughter, Ella. The Grzybowski English Lavender Farm will host a dozen local artisans Southern Oregon; indeed, some local farmers have family moved to Williams from Sacramento in April and a full lineup of music performed by local bands. made lavender their principle crop. So it is that during after buying the house and nursery business from My next stop was Lavender Fields Forever, where the months of June and July, residents and visitors longtime owners Jim and Dottie Becker. I met one of the new owners, Caryn Gehlmann. She experience the aromatic and visual delights to be Jered and Anna are looking forward to their first and her partner, Bob Sibbitt, took up the reins last year found along the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail in season as part of the SOLT and Festival. The three from previous owners John and Bonnie Rinaldi. Caryn the picturesque Applegate Valley. 20x80-foot greenhouses and display gardens at spent years working in the auto industry in Detroit, This year, participating lavender growers will host Goodwin Creek will be filled with 100 different kinds Michigan before she decided to change her life, and their annual festival featuring all things lavender on of lavender, including Goodwin Creek’s own lavender her olfactory experiences, by becoming a licensed June 22-24 and July 13-15. Special events during the introductions, Lavandula ginginsii ‘Goodwin Creek’ aromatherapist and moving to Southern Oregon. festival’s two weekends draw thousands of lavender and L. angustifolia ‘Chelsea Pink’. Caryn, Bob and their family and friends are lovers who pick their own bouquets, make lavender Besides lavender, Goodwin Creek Gardens sells more continuing to grow seven, pink, white and purple wands and wreaths, and take classes on how to cook than 20 varieties of rosemary, as well as several varieties varieties of culinary and distillation lavenders on a with lavender and how to distill and use essential oils. of mint, dianthus, primulas, scented geraniums and five-acre farm next to the Applegate River. During the The festival also features music and a variety many more. I was excited to find two plants at Goodwin tour season, visitors pick lavender from wide grass of locally made and lavender-inspired food and Creek that I hadn’t been able to find anywhere else pathways that separate the rows, and a large lawn beverages, soaps, lotions and crafts, not to mention the locally—Rosa gallica officinalis, the apothecary rose, and beckons families to relax and picnic in the shade of pastoral surroundings—a haven of small farms dotting Primula veris, the cowslip primrose. wide-canopied trees. the foothills of the pine-studded Siskiyou Mountains. Whereas Jered and Anna are newcomers to the Over the next few years, Caryn said they hope to My suggestion for traveling the SOLT is to begin SOLT, Derek and Sue Owen of the English Lavender expand the number of classes at the farm, create a in Williams at Goodwin Creek Gardens, 970 Cedar Farm, my second stop along the trail, are co-founders. propagation garden, and work with the Pollinator Flat Road. From there, travel east on OR-238 to the The former Londoners have been in the Applegate Project to build a lavender labyrinth. “I’m a big English Lavender Farm, 8040 Thompson Creek Road Valley since 2012, and now grow 10 varieties of believer that we’re all a lot better off when we’re a part in Applegate, and then to Lavender Fields Forever, lavender on two acres. During the summer, the farm of a whole community,” Caryn said. 375 Hamilton Road, located just a few miles outside offers stunning mountain views as a backdrop to rows My last stop along the SOLT was The Lavender of the historic pioneer town of Jacksonville, close to and rows of fragrant lavender. Garden, a 4,000-square-foot plot on the campus of Valley View Winery. The English Lavender Farm specializes in a wide the Southern Oregon Research and Extension center. Off the trail, indulge yourself with lunch and range of lavender products: candles, soaps, heat pads, Planting began in 2003, and today the garden contains shopping in Jacksonville before heading just a few miles jams and preserves, wreaths and essential oils, to name about 250 plants of 16 different lavender varieties. north to The Lavender Garden at the Southern Oregon just a few. Not only are lavender-inspired items made The Lavender Garden is cared for by volunteers of the Research and Extension Center, 569 Hanley Road. at the farm, Branson’s Chocolates in Ashland also uses Jackson County Master Gardener Association and is On a recent trek along the trail, I found that each lavender grown at the English Lavender Farm to make one of 20 demonstration gardens at the Extension. lavender location offers a unique experience to visitors. its line of lavender-infused gourmet chocolates. For more information about the Southern At my first stop, I was greeted at Goodwin Creek Sue said a big part of the enjoyment she gets from Oregon Lavender Trail and Festival, visit www. Gardens by a bright smile from new owner Jered the lavender farm is working with other community southernoregonlavendertrail.com. 46 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 APPLEGATE VALLEY

