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Bundles of dormant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines ready to be planted / Photo courtesy Jessica Dunnam, viticulturist, Results Partners
Wine is a global commodity, but does it make for a better product when everything is locally sourced?
The history of wine-grape cultivation dates to at least 6,000 B.C., and it’s deeply intertwined with the development of civilizations, empires and global trade. Grapes are planted on every continent except Antarctica, and producers craft bottlings from grape varieties indigenous to regions across the planet.
But increasingly, winemakers try to source ingredients from closer to home in a bid, they say, to create more authentic and delicious wines. Their reasons are many, and range from concerns over the spread of pests and disease, to logistics and a desire to develop their region’s terroir.
First Virtual Oregon Wine Symposium Honors Industry Excellence Award Winners
Nine key figures and two organizations were recognized for contributions to the global success of Oregon wine, culminating with Lifetime Achievement awards given to Kevin and Carla Chambers February 24, 2021
PORTLAND, OR February 23, 2021 Nine individuals and two organizations were recognized as leaders of Oregon’s wine industry during the 17th Oregon Wine Symposium on February 16-19, 2021, held virtually for the first time in its history. More than 1,100 wine professionals and guests attended the Symposium this year, and the industry awards held at the end of three days marked a perfect occasion to champion the advancement of Oregon’s $7 billion wine industry.