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By Michele Francisco, OWP Editor With this issue, I've had 50 opportunities to speak directly to you. Reading through some of my letters, I've shared moments of hope, inspiration and gratitude, alongside tragedy and death. The common thread? Each is written from the heart. Over the last four years, I've experienced tremendous sadness but also countless moments of happiness and joy. I expect you…
By Sarah Murdoch Oregon wine events promise fun, food, and- of course- wine. Getting out and exploring may offer much more, like a chance encounter with your soulmate. Malbec in the City, an annual Portland wine event, stands out. Oregon winemaker and organizer JP Valot, an Argentine native, brings energy, unique food pairings and even tango to the celebration. In 2023, this event changed the…
By Tamara MC Our group drove into Del Rio Vineyard Estate, located midway between Medford and Grants Pass, and parked near an ample timber arch with the words Del Rio hung from the crossbeam. The vineyard opened beyond it in straight rows, green to gold in the afternoon light, and the Rogue River ran close by, bright below the old Rock Point Bridge. (Del R o means "of the river.") Exhilarated from…
By Greg Norton Years ago, I shared my plan to write about wine with a friend. "I envy you," he replied, which surprised me since he rarely drank. "Wine only grows in beautiful places." Northwest wine photographer Richard Duval has spent nearly two decades visiting and documenting some of those locales. One of his photos recently earned international recognition with a third-place prize at this…
By Greg Norton "We know these are challenging times, but today we're here, united, with hope." With those words, AHIVOY co-founder Sof a Torres-McKay welcomed a large group of family and well-wishers to Chemeketa Community College's Eola campus. They gathered to celebrate the graduation of the organization's seventh cohort of vineyard stewards. Born from a conversation among friends, nonprofit…
The family of Joe Herald Campbell, age 87, of Sherwood, Ore., is saddened to announce his passing on June 28. Joe was born on June 25, 1939 in Altadena, Calif. to Lois E Campbell (n e Cordner) and Frederick Clarence Campbell. Joe grew up at his family's motel in Hood River, Ore. and attended Hood River High School. Always a hard worker, Joe had 11 jobs before the age of 18 including working at the…
By Aakanksha Agarwal The best bottle in your cellar doesn't need a luxurious filet mignon. Sometimes a bag of chips proves to be outstanding. For years, food and wine culture dictated our best bottles be reserved for elaborate meals and special occasions. Sparkling wine with lobster, Cabernet Sauvignon and steak. Riesling with foie gras or spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes. As chef de cuisine at…
Fried fish 1 pound trimmed rock fish Marinade 2 cups full-fat buttermilk 2 tablespoons hot sauce Dredge 2 cups cornmeal 1 cup potato starch 1 cup corn starch 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon paprika Instructions Marinate the fish for 30 minutes while you mix the dredge and get your frying oil up to 350 F, although you could also fry this in a pan.…
By Aakanksha Agarwal When Oregon's pioneering wine families planted vineyards in the 1960s and '70s, succession wasn't the pressing question. Survival was. Dick and Nancy Ponzi were busy proving the Willamette Valley could produce world-class Pinot Noir. Bill and Susan Sokol Blosser were instrumental in establishing a new industry. Around them, a handful of families were planting vineyards and…
By Neal D. Hulkower In a short piece recognizing Remy Wines' 10th anniversary (see "Remy Wines Celebrates 10" in OWP August 2016), I wrote: "Over the next decade, Drabkin says she has no ambitious plans, just refinements and improvements. With her current space filled and no interest in moving, she's content with her case production." That isn't exactly how things played out… In 2017, Drabkin…