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48 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 where agriculture meets artistry

Distinctive from land to glass. From lush valley floors to steep, terraced hillsides, vineyards are planted on all kinds of topography in countless wine regions around the world. While wine country is always picturesque, few settings are as strikingly beautiful as the Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon. In what Sunset Magazine called “Wine country the way it should be,” here you’ll find a group of 19 unique wineries producing a diverse array of outstanding wines. Plan your trip @ www.applegatewinetrail.com DEVITT WINERY LONGSWORD VINEYARD

DEVITT WINERY was founded in 2003 by Jim LONGSWORD VINEYARD offers an Devitt after he and his wife, Sue, relocated from unforgettable slice of Southern Oregon wine Napa Valley, where they owned Pope Valley culture. Winemaker Matt Sorensen specializes Winery. Today, the family tradition continues: in creative winemaking and produces small- following Jim’s death, his grandson, Brendan batch wines that are approachable, enjoyable, Butler, took over as winemaker in January 2017, and complex. The LongSword winemaking after ten years of on-the-job training as Jim's style reflects the unique, independent spirit intern, supplemented with enology classes at of the Applegate Valley by challenging Umpqua Community College and U.C. Davis. convention and questioning tradition. The The winery remains a small, family-owned result is a diverse array of wines that are as operation where all winemaking processes fascinating as they are delicious. are overseen by the Devitt family. The winery LongSword wines are served almost exclusively focuses on Pinot Noir, Viognier, Syrah, Cab at the LongSword Vineyard tasting room Franc and Merlot. The wines are aged in-barrel located in the heart of the Applegate Valley. to produce a pleasant mouth feel with full- The tasting room provides a relaxed, informal body characteristics which are all drinkable atmosphere that appeals to both wine when purchased with no need to lay them novices and wine aficionados alike. Featuring down. Visitors to the tasting room will find the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding winemaker on-hand to answer any questions mountains, the tasting room faces the famed along with bottles of all vintages ready to take Woodrat Mountain, which serves as the launch home and enjoy now. point for local paraglider and hang glider pilots. Devitt Winery & Vineyards LongSword Vineyard Summer is the perfect time to view the colorful 11412 Hwy 238 In keeping with family tradition, visitors will be greeted with a smile and treated to outstanding 8555 Hwy 238 paraglider wings soaring through the sky and Jacksonville OR 97530 wines and conversation! Jacksonville OR 97530 landing in LongSword's back field. 541-899-7511 541-899-1746 In addition to paragliding & hang gliding, [email protected] LongSwordVineyard.com LongSword also offers a home to a lovely collection of free-range farm animals including Hours: Hours: a flock of 28 Plymouth Barred Rock Chickens, Daily, noon-5pm four pilgrim geese, and three Baby Doll

APPLEGATE VALLEY APPLEGATE Daily, noon-5pm except Wednesdays by Southdown rams. While these farm animals are appointment only Saturday, September 8, 2018 definitely considered beloved pets, they also aid in low-impact, organic farming practices such as Star Thistle Paragliding Fly-In, Varietals: natural weeding and pest control, soil aeration, noon-5pm and soil fertilization. Some lucky guests will also Cabernet Franc get to meet the owners' dogs—a lovable (and Cabernet Sauvignon Varietals: loud) Aussie fluff-ball named Rogue and sweet Merlot Sparkling Chardonnay little cattle dog named Zoey. Pinot Noir Gewürtztraminer Syrah Sparkling Rosé Tempranillo Dolcetto Viognier Tempranillo

50 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 RED LILY VINEYARDS VALLEY VIEW WINERY

RED LILY VINEYARDS is a boutique, family- VALLEY VIEW is an iconic name in the Rogue owned winery in the beautiful Applegate Valley, Valley. Not only is it the name of Peter Britt’s specializing in classic Spanish wines, including original Jacksonville winery, circa 1858, but Tempranillo and Verdejo. Red Lily is named for it also became the name of the first modern Bolander’s Lily, a rare species of red lily growing winery in the Rogue Valley. Founded by Frank in the nearby Siskiyou Mountains, and for the and Ann Wisnovsky, Valley View first made owner’s daughter, Lily. wine in 1976. Using fruit from his Applegate Valley estate, planted in 1972, Wisnovsky made Red Lily’s winery and tasting room are located Bordeaux varietals up until his death in 1980 in an idyllic setting on the banks of the when Valley View operations were passed on to Applegate River with an amazing riverside Ann and sons. beach, the site of their popular summer concert series featuring rising local musical artists. The winery, celebrating its fortieth anniversary, is now operated by Mark and Michael Red Lily features a rustic-chic tasting room, an Wisnovsky. The vineyard has more than outdoor patio with gorgeous views of the valley, doubled in size since the original planting and a historic 80-year-old pole barn, expansive now includes Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, grounds with lush grass areas dotted with picnic Pinot noir, Tempranillo, Viognier, Malbec Red Lily Vineyards tables, and charming indoor nooks where you and Syrah. Wines have been made by UC can relax and enjoy fabulous wines and food 11777 Hwy 238 Davis-trained enologist John F. Guerrero since offerings no matter the time of year or weather. Jacksonville OR 97530 1985. Wines offered at the Applegate Valley 541-846-6800 Red Lily offers an array of Spanish-inspired Wine Pavilion in Ruch include Rogue Valley redlilyvineyards.com wines, including their flagship Red Lily red and white blends, as well as Chardonnay, APPLEGATE VALLEY Tempranillo. The signature white wine is Valley View Winery Viognier, Syrah, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Hours: the Stargazer Verdejo—a Spanish grape that 1000 Upper Applegate Road Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, several produces amazingly complex and layered wines. May-October, Jacksonville OR 97530 dessert wines and a Port-style wine bottled Recently, the 2014 Tempranillo and the 2016 541-899-8468 under the premium Anna Maria label. Visitors Daily, 11am-5pm Tempranillo Rosé took home well-deserved valleyviewwinery.com are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy medals at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine fine wines and some of the best views of the November-April, Competition and the truly unique 2014 Night Hours: Applegate Valley from the tasting room, patios Thursday-Sunday, 11am-5pm School port-style dessert wine won DOUBLE and expansive lawn areas. GOLD at the 2016 Oregon Wine Experience. Daily, 11am-5pm “Summer Concert Series Along the River” every Thursday, 6-8pm Varietals: June 7th-September 6th Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Varietals: Chardonnay Graciano Pinot Noir Grenache Riesling Tempranillo Syrah Verdejo Tempranillo Dessert Wines Viognier

SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 51 AUGUSTINO ESTATE & VINEYARD SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS

AUGUSTINO APPLEGATE is the second SCHMIDT FAMILY SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS was tasting venue of Augustino Estate, the label VINEYARDS established by Cal and Judy on the 75-acre that recently made a splash with the debut Bennett Ranch in the Missouri Flat section of of its Illinois Valley tree house tasting room. the Applegate Valley. Recently, their estate-crafted Ever since owners Reggie Boltz and Debbie wines have won big. From standard varietals like Spencer opened Augustino Applegate in 2017, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon winning Double guests have been delighted with the newest Gold at the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Applegate venue. Augustino Estate is bringing Competition to more rare varietals like the its special brand of ranch chic to the big red Touriga Nacionale which received a 91-point barn on North Applegate Road. At the 2018 San rating and Editor’s Choice award from Wine Francisco Wine Competition, the 2014 Reserve Schmidt Family Vineyards Enthusiast, this winery is not afraid to break the Syrah was awarded “Best of Class,” and the 2014 330 Kubli Road mold with the 14 plus varietals offered. Reserve Pinot Noir took Silver. Other recent Grants Pass OR 97527 A summertime visit to this northwest haven awards include Gold and Silver medals at the 541-846-9985 is a must for wine lovers who appreciate 2017 Oregon Wine Experience. One of the just- attention to detail in every aspect. Inside the released wines, the Pinot Noir “Caramella,” has sfvineyards.com beautiful craftsman-style tasting room you’ll been described as “candy in a bottle.” Hours: find multiple bars, plenty of seating, and a A landmark familiar to wine country mercantile that’s always stocked with fun sojourners, the beautiful, historic red barn Daily, noon-5pm, all year seasonal clothing, beauty products and wine Augustino Estate & Vineyard tasting room has had an extensive make-over Friday Night Music, 5-8pm trinkets! After tasting fine wines and enjoying 16995 N Applegate Road with upscale country appointments, a player the view from the covered stone patio, tour the piano and a new “wine mine,” the perfect place Varietals & Blends: estate on walking paths through acres of lush Grants Pass OR 97527 for upcoming winemaker dinners and private Albariño lawns, beautiful gardens and ponds! 541-846-1881 group tastings. Future plans for the property Cabernet Franc Schmidt Family Vineyards welcomes you to augustinoestate.com include a new patio, fire pits, manicured Cabernet Sauvignon bring the whole family for an outing, and order a grounds and even a path down to the Applegate wood-fired pizza, a burger, salad, fruit and cheese Hours: River for those who feel like strolling! Chardonnay Malbec boards—there’s something for everyone! And, Thursday-Sunday, noon-6pm every Friday night from 5-8pm, enjoy the Friday Merlot Night Music series featuring local musicians.

APPLEGATE VALLEY APPLEGATE Varietals: Pinot Gris See our website or join our email list for event Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir updates and wine releases! Celebration White Blend Riesling Learn more about Schmidt Family Vineyards in the Chardonnay Rosés feature story, Vintage Gardens, on page 10. Pinot Grigio Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir Syrah Pinot Noir "Caramella" Dessert Wine Tempranillo Rosé "Angelina" Touriga Nacionale Syrah Vermentino Tempranillo Viognier Red Blend "Rock'n R Red" Zinfandel

52 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 SCHULTZ WINES SERRA VINEYARDS

SCHULTZ GLORY OAKS Vineyard & Farm SERRA VINEYARDS winery & tasting is one of the newer venues in the Applegate room sits on an 80-acre estate located on the Valley. Owners Greg and Debbie Schultz took Applegate Valley's famed Kubli Bench. With their first steps toward becoming viticulturists over 30 acres under vine, Krissa and Scott while living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their Fernandes annually produce 1000+ cases journey began with a few classes on wine at LSU of wine showcasing estate-grown Viognier, that sparked a tasting trip to Southern Oregon, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Malbec, Cabernet where it was love at first sight. Greg and Debbie Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah. were enchanted by the beauty of the land, the The result, as expressed by the array of medals friendliness of the people, and the opportunities Serra Vineyards wines receive from both in the wine industry. Schultz Wines was national and international wine competitions established in 2010 and their wines have been throughout the year, is a flight of medal-winning made by Linda Donovan and her talented team wines for all of our guests! Recently, Serra won at Pallet Wine Company ever since. Gold for their 2014 Barrel Reserve Cabernet The first bottling of Schultz Wine was a 2010 Franc at the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Chardonnay and not long after, they purchased Wine Competition and “best of class” medals the property that would become Glory Oaks. for their 2011 Pinot Noir and 2012 Cabernet Tempranillo, Malbec, and most recently Petit Sauvignon at the Seattle Wine Competition. Verdot and Viognier are now planted and the Open 7 days-a-week, year-round, Serra Schultz Glory Oaks® existing ranch house has been converted into a Vineyards is a picnic, pet and family-friendly 755 Slagle Creek Rd solar-powered tasting room, offering stunning destination with legendary views of the

Grants Pass OR 97527 views of the vineyard and valley. They offer Pinot vineyards below and the infinite, surrounding APPLEGATE VALLEY 541-414-8448 Noir with fruit sourced from the Willamette Serra Vineyards mountain ranges. Serra Vineyards boasts one schultzwines.com Valley, and Merlot, Chardonnay, Viognier, 222 Missouri Flat Road of the most spectacular settings in Southern Syrah, Pinot Gris and red dessert wine with fruit Grants Pass OR 97527 Oregon and one of the nicest patio decks in Hours: sourced from the Applegate Valley. Their first 541-846-9223 the Applegate Valley! Offering something estate wine is a Tempranillo Rosé! for everyone, come enjoy our local artisan Saturday & Sunday, noon-5pm serravineyards.com marketplace, local craft brews and regular and by appointment Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy deck-seating with views of the surrounding hills and valleys, and Hours: foodie flights & instant picnic menu! MINORS NOT PERMITTED the sounds of birds and the creek. It’s the perfect Daily, 11am-5pm As Serra Vineyards is a must-see on your pairing—a great story and fine wines! (Please winery tour, we invite you to come experience Varietals: note: minors are not permitted on the premises.) Varietals: our award-winning wines enhanced by true Chardonnay Cabernet Franc Southern Oregon hospitality. Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Gris Malbec Pinot Noir Merlot Syrah Pinot Noir Tempranillo Dessert Wine Tempranillo Tempranillo Rosé Syrah Viognier Viognier

SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 53 TROON VINEYARD WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY & CRUSHPAD CREAMERY

WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY & CRUSHPAD CREAMERY is home to a winery, vineyard, a creamery…and now a charcuterie! And, it’s a story about a place, a partnership and a plan. The place is a hillside vineyard deep in the Applegate Valley winegrowing region of Southern Oregon. The partnership arose between the couple who planted the vineyard back in 1977 and the couple who wanted to add a winery to that vineyard. The plan came together in 2005 when the winery was built and Wooldridge Creek vineyard became TROON VINEYARD is an historic estate winery Wooldridge Creek Vineyard and Winery. surrounded by the majestic Siskiyou Mountains and the pristine beauty of the Applegate Valley. The great thing is this: the formation of Their mission is to produce world-class, estate the Wooldridge Creek team has stood the bottled wines. Troon’s work has been rewarded test of time. It continues to make sense and Wooldridge Creek Winery make exceptional vintages. The original 18- as their wines have been recognized by wine & CrushPad Creamery critics across the country, who have awarded acre vineyard has expanded to 56, planted to 818 Slagle Creek Road Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Troon Vineyard them more than fifty ratings of ninety or more Grants Pass OR 97527 Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Viognier, 1475 Kubli Road points just within the last two years. 541-846-6364 Gewürztraminer, Zinfandel, Malbec, Riesling and Grants Pass OR 97527 Troon focuses on producing natural wines, Tempranillo. The two couples are still committed wcwinery.com 541-846-9900 crushing all of their grapes by foot and using to the vision that brought them together. And the only native yeasts and no additives to craft plan has succeeded beyond belief. troonvineyard.com their wines. Their vineyard is already certified Hours: L.I.V.E. and Salmon Safe sustainable and they Daily, 11am-5pm The sustainably-designed winery offers Hours: are working hard to achieve their organic and unparalleled mountain and valley views—the Daily, 11am-5pm biodynamic certifications in the near future. Varietals: perfect spot to gather with friends. Today, visitors can now sample cheeses and salami Everything at Troon is dedicated to making Cabernet Appointments not required, truly memorable and exciting wines, which made on-site, making it the first combined APPLEGATE VALLEY APPLEGATE Chardonnay except for large groups. are selected from classic Mediterranean grape winery, creamery & charcuterie in Oregon! varieties like Vermentino, Tannat, Syrah and Gewürztraminer Varietals: Montepulciano, which are ideally suited to their Malbec Malbec Applegate Valley climate and vineyard. Merlot Montepulciano In addition to their exceptional wines and the Pinot Noir Sangiovese stunning views from their tasting room, you can Riesling Syrah relax and picnic on the patio or in the garden, Sauvignon Tannat featuring a bocce ball court and other games. Syrah You can also create your own light picnic from Vermentino their picnic bar. Troon’s goal is creating a warm Tempranillo Zinfandel and welcoming experience for all guests. Viognier Creative Co-Ferments While many people first visit Troon for the Zinfandel incredible views, be assured that your second visit will be for the incredible wines. 54 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 PLAISANCE RANCH VINEYARD & WINERY AUGUSTINO ESTATE & VINEYARD

PLAISANCE RANCH traces its roots to a AUGUSTINO ESTATE, located in O'Brien, is pioneering French vintner, Joseph Ginet, who unlike any tasting room in Southern Oregon. established a vineyard on Sterling Creek outside Surrounded by mountains and bordered by Jacksonville in the 1890’s called “Plaisance a rushing river, Augustino’s location offers a Orchards.” Along with selling grapes and grape place to enjoy one of the most unique tasting plant starts, he produced various orchard fruits. experiences anywhere on the West Coast. At the In 1998, a third-generation, Joe Ginet, grandson 2018 San Francisco Wine Competition, the 2014 of Joseph, with help from cousins from Savoie, Reserve Syrah was awarded “Best of Class,” and France, established the modern-day vineyard the 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir took Silver. Other in the Williams Valley, planting 18 varieties and recent awards include Gold and Silver medals at six rootstocks on 17 acres of the 210 acre ranch. the 2017 Oregon Wine Experience. The unique 1500 square foot “Treeloon” tasting Plaisance Ranch A winery with such a heritage could hardly be ordinary, evidenced by the slew of accolades, room—a combination tree house/tasting 16955 Water Gap Rd. Augustino Estate & Vineyard room perched in the tree tops, offers guests a including three consecutive years of 90+ ratings 400 Brown Road Williams OR 97544 from Wine Spectator. Plaisance Ranch also magical location to relax and enjoy one of the 541-846-7175 earned 91 points in Wine Enthusiast, took #5 on O’Brien OR 97534 region’s most incredible settings with stunning plaisanceranch.com the Seattle Times’ Top 50 Wines of the Pacific 541-596-2818 views. The "Treeloon" was showcased on a 2016 Northwest, and captured a Silver, two Double augustinoestate.com episode of the DIY network’s hit show, “The Hours: Golds and Best of Show at the 2016 Oregon Treehouse Guys!” March-October: Wine Experience. Hours: The Augustino family’s 400-acre Rock’n R Thursday-Sunday, noon-5pm Ranch has grown to include the new tasting Daily, noon-6pm, Closed Tuesdays Winemaker Joe Ginet and his wife Suzi APPLEGATE VALLEY welcome visitors to their tasting room to taste or by appointment room, 50 acres of vineyard plantings, a wedding November-February: wines produced according to family tradition. and special events venue, a Tipi Village, and an 8-acre private lake with lakeside bar. Overnight Friday-Monday, noon-5pm They also produce certified organic grass-fed See our new Applegate location at beef, so don’t be surprised if you leave with a 16995 N Applegate Road cabin rentals will also be available in the near future, making for the perfect wine tasting Join us for our “Wine Down” Events: few pounds of premium beef in addition to a Grants Pass OR 97527 few bottles of exquisite wine. getaway destination in the Illinois Valley! 7/28/18 Hurrman Burrman 541-846-1881 And, it’s just a short drive away from majestic 8/17/18 Rick Millward and Friends The ranch offers a unique Southern Oregon Redwood forests, several rivers and the Oregon/ 9/28/18 Pinsky & Newton with the experience. After all, Plaisance means “with Varietals: California Coast, making this a must-visit wine great pleasure!” Over the Moon Band Cabernet Sauvignon tasting destination for anyone interested in Celebration White Blend tasting fine wines in an exquisite, natural setting. Varietals: Chardonnay We produce 20 different wines Pinot Grigio including: Pinot Noir Petit Verdot Pinot Noir "Caramella" Dessert Wine Mondeuse Rosé "Angelina" Petite Sirah Syrah Mourvedré Tempranillo Carménère Red Blend "Rock'n R Red" Chardonnay Rosé SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 55 ®

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aking its reputation global is inspiring organizers “It has these beautiful, local roots,” says Sarahanne Menus that read like course catalogs, however, for Oregon’s signature wine event to think Driggs, event officer for Asante Foundation. “It’s are unlikely at this year’s Oregon Wine Experience, Tlocal. Their efforts will give the Oregon Wine gaining traction throughout the state. We’re really says Myers. Preferring to promote the event as one Experience a corresponding culinary experience. wanting to bring in that outside audience.” of “surprise and delight,” she says she may advertise “We have a beautiful growing season here,” says More than 4,000 people are expected at this year’s ingredients and suppliers in advance, along with partner event officer Ashley Myers. Oregon Wine Experience on the Bigham Knoll chefs, but not specific dishes. Yet she will ensure that Sun and soil so favorable to the region’s diverse Campus in Jacksonville, says Driggs, adding that the chafing trays of “mystery meats” are off the table. wine grapes produce innumerable foods of equal event has seen 40 percent growth. Slightly more than “You go to one of these wine events, and you get meat quality, a match that event organizers intend to half of the 103 entrants in last year’s wine competition and cheese and bread … and we can do better,” she says, showcase. Those distinctive ingredients in the hands hailed from Southern Oregon, she says, lauding the tempering her outlook just a bit. “I’m not expecting of celebrated chefs, says Myers, will play prominently Oregon Wine Experience’s broader reach. somebody to throw out a bunch of octopus tentacles!” at the 2018 event, August 23-26, in Jacksonville. “Two years ago, the competition went statewide,” Likely the most captivating spectacle, salmon “I really want … attractive, individual bites,” says she says. “We have this world-class wine … and staked over an open fire is a tradition shared by the Myers, who joined Asante Foundation to increase now we’re wanting to match that with this amazing Coquille Indian Tribe that will continue at the Oregon the Oregon Wine Experience’s culinary expertise and culinary component.” Wine Experience. The Miracle Auction’s main dish, heighten its caliber of cuisine. “Ultimate vintner dinners” wowed sponsors and the alder- and cedar-roasted salmon heads up an With 15 years in the restaurant industry, from San major donors in 2017, when 15 local wineries offered array of salads, vegetable side dishes and dessert, Francisco to the Caribbean, Myers says she specializes in their estates as the settings for unique gastronomic along with beef and pork prepared by Smithfields inspiring chefs. Envisioning dishes as “pieces of art on the fêtes. The format remains a significant aspect of this chef-owner Neil Clooney, an Iron Chef winner at table,” she’s forging partnerships with Southern Oregon year’s Oregon Wine Experience, which also aims to Portland’s Bite of Oregon. farmers and purveyors to furnish foodstuffs for four days bring the same spirit of creativity and hospitality to Courting chefs with name recognition is one of indulgence and also link their names with the event’s the general public, says Myers. of the Oregon Wine Experience’s strategies in charitable cause, Asante Children’s Miracle Network. “It can have transformational qualities,” she says of coming years, says Myers, adding that she expects More than $1 million raised at last year’s Oregon well-executed pairings of food and wine. the event to “blow up” with culinary talent from Wine Experience—the entirety of event profits— Where crostini, meatballs and poached shrimp around the state, including the Portland metro area. remained in the region to support Asante Children’s populated last year’s grand tasting, this year’s guests Establishing the Oregon Wine Experience’s foodie Miracle Network and pediatric programs at Rogue can anticipate more thoughtful accompaniments following, organizers say, will make it a gastronomic Regional Medical Center, one of 170 Children’s to more than 100 wines. Think shrimp ceviche in destination equal to those in San Francisco or Miracle Network hospitals nationwide. cucumber cups, fromage blanc in phyllo shells topped California’s Napa Valley. The flagship fundraising event for Asante with pineapple relish or Gorgonzola cheese and “We want people from around the world to come,” Foundation, the Oregon Wine Experience is in its fifth candied hazelnuts cradled in a dried apricot. All three says Driggs. year managed as a healthcare benefit. For more than a appetizers were served in past years’ sensory classes, For more information and ticket sales, see www. decade, it operated as the World of Wine Festival. branded collectively as Oregon Wine University. theoregonwineexperience.com. SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 57 THE GRAPE IN YOUR GLASS / DAISY CREEK VINEYARDS

by MJ DASPIT

Margaret and Russ Lyon

Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier For this installment in our series about distinctive Creek for gold. Today the creek’s alluvial deposits Brian Denner, Simple Machine owner/winemaker, varietals that thrive in Southern Oregon, the focus is create perfect soil conditions for viticulture. The who made Daisy Creek vintages from 2011 through on three white wine grapes that appear together so warm temperatures of the site make it similar to the 2016, attributes the excellence of the wines to often that aficionados refer to them in one fell swoop Northern Rhone region of France known as the Côte- impeccable farming. “Martine Guzman, the Daisy as ‘MRV.’ Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier—white Rôtie or “Roasted Slope,” where Viognier is famously Creek vineyard manager, does great work. These years counterparts of Syrah that come from the Rhone Valley inter-planted and co-vinified with Syrah. were some of the hottest on record so the fruit was of France, an area generally warmer than Burgundy or Russ learned about viticulture through experience really ripe and so clean and healthy you could pretty Bordeaux. These distinctive dry white wines are known and collaboration with pioneer growers who’d formed much put your hands in your pockets when it went by for crisp acidity, heady fragrance and full body. the Rogue Valley Winegrowers Association in 1982. on the sorting table. When you’re given really good In Southern Oregon, interest in Rhone varieties He recalls the Association meeting where he first grapes it’s not hard to turn them into good wine.” began with Viognier. Planted with increasing encountered Viognier. “John Guerrero brought a gallon Denner adds some thoughts about crafting frequency in the Rogue Valley over recent years, of home wine to one of these meetings. He passed out Rhone varietals compared to making Bordeaux and vineyard plantings in Viognier hit a peak of 186 some paper cups and we tried some. It was Viognier. Bungundy. On a spectrum, he explains, “Rhones are acres in 2014, 72% of all the Viognier in the state, No one had heard of Viognier. Well, it was a big hit.” the middle ground between Bordeaux which are big according to the Oregon Vineyard and Winery Lyon put in Viognier about the same time as fellow and chunky, tannic, and very forgiving and Pinot Noir Report published in August 2015. grower Randy Gold. Gold, whose Gold Vineyard was which is very unforgiving, meaning it shows any kind Russ and Margaret Lyon were among the first planted in 1982, recalls grafting-over some Merlot of slip-up in the vineyard or winery and reveals in the local growers to take an interest. After Russ retired vines to Viognier in 2000. The fruit was in demand for glass everything that happens to it. Rhone varietals from a career in the US Navy and ten years teaching wines by A to Z, Weisinger Family Winery and Trium. are in that sweet spot in the middle. You can think ocean engineering at Oregon Tech in Klamath Falls, By 2005-6, Gold had grafted-over a total of four acres. outside the box, like maybe trying a whole-cluster the Lyons took up residence on a twenty-plus acre “We put in a couple of acres and then got really ferment if you want to.” He notes the local Rhone parcel on the east side of Jacksonville with the intent interested in Rhone varietals and thought about varietals coming from warm areas like Eagle Point of becoming “gentleman farmers.” They started a Marsanne and Roussanne,” Lyon continues. can mimic “an Australian fruit bomb style,” whereas vineyard in 1997 with a few acres of Merlot. “We “Everybody said they make a wonderful blend, and the same varieties from Jacksonville or the Applegate knew nothing about grapes,” Russ Lyon recalls. “We blends were coming in then, so we planted a couple Valley will yield wine in the Northern Rhone style, happened to meet the winemaker at Valley View, John more acres of that. Our Marsanne/Roussanne blend “dark and peppery, with more tannin.” Guerrero, after we’d been here about two years. John was called Double Play and we added an MRV blend Showcasing Northern Rhone style whites, Daisy knew our property right at the end of Shafer Lane. called Triple Play.” If you think the names have to do Creek produces varietal wines of Marsanne, Roussanne That’s a great spot for grapes, he said, nice and warm.” with baseball, you’re right. Lyon admits to being a and Viognier as well as the Double and Triple Play During the heyday of gold fever in Jacksonville, that fan of the game. His white Rhone blends have a fan blends—a winning line-up if ever there was one. spot at the end of Shafer Lane that would become the following as well, having won numerous awards in Lyons’ vineyard was the site of a slurry mine, where recent years including Best of Show at the 2010 World of prospectors worked the sands and gravels of Daisy Wine competition for the Daisy Creek 2009 Triple Play. 58 SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2018 Cheers! Expert Properties SALES | MANAGEMENT | FURNISHED RENTALS

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